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Race organizers, sponsors call for shake up of broadcast model
Insiders see punchy format and clear narrative of cyclocross as a reference, and call for greater use of social media and coverage of women's racing.
Velon suspends Hammer Series in simmering war with UCI
The WorldTour teams consortium had previously presented a challenge to the European Commission, alleging that the UCI was trying to torpedo a parallel race series.
Velon adds discrimination complaint against UCI
Velon accuse UCI of blocking efforts to expand Hammer Norway to include women's event.
The Outer Line: Inside Velon’s current fight with the UCI
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Turf war erupts as Velon files anti-trust suit against UCI
Velon, owner of the Hammer Series, has filed an anti-competition complaint against the UCI, alleging that the governing body was refusing to register the Hammer Series events for 2020.
Hammer Series introduces women’s event at new Colombian round in 2020
Risaralda region will host new round as Hammer Series opens its doors to the women's peloton
VelonLive to boost live data tracking at races with backing from EY
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Could women’s racing be next for the Hammer Series?
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What is the Hammer Series? Digging deeper into the races that could change cycling
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Innovative Hammer Series of racing unveiled by Velon, Infront and teams
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A points race on the road? Velon and Infront step into race organizing
A new race series, run by the Velon teams group, is announced. It features unconventional race formats, similar to track points races.
Velon roadies to tackle track racing
Velon teams will bring top professional road riders to the track at UK's Revolution track series races.
Intense Roubaix POV video almost gives you blisters
Get a glimpse of what it's like to barrel down a cobblestone road in Paris-Roubaix with this POV video from Velon.
Blockbuster Velon deal could change cycling
Velon, a commercial venture that includes 11 WorldTour teams, and the Tour de Suisse sign a deal to share revenue and more.
Rumours resurface that China’s richest man has eyes on Tour de France
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How a 10-year partnership between Velon and Infront could change pro cycling
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Velon underlines backing for AIGCP, UCI in WorldTour reform, while hints of frustration amongst riders emerge
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Vaughters: Tour owner ASO ‘is the big playground bully’
The Tour de France is a formidable weapon in ASO's power struggle with the UCI and its WorldTeams, says Cannondale boss Jonathan Vaughters.
Velon CEO Bartlett: furore over the so-called Velon addendum is a misunderstanding
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Velon addendum leaked: Riders instructed not to sign
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Velon rejects media report claiming it wants to muscle in on rider contracts and image rights
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Behind the scenes of the Abu Dhabi Tour on-bike live coverage experiment
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Live, on-board cameras debut in Abu Dhabi Tour
Abu Dhabi Tour sees the introduction of live, on-bike camera feeds for Sunday's stage 4 television coverage.
Reporter’s Notebook: Why the Abu Dhabi/Velon deal matters
The deal between Velon and the Abu Dhabi Tour is a first step for teams to leverage power in their relationship with race organizers.
Landmark deal means top riders for Abu Dhabi Tour
A first-of-its-kind agreement between Velon and organizers of the Abu Dhabi Tour will bring top riders to the race, offer revenue share.
Velon announces three year revenue-sharing partnership with organisers of new Abu Dhabi Tour
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Behind the scenes of the pro cycling business model
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Cycling’s economic challenges and disparities
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Tension increasing between Velon and ASO: “Unfortunately I think it is going to come to a head”
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The slippery roads of the Tour de France
A wet and slippery stage 5 of the Tour de France led to some hectic moments and major crashes
ASO to test live, on-bike GoPro footage at Tour
Velon and ASO strike a deal with GoPro to bring Tour de France footage from bike cameras, team cars, mechanics, and more to the public
In-race footage from Giro stage 20
Take a ride inside the Giro d'Italia peloton on one of the race's hardest days: a trip over the partially unpaved Colle delle Finestre
Velon on-bike footage to feature on eight of the Giro d’Italia’s stages
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Velon teams to profit from deal that brings onboard cameras to Giro
A deal between Velon, which represents 11 WorldTeams, and RCS Sport will give viewers a different perspective from inside the race
On-board footage at the Tour of Flanders
Check out the Tour of Flanders from a different perspective, thanks to on-board cameras mounted to bikes of Velon teams
Inside the Tour of Flanders: on-board cameras from Velon
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Ronde van Vlaanderen to feature onboard camera footage
Onboard camera footage from the bikes of five Velon teams will be available to TV rights holders after the Tour of Flanders
Changing the Business Model: Rethinking pro cycling’s governance
The UCI tries to do too much, and it needs to focus on its strengths, reduce conflicts of interest, according to The Outer Line
How Velon is vying to boost the value and stability of pro cycling
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AT HOME WITH JONATHAN VAUGHTERS: PART 2
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The Week in Bike #46 – Let’s Play Pro Cyclist!
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Velon interview pt I: CEO Bartlett on how group can transform cycling
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Velon interview part II: CEO Bartlett on UCI’s planned reforms and doping
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Others prefer to wait on sidelines as Velon takes flight
Six WorldTour teams are not yet ready to join the new Velon corporation, which seeks to grow cycling's profitability and popularity
Riders, team management comment on new Velon business venture
Riders and management of the 11 WorldTour teams that make up the new Velon business venture issued statements, addressing its objectives
Giro director supports Velon group of 11 WorldTour teams
Mauro Vegni says the joint commercial venture can help cycling grow and make it more profitable
Reaction: riders, teams hail creation of Velon group, which is pushing for a bigger future for the sport
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Project Avignon becomes Velon as top teams combine as new stakeholder group
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Eleven WorldTour teams unite in Velon, a joint commercial venture
Eleven WorldTour teams have come together to form a new commercial venture, Velon, aimed at stabilizing the business of professional cycling