#138: Colorado Classic women's race, the economy pounds the bike industry

The Paceline Cycling Podcast · Dec 14, 2018 · 50m

The Colorado Classic has announced a big change. It's a women's race now. Only a women's race. With a new course and new prize list and a plan to livestream the race on Facebook, the Colorado Classic will be very different in 2019. It's an intriguing change in direction and one that will be an incredible boon to women's racing. The last month or so hasn't been kind to the bike industry. The parent company for Fuji, Breezer, Kestrel and Oval Components as well as the Performance Bike chain has declared bankruptcy. Rapha has announced a £20 Million loss for the six months following the brand's…