The most important part of the equation seems to buried at the bottom of the nyt article:eloy said:NYTimes:Giant Brand Bikes Made in Taiwan Barred by Trump Administration
The Trump administration said it would begin seizing Giant brand bicycles manufactured in Taiwan at the U.S. border, after an investigation found evidence of forced labor.
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/09/24/business/economy/giant-bicycles-forced-labor.html?unlocked_article_code=1.ok8.ZEel.kCfdMnwFsEYi&smid=url-shareCBP issues Withhold Release Order on Giant Manufacturing Co. Ltd.
https://www.cbp.gov/newsroom/national-media-release/cbp-issues-withhold-release-order-giant-manufacturing-co-ltdRelease Date:Wed, 09/24/2025Agency will detain imports of bicycles, bicycle parts, and accessories manufactured using forced labor
Jules said:What a fucking disgrace. USAC should put her on the next plane home.
https://www.cyclingweekly.com/racing/i-stand-for-the-truth-i-stand-with-charlie-kirk-chloe-dygert-appears-to-break-uci-rules-on-political-messaging-at-world-championships
"This time though, *this* time," tweeted Cillian Kelly, "the actual actual truth will finally be revealed," attaching the following video.
Awesome.Mark Taylor said:"This time though, *this* time," tweeted Cillian Kelly, "the actual actual truth will finally be revealed," attaching the following video.
And we wonder why bike racing is seeing declining numbers.Jules said:Ok, where do I sign up for the official cycling Curmudgeon list? EIGHT THOUSAND DOLLARSIS is now a "best value?"
As the kids say, "GET FUCKED"
https://velo.outsideonline.com/road/road-gear/review-factor-monza/
Andrew Strohmeyer is one of North America's very best cyclocross racers, and shortly after winning the Pan-American title in early November, the 23-year-old travelled over to Europe to make his debut in the CX heartland. Since his brilliant ride at Tábor last weekend, he's talked about the trials his discipline is facing back home.
"Unfortunately, we're struggling a bit right now," Strohmeyer told Wielerflits. "The gravel boom has taken over from cyclocross. Many riders and bike brands have made the switch. It's the next big thing – as a result, we've seen a sharp decline in participants and spectators at our cyclocross events."
It's been two years since the UCI World Cup last kicked off with a round in the United States, and three since there was more than one, typically Waterloo, Wisconsin, and Fayetteville, Arkansas, the latter hosting the World Championships in 2022.
"It's gotten to the point where so many talented Americans quit cyclocross at a young age because they hate that they can't make a career out of it. All the prize money is also on gravel ... I don't get a salary, unfortunately. No American rider does, for that matter. I do have some individual sponsors who give me a little money, but that's it. That's why my biggest goal this season is to get good results here so I can be picked up by a European team. That changes everything. I'll even skip the American championships to stay here all winter."
Strohmeyer also pointed to the struggles American pros face when arriving in Europe having started the domestic season way back in mid-September, which makes it harder to make an impact.
What season? The road and crit calendars are kind of sparse, and the gravel calendar is spread out.PatrickGrehan said:Assuming they aren’t too exhausted from a long season
Some US based CX racers like Strohmeyer have been racing double weekends since early September, whereas some Euro CX racers started their season in November. While some (but not all) Euros raced a road season, they took a build period in the Fall. Just pointing out that they are racing in December with different t levels of fatiguemugwump said:What season? The road and crit calendars are kind of sparse, and the gravel calendar is spread out.PatrickGrehan said:Assuming they aren’t too exhausted from a long season
Still, you figure that they can race September through October, take a mid-season break, go to Europe, and be ready to go by the third week of November, then race through Kerstipode to prove oneself, and with good results, plan a next-season euro campaign, with some start money and some euro sponsors.PatrickGrehan said:Some US based CX racers like Strohmeyer have been racing double weekends since early September, whereas some Euro CX racers started their season in November. While some (but not all) Euros raced a road season, they took a build period in the Fall. Just pointing out that they are racing in December with different t levels of fatiguemugwump said:What season? The road and crit calendars are kind of sparse, and the gravel calendar is spread out.PatrickGrehan said:Assuming they aren’t too exhausted from a long season
Brompton has a turnover of £121.5 million. In order to turn around its dire financial results from the previous year, the company has shifted its focus toward higher-priced models and bike subscription services.
As first reported by Financial Times, in the last full financial year, Brompton's Pre-tax profit rose to £130,500
Jeez ,seems like a lot of work for not much back
They really should have stayed a smallish quirky brand. I love mine and advocate for people to own one but us cult members I think overestimate their bear on a circus bike appeal for the masses.Mark Taylor said:Brompton has a turnover of £121.5 million. In order to turn around its dire financial results from the previous year, the company has shifted its focus toward higher-priced models and bike subscription services.
As first reported by Financial Times, in the last full financial year, Brompton's Pre-tax profit rose to £130,500
Jeez ,seems like a lot of work for not much back
https://youtu.be/sbKyNJ2eo-k?si=LGZnM6qQkvHzeuR8