Cycling
Eurosport to commence 2019 cycling coverage with Argentinian showpiece
Discovery bolsters cycling ambitions by raising Play Sports Group stake
Red Bull Media House commits to Mountain Bike World Cup
UCI and EBU hail reach of Road World Championships
Eleven Sports signs US-focused partnership with FloSports
Eurosport picks up rights to returning Deutschland Tour
Tencent extends Tour de France partnership
Chinese internet company Tencent has extended its rights deal for the Tour de France cycling event.
Play Sports Network commences expansion plan with Spanish-language channel
Digital media company Play Sports Network has launched its first non-English language channel as part of what it states will be a major internationalisation plan.
Overseas partners sign on for Tour de France
Amaury Sport Organisation has struck broadcast rights deals in a host of overseas markets ahead of the 2018 edition of the Tour de France cycling race.
FloSports strengthens cycling portfolio with UCI rights in Canada
Sports-streaming service FloSports has acquired rights in Canada for major events operated by the International Cycling Union (UCI).
Giro set for record coverage ahead of landmark Israeli start
Organisers of the Giro d’Italia have said the 2018 edition of the cycling ‘Grand Tour’ event will receive record coverage as it prepares to commence outside European borders for the first time in its history.
Hammer Series teams up with Facebook, Twitter and Dailymotion for 2018 season
Cycling’s Hammer Series has agreed deals with social media platforms Facebook and Twitter, along with video-sharing service Dailymotion, to live stream its entire 2018 season free of charge.
Eurosport ventures into apparel market
International sports broadcaster Eurosport has partnered with sportswear manufacturer Tenn Outdoors to launch a range of technical cycling clothing for the UK market.
ARD and ZDF partner up with DOSB New Media, Deutschland Tour
German public-service broadcasters ARD and ZDF have agreed rights partnerships with the DOSB New Media division of the German Olympic Sports Confederation and cycling’s returning Deutschland Tour event.
L’Équipe, Eurosport claim rights to Track Cycling World Championships
French free-to-air sports broadcaster L'Équipe and sports broadcaster Eurosport have acquired rights to the 2018 Track Cycling World Championships.
IMG extends Tour de Romandie partnership, rights deals in place
The IMG agency has agreed a multi-year extension to its global rights distribution contract for Swiss road cycling showpiece the Tour de Romandie.
Play Sports Network adds mountain biking channel
Specialist cycling and tri-sports video distributor Play Sports Network has opted to expand its service offering with the launch of the new Electric Mountain Bike Network channel.
Aurora Media Worldwide returns to support Six Day Series
Sports content company Aurora Media Worldwide has renewed its host broadcasting contract for the Six Day Series track cycling competition.