Having won grand tour stages with the Van Rysel RCR, as ridden by UCI Pro Team Decathlon-AG2R La Mondiale, the Lille-based brand has introduced EDR CF Ultra – a performance-focused endurance bike. The EDR CF Ultra is said to “combine racing DNA with endurance-specific engineering to deliver a ride that’s …
Read More »Decathlon to become sole team owner, succeeding AG2R La Mondiale
Whilst team ownership isn’t typically something which BikeBiz would report upon, this one is a little different. Decathlon, a major cycling and sports retailer, has continued to shake up the established order, making massive strides over the past 24 months. When Van Rysel launched, few could have predicted that the …
Read More »Sigma Sports become the UK’s first independent retailer to stock Van Rysel
Sigma Sports, has announced a new partnership which sees the business become the first independent retailer to stock Van Rysel bikes and equipment. Talking about the partnership, Maxime Delabre, global CMO at Van Rysel, said: “We are excited to partner with Sigma Sports as our first other retail partner for …
Read More »Fusion Media wins global account for Van Rysel following UK campaign
Fusion Media, an integrated PR and marketing agency specialising in cycling, sport and public affairs, has been appointed by Decathlon to lead global communications, paid media, and marketing for its cycling brand, Van Rysel. This appointment follows Fusion Media’s campaign to launch Van Rysel earlier this year in the UK. …
Read More »Van Rysel unveil Abyss Green RCR Pro Ultegra Di2 with power meter
Van Rysel has announced the launch of the Van Rysel RCR Pro Ultegra Di2 Power Sensor in a new colourway: Abyss Green. The launch of the RCR Pro in a bold and eye-catching colourway sees the Decathlon-owned brand push its WorldTour-stage-winning bikes further into a territory previously seen as the …
Read More »Van Rysel launches performance road helmet range
Van Rysel has announced the launch of three new performance-focused road helmet models with the arrival of RCR, FCR and the XCR. At launch, the brand points to designs optimised for delivering higher performance, and enhanced safety – common elements shared by three distinctly different helmets. RCR: The Air Jet …
Read More »Van Rysel at VIA Criterium and London Cycling Festival
VIA Criterium takes place this weekend in Kings Cross, London, as part of the London Cycling Festival, with the event having doubled in size since last year’s event. This year sees Van Rysel celebrate and support the riders with a host of activations across the weekend as well as showcasing …
Read More »Van Rysel opens first concept store in London
Van Rysel has opened its first store in London, housed in Decathlon Surrey Quays. Custom-built to showcase its products in a unique setting, the new retail space is set to redefine the brand experience. The launch of the Van Rysel store marks a significant milestone in Van Rysel’s expansion strategy, …
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