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For the Love of Cycling Factor Strava Club December Challenge
This December Factor CEO, Rob Gitelis, Sales Director - also 4x Taiwan KOM champion, John Ebsen, and former professional cyclist, Phil...
Our Top Indoor Cycling Hacks
The winter blues have started to make an appearance in the Northern Hemisphere as temperatures continue to plummet and the weather takes a...
Angelo Calilap: Discovering Gravel Racing on the LS
Factor Ambassador, Angelo Calilap, stepped outside of his comfort zone and took a dive into the unknown over the summer, swapping out his...
Alex Dowsett Prepares for Another UCI Hour Record in Mexico: Factor Supports with One-Off HANZO Track Bike
Briton Alex Dowsett will be chasing redemption on November 3rd at 6,000 feet in Aguascalientes, Mexico. His mission? To reclaim the Hour...
Phil Gaimon: O2 VAM Adventures
Former professional cyclist, Phil Gaimon retired from racing in 2016, however his passion for cycling and in particular, climbing has only...
A Special Edition OSTRO VAM for a Special Rider
André Greipel rode his very last professional race at the Münsterland Giro last weekend in Germany. He rounded out his 19th consecutive...
Il Lombardia: The Race of the Falling Leaves
Il Lombardia returns for the 115th edition this Saturday, October 9th. The prestigious Autumn Classic, also known as ‘the race of the...
The Legend of the Hell of the North
Paris-Roubaix is one of professional cycling’s greatest and oldest races, established as early as 1896. As one of the five prestigious...
InstaFund La Prima Win Big at USA Crits
InstaFund La Prima Racing have had an incredibly action-packed summer of racing juggling their efforts between Europe and the USA. The...
Daryl Impey: Overcoming Injury
Daryl Impey is a well-known name within the professional peloton. Having competed at the sports pinnacle level since 2008, the South...
André Greipel: The End of an Era
One of the most successful, decorated sprinters of all time, André Greipel is soon to close out his illustrious career in Germany, October...
A Fresh Look for the O2 VAM
FACTOR Graphic Designer and Creative Director, Jay Gundzik has recently been putting his skills to the test, creating FACTOR’s latest O2...
Top Road Cycling Climbs in Europe to Add to Your Bucket List
There’s something truly mythical about road cycling up an epic mountain pass. The stunning views on display, the unique mountain scenery...
Laura Siddall’s Paralympics Triathlon Experience
World class triathlete, Laura Siddall recently embarked on a unique adventure to Tokyo for the Tokyo 2020 Paralympics. Laura played a key...
Vuelta a España Gallery
The final Grand Tour of the season, the Vuelta a España has now drawn to a close finishing in Santiago de Compostela with its spectacular...
8 Reasons to Try Gravel Cycling
1. IT'S SOMETHING DIFFERENT Gravel cycling offers an opportunity to mix it up and explore the roads less travelled. Something different...
Factor Bikes Expands Operations in Australia
Global bike brand will operate directly in Australian market to support the rapid growth of the sport. Read more…
Chris Froome, Point King Capital and Skip Capital join forces with Factor Bikes to support global growth strategy
Substantial investment in the premium bike brand led by Point King Capital, Skip Capital and Chris Froome; Froome joins Board of...
A Factor for a Champion
Factor and ISN collaborate to celebrate Mads Würtz Schmidt's Danish National Championship winMads' Factor OSTRO VAMWe proudly presented...
A Guide to La Vuelta 2021
Vamos a La Vuelta a España The Vuelta a España marks the final Grand Tour of the 2021 season, all set to take place between the 14th of...
Belgian Waffle Ride: Choosing The Perfect Ride
By Lindsay GoldmanIn 2007, I tried my first bike race, a local mountain bike event. Midway through, I was certain it would be my last - it...
Parkhotel Valkenburg: Season So Far
Photos by Rick Strooper / Anton VosNow past the mid-way point through the 2021 race season, women’s UCI Continental Team, Parkhotel...
Israel Start-Up Nation to continue racing on Factor Bikes in 2022
Following two successful years of collaboration, Factor Bikes and Israel Start-Up Nation (“ISN”) are pleased to announce their continued...
Tour de France Gallery
As the peloton rolls through France, take a look at our Tour de France gallery with Team Israel Start-Up Nation. Photos by Noa ArnonStage...