A blueprint for the future of professional cycling

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作者
Van Reeth, Daam [1 ]
Lagae, Wim [2 ,3 ]
机构
[1] Katholieke Univ Leuven, Fac Econ & Business, Leuven, Belgium
[2] Katholieke Univ Leuven, Fac Econ & Business, Dept Human Kinesiol, Leuven, Belgium
[3] Univ Ghent, Dept Sport & Movement Sci, Ghent, Belgium
关键词
Business model; Organizational change; Sports management; Tour de France; Professional road cycling; Sport governance;
D O I
10.1108/SBM-02-2017-0010
中图分类号
F [经济];
学科分类号
02 ;
摘要
Purpose - Professional road cycling has the capacity to be a major worldwide spectator sport, but has yet, in the eyes of many, failed to realize its full potential. There is a growing awareness that profound reforms are crucial for the sport's future success. The purpose of this paper is to explore the conditions which the sport must address, and define a new business model for professional road cycling. Design/methodology/approach - The paper uses qualitative data to screen professional road cycling's current business model, and to present a coherent vision on the changes needed to reform the sport. Information was gathered from archival material and from talks with stakeholders. Findings - The paper presents a blueprint for the future of professional cycling. It identifies 6 vital building blocks and 25 specific action points, beginning with the idea that professional road cycling needs a stable business model that produces a valuable core product. Originality/value - Professional road cycling is is conservative by nature and changes are extremely difficult to implement. This contribution presents a glimpse of one possible future for professional cycling, if cycling's policy makers acknowledge the need for profound reforms of the sport and are willing to make the necessary changes.
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页码:195 / 210
页数:16
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