Pro Cycling Stats - Paywall?

[Potomac]

April 1st isn't until Tuesday.

But, per PCS

Important Announcement for Our American Visitors

Starting upcoming Tuesday, access to ProCyclingStats.com from the United States will require a PCS PRO subscription.

Due to recent policy changes introduced by U.S. leadership, including new digital access regulations and international data tariffs, we have been left with no choice but to implement this measure. While we regret any inconvenience, we believe this is the best way to ensure continued access to high-quality cycling data.

 

[scribers]

Free bird Simmons flipping off their creeper van was the last straw ! >:-(

 

[pastronef]

Free bird Simmons flipping off their creeper van was the last straw ! >:-(

tell me more

 

[RedheadDane]

If someone does decide to make an account, could you reveal what the extra is?
They keep trying to sell the pro version, and I'm like; "But you already provide everything I could ever need in the regular version."

 

[Berniece]

April 1st isn't until Tuesday.

But, per PCS

Which policy changes and tariffs influenced pcs?

 

[jaygarcia]

Which policy changes and tariffs influenced pcs?

Maybe it is related to not being able to serve ads or having to have special campaigns in the USA? Probably they can't have people handling USA revenue or something like that so they have preferred to just close it there, which probably makes sense. But I think that this kind of decisions should be justified with more than a sentence.

 

[Rackham]

If it's an 'early' April fools joke I'd suggest these guys go easy on the happy hour on a Sunday morning. It's not exactly 'funny'.

If not, then that's what VPN's were created for.

 

[GenericBoonenFan]

Welp, must suck for the muricans here

 

[kingjr]

Which policy changes and tariffs influenced pcs?

"new digital access regulations and international data tariffs"

 

[CamdenPierce]

The PCS paywall is frustrating for fans who rely on quick stats and race history. While supporting them financially makes sense, hopefully they’ll still offer some free insights. Pro cycling thrives on accessible data—it’s how many of us got into it! Fingers crossed for balance. A reliable essay writer doesn’t just deliver papers— StateofWriting provides peace of mind. Whether you're struggling with a tough topic or short on time, https://stateofwriting.com/ offers consistent quality, confidentiality, and timely delivery. It's a dependable choice for students who value both academic success and trustworthy support throughout their studies.

 

[Potomac]

I guess it was an April Fool's joke from them.

 

[scribers]

Right up there with tiger woods announcing he’ll be at the masters

 

[Izzyeviel]

If someone does decide to make an account, could you reveal what the extra is?
They keep trying to sell the pro version, and I'm like; "But you already provide everything I could ever need in the regular version."

it can be quite useful if you like having a go at the prediction games or make lists or want to follow certain riders or teams. & you get no adverts...