Coo Mania continues beyond World Championships as 3,000 more stuffed Highland cows pre-ordered

The bovine plush toy became a collector's item, with stock selling out in Glasgow

three highland coo teddy bears on a tray at the UCI Cycling World Championships
(Image credit: SWPix)

The popularity of the UCI World Championships Highland coo cuddly toy has shown no signs of abating, with over 3,000 more pre-ordered following the week of events. 

The official plush, omnipresent in podium ceremonies, captured the hearts of fans in Glasgow, where all 5,000 units stocked sold out in gift shops. 

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Tom Davidson
Senior News Writer

Tom joined Cycling Weekly as a news and features writer in the summer of 2022, having previously contributed as a freelancer. He is the host of The TT Podcast, which covers both the men's and women's pelotons and has featured a number of prominent British riders.

An enthusiastic cyclist himself, Tom likes it most when the road goes uphill and actively seeks out double-figure gradients on his rides.