January 27, 2026

Alpkit enters administration having “faced incredible challenges over the last three years”

Alpkit has entered administration after three difficult years, and is in talks with a new owner and investment partner in an attempt to secure the bicycle and outdoors brand’s future. In a letter sent to shareholders via the investment platform Crowdcube, Alpkit CEO and co-founder David Hanney writes: “It is...

January 27, 2026

Grand Slam Track Made Just $1.8M While Racking Up $40M in Debt

The bankrupt running league Grand Slam Track revealed in new court filings that its debts have reached $40 million, and that it made less than $2 million in revenue last year when it launched with three track meets. The new filings offer the most complete financial picture of the league...

January 27, 2026

Challenge Family’s 20-Meter Drafting Rule Sets the Standard for Fairer Racing

January 27, 2026 /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - Challenge Family celebrates a major step forward in promoting fair competition as leading events and organisations, including DATEV Challenge Roth and Ironman, adopt its 20-meter drafting zone. Since 2014, Challenge Family has been at the forefront of ensuring fair play in triathlon, introducing the...

January 27, 2026

DATEV Challenge Roth increases drafting distance in the professional field to 20 metres

ROTH. (January 27, 2026) /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - DATEV Challenge Roth is once again demonstrating that it takes the wishes and concerns of athletes seriously. In 2026, a new drafting rule will apply to professionals on the bike course: the distance will be increased from 12 to 20 metres. This was...

January 27, 2026

Life Electric Vehicles set to acquire Rad Power Bikes for $13.2 million

Life Electric Vehicles Holdings Inc. is expected to acquire Rad Power Bikes' assets for $13.2 million, outbidding four other companies during an auction for the e-bike brand that declared Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection last month. Based in Deerfield Beach, Florida, Life EV agreed to acquire Rad Power's assets for $13,276,102...

January 27, 2026

IRONMAN Announces Change to 20-Meter Draft Zone for Professional Racing Following Comprehensive Testing Process

Formal testing conducted in partnership with RaceRanger and Aerodynamics expert Marc Graveline delivers conclusive insights supporting adjustment from 12 to 20 meters draft zone for pros. Updated professional race draft zone distance to be implemented beginning March 1, 2026, and will be included in upcoming release of 2026 IRONMAN Competition...

January 27, 2026

Capriroso Launches to Redefine Performance, Recovery, and Longevity for Endurance Athletes

San Diego, CA (January 27, 2026) /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - Capriroso today announced the official beta launch of its performance and longevity platform, introducing a new approach to endurance training that prioritizes long-term insight over daily prescription. Designed for athletes who care as much about longevity as they do performance, Capriroso integrates...

January 27, 2026

Tracksmith Announces Leadership Evolution Marking Next Phase of Growth

BOSTON, Mass., (Jan. 27, 2026) /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - Tracksmith, an independent running brand, today announced that its founder and decade-long CEO, Matt Taylor, has appointed Jared Carver to succeed him as its new CEO. Effective today, Taylor will work closely with Carver in a leadership advisory capacity to ensure a successful...

January 27, 2026

What’s Really in That Water Bottle? RDU Releases Industry’s First Hydration Safety Manual

DEKALB, Ill. (January 27, 2026) /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – A $3 billion verdict against a bottled water company for poisoning consumers. Class action lawsuits against Aquafina, VOSS, and JUST Water for toxic "forever chemicals." Research showing 240,000 microplastic particles per liter in bottled water. For race directors handing water bottles to...

January 27, 2026

Belgian Waffle Ride and Bike MS Announce National Partnership Across 2026 Event Series

Encinitas, CA (January 27, 2026) /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ — The Belgian Waffle Ride (BWR), the original and most irreverent unroad cycling series in the world, today announced a new national partnership with Bike MS, the premier cycling fundraising movement of the National MS Society. The partnership will launch during the 2026 BWR season and...