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May 15, 2025
Abra-Cadabra Fabrication, parent of Sanitas Cycles, acquires Waterford and Gunnar
Abra-Cadabra Fabrication, parent of the Sanitas Cycles brand, has acquired the Waterford and Gunnar brands from Richard Schwinn. The company will resume production of those brands this year at its facility in Durango. Bicycle Retailer
May 14, 2025
Olympic cyclist Rohan Dennis receives suspended sentence over wife’s death
Former Olympic cyclist and world champion Rohan Dennis has received a suspended sentence over a charge linked to a crash that caused the death of his wife. INDEPENDENT
May 13, 2025
1 man dies, 3 more taken to hospital from Thousand Oaks half marathon as temps soared
A 38-year-old Camarillo man died May 10 while participating in a half marathon on a Thousand Oaks trail as temperatures soared into the 90s, authorities said. VC Star
May 12, 2025
$5.2 billion: Economic impact of the world’s marathons on the communities where they run
The world's strongest marathon brand is the London Marathon with a Brand Strength Index (BSI) score of 90.1 out of 100. Brandirectory
May 9, 2025
Canadian Entrepreneurs Save This Iconic MTB Brand
From GT hitting tough times, Rocky Mountain Bicycles restructuring to avoid bankruptcy, Light and Motion shutting down, Ignite Components closing, and Revel Bikes announcing its recent turbulence, the industry has a clear trend of negativity. BIKE MAG
May 9, 2025
Fox Factory sees growth in bike-product sales, but it’s ‘too early for a victory lap’
Fox Factory saw first-quarter year-over-year sales growth across its three divisions, including a 6.6% increase in sales in its Speciality Sports Group, which contains its bicycle and baseball/softball brands. Bicycle Retailer
May 8, 2025
Peloton Raises Full-Year Mid-Point Guide for Key Metrics, Revenue and Adjusted EBITDA
In a May 8 letter to investors, Peloton Interactive President and CEO Peter Stern said the company delivered at the high end of, or exceeded, guidance on its key financial metrics while continuing to execute on FY 2025 operating goals. SGB MEDIA
May 6, 2025
Rotor closes US office, cites tariff situation
Rotor America, Inc, the North American subsidiary of Spanish bike part manufacturer Rotor Bike Components, has announced they will be closing their doors effective June 15. Bicycle Retailer
May 2, 2025
Brooks Sees Double-Digit Revenue Growth Across All Regions in Q1 as Running Shoes Remain Hot
Brooks said it achieved an all-time quarterly high in revenue in Q1, with all regions contributing double-digit growth or better, leading to 15 percent year-over-year global revenue growth. (Brooks does not disclose specific revenue numbers.) Footwear News
May 1, 2025
How Tariffs Could Reshape the Cost and Culture of Running
Explore the Trump administration's sudden tariff announcement in April 2025, its immediate market impact, and the subsequent 90-day pause, focusing on the continued tariffs on Chinese imports. Learn about the proposed 145% duty increases. I RUN FAR