Latest Sports Breaking News
January 20, 2022
Peloton Can’t Catch A Break
Peloton continues to struggle following a tumultuous year and revelations of potential layoffs, halted production, and a stock sale by insiders. The company reported a net loss of $372 million in fiscal Q1 2022, a steep increase from the $49.8 million loss in the same period a year prior. Prior to the...
January 20, 2022
Peloton to halt production of its Bikes, treadmills as demand wanes
Peloton plans to pause Bike production for two months, from February to March, the documents show. It already halted production of its more expensive Bike+ in December and will do so until June. It won’t manufacture its Tread treadmill machine for six weeks, beginning next month. And it doesn’t anticipate...
January 20, 2022
Cardinal Cycling Group Acquires Detroit Bikes
Cardinal Cycling Group has acquired the assets of Detroit Bikes, including the brand, inventory and production facility. Zak Pashak, Detroit Bikes founder, will remain a partner in the new company and continue factory management and business development. SGB Media
January 20, 2022
Orbea announces price increases, outlines factors behind changes
In a press release which tackles head on the thorny subject of price increases, Orbea today announced that the brand has been forced to change its prices for this year. Spelling out, in detail, the factors behind the change in pricing, Orbea lists a collection of forces which are now...
January 19, 2022
Kona Bicycles sold to Ohio outdoor group
Kona Bicycles has been acquired by Kent Outdoors, a Ohio-based company that was known until Wednesday as Kent Water Sports. Kent Outdoors owns several outdoor sports and watersport brands, including the Arbor snowboard brand. Kent Outdoors is no relation to Kent International, the New Jersey-based mass market bicycle brand. Bicycle...
January 19, 2022
SRAM acquires Hammerhead, maker of the Karoo 2 cycling computer
SRAM has today announced Hammerhead will join its portfolio of brands, with a transaction which completed on December 30, 2021. Hammerhead will continue to develop its award-winning Karoo 2 cycling GPS computer line, and will remain a stand-alone brand within the SRAM portfolio, allowing the brand to continue to build...
January 18, 2022
Peloton hires McKinsey to review cost structure; cycle maker may cut jobs, close stores
Peloton is working with management consulting group McKinsey & Co. to review its cost structure and potentially eliminate some jobs, CNBC has learned. The possible job cuts were discussed in a recent call with members of Peloton’s management team, according to a recording obtained by CNBC. The apparel division, which has...
January 14, 2022
National Running Show Birmingham looking to welcome over 20,000 runners
The National Running Show Birmingham, in partnership with Birmingham Children’s Hospital Charity, is getting set to welcome over 20,000 runners to the NEC, Birmingham, UK. Spanning the weekend of 22-23 January and running from 09:00-17:00, it will showcase some of the latest kit, alongside events and UK running stars. EnduranceBiz
January 14, 2022
Study says wearing a mask while running decreases performance
Should you wear a mask when running? New research published in the Journal of Sports Medicine says that wearing a cloth face mask significantly affects performance while running. Same research suggests one must consider modifying the intensity and time of one’s run when wearing a cloth face mask. Running Magazine
January 13, 2022
10 Amazing and Evidence-Supported Health Benefits of Running
Running can give you a longer life, better sleep, enhanced immunity, improved moods, and more—it’s even good for your knees and lower back. When you become a runner, it changes your life, in more ways than you may know. Podium Runner