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January 13, 2022
Report: Trek to buy Spokes Etc. retail chain
Trek Bicycle is buying the Washington, D.C.-are retail chain Spokes, Etc., according to a local news report. Bicycle Retailer
January 12, 2022
10 of the most memorable finish line crossings
For most runners, crossing the finish line is simply a relief. Often, we barely have the energy to lift our arms in celebration, much less do anything more energetic. For certain runners, though, crossing the finishing tape in a different manner has become the defining moment of their race. Sometimes...
January 12, 2022
Adidas Sets Major Expansion For Downtown Los Angeles
Adidas has leased 107,000 square feet of office space in downtown Los Angeles marking a major expansion of its Los Angeles operation for marketing and sales and design according to a report in the Wall Street Journal. SGB Media
January 11, 2022
Industry Shocker – Shimano’s Wayne Stetina Moves To SRAM!
After 37 years, Wayne Stetina is leaving Shimano and taking a job with SRAM in Chicago as a “Senior Field Guide.” Wayne sees an opportunity to concentrate on making better parts for road and gravel riders to use, as well as visiting shops and working with SRAM’s sponsored teams. Road...
January 11, 2022
Interbike mulls return and CABDA cancels February event on Covid worry
The Interbike trade show owners have sent an email out to select industry inboxes seeking opinion on whether the show should return to the calendar. A return to the mid-to-late September timing appears to be the initial framework, though respondents are able to give negative feedback. This is followed by...
January 11, 2022
Is Rivian going to make their own bikes and e-bikes?
Rivian is positioning themselves to be not only a leader in the electric vehicle space, but also an aspirational brand for the outdoor set. From built-in storage to facilitate camping and overland expeditions, to the possibility of integrated bike racks, Rivian could be a big name in the near future....
January 11, 2022
Olympic Medalists Headline 2022 Boston Marathon Women’s Field
Peres Jepchirchir of Kenya, the 2021 Olympic gold medalist in the marathon, and her countrywoman Joyciline Jepkosgei, who ran the fastest marathon of 2021, 2:17:43, when she won the London Marathon, headline the Boston Marathon elite women’s field for 2022. American Molly Seidel, who won Olympic bronze last summer, will...
January 11, 2022
Peloton Steps Deeper Into Footwear
Peloton is expanding its footprint — literally. The fitness company known for its at-home treadmills and bikes unveiled its second pair of cycling shoes today. The Altos, which retail for $145, are designed specifically for the Peloton Bike and Bike+, adding to Peloton’s growing list of products. Front Office Sports
January 10, 2022
Garmin releases 2021 Garmin Connect Fitness report, with gravel cycling rising nearly 50%
Garmin International has today released its 2021 Global Garmin Connect Fitness Report, offering insights into the activities of millions of Garmin smartwatch users around the world. Garmin customers logged more activities in the Garmin Connect fitness community app than ever before, the report found, with double-digit increases in almost every...
January 7, 2022
Trek buys up another U.S. bike shop chain
Trek Bicycles has continued its spending spree of U.S. bike shops, adding to its portfolio Baltimore’s seven location Race Pace Bicycles. The acquisition of the store chain builds on a 2021 that saw repeated headlines hit on U.S. trade site BR∈ the first in January, relating to the buyout of...
