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September 3, 2021
Best Buy adds e-Bikes & Geek Squad assembly; Bird takes off with new BirdBike
Mega-retailer Best Buy is throwing its weight into e-mobility by offering electric transportation products including scooters, mopeds, and, yes, e-bikes. It also aims to compete with local bike shops with its Geek Squad, which will assemble and tune bicycles purchased at the store, including brake, seat, and handlebar adjustments for...
September 1, 2021
Fires Could Change Trail Running As We Know It
The fire danger for Grey Rocks Trail Race in Washington – among the dozens of other axed races in the state – came amid the historic heatwave in the Pacific Northwest. It created hot, dry conditions that could instantly trigger a catastrophe if dry brush or grass were to be...
September 1, 2021
iFIT Files for IPO, Could Raise Estimated $800M
Formerly known as Icon Health Fitness, iFIT offers interactive workouts, training programs, and instruction from world-class trainers. The company owns various fitness brands including FreeMotion and NordicTrack, and has more than 6.1 million members in over 120 counties — including 1.5 million paying subscribers. The company generated $1.7 billion in revenue in fiscal...
September 1, 2021
Bosch unveils new ‘smart system’ for e-bikes, including mobile app and remote
Bosch has unveiled an array of product updates for the coming seasons, including a new mobile app and a wireless remote control that increase the "digitalization" of bikes using the company's drivetrain system. BRAIN Bosch's new "smart system" includes the eBike Flow app for smartphones. Bosch sees the app as the...
August 31, 2021
At least six female Afghan cyclists reach Italy, professional cyclists group announces
The Italian Professional Cyclists Association has announced that six female Afgan cyclists, along with a male athlete and some family members, arrived in Rome on Italian Air Force plane on Aug. 27. American activist Shannon Galpin has been working to help female Afghan cyclists get out of the country. She told...
August 31, 2021
Runners: gulp, don’t sip, your carbs on race day
New research shows that taking in larger amounts of carbohydrates less frequently is the better way to fuel during a race. Canadian Running t’s undeniable that carbohydrate intake during a long race improves performance, but exactly how much, what type and when you need it is less certain. Recently, researchers at Loughborough...
August 30, 2021
BAA Apologizes For Holding Marathon On Indigenous Peoples Day
The Boston Athletic Association has issued a formal apology for scheduling the 2021 Boston Marathon on Indigenous Peoples Day, which will be recognized in local communities including Brookline and Newton on Oct. 11. The BAA said it has met with representatives from the Federal and State Recognized Tribes to come...
August 30, 2021
Peloton’s full-year revenues exceed $4 billion, but growth slows and losses mount
Peloton Interactive's fourth-quarter revenue grew 54% over last year's final quarter, to $937 million, as the company's fiscal year revenues topped $4 billion for the first time. However, although the quarterly sales total was ahead of estimates, the company lost $313 million in the quarter and the growth rate declined from...
August 27, 2021
Tour of the Gila cancelled due to rising COVID-19 cases across New Mexico
Organizers of the Tour of the Gila announced the cancellation of their stage race that was scheduled to be held from September 29 to October 3 in New Mexico. The race will return next year from April 27 to May 1, 2022. Tour of the Gila would have been only the...
August 26, 2021
FloSports secures London Marathon streaming rights in North America, Australia
United States-based subscription streaming platform FloSports has secured the media rights to the Virgin Money London Marathon in North America and Australia, starting this year. The iconic international race – which is scheduled to be held on Sunday, October 3 – will be exclusively streamed on the FloTrack vertical in the United...