Latest Sports Breaking News
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
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...
