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February 2, 2023
The Richest Pro Triathletes of 2022
By race series, the total money breaks down to $4.9M from Ironman ($3.3M for full-distance races, including two world championships in 2022, and $1.6M for 70.3s), $5.6M from the PTO, and $800k from Challenge (including Clash). World Triathlon paid $1.9M for their World Triathlon Championship Series, while Super League offered...
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February 2, 2023
MADE Bike Show sells out registration in record time
Celebrating the art of framebuilding, MADE, an all-new handmade bike show set to debut this summer, has sold out its exhibitor space in just one week's time — something the organizers say must be some kind of record. Cycling Weekly
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February 2, 2023
Skechers Beats Expectations in Q4 Despite a 23% Drop in China Sales, Hits Annual Sales Record
Skechers sales in China dropped 23% in the fourth quarter, in part due to Covid-19 related restrictions and temporary store closures in November. Despite the slowdown, Skechers’ chief operating officer David Weinberg said in a statement that momentum will likely pick up in 2023, following recent improvements in the region....
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February 1, 2023
How to be a greener cyclist: 10 steps you can take to reduce your cycling carbon footprint
I’m coming to the conclusion that the smaller the changes we make as cyclists in a bid to reduce our collective carbon footprint, the more achievable they are, and the more likely we are to adopt them for life. The question is, how can we spot the opportunities that make...
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February 1, 2023
Peloton Fiscal Q2 Results Surge Past Wall Street Targets
Peloton Interactive, Inc. narrowed its loss in the fiscal second quarter ended December 31, boosted by revenues coming well above Wall Street targets. The connected fitness leader also provided an upbeat outlook and indicated it no longer intends to sell Precor. In the quarter, net losses shrunk to $335.4 million,...
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January 31, 2023
How Much Do Professional Mountain Bikers Get Paid? – Pinkbike’s State of the Sport Survey
In some major sports such as soccer, Formula One, or even road cycling, athletes' salaries are common knowledge and published annually. In mountain biking, athletes’ salaries are often shrouded in mystery. How much a rider gets paid can be an elusive number that is hard to decipher as a ‘salary’...
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January 31, 2023
Nike Sues Lululemon Over Sneakers, Claiming Patent Infringement
In a lawsuit filed Monday in a New York District Court, Nike alleged that Lululemon’s Chargefeel Mid, Chargefeel Low, Blissfeel and Strongfeel sneakers infringe on Nike’s patents related to its Flyknit technology. Specifically, Nike’s claims relate to the way the shoes in question are manufactured as well as textile and...
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January 30, 2023
Polar Starts to License Their Sports & Fitness Algorithms
Polar has launched a website aimed at selling their sports/fitness/physiological algorithms to other companies. With this new venture, they aim to make it possible for other sport/fitness/etc. companies to leverage Polar’s algorithms. This could be used in areas such as sleep, activity tracking, training load, recovery, and more. In other words,...
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January 30, 2023
Brooks becomes parkrun’s global footwear partner in multi-year deal
Free, timed 5K international run series, parkrun, has announced a multi-year partnership with Brooks. With its global HQ in Seattle, USA, Brooks has become parkrun’s global footwear partner and the first presenting partner of parkrun USA, Netherlands and Germany. Endurance.biz
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January 30, 2023
Ultramarathoner sues race organizers after she was hit by motorcycle
A group of race organizers for a 12-hour ultramarathon in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, are being sued for negligence after one runner was hit by a motorcycle driver during the Dec. 17 race, fracturing her ankle. Canadian Running
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January 26, 2023
Running Specialty Sees Solid Gains In 2022
In a letter to the running specialty industry in its recent newsletter to members, Running Industry Association (RIA) Executive Directory Terry Schalow shed light on trends in the channel and prospects for 2023. The message included data from UQ, the association’s data partner, which analyzes weekly data from reporting retailers....
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January 26, 2023
Giant reportedly looking at US$20 million investment in Stages Cycling
According to media reports in Taiwan, leading global bike manufacturer Giant Group is looking to invest US$20 million in the power meter and indoor cycling brand Stages Cycling. Giant reportedly held an interim board meeting last week – with a strategic investment in Stages expected to be made via Giant’s...
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January 25, 2023
Amsterdam’s Underwater Bike Garage Is Next-Level Cycling Infrastructure
Capable of holding up to 7,000 bikes and built at a cost of €60 million ($65.3 million USD), the facility at Amsterdam’s central station isn’t the largest bike garage in the country. It does, however, have a very unique feature: It is located entirely underwater. Bloomberg
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January 24, 2023
After Runners Apply Pressure, Boston Marathon Announces Pregnancy Deferral Policy
After a runner’s Instagram post about the Boston Marathon’s lack of a clear policy around pregnancy deferrals, the Boston Athletics Association is finally taking action. Women's Running
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January 24, 2023
The triathlon world champ making Oscars headlines in Hollywood
Triathlon is a sport that requires top-level performance across three difference disciplines to achieve success at the highest level and with five World Championship titles, there’s no doubt Scotland’s Lesley Paterson has done just that. Alongside her writing partner, Ian Stokell, they wrote the screenplay for a new adaptation of All Quiet on...
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January 23, 2023
Pregnant Runner Calls Out Boston Marathon’s Lack Of Maternity Policy
Elite runners are joining the calls for better maternity policies in sport, adding their voices to those in the WNBA and in soccer. WNBA All-Star forward Dearica Hamby called out the Las Vegas Aces this weekend for their “unethical” treatment of her in the wake of her pregnancy announcement. U.S....
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January 23, 2023
Mountain Spine Race runners rescued from Auchope Refuge Hut
The 268-mile Spine Race, widely regarded as one of the world’s toughest endurance races, takes place across the Pennine Way, finishing in Kirk Yetholm. Rescue teams from either side of the Scotland-England border were called out shortly after 6am on Sunday to evacuate two hypothermic runners. Border Telegraph
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January 23, 2023
Here’s Why It Feels Like Every Elite Runner Is Changing Sponsors Right Now
After six years with Hoka, Tollefson, 37, the well-known elite American ultrarunner from Mammoth Lakes, California, signed a new multi-year sponsorship deal with Craft. It might seem like a curious move this time of the year, but, in reality, most athlete sponsorship contracts in running are one-year partnerships that end...
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January 20, 2023
Memo to Runners: Your Race Wants You Back in 2023!
In 2022, races were open for business as usual—but runners didn’t flock back. Participation was down about 16 percent from pre-pandemic levels, Road Runners Club of America told Runner’s World last September—and many events saw numbers decline much more. Runners World
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January 20, 2023
The Fallout from the Pandemic Bike Boom
A month after lockdowns had them wondering about their future in the spring of 2020, they suddenly couldn’t keep up with demand. For a year and a half, staff worked overtime as Americans rolled out their dusty steads or bought new ones. A 50 percent increase in riding, plus supply...
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January 20, 2023
ASICS Study Shows Exercise Has the Power to Sharpen Even the Brightest Minds and Improve Mental Performance
ASICS reveals exercise can significantly improve cognitive function and advance mental performance. From boosting short-term memory to increasing concentration levels, exercise enhances brain power and could be the solution to helping us pass exams or excel at work. Yahoo
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January 20, 2023
The Pro’s Closet has another round of layoffs
The company that began in 2002 as an eBay store for pre-owned bikes and quickly expanded in size and workforce did not say how many employees were affected. In October, The Pro's Closet reduced its workforce by 15%. Bicycle Retailer
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January 19, 2023
The Pro Trail Runners Association: Trail Running’s First Union
As the sport grows, professional athletes are banding together to create a group that can lead the way on issues like doping, contract clarity, and race schedules. Here’s what it means for the future of the sport. Trailrunner
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January 19, 2023
Chinese TikToker earns millions running in high heels
A 41-year-old TikToker and salesman from Sichuan, China, Wu Nan, has found a niche way to sell women’s high heels. The man’s marketing strategy involves sprinting in stilettos–and he has reportedly generated a staggering six million yuan (CAD $1,100,000) in monthly sales. Canadian Running
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January 18, 2023
OnlyFans signs its first pro mountain biker
Lewis Buchanan, Norco enduro racer and YouTube athlete, is the first mountain biker to sign with OnlyFans. Buchanan announced the new partnership on Instagram, adding that he would use the new platform to share tips (but just tips) on bike setup and insider action at mountain bike events he attends...