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December 4, 2025
Do we still need bike trade shows?
Eurobike, historically the big industry gathering, has been in the headlines over the last few weeks, with an increasing number of brands questioning not just the cost of attending, but the relevance of the show altogether. A few weeks later, at Rouleur Live in the heart of London – part industry meet-up,...
December 3, 2025
Idaho man wears 137 T-shirts for half-marathon world record
If you’ve ever wondered how to layer while running, Idaho’s David Rush is your guy. On May 17 in Boise, Idaho, Rush bundled up into 137 T-shirts and completed the Famous Idaho Potato Marathon half-marathon in 2:51:44, which, as of last week, became a new Guinness World Record for the most T-shirts worn...
December 2, 2025
Mark Allen Signals Major New Initiative to Boost Women’s Participation in Triathlon
Mark Allen, one of the greatest athletes in triathlon history and a six-time Ironman World Champion, used his Instagram platform this week to signal a major development for women in the sport. Allen has been a visible advocate for equity in triathlon, including leading a petition that pushed Ironman to...
December 1, 2025
Chinese bike imports rebounded in August following pause
U.S. bike imports from China rebounded in July and August, probably in anticipation of increased tariffs that were then threatened to take effect in November. Monthly bike imports this year have varied wildly in volume and country of origin as importers react to imposed and threatened tariffs as well as...
November 30, 2025
Your marathon brain could be making you sick
Maybe you’ve experienced it: you cross the finish line of your marathon feeling strong, only to wake up a day later with a sore throat and a headache. It turns out the problem might not be the race itself, but everything swirling in your head beforehand. In a study published in the European...
November 27, 2025
“There is no alternative”: Campagnolo lays off 40% of its staff after suffering heavy losses for third year running
Campagnolo has reportedly laid off 40 per cent of its workforce as part of what it describes as a “dramatic” restructuring project in the wake of three years of substantial losses. According to Italian newspaper Il Gazzettino, the iconic components manufacturer confirmed this week that 120 of its 300 staff members...
November 25, 2025
Is Cycling Losing Its Shine Against Pickleball and Padel?
The bike industry has been experiencing a really rough period for some time now. Almost every few months, some bike company will announce that they are going into administration due to financial problems and insolvency. Some have to go through a massive layoff, re-negotiate repayment, or eventually shut their doors....
November 24, 2025
Rad Power Bikes in crisis? Seattle company hit with battery warning but cannot afford a fix
Rad Power Bikes, once the dominant force in North America’s e-bike market, is facing escalating turmoil after the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) issued an urgent warning, advising consumers to immediately stop using some of its batteries due to fire hazard and risk of serious injury or, even, death....
November 24, 2025
Ontario man behind alleged holiday race fraud scheme
As our sport continues to grow, more and more races and events are popping up across Canada. But do runners really know what they are signing up for? A Canadian Running investigation found a Mississauga, Ont. man has capitalized on the surge by allegedly creating a network of fake road races estimated...
November 20, 2025
Why the UCI allowing 32in wheels in XCO World Cup racing is so significant
The UCI has stated 32in wheels will not be banned at mountain bike XCO World Cups, citing the value of product development and innovation that arises from mountain bike racing. First reported by Mountain Bike Action Magazine, and then by Escape Collective, the UCI's Fabrice Tiano – the governing body's communications and...
