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October 14, 2022
2021 Boston Marathon champ Diana Kipyokei suspended and her agent doesn’t hold back: “Diana is completely guilty. I am sorry.”
On Friday, the Athletics Integrity Unit announced the provisional suspension of two Kenyan marathoners, Diana Kipyokei and Betty Wilson Lempus, for anti-doping rule violations. Kipyokei, 28, won the 2021 Boston Marathon and was suspended for testing positive at the race for triamcinolone acetonide, a glucocorticoid that is banned in-competition. Let's Run
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October 13, 2022
World Triathlon Confirms: Iden’s IMWC Shoes Not “Illegal,” No Rules On Running Shoes
An investigation into the legality of Gustav Iden’s prototype Hawaii Ironman run shoes has lead to a surprising conclusion: anything goes. ON, who signed Gustav Iden in the week leading into the race on the Big Island, was given a green light to adapt a shoe for the Norwegian any...
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October 13, 2022
North Arc Capital Acquires Project 321
North Arc Capital announced it had acquired the Project 321 brand, known for its magnetic-pawl mountain bike hubs, and bike hub-related assets from JLSO, Inc. Project 321, Inc. is a newly-formed, stand-alone company that was incorporated to complete this acquisition. SGB Media
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October 12, 2022
Saris Cycling Group Acquired By C+A Global At Bankruptcy Auction
C+A Global acquired Saris Cycling Group at a bankruptcy auction and will rename the brand Saris Equipment. Based in Edison, NJ, C+A is a worldwide manufacturer and online retailer of consumer products and electronics. It is a longtime manufacturer of bike racks, trainers, storage racks, public bike systems, and infrastructure....
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October 11, 2022
Badger 100 Runner Claims 2nd Place – After Being Removed from Result
Missing splits and inconsistencies in the runner's story leads to removal from results. Marathon Investigation
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October 11, 2022
Wahoo sues Zwift for patent infringement over turbo trainer
American company says Zwift's new Hub trainer is 'identical, in all material respects, to the KICKR CORE'. Cycling Weekly
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October 11, 2022
CPSC finds micromobility injuries rose 127% since 2017
Injuries involving micromobility devices including e-scooters, hoverboards and e-bikes were up 127% between 2017 and 2021 according to a new report by the Consumer Product Safety Commission. The CPSC report also counted 48 deaths involving the products last year, including 23 deaths involving e-bikes. The total number of micromobility device...
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October 9, 2022
Ironman World Championship: Increased equality comes at a cost
The question many are pondering at this year's Ironman World Championship is whether the decision to have the female triathletes compete two days before the men has been an entirely positive development. The organizers argued that having the women compete in a separate event on a different day than the men generates more attention...
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October 9, 2022
The Fastest Shoes of The 2022 Hawaii Ironman World Championships
Curious what shoes the fastest pros at the 2022 Hawaii Ironman World Championship were wearing? Triathlete tracked down the shoes worn by the top women and men who led the way down Ali’i Drive. Triathlete
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October 8, 2022
“You Are An IRONMAN”: How Mike Reilly Became The Voice Of IRONMAN
After 40 years on the microphone, the inimitable Mike Reilly is preparing to call time on his illustrious announcing career. Ahead of his final Kona race, he explains how it all began… 220Triathlon
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October 7, 2022
Rad Power Bikes disputes State Farm fire claim
Rad Power Bikes denied that one of its e-bikes started a residential fire that caused property damage and led to a lawsuit being filed against the brand on Tuesday. The lawsuit states Luff's Rad Power e-bike — model not disclosed — malfunctioned and failed catastrophically and resulted in a fire...
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October 7, 2022
Collisions and close calls: The e-bike boom is getting increasingly dangerous, creating a push for stricter cycling rules
The rise of electric bicycles is sparking criticism of their potential danger to pedestrians and traditional cyclists. Fortune
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October 6, 2022
Peloton slashing 500 more jobs as it races to return to growth
Peloton is cutting another 500 jobs in a move that CEO Barry McCarthy said should position the struggling fitness equipment maker to return to growth. The cuts, which amount to about 12% of Peloton's workforce, mark a pivot point for the company, McCarthy told CNBC on Thursday. Peloton already has...
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October 5, 2022
Bank of America Marathon in Chicago adds nonbinary division for 1st time ever
The Chicago Marathon opened a nonbinary runner category for the first time ever ahead of the 2022 weekend event. Jessica Gorden-Song is an accomplished runner who works at Fleet Feet Sports, coaches other runners and runs an Instagram page for non-binary runners. abc 7 Chicago
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October 5, 2022
Allegations of Coach-Athlete Sex, Rape, and Doping Rock Huntington University Track & Field Program
The newest allegations come from Woods’ reporting as well as a lawsuit filed by attorney Jon Little on behalf of two former NAIA champions for Huntington, Emma Wilson and Hannah Stoffel. Wilson and Stoffel both allege Johnson gave them unknown injections which they fear were performance-enhancing drugs and they are...
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October 4, 2022
‘Fake Pro Cyclist’ Nick Clark Suspended By USA Cycling
Clark’s fabricated pro cycling career was, as it turns out, just the tip of the iceberg. Our April 2022 feature unravelled decades of fabrications across multiple industries, ties with the political and military elite, numerous fake degrees and accreditations, and possible stolen military valour. Now, there are formal consequences. Cycling Tips
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October 3, 2022
Rock ‘N’ Roll Elite Half Marathon Series Returns as Runners Prepare to Take on The United Airlines Rock ‘N’ Roll Running Series San Jose on October 8-9, 2022
SAN JOSE, Calif. (October 3, 2022) /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - Speed City, USA is set to host the United Airlines Rock ‘n’ Roll® Running Series San Jose on Saturday and Sunday, October 8-9, 2022 as the Rock ‘n’ Roll EliteTM Half Marathon Series makes its return to the west coast. Race...
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October 3, 2022
Peloton will put bikes in every Hilton-branded hotel in the U.S.
Peloton will put bikes in all 5,400 Hilton-branded hotels in the United States as part of a partnership announced Monday, as the bike maker pushes to expand its reach. The partnership will provide at least one bike to each hotel fitness center, including locations of the 18 Hilton brands, such...
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September 30, 2022
Some Dick’s Sporting Goods stores to carry Peloton products
More than 100 Dick's Sporting Goods stores will soon sell Peloton stationary bikes, treadmills and accessories starting this holiday season. It will be Peloton's first distribution agreement with a brick-and-mortar retailers. Dick's will also sell the products on its website. Bicycle Retailer
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September 30, 2022
Hawaii Ironman World Championships 2022: By The Numbers
For the first time in the event’s 40-plus year history, the 2022 Ironman World Championship race will be held as a two-day event, on Thursday, Oct. 6 (led by the women’s pro field and half the age-groupers) and on Saturday, Oct. 8 (with the men’s pros and more age-groupers). The...
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September 29, 2022
Peloton will sell Bikes, Treads at Dick’s Sporting Goods in its first brick-and-mortar partnership
The collaboration will make Dick’s the first brick-and-mortar retailer outside of its namesake stores to carry Peloton equipment. Peloton had long been an exclusively direct-to-consumer business before it began selling its products on Amazon in August. CNBC
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September 28, 2022
Tracksmith launch their first running shoe
Known for its for high-quality, vintage-inspired running clothing, Tracksmith has now, in a surprising but intriguing move, gone into high-performance footwear. The shoe, which Tracksmith is calling the Eliot Runner, uses Pebax foam to provide what the US firm says is ' perfect balance of cushioning and responsiveness with a...
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September 27, 2022
Kona Locals Ask Ironman Visitors for Respect
The relationship between Kona and Ironman is a complicated one. Certainly, tourism is a large part of the island’s economy, and during the COVID pandemic, a decline in travel meant a loss for most residents. Many businesses closed, and hotels and restaurants operated at a fraction of their capacity. When...
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September 27, 2022
Sea Otter Europe draws nearly 60’000 for 6th edition
The most popular Sea Otter Europe ever, with a record attendance for public and exhibitors, cements its reputation as the meeting point between the Cycling Industry and cycling enthusiasts. Nearly 60,000 visitors filled the festival site for 3 intense days of racing, product presentations, and demo-bike testing. If you want...
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September 27, 2022
Fox Racing Enters Performance Training Category
Fox Racing, the global leader in motocross and mountain bike safety equipment and apparel, today announced the brand’s introduction into the performance training category. The new launch that expands the inclusivity of Fox Racing, will debut in both men’s and women. The collection’s designs place athlete needs first, ensuring this...