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May 13, 2025
1 man dies, 3 more taken to hospital from Thousand Oaks half marathon as temps soared
A 38-year-old Camarillo man died May 10 while participating in a half marathon on a Thousand Oaks trail as temperatures soared into the 90s, authorities said. VC Star
May 12, 2025
$5.2 billion: Economic impact of the world’s marathons on the communities where they run
The world's strongest marathon brand is the London Marathon with a Brand Strength Index (BSI) score of 90.1 out of 100. Brandirectory
May 9, 2025
Canadian Entrepreneurs Save This Iconic MTB Brand
From GT hitting tough times, Rocky Mountain Bicycles restructuring to avoid bankruptcy, Light and Motion shutting down, Ignite Components closing, and Revel Bikes announcing its recent turbulence, the industry has a clear trend of negativity. BIKE MAG
May 9, 2025
Fox Factory sees growth in bike-product sales, but it’s ‘too early for a victory lap’
Fox Factory saw first-quarter year-over-year sales growth across its three divisions, including a 6.6% increase in sales in its Speciality Sports Group, which contains its bicycle and baseball/softball brands. Bicycle Retailer
May 8, 2025
Peloton Raises Full-Year Mid-Point Guide for Key Metrics, Revenue and Adjusted EBITDA
In a May 8 letter to investors, Peloton Interactive President and CEO Peter Stern said the company delivered at the high end of, or exceeded, guidance on its key financial metrics while continuing to execute on FY 2025 operating goals. SGB MEDIA
May 6, 2025
Rotor closes US office, cites tariff situation
Rotor America, Inc, the North American subsidiary of Spanish bike part manufacturer Rotor Bike Components, has announced they will be closing their doors effective June 15. Bicycle Retailer
May 2, 2025
Brooks Sees Double-Digit Revenue Growth Across All Regions in Q1 as Running Shoes Remain Hot
Brooks said it achieved an all-time quarterly high in revenue in Q1, with all regions contributing double-digit growth or better, leading to 15 percent year-over-year global revenue growth. (Brooks does not disclose specific revenue numbers.) Footwear News
May 1, 2025
How Tariffs Could Reshape the Cost and Culture of Running
Explore the Trump administration's sudden tariff announcement in April 2025, its immediate market impact, and the subsequent 90-day pause, focusing on the continued tariffs on Chinese imports. Learn about the proposed 145% duty increases. I RUN FAR
May 1, 2025
Pros, Age-Groupers React to Return of One-Day Ironman World Championship
The buzz in the triathlon world over the past 24 hours has all been about Ironman’s decision to return the World Championships to a one-day event in Hawaii starting next year. triathlete
May 1, 2025
Running Shoes Continue to Drive Sales in Q1 Despite Overall Footwear Slowdown
Running shoes continued to dominate in the first quarter of 2025 despite an overall slowdown of sales in the period. According to new data from Circana’s Consumer Tracking Service, sport lifestyle, or athleisure sneakers, remained the largest footwear segment and grew almost 1 percent overall for the quarter. Footwear News
