Latest Sports Breaking News
April 3, 2025
New rule bans cross-category drafting to ensure fair competition in the Life Time Grand Prix
Riders in this year's Life Time Grand Prix series will not be permitted to draft off those who aren't competing in the same category, organisers informed the series’ contestants this week. Cycling Weekly
April 2, 2025
‘No decision’ on an Interbike return, Emerald says
Emerald Expositions has not made a decision about bringing back the Interbike trade show in the near future, the company told BRAIN. "...it’s not a decision we take lightly,” Ferraresi said. Bicycle Retailer
April 2, 2025
Mountain bikers spend $416 per trip to a riding destination, study finds
A report by a national nonprofit outdoors organization to quantify the economic impact of U.S. mountain biking tourists estimated that an average of $416 is spent per visit toward lodging, restaurants, and retailers. Bicycle Retailer
March 31, 2025
Yamaha Motor acquires Brose’s bicycle eKit business unit
Brose – the Coburg, Germany-headquartered business that is the exclusive provider of e-bike motors for Specialized and partner for SRAM Powertrain – has agreed the sale of its e-bike business unit to Yamaha Motor. Biz Biz
March 30, 2025
Preventable cardiac deaths during marathons are down, study finds
While more people than ever are running marathons in the U.S., the risk of dying from a heart attack during a run has fallen dramatically in recent years. Medical Press
March 28, 2025
Is cycling in Switzerland becoming more dangerous?
The number of accidents involving cyclists in Switzerland has shot up in recent years and there are reasons to explain the rise. The Local (PAYWALL)
March 27, 2025
Are Trail Runners Getting Faster?
The increase in speed at the top of the field has been seen in trail runners, and course records across the ultra-distance spectrum are being broken left and right. I Run Far
March 26, 2025
On, Canyon & Sailfish get-together to launch On Triathlon Academy
Swiss sportswear brand On has announced the launch of the On Triathlon Academy, which is billed as… ‘a pioneering initiative designed to nurture and empower the next generation of triathlon champions.’ Endurance.Biz
March 26, 2025
Something Strange Happens to Brains During a Marathon
Researchers scanned the brains of people before and after running a marathon, finding that runners experienced a significant, but temporary reduction of myelin in certain regions. Gizmodo
March 24, 2025
Rossignol Enters Trail Running Category
Rossignol officially entered the trail running category this month with its designed-for-athletes Vezor 4 shoe with soles produced in collaboration with Michelin. Rossignol also launched the Venosk for everyday trial training on all terrain, alongside a range of T-shirts, polos, sweaters, and shorts. SGB
