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January 6, 2026
MyWhoosh is offering real Bitcoin prizes to riders in it’s latest virtual challenge
MyWhoosh, the free-to-use virtual cycling app based out of the UAE, has launched a new monthly challenge today named the MyWhoosh Treasure Hunt. This is a virtual cycling event that's a little bit different, as it seems the brand is offering actual Cryptocurrency as a prize for winning riders. The...
January 6, 2026
ASSOS named official technical apparel partner of EF Pro Cycling
EF Pro Cycling has entered a new era by announcing ASSOS of Switzerland as its official technical apparel partner, effective from 1 January 2026. The multi–year agreement covers the men’s (EF Education–EasyPost), women’s (EF Education–Oatly), and development (EF Education–Aevolo) squads. The partnership marks a strategic shift for the American team as they...
January 6, 2026
Velo-ce acquires titanium bike brand Van Nicholas from Accell
Velo-ce has acquired titanium bike brand Van Nicholas from Accell. The acquisition forms part of Velo-ce’s strategy to expand into the premium adventure and travel bicycle segment. Integration efforts will focus on strengthening Van Nicholas’s presence in adventure cycling, long-distance touring and travel. Anton Nijhuis, Business Developer at Velo-ce, said:...
December 30, 2025
Why Science Says to Pick the Running Shoe That Feels Most Comfortable
Modern running shoes emerged in the 1970s and 1980s, as companies added features like cushioned midsoles, raised heels, and pronation control. It’s hard to get good statistics, or even to compare the very different running populations of the 1970s and the 2000s, but by the time Chris McDougall’s book Born to...
December 29, 2025
Remains of missing triathlete found in Santa Cruz after shark spotted with human body in its mouth
The body of the triathlete killed in a shark attack off the California coast has been recovered a week after she vanished while swimming with her husband, according to reports. Erica Fox’s corpse was found Saturday afternoon still clad in her black wetsuit south of Davenport Beach in Santa Cruz — about...
December 24, 2025
Suspect arrested after shots fired at Italian pro cyclists
There are times it is sketchy enough on the road from close-passes or angry drivers. Italian police have arrested a 25-year-old man suspected of firing gunshots toward a group of cyclists from the S.C. Padovani Polo Cherry Bank during a regular ole’ training ride. In fact, the lads were out training...
December 23, 2025
7 of the Biggest Layoffs to Hit Footwear in 2025
This year’s job market has taken a hit across industries, as higher retail costs led to weaker consumer demand and concerns continued to mount over how artificial intelligence will affect future job creation. Looking closer at the U.S. Department of Labor’s most recent jobs report in November, the overall economy...
December 22, 2025
Grand Slam Track Owes More Than $31 Million, New Filings Show
Grand Slam Track’s latest bankruptcy filings show the league is in dire financial straits. The league is requesting court approval to receive more cash from Winners Alliance, its former-minority-investor-turned-lifeline. The move is a standard part of the bankruptcy process, one expert tells Front Office Sports, but the new documents contain previously...
December 19, 2025
Should more marathons introduce a lower cut-off time?
Every year, the debate resurfaces: how long should a marathon be allowed to shut down city streets? Now, one big-city marathon is taking a firm step toward the middle ground. At the 2025 Valencia Marathon, runners who had not reached the 40-kilometre mark by five hours and 30 minutes were...
December 19, 2025
Nike Shows Signs of Recovery in North America, Faces Continued Headwinds in China
Nike released its second-quarter fiscal 2026 financial results Thursday afternoon, reporting revenue of $12.4 billion, a 1% increase on a reported basis and flat on a currency-neutral basis compared to the same period last year. The company’s performance varied by region with North America recovering while challenges persist in Greater China....
