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November 8, 2023
Adidas Ekes Out Growth in Q3 on Gains in all Regions Except North America
Adidas posted a 1 percent increase in currency-neutral (c-n) revenues in the third quarter of 2023. The company said the top-line development reflected the company’s conservative sell-in approach aimed at reducing high inventory levels, improved sell-through as well as the company’s focus on full-price sales across its own channels. In...
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November 7, 2023
Future of Tour of Britain in doubt after British Cycling ends deal with race organiser
The future of the Tour of Britain is in serious doubt after British Cycling withdrew from a deal with race promoter Sweetspot, with the termination reportedly centering around allegations that the company owes around £700,000 in race licence rights fees. The dispute means that the UK's biggest professional bike race could be...
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November 2, 2023
Kaitlin Armstrong Day 2: Testimony surrounds gathering evidence at murder scene
Prosecutors will call more witnesses Thursday in the murder trial for Kaitlin Armstrong, who’s accused of shooting and killing pro cyclist Anna Moriah “Mo” Wilson in May 2022. kxan
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November 2, 2023
Brain tissue may be fuel for marathon runners
Marathon runners appear to rely on myelin, the fatty tissue bundled around nerve fibers, for energy during a race, scientists report October 10 in a paper posted at bioRxiv.org. In the day or two following a marathon, this tissue seems to dwindle drastically, brain scans of runners reveal. Two weeks...
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November 1, 2023
Brooks Running Eyes Return to Double-Digit Growth In 2024
Brooks Running’s global revenue grew 5 percent in the first nine months of 2023, with North America revenue increasing 7 percent. The Seattle, WA-based running brand, owned by Berkshire Hathaway, reported it remains the leading running footwear brand across U.S. retail and forecasted a return to double-digit growth in 2024....
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November 1, 2023
Day one of the Kaitlin Armstrong murder trial wraps up
The murder trial for Kaitlin Armstrong began Wednesday at 9 a.m. Armstrong is accused of shooting and killing up-and-coming professional cyclist Anna Moriah “Mo” Wilson in May 2022. Even though cameras are not allowed inside during testimony, KXAN’s Brianna Hollis will be inside the courtroom and will update this story...
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November 1, 2023
How Brooks Plans to Achieve Double-Digit Growth in 2024 As the Running Market Heats Up
While other running brands such as Hoka and On have been generating big buzz, Brooks continues to show solid gains. As of the third quarter, Brooks’ global revenue grew 5 percent year-to-date, with North America revenues increasing 7 percent. Internationally, Brooks’ revenue increased 22 percent in France and the United...
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October 31, 2023
Aston Martin Enters The High-End Cycling World With Its All-New .1R Bike
Aston Martin joins the two-wheel world with help from J.Laverack. Luxury meets innovation as Aston Martin joins forces with J.Laverack to launch the J.Laverack x Aston Martin .1R, showcased as the pinnacle of bespoke bicycles. This collaboration is a fusion of automotive high-performance design and cycling craftsmanship, resulting in a...
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October 30, 2023
Pan American Games race walk course found to be 3 km short
The first day of athletics was off to a rocky start at the 2023 Pan American Games in Santiago, Chile when the women’s 20 km race walk course was found to be three kilometres shorter than the prescribed distance. This unexpected lack of accurate course measurement led to officials quashing...
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October 25, 2023
The Tour De France Faces Major Disruption Due To Paris Olympics
Next summer’s Paris Olympics will cost organizers at least $4.5 billion — but the Games will also severely upend one of the most storied international events on the sporting calendar. On Wednesday, the Tour de France released its official route for the 111th edition of the cycling race in 2024, with...
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October 24, 2023
Shimano’s Sales Tumble 20 Percent In Nine Months On Cycling Weakness
Shimano Inc.’s sales tumbled 19.8 percent in the nine months as sales in its Bicycle Components segment dropped 24.8 percent with the decline tied to high inventories in the IBD channel. The Japanese-based company nonetheless slightly raised its outlook for the year as orders in the back half weren’t as...
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October 24, 2023
Running Store Distance Lets Customers Steal — If They Can Outrun Its Security Guard
Running store Distance is allowing customers to steal products from its shelves — with a catch. On Sept. 13, the brand posted a sign outside of its store in Paris, which proclaimed “Rob It To Get It” as part of its latest campaign. Customers were allowed to steal items in-store...
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October 20, 2023
Lost Paddle plans two (e)revolution shows for 2024
Lost Paddle Events will produce two e-bike events next year: a second edition of its (e)revolution Denver show in late May preceded by a new outdoor trade/consumer show in Orange County, California, in April. The California event will be held at Irvine's Great Park, a 500-acre venue with off-road and...
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October 19, 2023
Wiggle future in doubt as business set to file for self administration
The parent Signa Sports United, whose largest shareholder is Signa International Sports Holding, is facing down the prospect of losing a €150 million financial commitment, on which just €7 million has thus far been drawn to support the network of companies’ trading activities. The ultimate source of the funding withdrawal...
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October 18, 2023
Human Powered Health set to grow women’s team in ‘scope, size, capability’ for 2024
Following the demise of its men’s team, Human Powered Health is going all in on its women’s squad for 2024. Over the summer, the U.S.-registered squad looked destined to be demoted from the Women’s WorldTour at the end of the season, but some changes in the top tier gave the...
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October 7, 2023
Runners outraged after local Ontario marathon ran out of water
A marathon in Ontario’s picturesque Prince Edward County is under scrutiny following a severe water shortage in 24 C weather, which left 600 runners searching for answers. Despite assuring on their website that water stations would be available every two kilometres during the second half of the marathon, some runners were shocked...
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October 5, 2023
Runners outraged after local Ontario marathon ran out of water
A marathon in Ontario’s picturesque Prince Edward County is under scrutiny following a severe water shortage in 24 C weather, which left 600 runners searching for answers. Despite assuring on their website that water stations would be available every two kilometres during the second half of the marathon, some runners were shocked...
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October 4, 2023
On Announces its Three Year Financial Outlook, Confirming its Ongoing Commitment to Combine Strong Growth with Increasing Profitability
Swiss performance sportswear brand On (NYSE: ONON) will today, October 4, 2023, host an Investor Day at On Labs in Zurich, Switzerland. Two years after the Company’s IPO and following the successful execution on the growth strategies presented during the listing process, the Company is providing an update on its...
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October 4, 2023
Mancini victims eager to see ‘justice done’
Victims of what prosecutors call a “Ponzi-like” scheme to buy several Italian cycling brands are asking a judge to release pre-sentencing materials for Samuel Mancini, who has pleaded guilty to securities fraud in the case. Mancini pleaded guilty in April 2022, but a sentencing hearing has been repeatedly postponed and...
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October 4, 2023
Runner accused of cheating in Cardiff half marathon
A runner is alleged to have cheated in the Cardiff Half Marathon. Sion Daniels of Llanelli AC was seen at the finish line celebrating a time of one hour, seven minutes and 40 seconds. But organisers said he removed his chip and submitted a false GPS recorded file which included...
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October 3, 2023
Nike, Adidas and Skechers Among Top 20 US DTC Footwear Brands, According to Similarweb
Nike‘s plan to grow its DTC capabilities appears to be on the right track, according to recent data from Similarweb, which analyzes web traffic. The Swoosh earned the top spot among U.S. footwear brands with a large DTC presence. This digital ranking from Similarweb was arranged in order of total...
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October 2, 2023
Wahoo closes RGT virtual cycling app 18 months after buying it
US-based Wahoo Fitness, best known for its Elemnt GPS bike computers and Kickr indoor trainers and smart bikes, has until now been offering its Wahoo X software in two parts: Systm – formerly The Sufferfest – which is for structured training, and the RGT virtual cycling app. Now, though, Wahoo has...
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October 2, 2023
The Hardest Job in Multisport? Triathlon Lifeguard.
The triathlon swim is the most chaotic, frenetic segment of the race, and the portion where things are most likely to go wrong. Dying during a triathlon is infrequent, but deaths do happen at a rate of about 1.5 in every 100,000 participants. Nearly 80% of those deaths take place...
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October 1, 2023
Annual Twin Cities Marathon canceled due to extreme heat
The annual Twin Cities Marathon has been canceled due to record-breaking heat in Minneapolis and St. Paul, marathon organizers announced Sunday morning. The event, slated to begin at 7 a.m. local time, was expected to draw 300,000 spectators, according to the organizers. Temperatures were forecast to reach an unseasonably high...
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September 22, 2023
One man’s quest to end cheating in virtual cycling
Pollastri was riding in his basement on Zwift, a multiplayer virtual training program that lets cyclists train together at home. He’d been riding in the Zwift Racing League, the largest competition on the platform, against riders all over the world. Pollastri is a self-described data freak, so on the heels of...