Best Running Quotes for Global Running Day

Global Running Day takes place the first Wednesday in June each year. To get you motivated to run on this day and all year long, Endurance Sportswire had included the best running quotes to pin,…

REDARC Unveils Three Revolutionary Products at Overland Expo West

LONSDALE, SOUTH AUSTRALIA (May 31, 2025) /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/- REDARC, the industry leader in rugged mobile power solutions and towing for over 45 years, is proud to unveil three groundbreaking new products at Overland Expo West…

The Best of the Best: Endurance Sportswire Announces Its Most Popular Press Releases of 2024

December 30, 2024 – San Diego, Calif. /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ As we embark upon 2025, Endurance Sportswire has compiled a list of its most viewed press releases over the past year. Endurance Sportswire’s top press releases…

The Running Event 2024: Record-Breaking Attendance and Industry Growth Shine in Austin

PORTLAND, MAINE (November 25, 2024) – ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE – The Running Event (TRE), North America’s premier run and outdoor specialty retail conference and trade show, celebrated a record-breaking 18th edition November 19-21 in Austin, TX,…

Generational differences influence views on fitness, study finds

Generational differences can influence views on fitness, as evidenced by results of a new survey conducted by garagegymreviews.com among 2,000 Americans over the age of 18. The younger generations tend to exercise to boost their mental…

REI now a Canyon authorized service partner

Canyon Bicycles is expanding its service partner network by adding 28 REI Co-op locations. The consumer-direct brand’s network already includes 66 independent bike shops in the U.S. and scores of independent service partners in Europe. All…

Garmin Ltd. Ups Guidance on Strong Double-Digit Q3 Growth in Fitness, Outdoor and Marine

Garmin Ltd. posted consolidated revenue of $1.59 billion for the third quarter ended September 28, a 24 percent increase compared to the prior-year third quarter. Revenue from the Fitness segment increased 31 percent to $463.9…

Brooks Reaches $1B Sales Milestone in First 9 Months of Year

Following a record Q2, Brooks Running continued its winning streak in its most recent quarter. In the third quarter of 2024, the Seattle-based performance running brand reported that it surpassed $1 billion in global revenue year to…

Shimano sales down 12% in 2024, but cycling components giant points to “signs of progress”

Shimano’s sales and income from bicycle components are significantly down on 2023, according to its latest financial results. The figures are for the first nine months of 2024, with sales in its bicycle components division…

Rapha Posted Losses—Are Road and Gravel Cycling Dying?

Digging deeper into Rapha’s financials paints a more nuanced picture of the state of the apparel brand — but what does that say about the state of cycling? Velo

BOLT Skin + Shave Adds Pro Cyclist Keegan Swenson to Family of Athletes

Salt Lake City, Utah – ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE – BOLT Skin + Shave is proud to announce that it has added celebrated professional cyclist Keegan Swenson to its family of athletes, pairing one of the leading…

Rapha sales fell 7% in 2023

Rapha Racing LTD’s total revenues totaled 110 million pounds ($139.7 million at January’s exchange rate) in the 12 months that ended Jan. 28, 2024, down 7% percent from the preceding 12-month period and down from…

Life Time Posts Double-Digit Revenue Gain in Q3 as Dues and In-Center Sales Grow

Life Time Group Holdings, Inc. reported a third-quarter revenue increase of 18.5 percent to $693.2 million, which was driven by continued growth in membership dues and in-center revenue. This revenue resulted from increased average member…

Can running cure your hangover?

any of us have been there: a fun night out turns into a rough morning, complete with a pounding headache, nausea and overwhelming fatigue. While there are countless supposed remedies, from greasy breakfasts to the…

Why Are Cyclists Banned From New York Marathon? Here’s How Participants Reacted to Removal of Pre-Race Tradition

New York has a special pre-race tradition, unlike any other track, as many cyclists take over the closed route hours ahead of the official event. Cyclists across New York flock to the course to experience…

British professional team glued fake UCI compliance stickers to bikes purchased from China

British Continental team Saint Piran broke UCI rules by applying frameset approval stickers to bikes that had not been formally approved. The team, run by Richard Pascoe, began using unbranded bikes imported from China during the…

Why VO2 Max May Be The Best Measure Of Fitness — And Life Expectancy

For a long time, the VO2 Max value was only of interest to competitive athletes, but today it can be found on many fitness watches. So what can it tell us about our overall health,…

For Future, AI Won’t Replace Personal Trainers, It’ll Make Them Better

In case any personal trainers were worried that AI might be coming for their jobs, Future has other plans. The digital personal training platform has released Assistant Coach, an artificial intelligence tool that helps fitness coaches…

72-year-old runner receives three-year doping ban for multiple substances

If you think you’ve seen it all in running, think again. On Wednesday, the men’s 70+ one-mile American record holder, Robert Qualls of Reno, Nev., was suspended for three years for violating U.S. Anti-Doping Agency (USADA) rules…

Two Adidas employees out in China corruption probe

Two employees have left Adidas as a result of an ongoing investigation by the German sportswear brand into allegations of corruption in China. Adidas said last week that it was investigating “compliance violations” in China, a key market for…

Love on the run: how one Toronto runner is redefining modern dating

Conrad Wong, a Toronto-based marathoner and entrepreneur, noticed a lot of people are not having success on dating apps. Now, he’s using his platform, ToDoToronto—a social media page known for fun and affordable city activities—to…

Riders celebrate Maine’s beauty from two wheels during the Gran Fondo Hincapie-Bangor this past weekend

Media Contact: Verde Brand Communications hincapie@verdepr.com Photos credited to Hincapie here Bangor, Maine., (June 26, 2024) /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ Gran Fondo Hincapie has created spectacular cycling experiences for over 12 years, and its Bangor, Maine event,…

Endurance Sportswire Executive Interview Series – Gregory McDonough of the Chief Endurance Officer Podcast

Most of us in the business of endurance sports are athletes in our spare time and feel fortunate to have parlayed our passion into a related career. Today’s interview is with Gregory McDonough, an endurance…

The 2024 Barkley Marathons has kicked off and here are the best resources to follow the event

The 2024 Barkley Marathons kicked off today and we can’t wait to find out if there is a winner this year. Below we have included some great resources to keep you up to date and…

Endurance Sportswire Executive Interview Series – Michael Bleau, CEO of EventHub

Sponsorship dollars are crucial for race organizations, offering vital funding and enhancing the event experience. Exhibitors play a key role in both bolstering financial support and enriching participant experiences through their offerings. Our latest interview…

Nike Sues Sneaker Reseller For Allegedly Running ‘Organized Counterfeit Trafficking Community’

Nike is coming after a sneaker reseller that it claims sells fake Swoosh-branded shoes. The lawsuit describes Fox as the “ringleader of an organized counterfeit trafficking community” on messaging platform Discord that assists members in…

Wolverine Transforming Saucony and Merrell Model in China

Wolverine World Wide, Inc. said it plans to shift its Merrell and Saucony businesses in China from a joint venture model with Xtep to a license and distribution rights model. It also agreed it sell…

Running will keep your memory sharp and help prevent Alzheimer’s, new research shows

Your run is more than a workout for your muscles–it’s keeping your brain healthy, as well. Researchers out of the University of Zurich have unraveled the protective effects of physical and social activities on the…

Organizers of ultramarathon in which 21 runners died jailed in China

Organisers of a 2021 ultramarathon in north-west China during which 21 runners died in extreme weather conditions have been sentenced to years in prison for their roles, state media reported. Five individuals involved in planning the ill-fated…

Endurance Sportswire Executive Interview Series – Event Director of The Running Event

The Running Event, North America’s premier run and outdoor specialty retail conference and tradeshow, is just around the corner. We sat down with the show’s event director, Christina Henderson, for a Q & A to…

Endurance Sportswire Launches Free AI Press Release Generator

San Diego, CA – June 25, 2023 – Endurance Sportswire, the only press release distribution service for the running, cycling and triathlon industries, today announced the launch of its free AI press release generator. The…

Two elite runners suspended after their marathon bib-swap breaks record

When runners sign up for marathon months in advance and a last-minute injury prevents them from making it to the start, it isn’t uncommon that they swap or sell their race bib–but it’s still against…

French Government to distribute free Olympic and Paralympic tickets for Paris 2024

French authorities are to distribute free tickets for the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games under the “Tous aux Jeux” scheme which is intended to make the events accessible to all. Around 100,000 tickets for…

Boston Marathon gambling proposal denied by Massachusetts Gaming Commission

On Thursday, the Massachusetts Gaming Commission reportedly rejected a proposal from the sports betting company DraftKings requesting that in-state residents be allowed to place bets on the outcome of the 2023 Boston Marathon. The report from casino.org…

Article One Continues to Challenge Performance Eyewear Standards, Adds Three Dynamic Styles to ACTIVE Collection

FLINT, Mich. (April 6, 2023) /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ Article One, independent creators of handcrafted eyewear for performance and prescription frames, is proud to announce the addition of three distinct styles to its award-winning ACTIVE Collection, bringing…

Iron Horse Bicycle Classic Announces Mountain Bike Race Details

Durango, Colo. (March 6, 2023) /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ This year’s Iron Horse Bicycle Classic Subaru Mountain Bike Race will harken back to the past, using similar trails as the 2001 UCI World Cup course. The 5-mile lap…

What You Do (and Don’t) Need in a Running Shoe

Humans have run for hundreds of thousands of years, most without the benefit of cushy, brightly colored footwear. But take a stroll around a sporting goods store or scroll through a running website, and you’ll…

Gary Fisher Does E-Bikes: Mountain Bike Pioneer Launches ‘Morelle’ Brand

With a new company called Morelle, mountain bike pioneer Gary Fisher claims to have developed a line of e-bikes far superior to the market’s current offerings.

Grand Prize Winner Named in ‘Impossible Obstacle Course’ Designed By Olympian Nick Symmonds

Contact: press@nicksymmonds.com Eugene, Oregon – March 22, 2023 /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ Nick Symmonds, 2x Olympian in Track and Field, was on a mission to find the strongest, most well-rounded athlete in the world – and reward them…

The 2023 Barkley Marathons Results

For the first time in 11 years, the 2023 Barkley Marathons sees three finishers and numerous records broken. We captured the best sites sharing the results here. Canadian Trail Running Magazine includes a straightforward summary with pictures…

Top 100 Largest Running Events in the United States

Quick! Can you name the top 10 largest running events in the United States? How about the Top 20? We have the conclusive list of the Top 100 largest running events last year. Only 11 grew in size…

Levisay will step down as head of The Pro’s Closet; Calandrella to succeed him

John Levisay, who has led The Pro’s Closet for the past 2½ years, will leave his position as CEO at the end of this month to spend more time with his family. Paul Calandrella, formerly…

What running does to the knees, according to a large survey of marathon runners

The new research surveyed 3,804 recreational runners who participated in the Chicago Marathon in 2019 or 2021 with questions from how many years they’d been running and their average running paces to whether they had…

Zwift Announces New Layoffs Reducing 15% of Workforce

Zwift has internally announced a restructuring that is resulting in a reduction of the workforce by 15%, or approximately 80 people in total. The change is largely coming out of a “fresh look” at things…

Got 11 minutes? A daily brisk walk could lower risk for early death.

Walking for at least 11 minutes every day could lower your risk of premature death by almost 25 percent, according to the largest study to date of physical activity, disease risk and mortality. Published in…

Multiple people wounded after Cameroon marathon bombing

More than a dozen people were injured on Saturday during a series of explosions that went off at the start of the Mount Cameroon Race of Hope. An English-speaking separatist group claimed responsibility for the…

Jury says Princeton Carbon Works wheels don’t infringe on SRAM’s patents

Princeton Carbon Works prevailed after a two-week jury trial in which SRAM LLC had accused the company of infringing on two patents for aero wheels. In its complaint filed in the U.S. District Court for the…

Apple Watch Running Track Mode Expands To More Countries

Apple has expanded their Apple Watch running track mode to more countries. This mode will automatically detect the running track as you step onto the track, offering to enter/trigger track mode (assuming you’re in the workout…

Garmin reports 71% profit fall in cycling and fitness business as pandemic bubble bursts

Leading US tech brand Garmin has reported a 71% drop in operating profit across its cycling and fitness division in 2022 as the pandemic bubble burst, the company’s annual report said. Published on Wednesday, the…

Climate change could force ‘decoupling’ of long-distance athletics events – World Athletics chief

World Athletics president Sebastian Coe said long-distance events could be “decoupled” from major championships due to climate change as concerns mount about competitor welfare in soaring heat. At the Tokyo Olympics in 2021 many competitors struggled…

Strava’s trying to make route planning easier by crowdsourcing photos from users

You can find route photos for any sport featured in the Routes section of the app, including running, trail running, walking, hikes, rides, mountain bike rides, and gravel rides. According to Strava, the platform has…

NBC Sports, Peacock secure US media rights for the Tour de France on six-year extension

NBC Sports and Peacock will retain the exclusive U.S. broadcast rights for the Tour de France on a six-year extension, officials confirmed Wednesday. As part of its previous agreement, NBC Sports and Peacock will present full live…

Tonal seeks buyer or fresh investment at US$500m valuation

Tonal, the smart home gym tech startup backed by an array of leading athletes, is reportedly seeking fresh investment or a potential buyer at a valuation of US$500 million – only slightly more than a…

Fox Racing Enters MTB Footwear Category

Fox Racing, the global leader in motorcycle and mountain bike safety equipment and apparel, has entered the mountain bike shoe category. With the launch of the Union shoe series, Fox now offers both mountain bike and motocross riders…

Adidas Unveils 2023 Boston Marathon Celebration Jacket

With just over two months until the 127th Boston Marathon on April 15, Adidas unveils this year’s version of the jacket, with a design focused on sustainability and minimal environmental impact. However, not all runners…

Polar Starts to License Their Sports & Fitness Algorithms

Polar has launched a website aimed at selling their sports/fitness/physiological algorithms to other companies. With this new venture, they aim to make it possible for other sport/fitness/etc. companies to leverage Polar’s algorithms. This could be used…

Giant Group buys minority share in Stages Cycling in $20 million deal

Giant Group has made a $20 million investment in Stages Cycling, acquiring 32.5% of the company’s common stock according to a filing with the Taiwan stock exchange. According to the announcement in Taiwan, on Jan.…

Running Specialty Sees Solid Gains In 2022

In a letter to the running specialty industry in its recent newsletter to members, Running Industry Association (RIA) Executive Directory Terry Schalow shed light on trends in the channel and prospects for 2023. The message…

After Runners Apply Pressure, Boston Marathon Announces Pregnancy Deferral Policy

After a runner’s Instagram post about the Boston Marathon’s lack of a clear policy around pregnancy deferrals, the Boston Athletics Association is finally taking action. Women’s Running

The triathlon world champ making Oscars headlines in Hollywood

Triathlon is a sport that requires top-level performance across three difference disciplines to achieve success at the highest level and with five World Championship titles, there’s no doubt Scotland’s Lesley Paterson has done just that. Alongside her…

Adidas, Paris Hilton and More Celebrities Sued Over ‘Misleading’ Bored Ape NFT Promotions

Adidas and a slew of celebrities, including Paris Hilton, Stephen Curry and Serena Williams, have been named in a class action lawsuit over their promotion of digital currencies and NFTs from Yuga Labs, including its flagship…

Pinarello could be up for sale after banner years

The Italian bicycle maker Pinarello could be getting a new owner in 2023. L Catterton, the private equity firm who acquired the majority stake in 2016, are reportedly seeking offers for Pinarello after it almost doubled…

Life Time responds to Sea Otter petition, changes start times for women’s cross-country race

Life Time, the parent company of the Sea Otter Classic, has said they are changing the start format of the Fuego 40km cross-country mountain bike race in 2023. The changes come less than two weeks after…

Specialized ends contracts with dozens of paid ambassadors

Some of Specialized’s longtime adventure athletes like Sarah Swallow and Ty Hathaway were let go last week; they say the brand is cutting the entire ambassador program. VeloNews

Golden Ticket Controversy At This Year’s Javelina Jundred

Last weekend’s hyper-competitive race in Arizona’s Sonoran desert drew top talent, record-breaking paces, and confusion around nonbinary award categories. Trailrunner

British Cycling chief steps down three weeks after controversial Shell deal

Brian Facer has stepped down with immediate effect as chief executive of British Cycling, three weeks after the organisation announced a partnership with Shell UK that was fiercely criticised by environmental groups. In a statement released yesterdayon…

Kitzuma temporarily suspends delivery service

Kitzuma Cycling Logistics suspended its delivery service for the fall and winter and laid off most of its driver network in reaction to slowing demand for its door-to-door bike shipping business. Bicycle Retailer

Fitness Drives Apple to Record Quarter

Apple reported record fourth-quarter revenue of $90.1 billion — an 8% increase year-over-year — for the period ending Sept. 24. The tech giant’s wearables segment, which includes its fitness watches, posted $9.6 billion in revenue compared to Wall…

The Pro’s Closet cuts workforce 15%, citing ‘economic headwinds’

The Pro’s Closet laid off 15% of its workforce last week, the certified used bike and component retailer confirmed to BRAIN on Monday. TPC quickly expanded in size and workforce since beginning in 2006 as…

High Levels of BPA Were Found in Sports Bras — Here’s What You Need to Know

Working out is supposed to be good for you — and a great sports bra can make you feel good about yourself and push you to work out that much harder. But news from the…

Zwift commits to continuing as ‘an open-platform’ amid Wahoo lawsuit

Zwift has sought to reassure users that it has no intention of ceasing its compatibility with Wahoo products after the turbo-trainer manufacturer launched legal action against the online cycling software company. Earlier this week, Wahoo confirmed that…

There’s New Data on How Antibiotics Affect Your Workout

A pair of experiments find that mice choose to run less after taking antibiotics, even though their endurance is unchanged. Outside

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…

Bollé Brands to sell Cébé eyewear brand to D.MO/RACER

Bollé Brands has confirmed its intention to sell the Cébé eyewear brand to D.MO/RACER, which have joined forces to make the acquisition. D.MO’s executive team includes Sébastien Delsaux and Maxime Bos, who are former employees of…

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

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

Foehn Transforms Performance Outerwear With New Fall/Winter Collection

Quebec City, Canada (September 20, 2022) – Foehn showcases the vision and bold innovation that sets apart every item in its new fall/winter outerwear collection with the Salem Dyneema® Down Parka. It features a rare…

Skechers settles trademark fight with Brooks Running over ‘5’ logo

Skechers and Brooks have settled a trademark infringement lawsuit. Skechers on Friday filed a notice of dismissal of the suit, which had alleged that Brooks Sports used a number “5″ mark on its shoes that…

Running brand On creates shoe made from carbon emissions

Swiss company On has created the first shoe using carbon emissions as a raw material in its foam. The Cloudprime shoe – which uses CleanCloud EVA foam in the midsole – was made in partnership with…

BAA launches inaugural Boston Marathon medical research funding program

The program will provide researchers with a one-time itemized budget of up to $25,000 to complete the proposed work. The BAA said it may also choose multiple proposals at lower amounts to support depending on…

USA Triathlon Has Its Eyes on Rowing

For the next three years, coaches from USA Triathlon and Hydrow will be studying the effects of rowing on a triathlete’s training in an immersive, extensive research pilot called the Hydrow Transformation Program. Team USA

‘Team Molly’ Parents Sue E-Bike Company Over Daughter’s Death

The parents of a girl who died after an e-bike accident filed a wrongful-death lawsuit Monday against the Seattle e-bike company Rad Power Bikes. In the suit, Kaye and Jonathan Steinsapir, the parents of Molly…

Adidas Slashes Outlook for Q2, Citing Slow Recovery in Greater China

The German sportswear brand on Tuesday said its recovery in Greater China has been slower than it expected since Q3 began, due to persisting Covid-19 restrictions. As such, Adidas said it expects revenues in Greater…

Here’s What You Need to Know About the Inaugural Tour de France Femmes

On Sunday, for the first time in a very long time, there will be two pelotons in Paris racing the Tour de France. The Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift begins on July 24 and runs…

Kaitlin Armstrong pleads not guilty to murder of cycling star Anna ‘Mo’ Wilson

A yoga teacher accused of killing love rival and professional cyclist Anna Moriah Wilson before going on the run for 43 days has pleaded not guilty to first-degree murder. Attorneys for Kaitlin Marie Armstrong told…

Aquatics set to have more medal events than any other sport at Paris 2024

A total of 1,392 competitors will take part in the aquatic events at the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris in 49 medal events covering five disciplines, the International Swimming Federation (FINA) announced. insidethegames

EVENT INSIGHTS: Event Sponsorship and Why It Should Matter to You

Sponsorship is one of the most effective marketing strategies you can use to promote your next event. Securing a sponsor can help you increase awareness of your brand, reach new markets, and build customer loyalty.…

Big Gear Show owners plan Denver e-bike show for 2023

Lost Paddle Events, which owns the Big Gear Show, is planning a June 2023 e-bike show that may be the first national trade show for the e-bike segment in the U.S. The show is called (e)revolution…

Emerald Acquires Advertising Week Global Event Platform

Emerald Holding, Inc. announced that it has completed the acquisition of all of the assets comprising the business known as Advertising Week from Stillwell Partners. Advertising Week (AW) is a premier global event and thought…

Bicycle insurance company Laka receives investment from Porsche Ventures

Laka has secured additional funding from Porsche Ventures, the venture capital unit of Porsche AG. This brings its Series A, led by Autotech Ventures and followed by Ponooc, a Dutch sustainable mobility investor with close ties…

Nike latest brand to leave Russia permanently

Nike has announced plans to leave Russia, becoming the latest Western brand to quit the country since the invasion of Ukraine in February. The US sportswear giant halted online orders and closed the stores it…

Vehicle of Texas woman wanted in murder of cyclist Anna Moriah ‘Mo’ Wilson is found, sold 2 days after killing

On Thursday, the U.S. Marshals Lone Star Fugitive Task Force announced they have located the black Jeep Grand Cherokee registered to Armstrong. Armstrong sold the vehicle on May 13, two days after Wilson’s death, to a…

Outdoor Market Alliance Kicks Off First Summer Market Week

June 6, 2022 – /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ LAKEWOOD, CO – Outdoor Market Alliance (OMA), a collective of 25 independent sales and marketing agencies representing over 175 different brands in the outdoor, resort, run and bike markets…

24 Hour Fitness Appoints President And CEO

24 Hour Fitness announced it appointed Karl Sanft as president and CEO. For the past three years, Sanft has worked at the company as chief operating officer overseeing its nationwide network of clubs. SGBMedia

EVENT INSIGHTS: How To Create an Event Marketing Plan That Works

Whether you are a seasoned event professional or new to the field, there are a number of things to consider when putting your event promotion together, and a solid marketing plan will ensure that your…

Austin police issue arrest warrant in Moriah Wilson murder case

Austin city police issued a warrant Thursday for first-degree murder in the case of gravel racer Moriah “Mo” Wilson. The warrant named Kaitlin Marie Armstrong, 34, in the warrant for first-degree murder felony charges. Wilson, 25,…

Vancouver run specialty store to launch run NFTs

An independent run specialty retailer out of Vancouver is taking an unusual approach to reconnecting runners to the sport they love; it’s creating running NFTs (non-fungible tokens). Canadian Running Magazine

On Hikes Guidance On Robust First Quarter

On, the Swiss running brand, raised its outlook for sales and earnings for the current year after reporting first-quarter results that easily topped Wall Street estimates. Net sales vaulted 67.9 percent in Q1 2022 and sales…

Girmay taken to hospital after capturing historic victory at the Giro d’Italia

Biniam Girmay captured an historic victory at the Giro d’Italia as the first Black African rider to win a stage at a Grand Tour on Tuesday in Jesi. However, the celebrations abruptly ended after he injured…

Giant Group’s first-quarter revenue up 8%

Giant Group revenues in the first quarter was NT$22.26 billion ($746 million), up 8% from the same quarter last year. However, the company said rising material costs, labor and logistics squeezed the company’s gross margin and…

BMC, Red Bull, Fabian Cancellara team up on ‘world’s fastest race bike’ project

BMC and Red Bull unveiled a prototype time trial/triathlon bike that will be raced at the Ironman world championships this weekend. This is the first public iteration of the two brands’ project to “develop the…

Endur Apparel rebrands to Outway following 3.2 million dollar investment

Canadian performance sock brand Endur Apparel has rebranded to Outway following a 3.2 million dollar investment. The investment was led by Andrew Wilkinson, the co-founder of Canadian holding company Tiny. Fashion United

Scientists say they have nailed down the ideal amount of sleep in middle and old age

New research has found that around seven hours of sleep is the ideal night’s rest, with insufficient and excessive sleep associated with a reduced ability to pay attention, remember and learn new things, solve problems…

‘Nonbinary Runners Have Been Here the Whole Time’

In the past year, road races have debuted a nonbinary category, typically with around two dozen or fewer such competitors at each event. The nonbinary category in races has not drawn as much public controversy.…

EVENT INSIGHTS: How Covid-19 Has Created a New Kind of Audience for Events

Whether you are putting on an virtual or in person event, participants have been changed by the pandemic and are evaluating a new set of priorities when choosing their next race. Race directors need to…

Sam Long hit by car during St. George build up

American Ironman World Championship favorite Sam Long has been hit by a car while training for the upcoming Ironman World Championship race in St. George, Utah on May 7. Today he confirmed that despite the…

Workout Anytime Signs 20-Unit Deal to Bring New Clubs to 4 States

Workout Anytime, the 180-plus-unit leader in the fitness industry, has signed an agreement to bring 20 new locations to markets in Virginia, Pennsylvania, Georgia and Florida. This multi-unit development deal — which was signed in…

Brooks Projects Double-Digit Growth in 2022 After Crossing $1 Billion Mark Last Year

Brooks, which ended 2021 as a billion-dollar brand for the first time, is already seeing momentum bleed into 2022. The running company is projecting double-digit year-over-year growth in 2022, on top of last year’s $1.11 billion in…

Wahoo acquires RGT Cycling, putting the hardware brand in competition with Zwift

Wahoo announced Tuesday the acquisition of RGT cycling, the virtual racing platform that hosted the 2022 USA Cycling national esports cycling championships. With the addition of a virtual racing platform to existing indoor cycling training…

Shimano’s Sales Climb 14 Percent In First Quarter

Shimano, Inc. reported sales grew 13.9 percent in the first quarter. Sales grew 13.9 percent in the Bicycle Components segment and 14.1 percent in the Fishing Tackle segment. Operating income in the quarter rose 16.8 percent…

5 Science-Backed Mental Tricks For Getting Through The Toughest Races

As much as we can prepare physically for races, if we don’t bring our mental A-game, things can go south quickly. Luckily, there are some tried-and-true techniques we can incorporate into our daily training to…

Bradley Wiggins reveals he was sexually groomed by cycling coach at age of 13

Bradley Wiggins has revealed he was sexually groomed by a coach when he was just 13 years old. The 2012 Tour de France winner and three-time Olympic champion said he did not feel he could speak…

There’s New Data on How Your Arm Swing Affects Running

You can’t run fast without using your arms—or can you? Scientists have had a hard time agreeing on exactly why we swing our arms, and whether there are specific ways we can use our arms…

The Unnecessary Fallout from Shelby Houlihan’s Doping Ban

The Bowerman Track Club failed its own athletes by not being transparent about its relationship with the suspended star. Outside

As Running Sales Continue to Sprint Ahead, REI Is Making a Bigger Play for the Category

The retailer said on Thursday that it is continuing to invest in a multi-year strategy that builds upon recent category growth. According to REI Co-op, customer demand for running and fitness products has doubled since the…

It doesn’t take a lot of exercise to fight depression, study says

The meta-analysis, published Wednesday in the journal JAMA Psychiatry, looked at 15 studies involving over 190,000 people to determine how much exercise was needed to reduce depression. Adults who did activities equivalent to 1.25 hours of…

Peloton Activist Investor Calls for Sale

Two months ago, Peloton bowed to shareholder pressure and removed John Foley as CEO. Now, an activist investor is agitating for a bigger change. Blackwells Capital renewed its call for Peloton to be sold, saying…

Rad Power Bikes lays off 100 employees, about 14% of staff, after raising $304M last year

Rad Power Bikes is slashing 100 jobs from its 725-person workforce as part of what the Seattle e-bike business describes as a restructuring. The cuts affect employees who helped power the company’s mobile services arm, which…

New study says high cushioned shoes improve exercise performance

Results indicate that a high cushioned shoe may not only improve your recovery but also benefit your performance in the absence of muscle damage. Canadian Running Magazine

IFit Withdraws IPO Following Postponement In October

NordicTrack brand owner iFit Health & Fitness Inc. is scrapping its plans for an already postponed initial public offering, according to a filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission on Wednesday. MarketWatch

EVENT INSIGHTS: Event Sponsorship – The Do’s and Don’ts on How To Find a New Sponsor for Your Event

Whether you’re hosting an in-person or hybrid event, partnerships with event sponsors can be exceptionally beneficial. They can help with the cost of the event, boost brand awareness and image, and increase an event’s registration…

Lululemon’s First Footwear Range Could Be ‘Another Market Game Changer,’ NPD Data Shows

NPD Group is banking on the success of Lululemon’s new footwear range. According to Matt Powell, NDP’s VP and senior industry advisor for sports, strong loyalty to the brand’s apparel will likely carry over to footwear…

lululemon athletica inc. Announces Fourth Quarter and Full Year Fiscal 2021 Results; Board of Directors Authorizes $1.0 Billion Stock Repurchase Program

ANCOUVER, British Columbia – lululemon athletica inc. (NASDAQ:LULU) today announced financial results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended January 30, 2022. Calvin McDonald, Chief Executive Officer, stated: “2021 was another successful year for…

Giant and Orbea say they have stopped business in Russia

After initially being unavailable to comment, Giant Group and Orbea each now say they have halted business in Russia due to the country’s invasion of Ukraine. Bicycle Retailer

woom bikes Becomes Official Kids’ Bike Manufacturer of the Life Time Sea Otter Classic

AUSTIN, Texas – March 16, 2022 /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ – woom bikes, the fastest-growing kids’ bike brand in North America, is pleased to announce its partnership with the Life Time Sea Otter Classic presented by Continental, the world’s…

UCI takes decisive action and bans Russian and Belarusian teams from competition

The step was taken after Russian and Belarusian forces invaded Ukraine in recent days and sees UCI teams, national teams, regional teams, and commissaires all suspended from UCI competition and, in the case of events, suspended…

Lizard Skins and BOA parent delivers record results

Compass Diversified, the parent group to Lizard Skins and BOA Technologies, among many other middle market labels, has reported a record year in its FY21 results, with annual sales reaching $1.842 billion. Both relatively new additions…

Longtime iFIT CEO steps down from Logan company amid layoffs and leadership shake-up

Logan-based iFIT Health & Fitness has followed deep staff cuts announced Friday with a shake-up of its leadership, including the departure of longtime CEO Scott Watterson. Watterson, an iFIT co-founder who has worked 45 years…

EVENT INSIGHTS: Guide to Email Marketing for Events – Blueprint for Email Communications

With social media becoming the central point for everything from advertisements to infotainment, many people wonder if email marketing is still as effective. Contemporary methods are indeed worthwhile, but that should not make you overlook…

EVENT INSIGHTS: 13 Tips to Improve Your Event Social Media Marketing

Social media has become a popular medium for marketing events of all kinds, and it’s easy to see why. Nearly two-thirds of the US population (approximately 231.5 million) have an account on some channel. Those users generally…

Thule Q4 net sales up 15%, full-year 33%

Thule Group’s fourth-quarter net sales increased 15% year-over-year, with 2021 net sales rising 32.7%, despite rising costs for raw materials, freight prices, and COVID-19 employee absenteeism. Bicycle Retailer

Withings Acquires 8fit

Withings announced the acquisition of 8fit, the health, fitness and wellness app. Available in six languages, its offerings include workouts, customized meal plans and self-care to users. This news follows last month’s announcement of Withings’…

13 Tips to Improve Your Event Social Media Marketing

Using social media is an excellent way to spread news about your upcoming events. While you can use tools like Facebook ads, organic event promotion can also be an effective method for boosting ticket sales,…

Adidas Plans More Than 2,800 New Hires In 2022

Adidas said it plans to hire more than 2,800 employees in 2022, including more than 800 in its home country of Germany. Adidas said the majority of the new employees, more than 900 people, will be…

World’s Coldest Marathon Held in the “Coldest Town on Earth”

Sixty-five runners braved minus 63 degree Fahrenheit temperatures to run the 2022 marathon, half, and 5k races in the Russian region of Yakutia. Local runner Vasily Lukin won the full marathon distance with a time of 3:22.…

PodiumRunner gone; now part of Outside Online

PodiumRunner, one of the media brands in the Outside portfolio, is becoming part of Outside Run, a new destination on Outside Online. While much of the content on Outside Run will remain free, premium articles,…

EVENT INSIGHTS: Leveraging Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs) for Events

One of the most-talked-about technology trends in 2021 was NFTs, or “non-fungible tokens.” It’s becoming increasingly clear that NFTs are not just a fad and will quickly infiltrate most industries sooner or later, including event…

TCS Becomes Title Sponsor and Technology Partner of Toronto Waterfront Marathon Through 2026

TORONTO | MUMBAI, January 18, 2022 /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) (BSE: 532540, NSE: TCS) has partnered with Canada Running Series (CRS) to become the new title sponsor and official IT services and technology consulting…

VeloNews magazine merges with Peloton magazine

VeloNews and Peloton have been under the Outside umbrella since January of 2021. Now, in January of 2022, VeloNews magazine is merging into Peloton magazine. Further, authors and photographers from sister brand CyclingTips are also now contributing to the new…

Nike sues Lululemon over Mirror Home Gym, apps

Nike Inc on Wednesday filed a lawsuit accusing Lululemon Athletica Inc of patent infringement for making and selling the Mirror Home Gym and related mobile apps without authorization. In a complaint filed in U.S. District Court…

Nike and Adidas are Losing Momentum in China to These Native Footwear Brands

Consumers in China increasingly prefer their own homegrown brands as opposed to international brands like Nike and Adidas, according to a December report from The NPD Group, which analyzed the Chinese footwear market in Q3 of…

Fox and SRAM end costly chainring and axle legal feuds

Fox and SRAM have kicked off the New Year with the settling of long-running legal quarrels dating back as far as 2015 and relating to patent disputes. The high profile saga drew to a close with…

Active Lifestyle Stocks Churn Out Robust Gains in 2021

With many companies seeing benefits from changed behaviors due to the pandemic, the vast majority of active lifestyle stocks soared to new heights in 2021. Of the 79 stocks in the active lifestyle space tracked by SGB…

Race Organizing in 2022: 5 Tips for Staying Competitive

The COVID-19 pandemic caused quite a stir in the race organizing industry. Race directors have had to get more creative than ever for the show to go on. Even popular racing events like the Grand Prix and…

Want to prevent injuries? Wear cushioned shoes

The highly cushioned shoe versus the minimalist shoe debate has been a topic of conversation among runners for years, but it appears the pendulum is swinging in the direction of cushion. In a recent study, researchers…

Thousands of JD Group Stores To Sell ABG’s Reebok

Reebok, purchased by Authentic Brands Group in August, will now be sold in thousands of JD Group stores thanks to a new agreement between the companies. The non-exclusive deal comes after ABG announced plans to buy Reebok from…

Vietnam factory closures cause Nike to cancel 130M units

As a result of three months of closures and limited production volume as it ramped back up its factories in Vietnam, Nike had to cancel 130 million units. Despite the challenges, the company’s net revenue…

Google Assembles an Apple Watch Competitor

Google is taking another swing at smartwatches. The tech giant is said to be in the final stages of development for its long-rumored Pixel Watch and is anticipating a 2022 product launch. Fitt Insider

Orbea licenses part of its shock integration technology to Canyon

Canyon will partially license Orbea’s patented rear-shock lockout cable routing technology. Orbea’s patent for the “Inside Line” covers improvements to the lockout routing, enhancing aesthetics and providing a more direct path between the shock and…

How Exercise Affects Metabolism and Weight Loss

A new analysis of data from “The Biggest Loser” highlights the complex ways the body compensates when we drop pounds. Now a new scientific analysis of the show and its aftermath, published last month in the…

Study says trail running doesn’t decrease your risk for injuries

Recently a group of researchers compared the shock-absorbing forces on dirt and gravel with paved surfaces and found that while there are plenty of benefits to trail running, reducing injury risk isn’t one of them.…

12 Tips to Increase Event Attendance Year After Year

Even before the COVID-19 pandemic, the events industry was changing as event professionals adapted to modern times. Marketing efforts have gone increasingly digital. Today, event professionals also have a variety of formats to choose from…

Lack of spectators at Tokyo 2020 set to save organisers more than $1 billion

The total cost of staging the Games, which were postponed by a year due to the COVID-19 pandemic, was ¥150 billion (£1 billion/$1.3 billion/1.2 billion) less than budgeted as the lack of fans meant labour…

Electric bike exports to UK from Taiwan surge 66%, U.S.A 69%

Electric bike exports data handed to CI.N from the Taiwan Bicycle Association revealed that from January to September the value of electric bike export trade into Europe from Taiwan came in at $520,562,109, up 28%,…

Strava Publishes 2021 ‘Year in Sport’ Annual Stats Extravaganza

Strava just published their annual year in review presentation, which outlines what all of us 95 million Strava users suffer through each week. Both athletically suffering through hard workouts and long adventures. But also occasionally…

Is cannabis performance enhancing?

The University of Colorado announces groundbreaking research on the correlation between cannabis and exercise. In ultrarunning, cannabis has been seen to have benefits such as numbing pain, minimizing nausea and alleviating fatigue. Ultimately, cannabis is…

Wearables Shipments Grew 9.9% in the Third Quarter of 2021 as Watches Start to Displace Wristbands in the Wrist-worn Device Category, Says IDC

Global shipments for wearables grew 9.9% during the third quarter of 2021 (3Q21) reaching 138.4 million units, according to new data from the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly Wearable Device Tracker. Hearables led the growth…

Criminal Investigation Looks at the Financial Relationship Between USATF and Nike

As part of a criminal investigation, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Columbia has asked for documents detailing the financial relationship between USA Track & Field (USATF), the governing body for the sport…

Six Awesome Event Affiliate Marketing Strategies to Increase Ticket Sales

There are countless ways to promote your event, from creating an event website to posting on your social media channels to emailing everyone on your email list. While you may have a decent reach, your…

Six Times Triathlon Weirdly Got Mainstream Attention

Our little sport doesn’t always make the news, but when it does you can be sure it’ll be for something wacky. Triathlete

300 Minutes a Week of Moderate Exercise May Help Ward Off Cancer

More than 46,000 cancer cases in the United States might be prevented each year if almost all of us walked for about 45 minutes a day, according to an eye-opening new study of inactivity, exercise and…

On Shares Soar After the Running Brand Posts Strong First Quarterly Earnings

On, the fast-growing Swiss running brand, just reported quarterly results for the first time as a public company. In the third quarter, On reported a net sales growth of 68% to 218.0 million Swiss francs, or…

Guide to Increasing Attendee Engagement Through Effective Event Communications

No matter what type of event you’re organizing, (a 5k race, a food festival, a conference, etc.) it’s crucial for you to have a clear communication plan. In this eBook, you’ll learn the value of…

New Balances’ CEO Eyes Strong Bounce Back In 2021

At SFIA’s Trends & Insights conference, Joe Preston, New Balance’s CEO and president, said his company’s sales are on a path to climb “about 30 percent this year” and move past 2019 levels as it…

The World’s First Blockchain-Based Cycling Community Announced

Welcome to Bike Club, the world’s first community-driven NFT project for cyclists, with 10,000 unique cycling avatars by world renowned artist Rich Mitch. Bike Club is an entirely new way for riders globally to engage…

Saucony Appoints Sr. VP

Saucony, a division of Wolverine Worldwide Inc., and global performance running and lifestyle brand, announced the appointment of industry veteran Brian Moore to senior vice president of global product. Moore began his athletic footwear career…

Shanghai Marathon postponed indefinitely due to COVID-19

China is battling a fresh Delta-driven outbreak that has spread across the country and sparked tough new measures to stamp out the virus before the Beijing Winter Olympics in February. Organizers of the Beijing and…

Teen Driver Who Hit Cyclists While ‘Rolling Coal’ On Them Faces Felony Charges In Texas

Waller County, Texas, officials announced felony charges on Monday against a 16-year-old pickup driver accused of crashing into a group of cyclists while trying to blow exhaust on them. The collision sent four bicyclists to the…

New research shows adding coffee to your post-workout beverage can help you recovery more effectively

A lot of runners drink coffee before they hit the road to give them a boost of energy and improve performance, but a new study suggests that a cup of joe after your workout provides benefits as well.…

Father breaks world record for longest triathlon in undisturbed 30 hours

A dad has broken the world record for the longest triathlon in a staggering 30 hours of swimming, running, and cycling in one go without breaks. Dad of two Ian Lambert ran, swam and cycled a…

Strava Appoints Lily Yang as Chief Financial Officer

ang will be responsible for overseeing the finance and legal organizations to support Strava’s continued growth and business in over 195 countries worldwide. Prior to joining Strava, Lily served as Chief Accounting Officer at Pinterest,…

The Science Is In, and Hills Are Absolutely Worth the Burn

While hill repeats have been a staple on the workout rotation for runners for decades, there actually hasn’t been much academic research on the training practice until relatively recently. A slew of new research over…

B.A.A. announces 30,000-person field size for 2022 Boston Marathon

After its first-ever October running, the Boston Marathon will be returning to its traditional spot on Patriot’s Day, the third Monday in April, and race organizers announced Tuesday that it will also be opening the…

Skechers Slightly Lowers 2021 Outlook On Q3 Miss

Profits at Skechers USA surged 61.0 percent in the third quarter ended September 30 on a 19.2 percent revenue gain, but both sales and earnings came were below guidance. The footwear giant slightly lowered its…

Facebook Rebrands to Meta, Rolls Out VR Fitness Apps

Facebook is looking to become a different type of company, starting with its name: The social networking giant is rebranding its parent company to Meta. Meta will oversee Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp, and Oculus, the latter of which is of growing…

Investors Double Down on Rad Power Bikes with $154 Million Investment, Making it the Most Funded Electric Bike Company in the World

SEATTLE, Oct. 28, 2021 /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/— Rad Power Bikes™, North America’s largest ebike company, today announced $154 million in funding from existing investors to supercharge its global efforts to get more people out of cars…

Olympics Draws $1.8 Billion in Revenue, But Comcast Mum on Profit

The long-delayed Tokyo Olympics paid off handsomely for NBCUniversal, as the company booked $1.76 billion in revenue over the course of the 17-day event. That marked a 9% increase compared to the $1.62 billion NBCU generated during the…

Beijing marathon postponed as China fights Delta outbreak

The Beijing marathon this weekend has been postponed until further notice, organisers said, as China seeks to stamp out a Covid outbreak and return to zero cases ahead of the Winter Olympics. There were some…

How Hoka One One Digitized Its Product-to-Market Process

Before the pandemic, Hoka traveled to other countries to bring together global teams of designers, developers, product managers, merchandisers, marketers and salespeople to review prototypes, finalize a go-to-market strategy, and ultimately celebrate a launch. All…

Hong Kong Marathon warns runners against carrying political slogans

Those who carry political slogans in this Sunday’s Standard Chartered Marathon will risk getting banned from the race, its organizer warns. Runners who wear special attire or carry backpacks must undergo security check by the organizer…

Event Insights – Best Practices for Post-Event Communication: Thank-You Emails, Surveys and More

/ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – You’ve put a lot of time into planning the perfect event. You’ve had your ups and your downs, but the day of the event has finally come and gone. Everything went off…

Fleet Feet Adds Florida Locations With Acquisition Of FITniche

Fleet Feet announced that it has successfully acquired specialty running retailer FITniche and its three locations in the Tampa, FL area. Under company ownership, these locations will bring Fleet Feet’s count of Florida stores to…

The Transformation of the Fitness Industry

While the pandemic drags on, club executives are trying to fully understand how fundamentally Covid-19 has transformed their industry, which generated $96.7 billion in global revenue in 2019. NYT

World’s longest race lasts two months on one city block

It is the world’s longest certified foot race: a 4,989km run that takes participants around the same New York block 5,649 times. Thousands of people have climbed Everest — but just 49 have completed the Sri…

Scott Morris responds to SafeSport suspension and USA CRITS departure

Former USA CRITS managing director says newspaper clipping from 15 years ago – ‘something I was found not guilty of’ – was the cause for his SafeSport suspension. VeloNews

Peloton x Beyoncé Return With Largest Artist Series Ever

NEW YORK, Oct. 18, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Peloton (NASDAQ:PTON), the world’s leading interactive fitness platform and Beyoncé, the most-nominated female artist in GRAMMY® history, announced today the newest installment of the Peloton x Beyoncé Artist Series launching October…

USA Crits teams and races withdraw after managing director dismissed over SafeSport ban

USA Crits teams L39ION and Aevolo Cycling have both announced that they won’t compete anymore in the series, while partner races Boise Twilight Criterium and Tulsa Tough have both discontinued their association with the national…

Mindbody Acquires ClassPass, Raises $500M

Wellness technology platform Mindbody has acquired subscription-based fitness marketplace ClassPass and secured a separate $500 million investment in the combined company from Sixth Street. Financial terms of the all-stock acquisition were not disclosed, though ClassPass was valued…

The Secret to Better Running? Try Distraction

To make running seem easier, try paying attention to anything other than your body. That’s according to a fascinating new study of the ways in which how we focus as we move can affect how we…

Tour de France 2022 route revealed

The 2022 Tour de France route was unveiled in Paris on Thursday morning, with the 109th edition of the Grand Boucle including an opening 13km time trial in Copenhagen, a stage across the cobbles of Paris-Roubaix,…

SoftBank Invests $400M In Vuori Activewear

The investment marks one of the largest ever in a private apparel company and allows the California-based company to expand its reach to markets outside the U.S. Vuori has thrived as an online retailer —…

Pear Sports Acquires Aaptiv

Pear Sports announced the acquisition of Aaptiv, the workout app. Aligned with the acquisition, Life Fitness has added to its equity investment in Pear and will distribute Aaptiv through its sales and marketing partnership. Aaptiv,…

World medallist Tirop dies aged 25 after stabbing at home in Kenya

wo-time world medallist and world record-holder Agnes Tirop – heralded as a “jewel” in Kenyan athletics – has been found dead at her home in Kenya. Athletics Kenya confirmed the shocking death of the 25-year-old…

2021 Boston Marathon photos: An updating scroll

Click for new photos throughout the day on Marathon Monday from Boston.com

UCI confirms Zwift to host 2022 UCI Cycling Esports World Championships

The Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI) has today confirmed that Zwift, the indoor fitness platform, will host the 2022 UCI Cycling Esports World Championships on 26 February 2022. The next UCI Cycling Esports World Championships will move from…

Study finds Nike and Asics models are the top performance shoes

A recent study by researchers at Stephen F. Austin State University in Nacogdoches, Tex., compared a number of popular carbon-plated running shoes to determine which models had the biggest effect on running economy (defined as how…

iFIT Delays IPO After Planning to Raise $646M

iFIT postponed its IPO on Thursday, citing adverse market conditions after planning to raise $646 million. iFIT joins Life Time Group Inc. as another fitness company recently impacted by market volatility. Life Time, which is backed by private…

Adidas Launches Resale Program Powered by ThredUp

The company today launched “Choose to Give Back,” a custom resale solution powered ThredUp’s resale-as-a-service (RaaS) program. Via Adidas’ Creator’s Club app, customers will now have the option to send in used Adidas apparel, accessories and…

Women’s Tour wants live TV in 2022, but it’s not going to compromise elsewhere

Race organizer, SweetSpot announced earlier this year that it would have — for the first time — live coverage of the race. However, it went back on that promise last week, saying that it would only…

United Airlines abandons fees for flying with your bicycle

United Airlines — who as recently as this September charged an additional US$200 for your bike each way — has quietly abandoned that fee entirely, finally following the lead of competitors Delta Airlines and American Airlines. Cycling Tips

Race mistakes lead to Maine Marathon course record, three disqualifications

A volunteer improperly moved a barrier during the half marathon portion of the Maine Marathon and a typo led organizers to believe Abby Hamilton was just shy of breaking a record. Press Herald

Ultramarathon runner dies after collapsing during six-day race

Tragedy has hit the Marathon des Sables as organisers confirmed the death of a competitor after he suffered a cardiac arrest. The six day, 156-mile ultra marathon race, approximately the distance of six regular marathons, is…

‘Ran for Our Lives’: How the Deadliest Ultramarathon Claimed 21 Runners

In all, 21 of 172 runners who started the race would die as a sudden cold front from Mongolia drove temperatures to as low as 23 degrees Fahrenheit, with snow pellets and wind gusts strong…

Nike Announces Vaccine Mandate For All U.S. Office-Based Employees

Nike will now require office-based U.S. employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19. In a statement to FN on Tuesday, Nike said it would require all U.S. office-based employees to get the vaccine in order to…

No, Running Doesn’t Wear Down Your Cartilage. It Strengthens Your Joints.

Numerous studies have shown that, contrary to what your sedentary friends may sometimes argue, running does not cause arthritis. New research shows, in fact, that running may actually help strengthen your joints against future wear…

The Pro’s Closet To Merge With The Radavist

Colorado-based bike reseller The Pro’s Closet has merged with The Radavist, a cycling website based in Sante Fe. Founded by John Watson, The Radavist provides information and photographs about cycling and related outdoor activities. In…

US$250,000 on offer for winner of 2022 Nagoya Women’s Marathon

Organizers of the Nagoya Women’s Marathon have announced they will increase the prize money for the 2022 race, scheduled for 13 March 2022, to US$250,000, making the World Athletics Elite Platinum Label road race the…

Study: women’s hearts respond differently to marathon training than men’s

A recent study looking at the differences between male and female marathoners found that women’s hearts actually respond differently than men’s after training for a marathon. Researchers found that women who have completed multiple marathons do not…

Amazon Makes Major Fitness Push

Amazon is making its move into personal fitness, launching a workout class platform and nutrition planning service tied to its Halo wearables. The new services were announced on Tuesday, along with a diverse lineup of new…

Why Exercise Is More Important Than Weight Loss for a Longer Life

For better health and a longer life span, exercise is more important than weight loss, especially if you are overweight or obese, according to an interesting new review of the relationships between fitness, weight, heart health and…

Endurance Sportswire Launches Sportswire Women, First Press Release Distribution Service for the Women’s Sports Industry

San Diego, Calif. – September 29, 2021 /SPORTSWIRE WOMEN/ — Endurance Sportswire, Inc., the press release distribution company specifically for the running, cycling and triathlon industries, today announced its third niche press release service Sportswire…

NordicTrack-owner iFIT targets valuation of nearly $7 bln in U.S. IPO

IFIT Health & Fitness Inc, owner of the NordicTrack fitness brand, is looking to raise as much as $646.15 million through a U.S. initial public offering, valuing the company at $6.61 billion, according to a…

Illinois runner wins marathon after bicyclist mistakenly takes race leaders off course

An Illinois man unexpectedly won the Quad Cities Marathon this weekend when the two runners who had far outpaced him were disqualified after being diverted off the course by a race volunteer bicyclist. AP

Sea Otter Europe draws to a close with 45,000 visitors

The fifth edition of the Sea Otter Europe Costa Brava-Girona Bike Show closed its doors yesterday, exceeding the organisers’ best forecasts with around 45,000 visitors. Larger spaces, together with distancing between exhibitors and pre-booked tickets…

Nike Misses Q1 Revenue Estimates, Shares Fall

Overall, the athletic giant on Thursday reported growth, with revenues for the quarter at $12.2 billion, up 16% year over year. However, this fell short of estimates of $12.46 billion in revenues from a survey of…

Colnago Becomes First Cycling Manufacturer To Adopt Digital Product Passport Powered By Blockchain

Beginning with the bike that will be raced by 2020 and 2021 Tour de France champion, Tadej Pogačar this coming Sunday at the 2021 UCI Road Racing World Championship in Belgium, Colnago will integrate blockchain technology into its…

Asma Jan, Kanza Malik making history for Pakistani women at world championships

Asma Jan and Kanza Malik made history at the world championships. The two riders became the first women from Pakistan to compete at an international cycling event when they took on the women’s individual time trial Monday.…

Strava Testing ‘Mute Activity’ Option to Reduce Feed Spam

Strava is testing a new feature to some 50% of their user base that allows people to mute an activity of their feed when publishing. The idea being that many of us might have more…

UCI announces gravel series and official world championships

The UCI has announced the creation of an officially sanctioned gravel series and world championships adding a tenth discipline to the international federation’s events. The federation has partnered with Belgian event organiser Golazo to create a UCI Gravel…

10 of the Worst Training Tips You Hear in Running

There are lots of ways to find your running potential. This article points out 10 tips, with each of them usually starting at a place of well-meaning associations, and sometimes ending at a place of…

How to Improve SEO for Your Event Website

Events are a great way to bring people together in a shared experience. Whether you’re organizing a race, concert, festival, tradeshow, or conference, you’re working hard to organize an event your attendees will enjoy. But…

How Nike Became the Most Marketable Athletic Brand, According to SportsPro

The Swoosh earned the top spot for the second year in a row, beating out Adidas and Emirates, which placed second and third, respectively. For this year’s ranking, the company analyzed postings from more than…

Rowing start-up Hydrow scores fresh financing from Lizzo, Justin Timberlake, as at-home fitness competition heats up

Hydrow, the maker of a connected rowing machine, said Tuesday it has secured nearly $200 million in financing after its latest funding round with celebrity backers including Lizzo and Justin Timberlake. Founder and Chief Executive…

Peloton Expanding Into Hotels, Health Clubs

The fitness leader is leveraging April’s $420 million acquisition of Precor — which supplies workout machines to hotels, health clubs, and universities — to get hotel guests and others to sample its offerings. FOS

Ironman Hints World Championships Could Be Moved From Kona

Ironman CEO Andrew Messick suggested today that the Ironman World Championship—which throughout its 40-year history has always been staged in Kona, Hawaii—could be moved, saying that the company is considering all possibilities. Triathlete

Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) releases official report on Salazar ban

While the report seemed to cast some doubt on the appropriateness of the bans, while still upholding them, CAS ruled that Salazar had committed three anti-doping rule violations, including possession of testosterone, complicity in Brown’s administration…

Don’t look back, Peloton—Apple might be gaining on you

Apple’s Fitness+ is taking on a decided Peloton vibe. But rather than readying itself to make its own exercise equipment, Apple is after something bigger. Fast Company

Spanish pro launches social media tirade after race disqualification for illegal riding position

Jon Aberasturi took to Twitter to share his frustration at being disqualified from the Tour de Luxembourg, after he was seen using the ‘super tuck’ position during stage two. The riding position, aimed at improving…

On Running Shoemaker’s IPO Beats Target to Raise $746 Million

The maker of On Running performance shoes priced its U.S. initial public offering above a marketed range to raise $746 million. On Holding AG and some of its investors sold 31.1 million shares for $24 each…

How St. George Became the New Kona

Kona? Out. St. George? In. Instead of a big island in the middle of the Pacific Ocean, triathlon’s Big Show will take place in southwestern Utah—the story behind what brought it there. Triathlete

Fitbit, Apple fitness tracker data exposed on unprotected database

A database that was not password protected exposed more than 61 million records containing data from fitness trackers and wearables, according to a breach report by WebsitePlanet and security researcher Jeremiah Fowler. His team found many of the exposed records…

Columbus Marathon will require proof of vaccination, negative COVID-19 test for athletes

Race director Darris Blackford said the board made the decision based on protocols other marathons are implementing, such as the Akron Marathon, the Boston Marathon and the Chicago Marathon. Columbus Dispatch

Nike downgraded by BTIG amid continuing COVID-related supply chain disruptions

As a result of worsening supply chain disruption in Vietnam, BTIG has downgraded Nike’s rating from Buy to Neutral. Over the past few months, COVID-19 cases in Vietnam have continued to rise, with its fully vaccinated…

Peloton Launches Private Label Apparel Brand, Peloton Apparel

– Inspired by its world class instructors and passionate community of Members, Peloton Apparel is designed to seamlessly transition from class and beyond – The line features four Peloton Apparel Fabrics offering different features and…

Sponsorship Pulled from Portland Marathon, Raising Questions About Fall Racing

Oregon Health and Sciences University did not directly discourage runners from participating in the mass event, but stated it was “doing everything” to avoid burdening overloaded hospitals. The Podium

Goldmeiers plead guilty to PPE hoarding and price gouging

Bike industry veterans and former owners of Ross Bicycles, Steven and Allen Goldmeier, agreed to pay $1 million in restitution to the State of Oklahoma for hoarding surgical masks and selling them at “exorbitant” prices…

Exercise for 3 Minutes, Every Half-Hour, to Counter the Ill Effects of Sitting

Sitting for hours at a desk can play havoc with our metabolic health, contributing over time to high blood sugar and high cholesterol, even in people who otherwise seem mostly healthy. But a practical though small…

Lululemon Surges on Post-Pandemic Growth

Lululemon posted $1.45 billion in second quarter earnings, a 61% rise from the same period last year, when the pandemic had shuttered much of its in-person retail. The growth represented more than just a pandemic bounceback: Revenue was…

On Launches Initial Public Offering

ZURICH, Sept. 7, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Swiss performance sportswear brand On announced today the launch of its initial public offering of 31,100,000 Class A ordinary shares. On is offering 25,442,391 Class A ordinary shares and certain selling…

Company WHOOP Acquires Velocity-Based Training System PUSH

Performance wearables company WHOOP announced that it acquired velocity-based training (VBT) system PUSH. The acquisition marks WHOOP’s entrance into the VBT market and comes just days after it received a valuation of $3.6 billion. BarBend

Apple Watch to Track New Biometrics

The latest Apple Watch is expected to add a slew of health and movement-tracking features as the tech giant prepares its next move in an ongoing fitness play, including blood pressure, wrist temperature and upgrades…

Fires Could Change Trail Running As We Know It

The fire danger for Grey Rocks Trail Race in Washington – among the dozens of other axed races in the state – came amid the historic heatwave in the Pacific Northwest. It created hot, dry…

iFIT Files for IPO, Could Raise Estimated $800M

Formerly known as Icon Health Fitness, iFIT offers interactive workouts, training programs, and instruction from world-class trainers. The company owns various fitness brands including FreeMotion and NordicTrack, and has more than 6.1 million members in over 120 counties…

Bosch unveils new ‘smart system’ for e-bikes, including mobile app and remote

Bosch has unveiled an array of product updates for the coming seasons, including a new mobile app and a wireless remote control that increase the “digitalization” of bikes using the company’s drivetrain system. BRAIN Bosch’s…

At least six female Afghan cyclists reach Italy, professional cyclists group announces

The Italian Professional Cyclists Association has announced that six female Afgan cyclists, along with a male athlete and some family members, arrived in Rome on Italian Air Force plane on Aug. 27. American activist Shannon Galpin…

Runners: gulp, don’t sip, your carbs on race day

New research shows that taking in larger amounts of carbohydrates less frequently is the better way to fuel during a race. Canadian Running t’s undeniable that carbohydrate intake during a long race improves performance, but exactly how…

Event Insights: 6 Common Event-Day Issues for Endurance Events and How to Avoid Them

Races and endurance events are exciting. People train for months to compete in these events, and when race day finally arrives, they’re full of energy. As a planner, you’re probably experiencing just as much adrenaline.…

BAA Apologizes For Holding Marathon On Indigenous Peoples Day

The Boston Athletic Association has issued a formal apology for scheduling the 2021 Boston Marathon on Indigenous Peoples Day, which will be recognized in local communities including Brookline and Newton on Oct. 11. The BAA…

Peloton’s full-year revenues exceed $4 billion, but growth slows and losses mount

Peloton Interactive’s fourth-quarter revenue grew 54% over last year’s final quarter, to $937 million, as the company’s fiscal year revenues topped $4 billion for the first time. However, although the quarterly sales total was ahead of…

WHOOP Looks to Acquire Tech Companies After $200M Raise

Fitness wearable company WHOOP raised $200 million at a $3.6 billion valuation, roughly doubling its previous fundraising total and tripling its valuation from a round in October 2020. The Series F round, announced on Monday, was led by…

Tour of the Gila cancelled due to rising COVID-19 cases across New Mexico

Organizers of the Tour of the Gila announced the cancellation of their stage race that was scheduled to be held from September 29 to October 3 in New Mexico. The race will return next year…

Earning Announcements

Peloton shares fall after cycle maker posts disappointing earnings and outlook, cuts Bike price More Athleta’s Q2 Comps Gain 13 Percent Year-Over-Year More

FloSports secures London Marathon streaming rights in North America, Australia

United States-based subscription streaming platform FloSports has secured the media rights to the Virgin Money London Marathon in North America and Australia, starting this year. The iconic international race – which is scheduled to be…

Chris Froome invests in Factor Bikes

Chris Froome has joined a consortium injecting capital into Factor Bikes and its parts and accessories subsidiary Black Inc, with plans for the four-time Tour de France winner to use his racing and product experience…

Athleta parent company Gap acquires Berkeley startup that allows customers to try on fits virtually

Ahead of its second quarter earnings call Thursday, Gap Inc. announced it has acquired e-commerce startup Drapr, a recent Y Combinator alum that has built technology that lets customers try on clothing virtually to ensure…

How Exercise May Help Keep Our Memory Sharp

Irisin, a hormone produced by muscles during exercise, can enter the brain and improve cognition, a mouse study suggests. NYT An intriguing new study shows how exercise may bolster brain health. The study was in mice, but…

Dick’s Reports Huge Q2 Earnings

The retailer generated $3.27 billion in revenue in Q2 2021, a 20.7% increase compared to the same period a year prior. Dick’s surpassed Wall Street estimates of $2.85 billion in revenue. The quarter was driven by same-store…

Got Grit? Answer ENVE’s Casting Call for All-Terrain Bike Reality Show

The ultimate all-terrain adventure bicycling reality show? That’s what ENVE’s got in mind, with help from a notorious influencer. When you need to produce a hit reality show, you swing for the fences. ENVE looks to…

Czech Runner Dies From Falling During UTMB’s TDS Race In Chamonix

The Ultra-Trail du Mont-Blanc race organization reported that a male runner from the Czech Republic competing in the 145-km TDS race died after suffering a bad fall and serious injuries. The accident occurred at the…

Peloton Releasing New Treadmill, Linked to Rowing

Following the recall of its Tread and Tread+ treadmills over safety concerns, the company announced it will launch a revamped treadmill next week. At $2,495, the new Tread model is far less expensive than the original $4,300 version. The treadmill…

Rapha Teams Up With the San Antonio Spurs to Create a Cycling Apparel Collection

The San Antonio Spurs basketball team has just launched a cycling apparel collection for its fans in collaboration with Rapha. The collection features two styles of Rapha’s lightweight race kit: one with the Spurs team logo in the traditional…

On Running Files for IPO

On Monday, the Swiss running brand that counts Roger Federer as an investor and ambassador, filed for a $100 million initial public offering with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. Yahoo! News

Study: Beer may be a better post-workout drink than we previously thought

A systematic review on beer consumption related to endurance sports was published in the International Journal of Sport Nutrition and Exercise Metabolism this July. Among the findings: Light beer could be a decent recovery aid post-exercise, even…

How This New Trail Running Brand Is Making a Splash With Help From Vibram and Ciele Athletics

Norda is set on winning trail runners over with its innovative approach to footwear creation. And the emerging brand from Canada’s new collaboration could help get more eyes on the brand. FN

Bay Area retail powerhouse Mike’s Bikes sold to Pon Group, the owner of Santa Cruz and Cervelo

Mike’s Bikes, the 12-store Northern California chain, has been purchased by Pon, the Dutch parent of Santa Cruz, Cervelo, Gazelle, Focus, Urban Arrow, and other bike, mobility, and auto brands. Pon also acquired Public Bikes,…

New Balance Renewed partnership gives apparel a second life

Sports footwear and apparel brand New Balance is working with The Renewal Workshop (TRW) to extend the life of its apparel and keep it out of landfills with New Balance Renewed. Just Style

Gatorade Endurance Survey Finds ‘Safety Concerns’ As Primary Barrier For Minority Entry Into Endurance Sports

CHICAGO, Aug. 18, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Gatorade Endurance released results from a survey* designed to identify and understand the barriers minority athletes (specifically People of Color, Black, LGBTQ+ and Disabled) face when considering participation in endurance sports, and how…

US Bicycle Route System expands with 2,903 miles of new cycling trails

In total, 18 new bicycle routes have been added to the national system, which measures 2,903 miles spread across California, Indiana, Ohio, Utah and Washington. NY Post

Lululemon Partners with Genomatica to Bring Bio-Nylon to Products

This represents lululemon’s first-ever equity investment in a sustainable materials company. The two companies will create a lower-impact, plant-based nylon to replace conventional nylon currently used to make lululemon products. SES lululemon athletica inc. (NASDAQ:LULU) today…

Bank of America Chicago Marathon Requires Proof of Vaccination or Negative Test For 2021 Participants

Bank of America Chicago Marathon organizers released COVID-19 guidelines “to help create a safe racing environment for all 35,000registered participants.” Registered participants of the 2021 Bank of America Chicago Marathon will be required to provide…

Nike Strips Alberto Salazar’s Name From Building After SafeSport Coaching Ban

After the U.S. Center for SafeSport revoked his coaching eligibility, Nike said it was appropriate to rename the facility. Women’s Running

Abigail Anderson, sister of the late Gabe Grunewald, killed by drunk driver

On Aug. 14, Abigail Anderson, a high school cross-country coach and Grunewald’s younger sister, was walking on the University of Minnesota campus in Falcon Heights, Minn., when she was struck by a pickup truck and…

Peloton is starting to repair the touchscreens on its recalled treadmills

Loosened screws were causing the screen to fall from some of the treadmills that were available in the U.K. and Canada. About 1,000 had been sold in the United States, but the company was preparing…

Music Remains A Priority For Fitness Companies

Equinox Media licensed the entire Universal Music Group catalog in January, but access to the world’s largest music wasn’t enough for the parent company of SoulCycle and Equinox. The fitness brand has partnered with Lorde, Calvin Harris,…

Retailer R&A Cycles institutes $150 shipping and handling charge on bikes

R&A Cycles, which operates brick-and-mortar stores in Brooklyn and Walnut Creek, California, as well as a well-known e-commerce business, has introduced a $150 charge on bikes sold at its stores, to cover shipping, handling, and…

Asics North America Sales Surge In Second Quarter

Asics’ performance run category grew by 51.8 percent in the United States year-over-year for the region buoyed by the success of the Gel-Kayano and Gel-Nimbus. SGBMedia

Tim O’Donnell Reveals He Suffered Heart Attack During Challenge Miami

In a surprising new video posted on YouTube, multi-time Ironman and 70.3 champion, and 2019 Kona runner-up Tim O’Donnell revealed he is recovering from a major heart attack suffered earlier this year. The cardiac event took…

2021 London Marathon Elite Fields Are Released And The Field Are Faster Than Ever

This year’s race will be held Sunday, October 3rd and both the men’s and women’s races could set new records for quality if there are no withdrawals between now and race day. Let’s Run

What We Think We Know About Metabolism May Be Wrong

A new study challenges assumptions about energy expenditure by people, including the idea that metabolism slows at middle age. NYT

Authentic Brands to Acquire Reebok for $2.5B

ABG reportedly made an offer in May to acquire Reebok for $1 billion but withdrew its bid two months later due to adidas’ demands that ABG operate the brand as a standalone business. Now, ABG will pay more than…

New Balance sues Michael Kors over letter ‘N’ shoe design

Running shoe maker New Balance Athletics sued luxury brand Michael Kors in Boston federal court on Wednesday, alleging two pairs of its shoes use a letter “N” in their designs that infringes New Balance’s trademarks.…

NBC’s Lowest Olympic Ratings Ever

The network saw its lowest ratings ever for the Summer Games since acquiring broadcasting rights in 1988, bringing in an average of 15.5 million prime-time viewers — a 42% decrease from the 26.7 million viewers during the…

Planet Fitness Sees Q2 Sales Climb 241 Percent

Total revenue increased from the prior-year period by 241.1 percent to $137.3 million. The fitness chain also said it added 700,000 net new members since the end of its first quarter, marking six consecutive months…

Brooks Running Revenue Grew 75% in Q2 as It Continues to Steal Share in Women’s From Nike and Adidas

The running shoe brand, which is a subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway Inc., reported that its global revenue rose 75% in Q2 of 2021 compared to 2020. Overall, revenues for Berkshire Hathaway’s consumer units, which include its apparel…

How Deckers Is Stealing More Running Market Share as It Aims to Turn Hoka One One Into a Billion-Dollar Brand

Hoka One One once again presented standout results in Deckers’ Thursday Q1 earnings report. The parent company of the Ugg, Hoka One One, Teva, and Sanuk brands, reported a revenue increase of 78.2% to $504.7 million for Q1…

Wolverine Sees Trends Accelerating Toward Hiking, Run And Work

Led by Merrell and Saucony, Wolverine Worldwide’s second-quarter results came in well above Wall Street estimates. In the quarter ended July 3, revenue jumped 81.0 percent to $631.9 million, topping Wall Street’s consensus estimate of…

Silofit secures US $10.25M Series A led by Whitecap Venture Partners

The Series A brings the total funds raised by Silofit to date to CDN $19.4 million. Silofit turns small office spaces into high-end, private micro-gyms (Silos) that are used by fitness trainers and their clients,…

WM Partners Announces Acquisition of Vega

Vega is a pioneer of the plant-based nutrition industry and a leading brand in plant-based protein powder in both the U.S. and Canada. HPH II is focused on acquiring middle market companies with leading brands in the…

Cyclist’s Olympic Dream Becomes $200,000 Medical Bill Nightmare

It was a race in Pennsylvania that could have sent cyclist Phil Gaimon to the Tokyo Olympics; instead, a serious crash landed the Californian in two hospitals on the East Coast. NPR

Tokyo Olympics: German sport director temporarily suspended by UCI for racist comments during men’s time trial

Patrick Moster, the Sport Director for the German Cycling Federation, has been relieved of his duties and sent home from the Olympic Games after he was heard on camera using racist language. VeloNews

The Best Event Survey Tools and the Questions to Ask

Without customer feedback, event marketing is a shot in the dark. If you want to make sure your strategies are working, you need to ask your event participants about their opinions. Check out these recommendations…

A Self-Professed Sweater Explores the Science Behind Stink

In her new book, ‘The Joy of Sweat,’ Sarah Everts answers all of our writer’s questions about perspiration. Outside

Garmin Q2 Earnings and Revenues Beat Estimates

Garmin posted revenues of $1.33 billion for the quarter ended June 2021, surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 23.87%. This compares to year-ago revenues of $869.87 million. The company has topped consensus revenue estimates four…

Athleta Launches AthletaWell, an Immersive Digital Platform for Women

As part of the new initiative, Athleta is also partnering with obé Fitness, a digital fitness platform with a focus on bringing entertainment, pop culture and design to fitness. Athleta recently participated in its latest…

Organizer mishaps continue to plague cycling at Tokyo Games

World time trial champion Anna van der Breggen was pulled from her bike by security, former BMX world champion Niek Kimmann collided at full speed with a race steward who had wandered onto the course,…

‘Luxury’ race will be among most expensive on earth

A new ultramarathon race is being launched which gives them luxury few could afford – including butlers, hydrotherapy pools, speed boats and Michelin-star chefs. Highland Kings Ultra is a four-day camping race covering 120 miles…

Fabletics launches resale program

Fabletics is the latest retailer to delve into resale as the trend proves to be attractive to sustainability-minded consumers. And, like many other apparel retailers, Fabletics is partnering with ThredUp’s resale-as-a-service platform to power the…

Hyperice Enters the Mental Wellness Space With Acquisition of Core; Creates a New Mind Technology Division to Evolve Hyperice’s Focus Beyond Physical Wellness

IRVINE, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Hyperice, the industry leader in recovery technology and pioneer of percussion, vibration, dynamic air compression and thermal technology, today announced the acquisition of Core, a mental wellness company that invented the first meditation training…

Asics Invests In Insole Maker

Asics has taken an unspecified stake in healthcare startup, Japan HealthCare Co., Ltd., which makes custom insoles working from photos of feet taken by smartphone. SGBMedia

Shimano earnings up; bike division not impacted by part shortages

Shimano only briefly mentioned the global bicycle part shortages in a typically terse first-half financial results announcement, which reported that sales in its bicycle product division were up 73.4% in the first half of its…

U.S. Center for SafeSport Permanently Bans Alberto Salazar From Coaching

The former Nike Oregon Project coach will no longer be allowed to work with U.S.A. Track & Field athletes after receiving permanent suspension from SafeSport. He has 10 days to appeal. Women’s Running

NPD Sees Performance Footwear Sales Climb 23 Percent In July

Matt Powell, VP, senior industry advisor, Sports, The NPD Group, said, “The pandemic-driven quest to get fit and stay healthy has continued as we emerge from the crisis. We expect that performance footwear, especially running,…

Men’s triathlon kicks off with bizarre false start

A motor boat in the way of athletes disrupts the start of the men’s triathlon in Tokyo, stopping the race in bizarre fashion and marking the first-ever false start call in the sport’s Olympic history.…

Olympics-Cycling-Confused Van Vleuten’s joy shortlived in bizarre finish

When Annemiek Van Vleuten crossed the line with her arms in the air at the Fuji International Speedway, the Dutchwoman thought she had won the women’s Olympic road cycling race on Sunday. Then she realized she…

Obé Fitness, Nets $15 Million in New Investment as Samsung Next, Athleta and Actress-Comedian Tiffany Haddish bet on Home-Fitness

Even as people return to the gym, digital fitness businesses like Obé think they can expand. Its Disney tie-ins help. Athletech News

The Trouble With Bike (and All Outdoor) Apparel

This documentary is an interesting look into the manufacturing process and how a brand that cares about profits and the environment figures out how to have the best of both. Adventure Journal

Triathlon named for Trump is canceled again. Event director says it wasn’t his call.

For the second time in less than six months, the 2021 edition of Tri at the Trump — a sprint triathlon that was originally scheduled to take place at Trump National Golf Club, Charlotte this…

Sea Otter Australia postponed to 2022 due to COVID

Is this 2020 all over again? Sea Otter Australia has been postponed from its 2021 dates to September 29, 2021 to October 3 2022 due to the current COVID threat. Note from Sea Otter: Unfortunately,…

SEC Halts Alleged Ongoing Offering Fraud Involving Cycling Companies

Arrested: Samuel Mancini managed and controlled Outdoor Capital Partners LLC (OCP), which he purported to be a venture capital and private equity firm, and promised investors that he was raising $20 million, including $5 million…

Zone7 Raises $8 Million In Series A Round To Expand Artificial Intelligence Platform For Predicting Sports Injury Risks

Zone7’s system analyzes data that teams collect on athletes when they’re practicing, playing in games, working out and even sleeping. It then produces reports on each player’s fitness and other variables, forecasts their injury risk…

Janus Cycle Group — owner of Merlin and Dean — sold to former real estate executive

Titanium bike and component manufacturer Janus Cycle Group announced Thursday it sold all company assets to Phil Joseph, a former real estate executive. Joseph, an avid cyclist, purchased 100% ownership stake in the assets, which include…

Skechers Reveals Strong Q2 Earnings on Wholesale Boom

The company announced record quarterly sales of $1.66 billion, an increase of 127.3% year-over-year, and 31.7% over the second quarter of 2019. BW

Strava opening new office in Dublin

The leading social platform for athletes and the largest sports community in the world reports that it now has over 88 million athletes. The brand’s international expansion comes at a high-momentum moment for Strava as…

Triathlons Have a Diversity Problem: Here’s Who’s Fixing It

Black athletes make up less than 1% of triathletes in the U.S. and Canada. One woman is ready to change that statistic. GearJunkie

Lifting Weights? Your Fat Cells Would Like to Have a Word

We all know that lifting weights can build up our muscles. But by changing the inner workings of cells, weight training may also shrink fat, according to an enlightening new study of the molecular underpinnings of…

A Hot Fitness Trend Among Olympians: Blood Flow Restriction

Some athletes in Tokyo are indulging in a trendy technique to enhance the effects of training and stimulate recovery. NYT

Tech company TCS renews NYC Marathon rights and will spend $280 million on race sponsorships

TCS has retained New York City Marathon title rights and plans to spend up to $40 million annually until 2029 on global race sponsorships. The India-based firm also has become the new title sponsor of the…

Thule revenue jumps 58% in Q2

Despite having trouble meeting increased demand, Thule reported net sales of SEK 3,229 million ($371 million) for the quarter, compared to SEK 2,043 million in Q2 2020. When adjusted for exchange rate fluctuations, sales jumped…

Altra Founder, Brian Beckstead, Discusses All Things Running

Altra was founded in 2011 when two high school trail running friends, who didn’t like their shoes, found a toaster oven and started heating up and “zero-dropping” their shoes. Ten years later, after two buy-outs,…

Three athletes ruled out of Tokyo 2020 after testing positive for COVID-19

Thousands of athletes set to compete at the Games are yet to arrive at the Village, and Tokyo 2020 President Seiko Hashimoto admitted earlier this week athletes are “probably very worried” about coming to Japan.…

Gwen Jorgensen is Leaving Bowerman Track Club

After four years at the Nike-sponsored club, the 2016 Olympic gold medalist in triathlon is making some big changes. Women’s Running

Olympics Face Cancellation As COVID Cases Rise

The opening ceremony for the Tokyo Olympics is just three days away, but there’s a chance that the Games could be canceled altogether. Tokyo is under its fourth state of emergency until Aug. 22, and 71 people…

How to Watch the Tokyo Summer Games

When, how, and what to tune in for running, cycling, sport climbing, surfing, and more. Outside

Does CrossFit Have a Future?

After the pandemic and accusations of racism almost destroyed the gym brand, a new owner tries to bring it back. The New Yorker

Peloton Spinning Up a Video Game

The connected bike maker is rolling out an in-app video game. The game, tentatively titled “Lanebreak,” will be available in beta to Peloton customers later this year. It will allow users to control a wheel through a course…

Nike and Adidas Are Losing Ground to These Competitors in Women’s Athletic Footwear

Matt Powell, senior sports industry adviser for The NPD Group Inc., revealed on Twitter that Nike and Adidas have ceded share to Skechers, Brooks, Vans and other leading labels in the first half of 2021. Speaking…

Athletes to sleep on ‘anti-sex’ cardboard beds at Olympic Games amid COVID

Jury still out if this is true or not, but how can we not publish! The world’s best sports competitors are set to spend their nights on cardboard beds — allegedly designed to collapse under…

Kate Hudson-Backed Apparel Brand Fabletics Taps Banks for IPO

Fabletics, the workout-apparel brand backed by Kate Hudson, has tapped banks to help it prepare for an initial public offering that it hopes would value it at more than $5 billion, according to people familiar…

Just Days Before Olympics, Tokyo’s Outdoor Swimming Venue Stinks

In less than two weeks, Olympic swimmers will dive into Tokyo Bay to compete in the triathlon. For residents who live near the shore, that’s an unappealing thought because, despite months of efforts to clean…

Olympic athletes will hang medals on their own necks

Athletes at the Tokyo Olympics will hang medals around their own necks in a bid to prevent the spread of the coronavirus, International Olympic Committee president Thomas Bach said Wednesday. Axios

She Used to Sell the Shoes, Now Tracy Ann Roeser Designs the Running Shop

The lifelong runner designed a new Long Island running store and a space for Olympic athletes to train—all while working from home during COVID-19. Women’s Running

Peloton Pays Out Musicians Better Than Spotify, Apple

On a per stream basis, Peloton blasting your favorite song during a workout supports the artist who made it more than clicking play on the top music streaming services. Peloton pays musicians $0.03 per stream. Neither Spotify nor…

34% of professional riders receive no salary, says Cyclists’ Alliance 2021 Rider Survey

Every year The Cyclists’ Alliance carries out a rider survey to provide hard data on the current ‘status quo’ of professional women’s cycling. With regards to salaries, the survey found that 86% of riders surveyed…

ACSM / Anthem American Fitness Index to Reveal 2021 Fittest Cities

The American College of Sports Medicine and the Anthem Foundation published its annual American Fitness Index ranking the nation’s 100 most populous cities by 34 variables of personal health behaviors, outcomes and community indicators such…

Marathons Are Back: Why Races Are Key for Brands Looking to Extend the COVID-19 Running Boom

With COVID-19 forcing people to find ways outside of the gym to stay fit, leading running brands have forged bonds with new runners and strengthened relationships with the experienced. As the world opens back up,…

What will happen to athletes who test positive for COVID-19 at the Olympics?

The International Olympic Committee (IOC), along with the respective International Federations, has developed the Tokyo 2020 Sport-Specific Regulations (SSR) to determine how any confirmed COVID-19 cases will be handled at the Games. Can you guess…

As Virus Cases Speed Up, Seoul Tells Gym Users to Slow Down

Treadmills can go no faster than a brisk walk, and songs must fall below 120 beats per minute, under new regulations that confused some exercisers in South Korea. “It seems weird to me,” one said.…

F45 Training Reveals More About IPO In Revised Filing

In a revised S-1 form filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission for its initial public offering (IPO), F45 Training, Austin, Texas, revealed that it expects to sell 20.3 million shares to the public at $15…

ASICS Launches NFT ‘Digital Footwear’ at Auction This Week

Another wave of the future — digital footwear — is here. ASICS’ new footwear collection isn’t actually footwear at all … it’s a massive 189-piece collection of nine ASICS digital footwear products. And all the products will…

Athletes more likely than non-athletes to have irregular heartbeats

Researchers analyzed 13 studies between 1990 and December 2020 which examined the health of athletes who took part in sports including cycling, running, swimming, Nordic skiing, orienteering, rowing, football, rugby and netball. The studies included data…

Shimano to invest nearly $300M in Singapore and Japan factories

An Asian news source is reporting that Shimano plans to invest $179 million to build a new plant in Singapore that will open next year. According to the report Shimano also decided to invest another $118…

Michael Avenatti sentenced to 2.5 years in prison for attempting to extort Nike

A federal judge on Thursday sentenced celebrity lawyer turned criminal defendant Michael Avenatti to 30 months in prison for attempting to extort millions of dollars from Nike. Avenatti, who rose to fame as Stormy Daniels‘ lawyer,…

Adidas auction of Reebok takes a hit as key bidder Authentic Brands drops out

A key bidder has dropped out of the auction for Reebok, making it more likely that German-based Adidas will take an even bigger hit on its disastrous, 15-year stint as the owner of the struggling…

Asobi Ventures acquires majority stake in Cinelli and Columbus brands

Asobi Ventures has acquired a majority share in Gruppo Srl, the parent company of Italian bicycle manufacturer Cinelli and tube manufacturer Columbus. In partnership with Austin, TX-based Asobi Ventures, Cinelli and Columbus plan to expand…

Olympics host city Tokyo bans spectators amid COVID-19 emergency

The Olympics will take place without spectators in host city Tokyo, organisers said on Thursday, as a resurgent coronavirus forced Japan to declare a state of emergency in the capital that will run throughout the Games. Organizers…

X2 Performance, a manufacturer of sports drinks and supplements, raised $16 million

Giants running back Saquon Barkley has joined Bucs linebacker Lavonte David and the NBA’s Kawhi Leonard as an investor in X2 Performance, the makers of non-carbonated energy drinks. Barkley’s investment comes as part of a…

Japan to Declare State of Emergency 16 Days Ahead of Tokyo Olympics

Officials from the Japanese government, the International Olympic Committee, and Tokyo organizers will meet Thursday or Friday to discuss how to proceed with spectators at the Games. Women’s Running

SoulCycle Thrives As People Return ‘In Droves’

Equinox’s SoulCycle is reaping the benefits of renewed interest in in-person fitness experiences. In May, the company said New York’s new membership sales had increased 55%. By then, all fitness centers nationwide had reached 83%…

Fitbits Detect Lasting Changes After Covid-19

Some people recovering from a coronavirus infection had an elevated heart rate for months, according to a new study. NYT

Tokyo 2020 ask fans to stay away from marathons and race walking in Sapporo

Organizers claimed that the move was necessary in order to reduce the risk of COVID-19 infections. Sapporo is the capital of Japan’s northernmost island Hokkaido, which remains under state of emergency measures because of coronavirus.…

Boilermaker Road Race to require vaccination proof

The 15K presented by Excellus BlueCross BlueShield will have a capacity of 12,000 and the Utica National 5K will have a capacity of 4,000. All registered runners must be vaccinated by September 22nd, 2021 in…

Soul Cap: Afro swimming cap Olympic rejection could be reconsidered after backlash

Soul Cap, which makes caps to fit over and protect dreadlocks, afros, weaves, braids, and thick and curly hair, said FINA, the water sports world governing body, had told them the hats aren’t suitable because…

What’s Next for Peloton After a Rocky, Record-Setting Year

Peloton has beaten earnings estimates every quarter of 2021 so far. However, product issues and a crowded market pose new threats. Front Office Sports

Is marijuana a performance-enhancing drug? The best evidence says no

Weed isn’t going to help you win the Olympic Gold. One of America’s top sprinters, Sha’Carri Richardson, won the women’s 100-meter event at the U.S. track and field trials in June. She was set to…

The Olympics need to change

First, star sprinter Sha’Carri Richardson, 21, was suspended by U.S. Anti-Doping Agency. That means she won’t be able to run the 100 meters at the Tokyo Olympics later this month. Her crime: testing positive for marijuana…

Ridepanda receives $3.75 million in financing from four investors

E-commerce company Ridepanda announced it received a combined $3.75 million in financing from investors to help meet demand for its electric vehicles, which include e-bikes. In addition to e-bikes, Ridepanda offers e-mopeds and e-scooters with financing,…

Rwandan marathon runner thrown off Tokyo 2020 team for breaking COVID-19 rules

Rwandan marathon runner Félicien Muhitira has been thrown off the country’s team for the delayed Olympic Games in Tokyo after breaching COVID-19 rules at a training camp. The Rwanda National Olympic and Sports Committee (RNOSC)…

Tour de France drops lawsuit after crash, probe still ongoing

The Tour de France has withdrawn a lawsuit against a spectator who caused a massive pile-up during the first stage of the race in northwest French region of Brittany but French police continue to investigate…

Adidas shortlists bidders in Reebok sale

Adidas has drawn up a shortlist of bidders for its Reebok brand as it seeks to draw a line under an ill-fated investment that never lived up to the German sporting goods company’s expectations, sources…

Mary Cain launches professional women’s running team

Mary Cain has announced the launch of her new professional women’s running team, Atalanta New York. Cain previously ran for Alberto Salazar and the Nike Oregon Project (NOP), and in 2019, four years after leaving…

Hoka One One Taps Industry Veteran Matt Rask to Take Its Footwear Design to the Next Level

Prior to Hoka One One, the 20-year industry vet held senior design positions at athletic behemoths Nike and Under Armour, and launched his own industrial design service company, Jackalope Studios, where he worked with outdoor leaders…

Spectator who caused Tour de France crash arrested

The spectator who caused a massive pile-up during the first stage of the Tour de France has been arrested after presenting herself at a police station. The spectator, a 30-year-old French woman, is in custody at…

Adidas Launches Share Buyback Program

Adidas said its Executive Board has decided to launch a share buyback program in the second half of 2021 amid confidence the company’s latest strategy, ‘Own the Game,’ would generate “substantial” cumulative free cash flow…

He Felt Like Running: 100 Days, 100 Ironman-Length Triathlons

James Lawrence completed 100 Ironman-distance races in 100 days. He brought a whole community — and a nonprofit that has come under scrutiny — along with him. NYT

A New Study Suggests Employee Wellness Programs Are Pretty Much Useless

Employee wellness programs neither make workers healthier nor save companies money, says new research out of Harvard and the University of Chicago. Inc.

UCI president blames Tour de France crashes ‘above all’ on riders and tension in peloton

UCI president David Lappartient has denied that the design of the course on stage 3 of the Tour de France had anything to do with the numerous crashes that shook up the peloton and left a large number…

Gympass Emerges Stronger Out Of The Pandemic, Doubles Valuation To $2.2B

The company announced Tuesday that it has closed on a $220 million round, at more than double its last valuation of $1 billion in June 2019. The corporate wellness platform is now valued at $2.2…

Amazon’s Growing Fitness Ambitions

Amazon is looking for a Head of Fitness Programming to join its Halo team — the group leading the company’s new wave of fitness services. Halo, a fitness band and subscription service, made its debut last August. The device…

Fitness companies back in business with IPOs

The last week has seen a number of companies in the fitness industry making comebacks with public offerings or announcing intent to do so: Pure Barre parent Xponential Fitness seeks IPO likely valuing firm at…

Tokyo 2020 eye tighter rules on arrivals after Ugandan COVID-19 positives

A nine-member group from Uganda arrived on June 18, with a team coach testing positive on arrival at Narita International Airport, despite reportedly being fully vaccinated with the AstraZeneca vaccine and testing negative before he…

Emily Sisson, after missing marathon team, 483 days later wins Olympic Trials 10,000m

Emily Sisson won the U.S. Olympic Track and Field Trials 10,000m on Saturday, 483 days after starting the marathon trials as favorite and dropping out by mile 22. NBC Sports

Police looking for spectator who sparked chaotic Tour de France crash

French police are looking for a spectator who sent dozens of elite cyclists crashing in a massive pileup on the first day of the Tour de France during the weekend. On Saturday, German cyclist Tony Martin was…

A Fit for Every Body: REI Co-op Announces Expanded Apparel Sizing

The retailer will soon offer up to women’s size 20 in a core group of activities. Yoga, hiking, snow sports, running, fitness, swimming, and cycling are at the top of the list. Not only will…

Teenaged phenom Hobbs Kessler turns pro, signs with Adidas

Only 18, the American U20 1,500m record holder will still attend Northern Arizona University, but he won’t compete as a collegiate athlete. Canadian Running American record holder Hobbs Kessler has announced that he is turning pro…

NIKE Reports Huge Revenue Gains in Latest Financial Results

Fourth quarter reported revenues were $12.3 billion, up 96 percent compared to prior year and increasing 21 percent compared to the fourth quarter of 2019. Full year reported revenues increased 19 percent to $44.5 billion.…

For fun: An Olympic Runner and Pro Cyclist Squared Off in a Fitness Challenge

A new video on The Running Channel amps up the rivalry between runners and cyclists as it sets out to determine once and for all who are the most formidable athletes. In the video, middle-distance…

Bird launches new e-bike and Smart Bikeshare platform to meet demand for eco-friendly transportation

Bird has announced the addition of shared e-bikes to its fleet of micro-electric vehicles, as well as the launch of the Bird Bike. Bird currently operates e-scooters in more than 250 cities globally and will bring…

UCI suspends Doltcini-Van Eyck manager Marc Bracke for three years in harassment case

Doltcini-Van Eyck general manager Marc Bracke has been handed a three-year suspension for violating the UCI’s code of ethics following an investigation into allegations of sexual harassment. VeloNews

As Number of Gym Goers Rise, At-Home Fitness Wanes

ym chains like Planet Fitness, 24 Hour Fitness, and Orange Theory are seeing a long-awaited revival — partly at the expense of Peloton and other at-home brands. Front Office News

NBC Sports will still broadcast the Tour de France this year. Here’s the full TV schedule

Here’s how to watch the Tour de France broadcast in the United States and Canada. VeloNews

Peloton reportedly venturing into wearables market with digital heart rate armband

Still-confidential details and images of the armband device, which were reviewed by Bloomberg, show that the band would come in two different sizes and pair wirelessly with Peloton’s cycles and treadmills, in addition to phones,…

Transgender Athlete Chelsea Wolfe Says Goal Is To ‘Burn a US Flag’ at Olympic Podium

Chelsea Wolfe, a transgender BMX Freestyle rider, said in a since-deleted Facebook post that her goal was to “burn a US flag” at the Olympic podium, Fox News reported on Monday. Newsweek

Peloton Using Corporate Wellness Plan to Gain New Users

The fitness company announced that it is rolling out a new corporate wellness program for businesses which will provide “employees access to innovative mental and physical resources,” including the Peloton app and discounts on Peloton…

Peloton threatens to brick customers’ $4,295 treadmills unless they pay up

The maker of the $4,295 Tread+ treadmill alerted customers that, going forward, they’ll need to start forking over $39.99 per month if they want to keep using the exercise equipment they already own. Mashable

Tokyo 2020 confirm up to 10,000 domestic fans to be allowed to attend events

Up to 10,000 domestic fans will be able to attend events at the delayed Olympic Games in Tokyo after organisers confirmed spectator caps for the event amid COVID-19 concerns. International spectators have already been barred…

1,400 runners show up for Anchorage Mayor’s Marathon, along with a black bear that refused to share the trail

Runners were stopped twice and for up to for 30 minutes because a bear would not move. Eventually the course had to be rerouted. Anchorage Daily News

Aging process is unstoppable, finds unprecedented study

An unprecedented study has now confirmed that we probably cannot slow the rate at which we get older because of biological constraints. The statistics confirmed, individuals live longer as health and living conditions improve which…

Tour de France to hold women’s cycling race in July 2022

A women’s version of the Tour de France will be held in 2022 with a start on Paris’ iconic Champs-Elysees boulevard after the conclusion of the men’s race, organizers announced Thursday. The “Tour de France…

Kristen Faulkner files legal challenge to USA Cycling’s Olympic women’s road selection

U.S. rider Kristen Faulkner has filed a legal complaint with the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee to challenge USA Cycling’s selection of the women’s road team for the upcoming 2021 Olympics in Tokyo. VeloNews

ZWIFT Signs on as Title Sponsor Tour de France Femmes

The women’s Tour de France is well and truly in the works, now with the backing of Zwift as their presenting partner. Zwift confirmed on Thursday that they will partner with the A.S.O. to create…

Continued Malaysia lockdown means Shimano and Kent will keep factories closed through June 28

The Malaysia government has ordered a COVID-19 lockdown to continue at least until June 28, extending the closure of bike factories there by at least another two weeks. BRAIN

Tokyo Olympic venues could host 10,000 spectators

The Japanese government said it will allow up to 10,000 spectators at the Tokyo Olympics as it lifts its Covid-19 state of emergency in a number of prefectures, including the capital. SportsPro

Behind Team Psycho’s Storied History of Supporting Olympic Dreams

You’ve probably never heard of Team Psycho, but you’re definitely familiar with the long line of elite triathletes who’ve been supported by the Boston-based triathlon club. Triathlete

Lifelong Exercise Adds Up to Big Health Care Savings

According to a new study of exercise and Medicare claims. It finds that people who start to exercise before or during middle age typically save anywhere from $824 to $1,874 annually on health care costs…

Malaysia lockdown for Shimano and Kent continues

Taiwan e-bike exports up 44% in first 5 months, exceed regular bike exports

Taiwan exported $555 million worth of e-bikes in the first five months of 2021, up 44% from the same period in 2020, the country’s Ministry of Finance announced. Exports of regular bikes totaled $525 million,…

American record holder Shelby Houlihan receives 4-year ban following positive drug test

The American record holder in the 1,500m and 5,000m tested positive for nandrolone. Houlihan claimed the positive result was due to contaminated meat she ate in a burrito from a food truck on the day…

Bike Companies And Events Benefitting From Gravel Craze

According to data from The NPD Group, year-over-year sales of cyclocross/gravel bikes are up 96 percent through March 2021, with the category capturing 35 percent of the overall road bike category, second only to performance…

SIGNA Sports United To Go Public By Merging With A SPAC

SIGNA Sports United (SSU), the sports eCommerce retailer and technology company, has struck a deal to combine with publicly-traded special purpose acquisition company (SPAC) Yucaipa Acquisition Corporation (YAC). The deal also encompasses the purchase of…

Shimano forced to shut Malaysia component factory in latest blow to the supply chain

Shimano’s factory in Malaysia will be completely closed until at least June 14 due to an official COVID-19 mandate. Since June 1, the factory had been allowed to operate at 60% capacity. Bicycle Retailer

Olympics: 8,500 athletes qualified, 80% to be vaccinated by games: IOC

The IOC said 75 percent of prospective Olympic and Paralympic Village residents have either already been vaccinated or are scheduled to be vaccinated, with the figure set to rise to over 80 percent when the…

The Best Type of Exercise? A Blood Test Holds Clues

a fascinating new study of more than 650 men and women suggests that the levels of certain proteins in our bloodstreams might foretell whether and how we will respond to various exercise regimens. NYT (paywall)

Top swimmers unionise in bid for improved athlete rights

Several of the world’s top swimmers have formally established a new independent representative body in a bid to improve athlete rights in the sport and give competitors a greater say in governance matters. SportsPro

Sporting Goods Giants Continue Seeing Record Numbers

Academy Sports reported its Q1 earnings Tuesday, highlighting a recent string of record-breaking quarters in the sporting goods industry. The company saw its highest-ever gross margin, increasing 89.2% to $563.7 million. Net sales jumped 39.1% year-over-year to…

Sipping a Pink Beverage Preride May Boost Your Endurance and Power

Drinking a beverage with a pink color before a ride may boost your endurance and power as opposed to reaching for regular, clear water, new research shows. Yahoo! Life Psychologically, it’s common to associate the color…

Hashimoto insists Tokyo 2020 will go ahead as 10,000 volunteers quit over COVID-19

It has been reported that 10,000 of the 80,000 volunteers for the Games have quit, largely because of coronavirus fears. However, Tokyo 2020 President Seiko Hashimoto insists this year’s Olympic and Paralympic Games will take…

The Great U.S. Bicycle Shortage

A boom demand, a trade war, and pandemic have combined for major price inflation in the bicycle business. With demand high and supply low, prices for bikes and parts can be 15-25% higher than usual. Front…

Wolverine Worldwide Expects Second Quarter 2021 Revenue To Exceed Second Quarter 2019

Wolverine World Wide Inc. said it expects second-quarter 2021 revenue to exceed 2019 levels due to better-than-expected trends across nearly all brands in its portfolio led by Merrell, Saucony and Sperry. SGBMedia

Sport Acuity acquires Tri247 endurance media business

Sport Acuity has acquired a controlling stake in Tri247 – the company behind the 247 group of endurance sport websites. Chief among them is Tri247.com, alongside Run247.com, which are leading platforms for elite to starter athletes.…

Study: lower stride rate associated with higher risk of bone stress injuries

A recent study of Division 1 university cross-country runners has added more evidence to support the theory that a low step rate was a risk factor for bone stress injuries. Canadian Running

The Fast and the Furious: Electric Bikers and Cyclists Compete for Trail Space

Bicyclists says e-bikers zip by recklessly, motorized bike enthusiasts say pedal crowd is just as bad; “increasing rudeness.” WSJ (paywall)

Alistair Brownlee disqualified for ‘ducking’ and faces Olympic omission

Alistair Brownlee’s hopes of winning a third successive Olympic title appear to be over after he was disqualified for “ducking” a rival during a World Triathlon Championship Series race in Leeds. The Guardian

Bicycle industry sees first stock exchange index tracker

Set to launch on the Frankfurt stock exchange on the 21st of June, the bicycle industry will get its first stock exchange index tracking 20 of the trade’s largest listed names. The index management will…

China bans ultramarathons and off-road races after 21 die in Gansu tragedy

China has issued a ban on all ultramarathons and off-road running races following the recent tragedy at the Huanghe Shilin Mountain Marathon at which 21 runners died on May 22. The General Administration of Sport…

Lululemon first-quarter sales rise 88%, topping estimates, as store traffic rebounds

Net income grew to $145 million, or $1.11 per share, from $28.6 million, or 22 cents per share, a year earlier. Excluding one-time charges, Lululemon earned $1.16 a share, better than the 91 cents per…

UCI pushes forwards with sustainable development strategy

The Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI) has approved key components of its sustainable development strategy, with guidelines and targets. The UCI’s sustainability guidelines aim to provide practical information on key aspects of sustainability for all its stakeholders…

ASICS introduces tool to measure running’s effect on the mind

ASICS has launched a worldwide study on the effects of exercise on mental health and wellness, and everyone is invited to participate. The study employs a new online tool designed by the team at ASICS…

Here’s Why Your Watch Says You Ran More Than a Marathon

There’s basically no such thing as running a perfect 26.2 (or 13.1, or 6.2) miles on a certified race course. Runner’s World

World Triathlon provides $100,000USD in athlete funds to support the road to Tokyo 2020

World Triathlon has approved a support fund of $100,000USD to provide financial assistance to those athletes from National Federations with the greatest needs in order to help them compete at Continental and World level over…

Exercise Affects Us All Differently. A New Study Could Finally Explain Why

Exercise is good for everyone, but it doesn’t affect us all in the same ways: some people might see boosts in levels of endurance, while others benefit from better blood sugar levels. Now scientists think they…

Meet the team tackling cycling’s garbage problem and eliminating single-use plastics

Canadian women’s continental team InstaFund Racing, now in its third season, has set itself the big goal of going almost entirely free of single-use plastic, from June 1. It also aims to work towards having a…

Hitting the wall by the numbers

The who, where, when and why some runners bonk near the end of a marathon. Canadian Running

Evidence of vaccination or negative COVID-19 test may be required for Tokyo 2020 spectators

Domestic spectators could only be permitted to attend events at the Tokyo 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Games if they provide either proof of vaccination or a negative COVID-19 test, it has been claimed. To date,…

How to Choose the Right Dose of Exercise for Your Brain

A new study tests how much cycling it takes to maximize cognitive function in endurance athletes.

Where Do Ultramarathons Go From Here?

More than 600,000 people ran an ultramarathon in 2018, a jump of nearly 350 percent in the last decade. Ultrarunning is similar to where obstacle racing was in the mid 2010s, when deaths and injuries —…

Fayetteville hires Medalist Sports to manage cyclocross events

The city has hired longtime event firm Medalist Sports to manage two high-profile cyclocross races this fall and next winter. Medalist replaces Parkven Productions, owned by Brook Watts and Kristin Diamond, which parted ways with…

Climate change could push temperatures at the Tokyo Olympics to the ‘danger-zone’ for athletes, report warns

If COVID weren’t enough, intense heat and high humidity could pose a serious risk to athletes at this year’s Tokyo Olympics, according to a new report. The report, published Wednesday by the British Association for…

Vista Outdoor acquires two companies, including an e-bike brand

Vista Outdoor, the parent company of CamelBak, Giro, Camp Chef, and others, has acquired e-bike maker QuietKat and the “hunt athleisure” brand Venor, adding to its portfolio of outdoor companies. OBJ

The Best Time of Day to Exercise for Metabolic Health

Late-day exercise had unique benefits for cholesterol levels and blood sugar control, a study of overweight men eating a high-fat diet found. New York Times

Dick’s Sporting Goods Reports Highest-Ever Quarterly Earnings

The retailer announced its first-quarter earnings Wednesday, recording a 119% increase in revenue to $2.92 billion compared to the $1.33 billion it reported in Q1 2020 — when Dick’s was forced to shut down its stores due to…

After 21 runners died during an ultramarathon, will the endurance sport look inward and explore whether it has become too extreme?

Critics have argued that some of these races have begun to blur the lines between the rugged and the reckless, and in the process, shifted the definition of an endurance race from conquering long distances…

US advises against travel to Japan as Olympics approach

The US State Department has warned US citizens not to travel to Japan, citing the country’s high level of Covid-19 infections. The travel advisory comes less than two months before the Olympics are set to begin…

The Rise of The Ultra Athletes: Why More Women Are Signing Up Now Than Ever

Female athletes are killing it right now, and nowhere is that more apparent than with long-distance endurance races. But why are more women signing up and why now? Women’s Health

A shepherd saved six runners from extreme weather during deadly ultra-marathon in China

A shepherd in northwest China has been credited with saving six trail runners from dangerously extreme weather, according to state media. Twenty-one other runners died during the 100-kilometer (62-mile) race on Saturday. According to China National…

Final IRONMAN Triathlon Competitor, a COVID Nurse, Crosses Finish Line At 4 am

The final IRONMAN race athlete, Sue Richardson, a COVID-19 nurse from Virginia Beach, crossed the finish line at 4 a.m. on Monday morning as crews were breaking down the race setup and all of the…

European private equity firm acquires Stromer

Naxicap Partners, a European private equity firm, has reached an agreement to acquire Stromer, the Swiss-based e-bike brand. Details of the agreement were not disclosed. The transaction is subject to customary approvals. Stromer was founded in…

Peloton To Break Ground For First U.S. Facility This Summer

The at-home fitness company announced plans to build its first U.S. factory for $400 million, adding to its third-party manufacturers in Asia and acquired U.S. businesses. Plans for the Ohio facility come after complaints of month-long…

Study finds that 28 per cent of runners started during the pandemic

A recent study from RunRepeat found that 28 per cent of current runners got started in the sport during the pandemic. The study surveyed close to 4,000 individuals, and it found out more about these new runners and…

Hoka Propels Deckers to Stellar Quarterly Earnings and Sales

For the three months ended March 31, the group posted an income of $54.6 million, or earnings of $1.18 per share, compared with the prior year period’s income of $16.7 million, or earnings of 57…

This Race Director Wants More Black and Brown Athletes to Try Cyclocross

In early April, Randy Locklair, 41, the membership director for the Century Road Club Association (CRCA) in New York City, announced that he was starting a cyclocross team called BE Cyclocross. And the team was…

Under Armour Increases Its Minimum Pay Rate to $15 Per Hour

Under Armour announced up to a 50% increase in its minimum pay rate for hourly teammates in the United States and Canada from a minimum of $10 per hour to $15 per hour. As a…

Peloton releases software fix for recalled treadmills

The new automatic software update adds a new “Tread Lock” feature that stops and locks the belt after 45 seconds of non-use outside of a class. Users will be required to enter a four-digit code…

Equinox Shifts Business Plan, Scores Big With App

Equinox is using a “tribrid” model for at-home, in-person, and outdoor workouts. Additionally, the company owns SoulCycle and began selling stationary bikes last year. Front Office News

Ironman Lake Placid to Require Proof of Vaccination

Town officials approved the popular Ironman Lake Placid to move forward this summer, scheduled for July 25, with a number of COVID modifications. Most notably, athletes, volunteers, and staff will be required to get vaccinated…

Why Is Nike Still Backing Alberto Salazar?

Would Nike really double down in defense of the most polarizing figure in professional running if they didn’t think he could clear his name? Conversely, if the Salazar brand is irredeemable, why doesn’t the Swoosh…

European equity fund acquires a third of Selle Royal Group

Selle Royal S.p.A., — which produces and markets saddles and accessories under the Selle Royal, Fizik, Crank Brothers, Brooks and PedalEd brands — has received a major investment from the Wisequity V Fund. The fund…

Gwen Inglis, reigning cycling national road race champion, killed on a ride by suspected DUI driver

Gwen Inglis, one of Colorado’s foremost cyclists, was struck and killed on a training ride in Lakewood on Sunday morning by a driver who police suspect was intoxicated. Denver Post

New $3.3M Seed Pumps Up DeltaTrainer’s Platform

DeltaTrainer, a one-on-one remote personal training company, raised $3.3 million in a round of seed funding to boost development of its platform and wearable technology. The Pittsburgh-based company founded in 2018 provides fitness training based on…

Japan expands coronavirus emergency ahead of Tokyo Olympics

Japan on Friday further expanded a coronavirus state of emergency from six areas, including Tokyo, to nine, as Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga repeated his determination to hold the Olympics in just over two months. Associated…

Nike Reveals Details Into When Employees Will Return to HQ

The company said its plan is location-specific and includes a “3-2 flexible work model.” With this model, Nike said employees may work remotely up to two days a week. Nike said it expects employees to…

Japanese towns abandon plans to host Olympic athletes for Tokyo 2020

Dozens of Japanese towns have scrapped plans to host Olympic athletes prior to the upcoming Tokyo 2020 Games due to growing concerns over COVID-19 and local medical resources during the fourth wave of infections. Inside…

Asics Sees Q1 Sales Climb 25 Percent

Asics Corporation reported sales rose 24.8 percent in the first quarter. Sales in the North America region rose 20.1 percent on e-commerce gains and the region returned to profitability. Gross profit increased 32.3 percent due…

AI and a Brave New Running World

AI is the inevitable future of athletics posed to revolutionize the endurance sporting industry. PodiumRunner lays out where we are, and what we can expect to see in the coming years.

Merrell, Saucony Lead the Way for Wolverine Even as Overall Sales Fall Short of Expectations

For the three months ended April 3, revenues rose 16.3% to $510.7 million, compared with analysts’ expectations of $511.8 million. By brand, sales at Merrell improved nearly 25%, while Saucony surged close to 60%. Footwear…

Women’s Tour de France set for 2022 according to Tour director

The women’s Tour de France is set to be revived next year after a 33-year absence. It will following the 2022 men’s Tour which is scheduled to run from July 1-25. ESPN

Boston Marathon study finds younger, faster runners are at greater risk for heatstroke

Using data from four Boston Marathons, the researchers assessed which runners are more susceptible to the most serious type of heat injury. Canadian Running

Big Sneaker, Small Footprint: Adidas, Allbirds Collab on Lowest Carbon Emission Shoe

After a 12-month collaboration, rival brands adidas and Allbirds today unveiled what they see as the future of sustainable shoe design. The FUTURECRAFT.FOOTPRINT, a limited-run proof-of-concept shoe, produces an estimated 2.94 kg of carbon per…

Nautilus Rides Home Fitness Boom To Record Results

Nautilus Inc. delivered record-breaking results for the second straight quarter to produce the highest revenue quarter in the company’s 35-year history. In the quarter ended March 31, revenue was up 120 percent to $206 million. In February,…

Outside’s 2021 Summer Buyer’s Guide

Every year, Outside dedicates two whole magazines to gear. That’s 40-plus Reviewers. 340 Products. Months of testing on rivers, trails, summits, and patios. See their picks for running, cycling and fitness gear at the link.

Trail Running Has a Harassment Problem. These Women Are Here to Stop It.

After years of hearing about and experiencing harassment in running—including a tipping-point incident involving one of their own—a group of female leaders have come together to end gender-based violence in the trail and ultra running…

This is How US Triathletes Qualify for the Tokyo Olympics

The final auto-selection event for the U.S. Olympic Triathlon Team is this week in Yokohama. Here’s what you need to know. Team USA

TSG Consumer Partners to Sell Stake in Nuun to Nestlé Health Science

TSG Consumer Partners (“TSG”), a leading private equity firm, today announced that its partner company, Nuun (the “Company”), an innovative hydration supplement brand, has entered into an agreement to be acquired by Nestlé Health Science.…

As Nike Sales Fall in China, Competitors Cash In

Sportswear competitors Anta and Li Ning are seeing record sales and both are reportedly in the running to buy Reebok from adidas. Front Office News

Dorel Sports sees Q1 revenue increase by 43.6%

Dorel Sports has delivered its eighth consecutive quarter of revenue growth, with first-quarter revenue increasing to $270.3 million – an increase of $82.1 million or 43.6% from $188.2 million last year. bikebiz

Fox Factory Delivers Record First Quarter Sales of $281.1 Million

Sales increased 52.5% to $281.1 million, compared to $184.4 million in the same period last fiscal year. Gross margin increased 410 basis points to 34.8%, compared to 30.7% in the same period last fiscal year. Yahoo!…

Orbea to move US operations to Boulder

After nearly 15 years in Little Rock, Arkansas, Orbea is moving its U.S. offices and operations to Boulder this month. Orbea said Boulder’s central location will help provide better dealer support and customer care, and…

Peloton Sales Rise, But Treadmill Recall Looms

Peloton’s sales rose 141% in its fiscal Q3, bringing revenue to $1.26 billion as the pandemic-fueled at-home fitness boom continued into the early months of 2021. But Peloton anticipates $165 million in fiscal Q4 losses…

Fitbit CEO James Park Shares His Health and Fitness Habits

At 44, tech heavyweight James Park took his body and his workout to the next level—10 minutes at a time. Men’s Health

COVID-19: World’s oldest person pulls out of Tokyo 2020 Olympics torch relay over fears of spreading virus

Kane Tanaka, 118, was set to carry the torch in southern Japan but has withdrawn over safety concerns. Sky

Sports Illustrated’s Fittest 50 2021

Each year Sports Illustrated accepts the challenge and ranks the best-conditioned athletes in the world. See the list of athletes who made the cut below and read all about each of them on Sports Illustrated. Fittest…

Adidas launches Reebok auction, China row may dent Asian interest

Adidas has launched the sale of its Reebok brand in an auction which risks being affected by a political row over possible forced labour in China’s western Xinjiang region. Adidas bought the U.S. fitness label for…

Oura Brings In $100M in Funding

Oura Health announced Tuesday that it has raised $100 million in Series C funding, bringing the company’s total funds to $148.3 million. The wearable fitness manufacturer produces the Oura Ring, a sleep and activity tracker you can slide…

Peloton’s Bad Day Explained: Recall of Tread and Security Leak Discovered

The company announced yesterday they’re recalling Tread/Tread+ treadmills, due to safety issues (which led to the death of one child). Additionally, a story ran on TechCrunch, which outlined how security researchers had stumbled into a bug that…

2021 Boston Marathon Cutoff Time Set at 7:47 Below Qualifying Time

In total, 23,824 applications were received by the Friday, April 23 registration deadline. A total of 14,609 athletes applied with a qualifying time equal to or faster than 7 minutes, 47 seconds under their respective qualifying standard or applied…

ClassPass, Fitness Tech Firm MindBody Eye Merger, IPO

ClassPass and Mindbody, which provide technology to fitness companies worldwide, have been discussing a merger, Bloomberg reported, citing unnamed sources. ClassPass, works as a subscription-based business, allowing users to book workouts at fitness studios and other locations. In…

Under Armour Rallies in Q1

The company’s Q1 2021 earnings show a major bounce back from this time last year. Sales rose 35% year-over-year, bringing revenue to $1.26 billion. Online sales led the charge with 69% growth, and the company…

Zoomo raises $12 million to bolster ‘e-bikes for businesses’ model

The newest round of funding follows an $11 million Series A raise announced in August 2020, led by the CEFC. Cumulatively, Zoomo has raised $26 million in the past 24 months. Zoomo will use the funds…

Fast growing running shoe company ON Running targets autumn IPO: sources

Shoe firm ON Running, backed by Swiss tennis star Roger Federer, is preparing for a U.S. stock market listing as early as this autumn in a deal valuing the firm at about $5 billion, people…

ESW May 14, 2021 Weekly News Report

AWARDS USA Triathlon, Elk Grove Village Present 4 Star Endurance With Entrepreneur/Business Plan of the Year Award ESW USA Triathlon Announces Winners of 2020 Multisport Awards Presented by Wahoo Fitness ESW BUSINESS USA Cycling releases details of Inclusion Conference ESW…

Shimano bike division rides ‘wave of COVID’ to 76% sales growth in Q1

Shimano sales in its bike division were up 76.3% in the first quarter, compared to the same period last year; operating income in the division was up 170%. Net sales for the quarter were 103,757…

Tour of Utah to Return in 2022 with Medalist Sports

The Larry H. Miller Tour of Utah has entered into a licensing agreement with Medalist Sports to operate the professional cycling stage race and the Tour of Utah Ultimate Challenge, a non-competitive gran-fondo-style endurance event for…

British Cycling joins social media boycott to protest online abuse towards athletes

Organisations from across the sporting world are banding together this weekend to fall silent on social media, to raise awareness of online racism and abuse directed towards professional sportspeople. Cycling Weekly

April 29, 2021 Newsletter – Athletes to be tested daily for COVID-19 at Olympics

EDITOR’S PICKS Garmin’s Q1 Revenues Advance 25 Percent. Garmin Ltd. reported sales grew 25% in the first quarter ended March 27, led by gains of 38% in its Fitness segment, 46% in Outdoor and 28% in…

Garmin’s Q1 Revenues Advance 25 Percent

Garmin Ltd. reported sales grew 25 percent in the first quarter ended March 27, led by gains of 38 percent in its Fitness segment, 46 percent in Outdoor and 28 percent in its Marine segment.…

Athletes to be tested daily for COVID-19 at Tokyo 2020 Olympics and Paralympics

Organisers of the postponed Tokyo 2020 Olympics and Paralympics have confirmed all athletes will be tested for COVID-19 daily as part of coronavirus countermeasures set to be in operation at the Games. Inside the Games

April 28, 2021 Newsletter – Roll Massif Acquires Enchanted Circle

EDITOR’S PICKS Fitness International Launches Fitness App. Fitness International, LLC, the operator of LA Fitness, Esporta Fitness and the City Sports Club brands, announced plans to offer its members Openfit, a digital streaming platform that integrates…

How Perfectionism Leads to Athlete Burnout

Setting high goals is great, but how you deal with falling short determines how long you’re willing to keep chasing them. Outside

New CDC Guidelines Say You Don’t Have to Wear a Mask When Running Outdoors

Yearning for a run without worrying about a mask? The time has come. According to new guidelines from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), you don’t need to wear a mask outdoors if you’re walking, running,…

Fitness International Launches Fitness App

Fitness International, LLC, the operator of LA Fitness, Esporta Fitness and the City Sports Club brands, announced plans to offer its members Openfit, a digital streaming platform that integrates fitness, nutrition and wellness. SGB Media

April 27, 2021 Newsletter – Supersapiens Closes $13.5 Million

EDITOR’S PICKS Canada latest nation to withdraw from World Athletics Relays due to COVID-19. Athletics Canada has confirmed its withdrawal from the 2021 World Athletics Relays, with it being the latest nation to pull out of…

Brooks Is Still Beating Nike in Women’s Performance Running — and the Gap Is Getting Wider

Matt Powell, senior sports industry adviser with The NPD Group Inc., reported that Brooks was the largest women’s performance running shoe brand for Q1 2021. He cited data from the NPD retail tracking service, revealing a…

Olympians Are Not Allowed to Demonstrate, But Will They Anyway?

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) announced on April 21 that it would uphold its ban on peaceful demonstrations and protests, such as raising a fist or kneeling on the podium, at the Olympic Games. Athletes…

Outerbike will hold 2 events this year

Outerbike announced it will hold two events this year and canceled four others this summer because of a demo bike shortage. Outerbike Moab will take place Oct. 1-3 and Outerbike Bentonville (Arkansas) Oct. 22-24. The…

Pacer makes mid-race decision to run full marathon, wins in 2:11:00

Jake Smith started the race as a pacer, but after his planned exit point, he decided to keep running on a whim, and he carried on to the finish line far ahead of second place…

PTO taps IMG to help secure international broadcast deals

The IMG agency has been appointed to assist in distributing the global media rights to events organised by the Professional Triathletes Organisation (PTO). The three-year deal will initially focus on delivering global coverage and broadcast…

Canada latest nation to withdraw from World Athletics Relays due to COVID-19

Athletics Canada has confirmed its withdrawal from the 2021 World Athletics Relays, with it being the latest nation to pull out of the event in Chorzów in Poland. Scheduled to take place on May 1…

Outpouring of Support for Daniela Ryf as the World Champ Opens Up About Her Sexuality

In a sweeping interview, Ryf talks about loving a woman, splitting with her coach, and finding a new direction. Triathlete

April 23, 2021 Newsletter – Eco-Friendly Running Shoes

EDITOR’S PICKS Sales in the Americas fuels Thule’s 46% net sales gain in Q1, which was helped by sales in the Americas that jumped 83% after currency adjustment. Sport and cargo carriers drove the Region…

Sales in the Americas fuels Thule’s 46% net sales gain in Q1

Thule Group net sales for the first quarter of the year increased 46% year-over-year, which was helped by sales in the Americas that jumped 83% after currency adjustment. Sport and cargo carriers drove the Region Americas…

These New Eco-Friendly Running Shoes Are Great, Just Not For Running

These plant-based and recycled-material running shoes are stylish, comfortable — and not ready to be your daily trainers. Podium Runner

April 22, 2021 Newsletter – Ice for Sore Muscles? Think Again.

EDITOR’S PICKS Ice for Sore Muscles? Think Again. Icing muscles after strenuous exercise is not just ineffective, it could be counterproductive, a new study in mice suggests. New York Times (paywall) Fitness Giant Xponential Planning to Go…

Race director of 2022 Cyclo-cross Worlds resigns

In a surprise announcement Wednesday, Brook Watts will be stepping aside as the race director for the 2022 UCI Cyclo-cross World Championships, as well as the 2021 World Cup, in Fayetteville, Arkansas. The move, effective immediately, comes just…

IOC makes biggest esports statement yet with launch of Olympic Virtual Series

Five sports – baseball, cycling, rowing, sailing and motorsport – have signed-up for the mass participation initiative which will begin on May 13 ahead of the rearranged Tokyo 2020 Olympics. According to the IOC, the…

Proposed Class Action Lawsuit Filed Against Peloton Over the Peloton Tread+

On Tuesday, a proposed class action lawsuit was filed against Peloton regarding safety issues with the Peloton Tread+. In the complaint, they allege that Peloton has marketed the Tread+ as being appropriate for families. The…

Ice for Sore Muscles? Think Again.

Icing muscles after strenuous exercise is not just ineffective, it could be counterproductive, a new study in mice suggests. New York Times (paywall)

Nike names new assistant coach in Portland, Oregon

Sonia O’Sullivan will join former assistant coach of the Nike Oregon Project Pete Julian as the group prepares for the Olympics. She will be moving from her home in Melbourne, Australia, to the U.S. to…

Fitness Giant Xponential Planning to Go Public After Acquiring Rumble

Xponential Fitness is in talks to go public — again. The owner of several boutique fitness brands is circling the idea of an IPO for the second time after acquiring Rumble Boxing for $300 million last month.…

Fitbit co-founder: Future for fitness is well beyond the wrist

Exclusive from CNET: CTO Eric Friedman talks with CNET about the company’s first wearable under the Google umbrella. A Fitbit used to be a little gadget to count your steps. Those days are long gone:…

Tokyo 2020 set to postpone decision on fans to June amid spike in COVID-19 cases

Tokyo 2020 President Seiko Hashimoto has conceded a decision on whether Japanese fans can attend the rescheduled Olympic and Paralympic Games might not be made until June amid a spike in COVID-19 cases in the…

April 21 Newsletter – Under Armour Scales Back Global HQ

EDITOR’S PICKS Under Armour Scales Back Global HQ Plans as Pandemic Reshapes the work environment through the now-pervasive hybrid home-and-office model. The location will include retail and office spaces, an NCAA-regulation track-and-field facility, a multi-sport playing…

Under Armour Scales Back Global HQ Plans as Pandemic Reshapes Work

Under Armour is downsizing its future headquarters in its home city of Baltimore. The sportswear giant has announced plans to scale back its global corporate and Americas regional functions into a 50-acre site in Port…

Lululemon Gets Into Resale — Here’s Where It’s Piloting the Program

The Vancouver, Canada-based company announced today that it was piloting its first-ever recommerce program dubbed Like New as part of its broader commitment to sustainability unveiled in its Impact Agenda. Starting next month, customers in California…

The Fitness Company Whose Priority Isn’t Actually Fitness

When it comes to fitness equipment, Bala Fitness is banking on consumers judging a book by its cover. Fitness accessory company Bala Fitness focuses on style over fitness, an approach that has led to an…

Barkley Marathon Mastermind Lazarus Lake to Appear on HBO’s ‘Real Sports’

HBO’s new “Real Sports” episode features a profile on the genesis of the “notorious and treacherous Barkley Marathons,” held annually in Frozen Head State Park, Tenn. HBO correspondent Mary Carillo will be interviewing race founder Gary Cantrell…

Adidas To Sponsor Boston Marathon Through 2030

The Boston Athletic Association (B.A.A.) announced that the organization has extended its longstanding official sponsorship with Adidas through 2030. The announcement marks more than 40 years of partnership between the athletic organizations. SGB Media

Airbnb announces $8 million Athlete Travel Grant scheme to support Olympians and Paralympians

Up to 500 athletes a year will receive $2,000 (£1400/€1600) in promotional credit with The Olympic Partner (TOP) member Airbnb in new scheme to support travel, accommodation and training. Inside the Games

Self-Driving Cars: A Tutorial for Cyclists and Runners

Will self-driving cars be safer than human-driven vehicles? Almost certainly. Avoiding collisions with people, cyclists, or other vehicles is an essential requirement of the self-driving vehicle. What can we do now to help self-driving vehicles…

Feds warn against using Peloton treadmills after child’s death

Households with children and small pets should immediately stop using Peloton Interactive’s Tread+ treadmills, according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, which is investigating the death of one child and dozens of other incidents…

How I Tricked Myself Into Liking Running

It’s good for your mental and physical health, and doesn’t require any equipment. So why does it seem so hard to get started? NYT

At-Home Fitness Company Tempo Raises $220 Million

Tempo, an at-home fitness subscription system that says it had zero cancelations in the past year, raised $220 million in Series C funding led by Japanese holding company SoftBank. Front Office News

The Plot to Kill the Olympics

When Konstantin Grigorishin—über-wealthy Ukrainian businessman, aspiring philosopher, former pal of Russian oligarchs—introduced the upstart International Swimming League in 2019, he made the first move in an ambitious plan that could blow up Olympic sports and…

Fitness drones are coming, if inventors can get all the kinks out of them

Researchers say that the recreational drone market — valued at $2.33 billion in 2020, according to data from Research and Markets — could come together with the $30 billion wearables market to produce what may…

Marathon Runners Are Sweating Over Future of 2021 Races

Running clubs across the country are seeing jumps in members, even as plans for the big summer and fall races remain in question. Bloomberg

Regular Exercise May Help Protect Against Severe Covid

People who tended to be sedentary were far more likely to be hospitalized, and to die, from Covid than those who exercised regularly according to a compelling new study of physical activity and coronavirus hospitalizations. NYT

Peloton cuts Apple Watch Fitness support back to just the cycling class

Peloton had acquired a company dedicated to developing fitness bands earlier in 2021. The Apple Watch would be in direct competition to their device, so removing features early may push customers to adopt the proprietary…

The biggest bike retailers in the US

Bicycle Retailer and Industry News has pulled together the 10 largest-grossing bke retailers who sell IBD-quality bikes primarily through brick-and-mortar stores. Check out the rankings here.

Tokyo Olympics Could Still Be Canceled

Nearly everything that could go wrong seemingly has so far for the Tokyo Olympics, and the threat that they might not even happen still lingers. A powerful politician, Liberal Democratic Party Secretary General Toshihiro Nikai,…

Smartwool Will Recycle Your Old Nasty Socks, Even if They Didn’t Make Them

Smartwool will collect these socks and shred them into their constituent fibers. To make new socks, you say, yes, brilliant. Well, no. That is very likely way too expensive and maybe impossible. Smartwool is turning your…

Inside the battle to boycott Arkansas’ bike races

The cycling community debates a boycott of Arkansas and its bike events after the state’s passage of anti-trans laws. VeloNews

Dish Network Sues Peloton, LuluLemon, Icon Health & Fitness

Dish Network and its Sling TV division sued Peloton, Lululemon, and ICON Health & Fitness. The network provider says the fitness companies used Dish’s patented technology developed by Move Networks Inc., which “allows Internet users to stream…

Running and air pollution: what you need to know

A recent study published in the European Heart Journal found there is a sliding scale when it comes to pollution, exercise and risk of cardiovascular diseases (CVD). Canadian Running Magazine

Desiree Linden Sets 50K World Record

Two-time Olympian and 2018 Boston Marathon champion Desiree Linden tackled her first ultramarathon on Tuesday on a certified 50K course near Eugene, Oregon, and she finished the distance faster than any other woman in the…

New Balance To Sponsor Boston College

Boston College described the partnership as its “largest financial footwear and apparel agreement” in Boston College (BC) athletics history. New Balance secures the right to provide uniforms, apparel and footwear for 30 BC’s 31 varsity…

Poll finds 72 per cent of Japanese public want Tokyo 2020 cancelled or postponed

The Olympics are scheduled to start in just over 100 days but COVID-19 continues to cause disruption across the world and cases remain on the rise in Japan. A new survey has suggested Tokyo 2020…

Marty Nothstein drops appeal of dismissal in lawsuit against USA Cycling

Former U.S. congressional candidate and Olympic gold medal cyclist Marty Nothstein has withdrawn his appeal of a judge’s decision dismissing Nothstein’s defamation lawsuit against USA Cycling over its disclosure of a misconduct allegation against him.…

Dick’s Sporting Goods Opens Interactive Store ‘House of Sports’

If you’re looking to get in a quick workout with gear off the shelf, you’ll want to check out the 100,000-square-foot building in the Eastview Mall. Called House of Sport, the store includes an indoor rock-climbing…

Nike Will Soon Sell Refurbished Sneakers in Select Stores Throughout the U.S.

The athletic powerhouse revealed Nike Refurbished today, its latest initiative in sustainability. The brand described it as a “fully circular consumer offering” where it will refurbish by hand gently worn, like-new or slightly imperfect footwear, both…

Boston Marathon runners may have to produce negative virus tests

Participants in this year’s Boston Marathon may be required to show proof of up to two negative COVID-19 tests before the race even if they have been vaccinated. Boston.com

February bike imports continue surge

The U.S. brought in 1.38 million bikes in the month, worth $119 million. That’s 74% more bikes than in February 2020 and 26% more in value, according to import statistics released by the Department of…

The Boston Marathon will add an additional $25 COVID-19 fee for in-person runners this year.

The Boston Athletic Association said the additional fee will cover “additional precautions focused on the health and safety of participants, volunteers, vendors, staff, community members, and the general public.” CBSN

Vibram Announced Executive Leadership Changes

Eric Rosen, a 20-year veteran of the brand, will retire in April, and in conjunction with his departure, Vibram announces changes to its senior management team. SGB Media

The Shoes You Can Subscribe To

On Running, a shoe company affiliated with Roger Federer, is carving out a unique space among runners with a shoe you can swap out for a new pair whenever they get too run-down. Its new…

Forget Running — Why Walking Is a Big Opportunity for Footwear Brands Right Now

A study conducted in late March by Rockport and First Insight found that over half of Americans (53%) are now walking 1 to 5 miles more each day than they did pre-pandemic. And they seemingly…

Lance Armstrong’s son Luke arrested on sexual assault charges

The 21-year-old is accused of assaulting a 16-year-old girl in his father’s home in 2018. Cycling News The affidavit, obtained by Texan television station KXAN, says that the then-18-year-old sexually assaulted a 16-year-old after a party…

JBI back online in limited capacity after ransomware attack

Global wholesale distributor JBI was back online in a limited capacity Wednesday after a ransomware attack last week shut down its website. Bicycle Retailer

Planet Fitness Expands While Other Gyms Struggle

With 2,124 locations — 95% of which are run independently — Planet Fitness has stayed afloat through the pandemic and is now looking to open 100 new gyms, all while investing in advertising and its app.…

adidas’ New Sustainable Ultraboost Sneakers Are Made of Abandoned Fishing Nets

Each shoe is equipped with Primeblue — a high-performance material made partly with Parley ocean plastic, which is spun from upcycled plastic waste collected from beaches and coastal communities.

Alistair Brownlee’s sporting secrets snapped up by HarperColllins

Double Olympic champion Alistair Brownlee’s book Relentless: Secrets of the Sporting Elite has been snapped up by HarperCollins. Executive publisher Oli Malcolm negotiated world all language rights for HarperNonFiction with Richard Downey at Blue Carpet Management. Relentless will be published…

Former Nike Manager Pleads Guilty in Fraud Case

Errol Andam faces 24 months to 37 months in prison after pleading guilty to criminal charges of wire fraud, money laundering and submitting a false mortgage application. The plea agreement requires Andam to pay $1.49…

Michael Schär kicked out of Tour of Flanders for littering

Michael Schär (AG2R Citroën Team) was disqualified from the Tour of Flanders after throwing a bidon towards a group of fans. The rider was off the back of the peloton with a second mechanical when the…

London Marathon organisers to host COVID-19 test event for UK Government

London Marathon Events (LME) is set to host the Reunion 10K as the UK Government aims to gather scientific data on holding mass participation events during the COVID-19 pandemic. The event on April 24 and…

SoftBank Invests $100 Million in Fitness Startup

SoftBank is set to invest more than $100 million in at-home fitness startup Tempo. The connected fitness system retails between $2,500 and $4,000 and comes with weights, barbells, and a touchscreen display that offers instruction and…

Italian private equity firm buys Cytech Group

PM&Partners SGR, and Italian private equity company, has become the majority shareholder in Cytech, the parent company Elastic Interface and other cycing brands. In 2020 the company sold more than 3.2 million pads. Elastic Interface…

Peloton Completes Precor Acquisition

With this acquisition, Peloton establishes its U.S. manufacturing capacity, anticipates boosting research and development capabilities with Precor’s highly-skilled team and accelerating Peloton’s penetration of the commercial market. Peloton plans to produce connected fitness products in the…

New York pop-up retailer brings rarely seen road brands to US cyclists

The pop-ups feature some high-end road cycling brands rarely seen in the U.S., such as Festka (from Czech Republic), Isadore (from Slovakia), MAAP (Australia), and Q36.5 (Austria). The store has no brick-and-mortar home, but makes online…

Chinese runners applaud marathon race’s termination of partnership with ASICS

Chinese runners applauded the suspension of a partnership between a domestic marathon race organizer and Japanese sportswear company ASICS, which has caused outrage among the Chinese public for its double-crossing move on the Xinjiang cotton issue.…

“No One Should Ever Be Penalized for Getting Pregnant”

How a new maternity leave policy is changing the landscape for female pros. Triathlete

Cyclist killed while trying to beat rising South Miami Avenue drawbridge

The experienced cyclist tried to make it across the bridge that connects downtown Miami to Brickell. Police said he was possibly trying to beat the bridge as it was rising up and got stuck, but…

Hyland’s Powered Announces 2021 Ambassador Lineup

LOS ANGELES – March 31, 2021 – Hyland’s, a century-old leader in creating products to support a healthy, active lifestyle, is proud to announce its 2021 Hyland’s Powered Ambassador Team. The Hyland’s Powered team includes 85 marathoners,…

Utah, North Dakota latest to adopt safety stop law for cyclists

Utah and North Dakota became the latest states to adopt the controversial Idaho Stop law, allowing cyclists to treat a stop sign as a yield sign. Bicycle Retailer

5 people who showed why you shouldn’t lie on Strava

In case you need more convincing that cheating on Strava isn’t a good call, here are five times users posted false or misleading workout data (on purpose or by accident) and got caught right away.…

Shimano Announces New President

Shimano appointed Taizo Shimano, who joined the company in 1991 and served as a senior executive vice president since 2018 after leading Shimano’s Fishing Tackle division, as its new president. SGB Media

Tonal Raises $250 Million in New Funding, Teases Upcoming IPO

At-home fitness startup Tonal raised $250 million in a new round of funding, giving the company a $1.6 billion valuation. The wall-mounted system, which launched in 2015, uses advanced technology to replicate equipment, exercises, and weights found…

San Diego Supporters Petition for Return of Fun Runs, Marathons, Cycling Events

State COVID-19 restrictions continue to impact endurance events. Now event planners push state leaders with online petition. NBC

Lululemon forecasts better-than-expected sales as digital business accelerates

Lululemon reported net income of $329.8 million, or $2.52 per share, compared with net income of $298 million, or $2.28 per share, a year earlier. Its online sales surged 92%, as many consumers preferred to…

British marathoner wore blacked-out Nike Vaporflys in Olympic Trials win

On Running-sponsored Chris Thompson wore a pair of Nike’s super shoes to qualify for the Tokyo Games…and On Running knew about it. Canadian Running

Tour de France crash inspires high-tech solution for safety

Norwegian’s Safe Cycling Race brings LED signs to major pro cycling events to alert riders. Cycling News

Shimano to step up pursuit of counterfeit sellers

Shimano has announced that it will become more aggressive in defending its intellectual properties, acknowledging that counterfeit goods bearing its branding, or likeness, have caused issues in the marketplace. Read what they are doing on…

This New Documentary Breaks Down Size Barriers in Cycling

Cycling traditionally not made room for riders in bigger bodies. Kailey Kornhauser and Marley Blonsky are on a mission to change that mindset. The duo is featured in a new Shimano Originals film, All Bodies on…

Why are people in China burning their Nikes?

Allegations of human rights violations have turned into a social media firestorm. Canadian Running

Nike To Stop Selling To Six Additional Wholesale Accounts

The reported account closures come as Nike has been gradually exiting wholesale accounts that do not adequately support Nike’s positioning in the marketplace. They include: DSW, Urban Outfitters, Shoe Show, Dunham’s Sports, Olympia Sports, and…

Peloton Strikes Deal with Verzuz

The popular connected fitness company struck a deal with Verzuz, the music competition venture started by multiplatinum-selling producers Timbaland and Swizz Beatz. The collaboration will feature workouts set to a playlist from the dueling artists, starting with…

New study shows consistent training the key to reducing age-related decline in running performance

For marathoners, lifetime bests are generally set between about 25 and 35 years of age, after which the inexorable decline begins. But there’s a caveat. The Globe and Mail

Bike-share companies can take a lesson from China

A few years ago, the bike-share industry in China was the hottest thing, but as companies rushed to cash in, they quickly learned that saturating the market would lead to failure and the bubble popped.…

The Running Boom Continues: How Asics, New Balance and Saucony Plan to Win in 2021

Here is a more detailed look at the running landscape and what it will take for brands to win in this year and beyond. Footwear News

Stunning drone footage offer’s bird’s eye view of annual ice marathon across world’s deepest lake

Every winter, dozens of Russians and international visitors lace up their special ice cleats and embark on a remarkable 42.2-kilometre run across Siberia’s Lake Baikal. Check out the footage here. This year, 70 runners took…

Can wearable technologies help improve healthcare? 10K participants given free Fitbit devices for research program

A research study is providing 10,000 Fitbit devices to select participants in hopes of learning how wearable technologies can accelerate precision medicine and better inform and improve healthcare. 8NewsNow

What’s the Minimum Dose of Training to Stay Fit?

A new review assesses what it takes to maintain endurance and strength when circumstances interfere with your usual training. Outside

Peloton Buys Wearables, AI, Hardware Companies in Deal Flurry

Peloton Interactive Inc. recently acquired three companies, adding technology and expertise in wearable devices, artificial intelligence, digital voice assistants, and interactive workout mats. The New York-based fitness technology company bought Aiqudo Inc. in February, and Atlas Wearables Inc. and…

Lululemon Has Big Apparel Plans for Men

Lululemon, a staple in women’s athleisure the last few years, is using its understanding of performance wear to improve its menswear. Front Office Sports

Women are better at burning fat during exercise than men, research suggests

A pair of studies published this month found that women tend to burn more fat than men during exercise, and athletes with better cardio endurance of all genders burn more fat than their less fit…

Redlands Bicycle Classic postponed to 2022

The longest-running stage race in the United States, the Redlands Bicycle Classic, will be interrupted for a second year in a row as the COVID-19 pandemic has forced the race to be postponed until 2022.…

Nike posts mixed results as sales fall short of estimates, hurt by U.S. port congestion

Nike reported net income of $1.45 billion, or 90 cents per share, compared with $847 million, or 53 cents per share, a year earlier. In North America, revenue dropped 10% year over year, hurt by…

Is It Safe to Go Back to Group Exercise Class at the Gym?

Here’s a guide to help you decide if your gym is doing enough to prevent the spread of Covid-19. NYT (paywall)

New study calls on sports to end sponsorship deals with ‘high carbon polluters’

Report finds total of 258 sports partnerships with companies in high carbon industries. SportsPro

How the Women Leading the Running Industry Diversity Coalition Are Using Sport to Create a Better Tomorrow

Created as an agent for change, the Running Industry Diversity Coalition is led by several of the most inspiring women run today. Read how they are using their connection to the sport to create a…

SRAM sues Princeton CarbonWorks over wheel shape

SRAM claims that PCW is infringing on its patent for a rim shape inspired by a humpback whale flipper. VeloNews

The Barkley Marathons 2021 are underway

The race (with only 40 participants) involves completing five 20-mile loops on unforgiving and steep terrain in under 60 hours. Five and a half hours into the race, someone had already dropped, and only 15…

Dick Hoyt, who ran 32 Boston Marathons while pushing his son, dies at 80

Dick Hoyt, who competed in 32 Boston Marathons while pushing his son, Rick, in a custom racing chair, has died at the age of 80, according to the Boston Athletic Association. Hoyt died Wednesday morning of…

Child dies in ‘tragic accident’ involving Peloton treadmill, CEO says

Peloton has warned parents to keep children away from its treadmills after the death of a child and said it was one of a “small handful” of incidents in which children have been hurt on the…

Peloton instructors design a new Adidas clothing line

The 11-piece line, called the adidas x Peloton SS21 collection, is priced between $30 to $85 and consists of tank tops, pants shorts and hoodies. Peloton has other branded clothes with athletic companies, like Nike…

Nike Beats Earnings but Misses Revenue Estimates Amid Port Congestion Delays and Store Closures

For the three months ended Feb. 28, the sportswear giant logged earnings that rose 71% to $1.4 billion, or 90 cents per share, trouncing the 76 cents per share analysts predicted. Revenues, on the other…

L.A. cycling studios are reopening. Can they pry people away from their Peloton bikes?

According to a recent survey by Wedbush, 20% of pre-pandemic gymgoers have purchased at-home gym equipment — a brand-new chunk of the market that could pose a huge threat to bricks-and-mortar operations. In addition, 12%…

Electric bike sales in the U.S. grew 145% from 2019 to 2020

Spurred on by the coronavirus pandemic, bicycle sales rose 65% in the United States between 2019 and 2020, according to a report in the New York Times. Researchers at the NPD Group, which supplied the findings,…

Barkley Marathons book documents race’s 15 finishers

If you follow trail running or ultrarunning, odds are you know about the Barkley Marathons which has had only 15 finishers in its 35-year history. A new book titled The Finishers tells the stories of…

Athletes react to Nike pregnancy ad

While the ad is a step in the right direction for the company, many athletes, including Allyson Felix, Kara Goucher and Alysia Montaño, are criticizing Nike for not acknowledging their past treatment of pregnant female athletes. Canadian Running Magazine

Meet the Women Creating a More Egalitarian Future in Running

From athletes to activists, business innovators to community organizers, these women are revolutionizing the future of running to make for a more equal society in sport and life. Podium Runner

Dick’s Launches Men’s Lifestyle Brand to Rival Lululemon

The company says VRST (pronounced ‘vurst’) is aimed at the modern active man and includes commuter pants, joggers, shorts, T-shirts, hooded sweatshirts and quarter zips. Prices range from $30 to $120. Shop Eat Surf

Cannondale goes outdoor to promote its new e-bike model

The global advertising campaign revolves around the release of Adventure Neo e-bike, with billboards erected in Berlin, London, New York City, and San Francisco. Bicycle Retailer

Adidas and Peloton join forces with hints at a clothing range

Adidas announced a collaboration with Peloton last week, but so far the brand has been vague on details. However, Peloton’s top class instructor Cody Rigsby led a class wearing Adidas kit and announced during the…

Boston Marathon announces reduced field size for 2021 event

With a cap of just 20,000 participants, 30% less than previous years, this year may be the toughest Boston qualifier yet. Canadian Running Magazine

One Marathon Will Require Vaccination or Negative Test for Runners

As runners train to run in-person marathons again this year, one marathon is taking a step to institute new health protocols. This means each runner must have been vaccinated or have a negative test to…

Team Sky and British Cycling in question after Freeman guilty verdict

Team Sky and British Cycling’s successes over the past decade have been left shrouded in suspicion after their former chief doctor Richard Freeman was found guilty of ordering banned testosterone “knowing or believing” it was…

The Future of the Post-Pandemic Gym

Seven fitness futurists describe what gyms will look like after Covid-19. Men’s Health

Dorel Sports revenue hits $1.04 billion in 2020, up 15%

While revenue was up, Dorel says supply constraints, increased shipping costs and CSG’s switch to calendar-year models impacted Q4 profits. Dorel Sports bike brands include Cannondale, Schwinn, GT and others. Bicycle Retailer

Introducing the Latest Running Headlamp From Fenix, The HL18R-T

Fenix is known for offering some of the best trail running and hiking headlamps on the market, and their latest release is no exception. Introducing the HL18R-T. This revolutionary running headlamp from Fenix offers the…

Adidas Pivots to China and E-Commerce

In a five-year plan released alongside its Q4 earnings on Wednesday, Adidas said it plans to double e-commerce sales to between $9.5 billion and $10.7 billion by 2025. The company will invest over $1.2 billion in…

Bicycles are harder to find, more expensive thanks to biggest cycling boom in decades, shops report

the last time the bike industry experienced a similar run was during the energy crisis of the 1970s. Cleveland.com

Foreign Spectators Won’t Be Allowed to Attend Tokyo Olympics

After months of speculation, Japan has decided to deny foreign spectators from attending the Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics. The Summer Games were expected to host around 1 million foreign spectators. Front Office Sports

Broken Chain: Small and new brands hard hit by component shortage

Most have heard stories about extended delivery times for bikes and components from Asia. What’s been less obvious is how those delays are harming some of the industry’s smaller and newer brands. Bicycle Retailer

Getting to the Bottom of the Runner’s High

We can stop crediting endorphins, the natural opioid painkillers produced by our bodies, for the floaty euphoria we often feel during aerobic exercise, according to a nifty new study of men, women and treadmills. New York…

New Sports Tech VC Fund Vies To Capture Its Piece Of A Soon-To-Be $30 Billion Industry

leAD Sports & Health Tech Partners and InStudio Ventures teamed up to create The Draft, a U.S.-based seed and venture capital fund focusing on sports tech. Forbes

Nike Names New North America Head Following Sneaker Resale Saga

Nike Inc. has named a new head for its North America business, as well as made changes to its senior leadership team, following the sneaker resale saga that dominated headlines last week. The sportswear giant…

Echelon Announces Connected Bike Exclusive to Sam’s Club

Just months after its mishap with Amazon, Echelon announced that its Echelon Sport-s connected bike is available exclusively at Sam’s Club for $799 and includes a free six-month trial of its Sport membership. Front Office Sports

Endurance Sportswire Executive Interview Series – CREDO Tri’s Co-Founder and CEO Heath Eskalyo

Heath Eskalyo recently launched a new mobile app for triathletes that motivates, inspires and brings together age group triathletes and pros. We sat down with Heath for a Q & A to learn more about his…

PeopleForBikes Releases Study Investigating Barriers to Inclusive Bicycling Culture

BOULDER, COLO. (March 9, 2021) — PeopleForBikes is proud to release a new, groundbreaking report, “Where Do We Go From Here? Breaking Down Barriers to Bicycling in the U.S.” The 2018-2019 study found that meaningful…

Dick’s Sporting Goods Posts Quarterly Earnings Beat but Outlook Suggests Slower Sales in 2021

Dick’s Sporting Goods Inc. logged better-than-expected fourth-quarter financial results but provided an outlook that suggested a slowdown in sales for the year ahead. For the three months ended Jan. 30, the Coraopolis, Penn-based retailer recorded…

How virtual cycling platform Zwift created an enduring new esport

It’s not just a pandemic pastime. Zwift’s gamified version of e-cycling is here to stay. Fast Company

Athleta’s Comps Climb 26 Percent In Q4

For the year, Athleta’s sales grew 16 percent and sales surpassed $1 billion. At the close of the year, Athleta finished with 199 stores, opening 11 and closing two during the year. Gap said it…

Women’s Strade Bianche crowdfunding campaign raises €25,578 for women’s winners

The fundraising brings the women’s total prize purse to €31,876, exceeding that of the men’s. VeloNews

Before Peloton There Was Spinning®: How 2 Guys Named John Birthed the Unwieldy Fitness Trend

While outdoor cycling may have been seen as a male-dominated sport, in the last decade, indoor cycling has become the domain of women, a stronghold that has transcended exercise trends and is now situated in…

More than 800 exhibitors signed up for Eurobike 2021

More than 800 exhibitors signed up for Eurobike 2021 September 1-4 in Friedrichshafen. In addition to specialist trade and industry visitors, Eurobike is rolling out two Festival Days, Friday and Saturday, for all bike fans. BikeBiz

When do you expect to deliver your next live event?

Mass Participation World recently polled race organizers on their expectations of when they would return to live events. Click to see a summary of the responses by continent. Facebook

The dos and don’ts of Strava

If you’re new to Strava, there are a few dos and don’ts you should know about. In fact, even if you’ve used Strava for years, it’s worth reviewing these dos and don’ts (specifically the don’ts, just…

Wolverine World Wide Predicts Robust Return To Double-Digit Growth In 2021

In the fourth quarter ended January 2, sales reached $509.6 million, down 16.1 percent year-over-year. Wolverine said sales were significantly better than the company expected. Wall Street’s consensus estimate had been $479 million. SGB Media

Fabletics launches at-home fitness app

Fabletics, which was co-founded by actress Kate Hudson as an e-commerce site in 2013 and now operates 50 stores nationwide, is offering a new fitness app called Fabletics FIT. The app provides access to hundreds…

Under Armour Reduces Sponsorship Commitments By 47 Percent

Under Armour Inc. reduced its sponsorship commitments by 47 percent to $361.6 million in 2020 from $679.1 million in 2019, according to its just-released annual report. SGB Media

Fleet Feet adds five stores in 2020, makes key hires

Fleet Feet announced significant growth in 2020 as it added five stores to close with 182 in operation and saw triple-digit growth of its e-commerce site. The franchisor also hired a new head of human…

Polisport Group acquires Catlike helmet brand

The Polisport Group has announced that it has acquired the Spanish helmet brand Catlike in a bid to reinforce its portfolio in the high-end cycling market. Cycling Industry News

An Olympic gold medalist has created specialist glasses that give cyclists eyes at the back of their heads

Callum Skinner, 28, who won gold and silver at the 2016 Olympics, developed the technology with physicist Alex Macdonald after raising more than £100,000 through a Kickstarter campaign. Sky News

Pocket Outdoor Media raises $150 million from Sequoia Heritage

Pocket Outdoor Media, home to 22 active lifestyle publications and several technology groups, raised $150 million in a Series B funding round led by Sequoia Heritage to fuel its recent acquisitions. Axios

Mad Dogg Athletics Calls Peloton’s Trademark Cancellation Action Meritless

Mad Dogg Athletics Inc. responds to the trademark cancellation petition filed last week by Peloton Interactive over Mad Dogg’s trademark for the words “Spin” and “Spinning.” SGB Media

Zwift bans another pro, this time with history of data tampering.

Read how they found out and how far back they went on DC Rainmaker

Interest In Peloton’s Fitness Apparel Is Rising

Interest In Peloton’s fitness apparel is rising. Last quarter, the company sold 600,000 units of branded apparel. Front Office News

Outdoor Retailer Will Return to an In-Person Event This Summer, Shifts Show to August

After having to go virtual with multiple events due to COVID-19, Outdoor Retailer will return to an in-person event this summer, two months later than usual. Footwear News

For Fun: Peloton gets an ‘SNL’ ad with instructors who mercilessly neg you

Saturday Night Live knows that Peloton’s inspirational instructors aren’t for everyone. That’s the inspiration for Pelotaunt. Mashable

Do you even Zwift? The indoor cycling platform is having a moment.

The COVID pandemic gave the company a massive tailwind as consumers sought home-based fitness alternatives. This let to a monster $450 million funding round in September 2020, in which both Amazon and Specialized Bicycles participated.…

Adidas is selling Reebok after defending the $3.8 billion purchase for years

Adidas acquired Reebok in 2006 for roughly $3.8 billion in an attempt to better compete with Nike, but the brand has posted disappointing sales figures in recent years. Adidas said Tuesday that it has begun…

The CEO of IRONMAN Speaks to its Customers

CEO of IRONMAN Group Andrew Messick presented was an update on what customers can expect over the 2021 season on YouTube. Within the roughly five minute presentation, Messick admitted that, “many” of its races, “will…

El Paso Marathon runners carry on through winter storm

The El Paso Marathon carried on Sunday despite a winter storm that brought snow to the region. Photos showed runners making their way through snow covered streets. KFOXTV

Can Technology Help Us Eat Better?

A new crop of digital health companies is using blood glucose monitors to transform the way we eat. NYT

Location matters when it comes to health: 2021’s healthiest and unhealthiest cities in America

To determine which areas prioritize residents’ well-being, WalletHub compared more than 180 of the most populated U.S. cities across 44 key indicators of good health. Our data set ranges from the cost of a medical…

The 2021 London marathon is set to be the biggest yet with 50,000 places in the race – and another 50,000 places for the virtual event.

London Marathon runners are set to find out if they have won a place in this year’s race. Evening Standard

Truly immersive retail experiences: How brands like Nike are using augmented reality in 2021

Virtual and augmented reality tools have enabled gaming and entertainment to innovate at new rates, but now it’s the retail industry who is exploring how best to use these digital tools. As Nike unveils its latest interactive experience,…

Race registration company UltraSignup sold to Tennessee firm

Software company Atiba Labs plans to stick with the brand’s look and feel, but will address the website’s need for more horsepower. UltraRunning Magazine

Why are people online pretending they ran a marathon?

The Home Run Marathon is the Fyre Festival of races. InsideHook

A Google Fit update is about to turn Pixel phone cameras into health trackers

Currently, you can track workouts and monitor your movement throughout the day with the Google Fit app using just your Android phone. The new update leverages sensors that already exist in smartphones — the accelerometer,…

Should listening to music during exercise be considered a performance-enhancing drug?

Research suggets there’s more to the relationship between music and physical exertion than a simple “distraction” Inside Hook

San Jose gym defying health orders racks up $550,000 in fines

The gym says it’s an essential business and is exercising its “constitutional right to peacefully protest.” The Mercury News

Health tech startup Bold raises $7 million in seed funding for senior-focused fitness programs

Bold, a digital health and wellness service, plans to prevent chronic health problems in older adults through free and personalized exercise programs. TechCrunch

Brooks running closes out 2020 with a PR, hitting nearly $850 million in global revenue

BusinessWire

Will major marathons actually come back this fall?

Signing up for a race right now is a weird mix of optimism and being in denial. Outside

McKinsey: “In such difficult times, you can make a fortune or fail”

World-renowned consulting firm McKinsey looks at eight key factors to determine future success in the sporting goods industry. ISPO

PeopleForBikes and Outride Announce Partnership to Support Youth Bicycling

BOULDER, COLO — PeopleForBikes is proud to announce a partnership with Outride, a non-profit organization dedicated to improving the lives of youth and cultivating inclusive communities through bicycling. Outride is a leader in youth cycling…

New Balance’s CEO talks about digital transformation

Overall, half of New Balance’s volume in 2020 was sold through digital commerce, which includes New Balance’s own sites, pure-play internet retailers/marketplaces, and its wholesale retail partners’ websites. SGBMedia

Zwift bans two more virtual racers for ‘data manipulation’

The online training and racing platform has handed out more sanctions to riders it believes edited their power files. Cycling Weekly

Life Time to live stream 1,000+ group fitness classes weekly

Life Time takes its iconic group fitness classes to a whole new level beginning today, February 1, 2021, as it ramps its live streaming efforts to a record-breaking more than 1,000 yoga, cycle and strength/cardio classes each…

Will four superstars break 7 hours/8 hours for the iron-distance?

With some details about Pho3nix Sub7/Sub8 in hand, this columnist says: No. Triathlete

VCs share what it’s like to test out fitness apps before they invest.

Crunchbase asked five venture capitalists who invest in fitness apps and platforms, how they go about evaluating potential investments.

What we learned from tracking cycling deaths for a year.

With the help of the nonprofit BikeMaps.org, Outside analyzed the data we collected on bicyclists killed by drivers in 2020 and found some surprising takeaways

Sports Illustrated poised to build paywall for readers

Starting Feb. 2, the venerable Maven-owned sports publication is expected to set up a metered paywall around much of its “premium content,” said sources. Front Office Sports

In the race for performance running, this brand could soon overtake Nike in the women’s market

The NPD Group Inc. senior industry adviser Matt Powell revealed that Brooks has the potential to pass Nike as the No. 1 women’s performance running shoe brand. Footwear News.

‘Fat But Healthy?’ New Research Suggests Fitness Doesn’t Cancel Obesity’s Negative Health Effect

Leading an active lifestyle is not enough to counter the negative effects of being overweight on heart health, according to new research challenging the idea that fitness is more important than weight in leading a…

What does it take to qualify for the Boston Marathon?

The Boston Qualifier Questionnaire offers some insight into what runners who’ve qualified for Boston do that separates them from the rest. Canadian Running

This ‘smart mask’ is like a fitness tracker for your environment and lungs

We track our steps, our heartbeats, our sleep. Now, the mask company AirPop has unveiled a product and companion app that tracks our breath, our air quality, and our mask filter’s effectiveness. Mashable

Saucony® Introduces All-New Peregrine 11 Trail Collection

WALTHAM, MASS. (Jan. 12, 2021) – Global performance running lifestyle brand Saucony has unveiled the all-new Peregrine11Collection, a triad of grippy, protective trail shoes built on a trusted foundation of PWRTRAC™ rubber lugs and PWRRUN™…

IOC reconfirms commitment to Olympic Games following Tokyo’s state of emergency

Tokyo announced today that it would be transitioning into a Stage 4 shutdown. Despite a state of emergency being declared in Tokyo, the host city of the Olympic Games this summer, the International Olympic Committee…

Ironman Organizers Get Win In COVID-19 Cancelation Suit

A Florida judge on Thursday ended a proposed class suit accusing the company behind Ironman triathlons of not refunding fees for races canceled because of the COVID-19 pandemic, ruling that the “no refunds” clause of…

New AI ‘smart’ cycling shorts equipped with sensors and wires that emit electrical currents into rider’s muscles to improve performance

While technology had previously been used to enhance other areas of cycling equipment, riding shorts have remained largely unchanged. The company also plans to utilise the same technology for other activities too, such as for…

Pro Triathlete Braden Currie Joins Forces With Felt Bicycles For Three Seasons

Rancho Santa Margarita, California (January 7, 2021) — Felt Bicycles is excited to announce that professional triathlete Braden Currie will partner with the Southern California brand for the next three racing seasons. Currie, who hails…

New 10-year study confirms super shoe effect

A new analysis of the last 10 years of results from four World Marathon Majors races adds much evidence to the idea that super shoes produce faster times. Podium Runner

Tokyo 2020 domestic sponsors agree to contract extensions for 2021

Although a poll finding that a majority of the Japanese public oppose holding the Games in 2021, organizers of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Games have announced that all 68 domestic sponsors have agreed…

Asics closes flagship store In Manhattan

Asics shuttered its New York City flagship store on Fifth Avenue in Manhattan in December 2020 amid the prolonged impact of COVID-19. Asics said it expects to record approximately $22 million as the loss on…

New details emerge on COVID-19 ‘bubbles’ for cycling and other sports at Tokyo Olympics

Athletes must clear COVID-19 tests upon arrival and will be placed into a pre-competition ‘bubble’ for 14 days, creating hurdles for many Tokyo-bound cyclists. VeloNews

The Best of the Best: Endurance Sportswire Announces Its Most Popular Press Releases and Industry News Items of 2020

San Diego, Calif. – As we embark upon 2021, Endurance Sportswire has put together a list of its most viewed press releases and industry news items over the past year. Congratulations go to iFit. Thanks…

Russia gets its doping ban reduced but will miss next 2 Olympics

Russia has been banned from fielding a national team in the next two Olympics and any world championship sporting event for the next two years, a decision that reduces the length of Russia’s suspension issued…

Americans exercised more in 2020, according to Strava

Strava reviewed data from more than 73 million users in 2020 for their year-end-report and found that despite working from home, social distancing and shelter-in-place restrictions, the virtual community became stronger than ever. ESPN

Spinning creator files patent infringement lawsuit accusing Peloton of stealing its technology for their stationary bikes

Peloton Interactive has been hit with a patent infringement lawsuit from a company credited with sparking the world’s indoor cycling craze over half a century ago. Daily Mail

Why genetics is a poor predictor of athletic talent

You’ve probably heard people say some athletes have “the right genes” for running, but it turns out that’s not very accurate. Canadian Running

First Look: Apple’s new Fitness+ streaming workouts

Outside tests out a preview build of Fitness+, along with the numerous workout and health functions of the Series 6 Watch, which debuted in September.

Documentary ‘The Infinite Race’ examines hard truths about the people who run Mexico’s most controversial foot race

The Infinite Race highlights the complicated relationship between the sport and an indigenous people who, for better or worse, have had their very identity enveloped in a unique manner by their mere association with running.…

Forward Motion Events Launches Unique Three Month Series for Women to Head into 2021 Mentally and Physically Strong

December 9, 2020 – Rachel Martin, Founder and CEO of Forward Motion Events has created a first-of-its-kind series for women who are looking to launch into this winter with optimism and strength. The Women’s Winter…

Nine “health” foods that can be very unhealthy

Check out these nine foods that have earned a healthy reputation, but can undermine your diet if you aren’t careful. PodiumRunner

Bikes projected to outsell cars in Europe two-to-one by 2030

Three cycling associations this week announced a new forecast for the cycling sector, which showed that Europeans are expected to buy an extra 10 million bikes per year by 2030, a whopping 47% more than…

The Great Spartan Games are here: Watch Episode 1 now

Despite the ups and downs of 2020, the Spartan Games are on. The lineup includes ultramarathoners, CrossFitters, swimmers, adventure racers, triathletes, and more competing for $100,000. Gear Junkie

New Balance is laying off several dozen employees as it shutters Boston factory

The footwear and apparel brand revealed that 63 employees at its Boston-based factory will be affected. Footwear News

A new challenge for professional triathletes: Toppling Ironman Inc.

For decades, the Ironman and other races filled with weekend warriors have dominated triathlon. Now, the elites are trying to take control with a new series. NYT (subscription)

The 2021 NYC Half Marathon has been canceled because of COVID-19 concerns

The race was among the first to be canceled in 2020, making this the second straight year that the race will not be held. Runner’s World.

Kitzuma Cycling Logistics Launches; Offers Fully Built Bike Delivery

Asheville, North Carolina (December 1, 2020) — A team of cycling industry logistics veterans with decades of experience in the field is rethinking the way bikes are shipped for every purpose with their new brand…

How do we track COVID spread at triathlons?

As large events start again, protocols are in place to mitigate risk during the race—but what happens before and after? Triathlete

Brooks Running Gains New Runners with 49% Global Growth in Q3

Brooks Running reported record third quarter global revenue up 49 percent year over year, leading to a 2020 outlook of 27 percent growth. Brooks’ digital sales flexed from less than 35 percent of sales in 2019…

Running Shoes are part of an environmental crisis. Is change coming?

A look at the environmental impact of a pair of sneakers and how a few companies are making the running shoe industry more sustainable. PodiumRunner

Emerald appoints Hervé Sedky as President and Chief Executive Officer

Sedky brings three decades of experience including, most recently, six years as President of Reed Exhibitions Americas. Before that, he was an executive for 20-years at the American Express Company, where he held the title…

Lululemon to sell Mirror devices in stores, add community features

After acquiring the company over the summer, Lululemon will now offer Mirror devices at its stores across the U.S., beginning with 18 stores this holiday season. The athletics retailer is also introducing a range of…

‘I am committed to keep learning’: Chloe Dygert apologizes for controversial social media conduct

The American rider issued the apology after joining Canyon SRAM, having apparently liked a transphobic tweet from Donald Trump, as well as posts stating ‘white privilege doesn’t exist.’ Cycling Weekly

Strava raises $110 million, touts growth rate of 2 million new users per month in 2020

The Series F round was led by TCV and Sequoia, and including participation by Dragoneer group, Madrone Capital Partners, Jackson Square Ventures and Go4it Capital. The funding will be used to propel the development of…

Defamation suit against USA Cycling dismissed

A federal judge has dismissed former congressional candidate and Olympic gold medal cyclist Marty Nothstein’s lawsuit against the sport’s governing body over its disclosure of a sexual misconduct allegation against him. Nothstein alleged USA Cycling…

Dorel Sports reports continued growth, new pandemic wave expected to impact Q4

Dorel Sports has seen its sixth consecutive quarter of revenue growth, with third-quarter revenue at $305.6 million, an increase of 22.1%. Read more on BikeBiz.

Peloton and some bike stocks trade down on vaccine news

Major stock indexes soared Monday, apparently on Pfizer’s announcement before markets opened in New York that its COVID-19 vaccine candidate was achieving 90% effectiveness in trials. However, some bike-related stocks that have been booming during the pandemic were…

New survey reveals 25 per cent of female professional riders earn zero salary

Wage disparity is growing between the highest and lowest paid riders, according to The Cyclists’ Alliance annual survey. Read more on Cycling News.

What does the future of road racing look like during a pandemic?

The coronavirus pandemic has already changed road racing, maybe irrecoverably. It’s a sport that brings together tens of thousands of everyday athletes in tandem with elite runners — on a single course, often for the…

Emerald Holding takes earnings beating on cancelled shows

You know them for your favorite trade shows that didn’t happen this year including Outdoor Retailer, SurfExpo and others. The company reported revenues of $8.5 million in the third quarter ending September 30 compared to…

Tour de France 2021 route revealed

Next year’s course for the world’s most watched cycling event has been announced. Scheduled to begin on June 26, 2021, riders will tackle Mont Ventoux twice on stage 11 before finishing down in the town…

Under Armour is selling MyFitnessPal and exiting stores

While other companies are “all in” on fitness platforms primarily resulting from the growing online workout boom, Under Armour is taking a loss on its MyFitnessPal acquisition it made just five years ago for $475M. …

Wall Street suddenly loves bike companies thanks to cycling boom

In October, Canyon, a high end, direct-to-consumer bike brand, announced that it was in talks with private equity and buyout firms. A sale could bring in $592 million and start a trend. Find out what other companies…

Lululemon Wants to Achieve Full Pay Equity for Gender and Race by 2022

The athletic apparel and accessories chain announced today that it has developed a long-term strategy to become a more equitable business through inclusion and diversity, as well as minimize its environmental impact. It set 12…

Hoka Drives Stellar Quarter for Deckers Brands

Deckers Brands posted a monster quarter with sales rising 14% in constant currency, driven by 83% growth in its running brand Hoka One One. The brand, which has been on a tear for quite some time,…

Running Tour Company Expanding Across U.S.

October 27, 2020 – Nashville Running Tours, a tour operating company based in Nashville, Tennessee specializing in running and walking tours, has rebranded to Running Tours USA and is expanding operations to markets across the…

Thule rides bike boom to 45% growth in Q3

Sales for the third quarter ending in September were SEK 2,436 million ($278 million), up from SEK 1,682 million ($192.1 million) from the third quarter 2019. The COVID-19 pandemic caused Thule’s sales to decrease 4.9% in…

Giro d’Italia stage 19 shortened by 100km after riders refuse to race full course.

The refusal was due to the length of the planned 258km in dreary conditions, coming after a tough week of mountainous racing in cold weather and before a tough final test up the Sestriere tomorrow.…

Impacts of COVID-19 on professional athletes: study by Strava and Stanford University

To better understand the challenges professional athletes have faced, Strava partnered with Stanford University for a study of 131 professional athletes in the US. The new study shows the mental, physical and financial effects the pandemic has had…

Former pro cyclist Bradley Wiggins liquidates businesses with debts of over £1m

Two of Bradley Wiggins’s companies are being wound up with debts in excess of £1m and look set to leave creditors hundreds of thousands of pounds out of pocket. Read more on Cycling Weekly.

Bike thefts spike across U.S. as cycling becomes more popular

From March 1 to September 21, New Yorkers filed 4,477 complaints related to stolen bicycles, including electric bicycles. That’s up nearly 28%, from 3,507 complaints over the same period a year earlier. An uptick in theft…

Hyperice Announced as Presenting Sponsor of Virtual Mind Body Tri

October 20, 2020 – Organizers of the Mind Body Tri presented by Hyperice, a first-of-its-kind, live virtual event designed to exercise the body and calm the mind, today announced that Hyperice, the leaders in recovery…

Two COVID-19 positives for USA Cycling ahead of MTB Worlds.

USA Cycling announced on Monday that two members of its delegation for this week’s UCI Mountain Bike World Championships in Leogang, Austria have tested positive for COVID-19. Find out who they are on Cycling News.

Parent company shutters Bike magazine

A360 Media, which acquired Bike magazine last year, is “pausing” the mountain bike magazine and its digital publications indefinitely. A360 Media notified Bike editorial and sales staffers Friday afternoon that they were being furloughed. On Friday A360 Media also furloughed…

Cold weather next challenge for fitness industry.

A chunk of the fitness industry has sustained itself amidst COVID-19 two ways: virtual workouts and outdoor offerings. The latter will become difficult — if not impossible — in much of the nation as fall…

A new book on Nike pulls no punches.

We’re gonna check it out. According to Outside, ‘Win at All Costs’ is an indictment of more than just the Nike Oregon Project.

Mind Body Tri Presented by Hyperice Announces Master Yoga Instructor and Trainer to Lead New Virtual Fitness Event

October 1, 2020 – Organizers of the Mind Body Tri presented by Hyperice, a first-of-its-kind virtual event designed to exercise the body and calm the mind, today announced that master yoga instructor Kelli Harrington will…

“Voice of IRONMAN” Mike Reilly to Emcee Inaugural Mind Body Tri

September 29, 2020 – Organizers of the Mind Body Tri, a first-of-its-kind virtual event designed to exercise the body and calm the mind, today announced that Mike Reilly, the official “Voice of IRONMAN,” will be…

Seirus Innovation Launches HeiQ Tech in the Face of COVID-19

SAN DIEGO, CA (September 25, 2020) — Seirus Innovation, a family-owned company focused on keeping extremities comfortable with over 20 patents since 1984, announces the introduction of the Swiss technology HeiQ V-Block into over 20…

Alta Cycling Group Rolls Out New Beeline Connect Bridge Software

KENT, Wash., (September 25, 2020) — Alta Cycling Group, a premier cycling company, is incorporating Beeline Connect’s new Bridge software to facilitate a new dealer locators integrated on Diamondback, Redline, IZIP, Haibike and Raleigh websites,…

Ski & Snowboard Club Vail and SWIX Sport USA Launch Two Year Strategic Partnership

With the recent adoption of rules by F.I.S. and US Ski & Snowboard banning the use of fluoro waxes effective immediately this season, Ski & Snowboard Club Vail (SSCV) is thrilled to announce a two…

Another Kenyan marathon runner banned for evading drugs tests.

The Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU) has banned a Kenyan athlete who ran from drugs testers and then jumped over a fence to get away – taking the number of athletes from the East African country…

Communication Issue? Echelon’s ‘Prime Bike’ Scrubbed from Amazon

Echelon Fitness went from promoting a “Prime Bike” sold exclusively on Amazon to having all its at-home spinning bikes yanked from the online retail giant for about 24 hours. Read more on Front Office News.

Adventure Journal To Be First Carbon Neutral Publisher through Climate Neutral

Monarch Beach, CA – September 24, 2020–Today, Adventure Journal, the online and quarterly print magazine devoted to outdoor adventure, announced its commitment to being carbon neutral in 2020. This commitment will be certified by Climate…

mountainFLOW Announces B-Corp Status and USDA Certification

(BOULDER, CO – September 2020)– mountainFLOW, the innovative and award-winning Colorado company that has revolutionized the ski wax industry with its line of groundbreaking eco-friendly products, announced today that is now a certified B-Corporation, and…

Race Directors Nationwide Come Together to Launch Virtual Mind Body Tri

September 23, 2020 – Six industry leaders in the endurance sports industry have united to form the Mind Body Tri, a first-of-its-kind virtual event designed to exercise the body, calm the mind and kick off…

The Voice wins 5 Folio: awards

The Voice, SNEWS’ premier bi-annual trade magazine, had five big wins this year at the coveted Folio: Awards. Folio:’s Eddie Awards are the largest and longest-standing recognition program in the magazine industry. Thousands of entries are…

AI-powered weight training startup Tonal raises $110 million amid home workout boom

AI gym equipment startup Tonal nabbed a $110 million round from new and existing investors. Tonal’s $2,995 equipment, which attaches to any wall with two studs, lets bodybuilders lift up to 200 pounds in one-pound increments. Adjustable arms…

Former track and field boss gets two years in prison

Former track federation president Lamine Diack was sentenced Wednesday to two years in prison for corruption during his nearly 16-year tenure at the IAAF, most notably a scheme that allowed Russian athletes who paid millions in hush…

London Marathon to cut prize fund by nearly half for next month’s race.

The London Marathon is to cut its prize fund for next month’s race by nearly half because of the financial hit from the Covid-19 pandemic. Last year organizers awarded $313,000 in prize money to elite athletes, with another…

Zwift lands whopping $450 million in funding ked by KKR.

Zwift, a 350-person, Long Beach, California-based online fitness platform that immerses cyclists and runners in 3D-generated worlds, just raised a hefty $450 million in funding led by the investment firm KKR in exchange for a…

Athleta’s comps soar on strength in active

Athleta’s same-store sales climbed 19 percent in the second quarter as the chain tapped into the overall momentum in active apparel in the quarter, according to the quarterly results of its parent, Gap Inc. Online…

What not to wear: the most uncomfortable running outfits imaginable

From wearing Crocs to jeans, here are some of the worst things you could choose to wear on race day. Read more on Canadian Running.

Garmin back online after sudden outage this weekend

This latest disruption followed the ransomware attack last month. Read more on Cycling Weekly.

In a world without races, how sports nutrition companies are adapting

From supporting runners virtually to donating food to frontline workers, some of your favorite brands have shifted their focus away from competition and toward community. Read more on Runner’s World.

Adidas Posts $360 Million Loss But Sees ‘Light at the End of the Tunnel’

For the three months ended June 30, the sportswear giant incurred a net loss of 306 million euros, or $362 million at current exchange, compared with the prior year’s income of 462 million euros. Revenues dropped…

London Marathon becomes elite-only race running laps in St James’s Park.

This year’s London Marathon, which had been pushed back from April to October, will no longer be a mass-participation event. An elite-only, crowd-free race will be staged instead, with athletes running 19.8 laps of a looped course in…

Mellow Johnny’s ends sales of police bikes

Mellow Johnny’s Bike Shop Austin will no longer will sell bicycles to the Austin Police Department because of concerns over officers using them to control Black Lives Matter protesters. The department purchased between 50 and 100 bikes…

Endurance Sportswire Executive Interview Series – Dave Scott, 6x IRONMAN World Champion and premier triathlon coach for 45 years

Forty Years in the making, Dave “The Man” Scott, writes that perhaps the Professional Triathletes Organisation arrived for times like these. The Professional Triathletes Organisation was launched almost three years ago in an attempt to…

New York Road Runners lays off 11 percent of its workforce

New York Road Runners, the nation’s largest nonprofit running association, announced on July 21 that it is laying off 11 percent of its workforce and furloughing another 28 percent, as the coronavirus continues to wreak havoc on…

Endurance Sportswire Executive Interview Series – Professional Triathletes Organisation’s New Vice Chairman Chris Kermode

Chris Kermode was recently appointed the Vice Chairman of the Professional Triathletes Organisation. Chris has over 30 years of experience in professional sport. He started his career as a journeyman tennis professional from 1985-1988. During…

With pandemic keeping them apart, runners embrace virtual races

Some coaches and race organizers have innovated after being forced to scrap plans for prestigious track meets, massive marathons and the Tokyo Olympics. They’re making the best of a time without in-person competition by hosting…

The athlete’s guide to boosting iron

The endurance athlete’s equivalent of “the dog ate my homework” is “I think my iron levels are low.” Three new studies explore iron patches, injections, and dose frequency. Read more on Outside.

The interesting COVID-19 workaround of the Sierre-Zinal race

Instead of cancelling, organizers will allow runners a 33-day period to run the race individually in person so social distancing can be maintained. The famous Sierre-Zinal, which is part of the Salomon Golden Trail World Series, takes runners through…

Garmin claims new Solar smartwatches make recharging a thing of the past

Garmin has launched a range of new solar-powered smartwatches, with multisports functionality. The three model ranges are the Fenix 6 Solar, Instinct Solar and the Tactix Delta Solar Edition, which is said to be built to…

South Korean triathlete kills herself ‘after abuse.’

A young South Korean triathlete has taken her own life after lodging a number of complaints over alleged abuse from her coaching staff. Read more on BBC.

A big data approach to predicting your marathon pace

A new study uses the training data you upload to sites like Strava to estimate the “critical speed” that determines your race performance. Read more on Outside.

CrossFit owner fostered sexist company culture, workers say

Women report getting lewd assessments of their bodies, among other mistreatment from top male management. Read more in NYT.

London Marathon still looking to hold race on Oct. 4

London Marathon race director Hugh Brasher said on Friday that organizers are working to ensure the rescheduled race is held on Oct. 4 despite the cancellation of September’s Great North Run due to the COVID-19…

Dirty Kanza founder fired for saying police shooting of Rayshard Brooks was ‘justified’

The founder of Dirty Kanza, Jim Cummins, has been fired by the organisers of the popular gravel race over a social media post in which he claimed the shooting of a black man by police in…

Contemplating trade shows? Emerald releases preparedness, prevention and response plan

Emerald Holding, Inc., the parent of Outdoor Retailer, Surf Expo and other trade shows, announced its commitment to providing an elevated standard of health and safety protocols in preparation for the anticipated reopening of the…

New Balance is closing its stores for Juneteenth and giving all employees the day off

New Balance will close all operations — including its owned retail stores — on Friday in observance of Juneteenth. Although Juneteenth is not a federal holiday, 47 states and Washington, D.C. recognize the day as either a state holiday…

How a California gym is using plastic pods for workouts during coronavirus

As states across the country allow restaurants, shops and gyms to reopen, questions around safety remain. Experts are especially worried about gyms. Check out the creative way this gym is making it work on CNN.

Sporting goods sales surge 88%

Retail sales rose dramatically in May as retailers and other businesses closed by the coronavirus pandemic began to reopen, although things remained well below spending levels seen during the same period a year ago, the…

Bike market skyrockets, with sales up 75% in April

U.S. cycling sales through all retail channels grew 75% in April to a total of about $1 billion in retail sales for the month, according to The NPD Group. NPD said April was the first…

How one rider got Strava to remove racially offensive segment names

Californian Nehemiah Brown pushed Strava to remove segments in his area that had racially insensitive names. Now, Brown is holding a ride to raise funds for the Equal Justice Initiative. Read more on VeloNews.

Former Wigwam CEO sues sock maker for breach of contract after sudden termination in April

The former CEO of Wigwam Mills, Inc. is suing the company for failing to follow the termination procedures outlined in his contract after he said he was fired without cause in April. The lawsuit comes weeks after the…

Fitbit introduces ready for work solution to help employers manage workplace health and safety during the COVID-19 pandemic

Fitbit’s Ready for Work solution gives employees access to key health metrics from their Fitbit device along with exposure, symptom and temperature logging, all within an easy-to-use Daily Check-In feature that provides employees with guidance…

Spartan Race holds first mass participation event since COVID-19 began

Spartan Race put on its first obstacle race since early March on Saturday in Jacksonville, Florida. Spartan, had cancelled 22 events to date, losing millions during the 2020 pandemic. A smaller event with their Trail Series on June…

After backlash, Ironman ‘pauses’ Women For Tri Facebook group

Thousands of members left the Women for Tri Facebook group and board members stepped down from their admin roles in response to disputes over posts about #blacklivesmatter. Read more on Triathlete.

24 Hour Fitness declares bankruptcy, citing “devastating” coronavirus hit

24 Hour Fitness has filed for bankruptcy protection, marking the second national gym chain to go under since the coronavirus pandemic erupted across the U.S (Gold’s Gym filed for bankruptcy last month). The bankruptcy comes one day after the company…

Lululemon earnings miss despite online surge but CEO upbeat on new normal

Lululemon earnings tumbled to 22 cents a share with revenue down 17% to $652 million. E-commerce revenue jumped 68% to $352 million. Digital sales accounted for 54% of total revenue. Read more on IBD.

A single session of exercise alters 9,815 molecules in our blood

The extensive molecular changes that occur during and after working out underscore how consequential activity is for our bodies and health. Read more in New York Times.

Under Armour makes a mask for athletes to use when working out

Designed with three layers, the UA Sportsmask, which is a reusable and water-resistant performance face mask, was made with breathability in mind. The mask was also designed to reduce the spread of respiratory droplets by the…

Trek, Specialized move to boost diversity

Two of cycling’s biggest brands — Trek and Specialized — vow to promote diversity in the cycling community. Read more on VeloNews about how they are contributing and what Trek has to say about its police bike program.

Emerald Holding, Inc. to receive $400 million convertible preferred stock infusion led by Onex

Onex Corporation announced an agreement with Emerald Holding, Inc. a leading operator of business-to-business trade shows in the U.S., on a $400 million convertible participating preferred equity investment led by Onex Partners V, Onex’ $7.2…

CrossFit CEO steps down after release of controversial Zoom call

Greg Glassman stepped down as CEO of CrossFit shortly after a report said the founder of the fitness company made several controversial statements during a private Zoom call with gym owners. Glassman’s statements on Zoom were…

High-carb diet outperforms low-carb in endurance study

Australian researchers confirmed results of a previous trial finding that endurance athletes seem to train and race best on high-carb diets. Read more on PodiumRunner.

Outdoor Retailer announces June virtual event

A virtual, three-day business, networking and educational event, it will include live programming that will run from July 21-23, 2020, and online tools will be available to registered exhibitors and attendees throughout the summer, said…

24 Hour Fitness starts to reopen, but S&P downgrades debt rating and potential bankruptcy looms

Gym giant 24 Hour Fitness Worldwide has nearly four million members for its 440 clubs in 14 states, but the coronavirus has been a crippling blow for the chain since it announced the closing of…

Why we can’t (or won’t) let Lance Armstrong go

The recent ESPN 30 for 30 documentary highlights why we’re still fascinated by Lance Armstrong. Read more on Triathlon Magazine.

Reebok ends partnership with CrossFit after CEO’s comment on George Floyd

In addition to Reebok ending its partnership, other CrossFit affiliates such as CrossFit Magnus, Petworth Fitness, Rogue and NoBull announced that they would also be ending their affiliations with the company. Read more on CBS…

Fuji Bikes suspend sale of American police bikes used in ‘violent tactics’ during protests as Trek faces criticism

Fuji said seeing its bicycles deployed in this manner during the George Floyd protests went against their intended use. Read more on Cycling Weekly.

The Power List: The 50 most influential people in cycling

Here is this year’s list of the riders, managers, agents, and stakeholders who pull the strings of the sport according to Cycling News.

USA Cycling offers cost cuts for event organizers

Governing body to provide support to events incurring costs to meet health and safety guidelines. Read more on VeloNews.

Tokyo weighs scaled-back olympics, says governor

Tokyo 2020 officials are looking at ways to scale back next year’s postponed Olympics, the city’s governor said Thursday, amid reports the opening ceremony could be streamlined and spectator numbers cut. Read more on Barron’s.

Black leaders in the running community talk brands, mental health, safety, and more

Amid anguish across the country, runners opened discussions and made their miles more meaningful on Global Running Day this year. Read more on Women’s Running.

New Study: Marathon performance linked to fats, potassium, magnesium in diet

Study shows faster marathoners took in significantly more calories and fats—eating more nuts, seeds, fruits and vegetables—than slower marathoners. Read more about the study on PodiumRunner.

The 15th Annual Running Event moves forward with 2020 dates

North America’s largest specialty running conference and trade show returns to Austin, hones in on safety, healthy protocols to ensure a successful event. Read more on SNEWS.

Nike’s ‘For Once, Don’t Do It’ ad seen as empowering, exploitative: study

Nike’s “For Once, Don’t Do It” ad was perceived as empowering by 60% of respondents in a recent Ace Metrix study shared with Marketing Dive. The spot, released on May 29, serves as the company’s response to George…

Banned track coach Salazar gets court date for doping appeal

Banned track and field coach Alberto Salazar will try to overturn his four-year suspension at sport’s highest court in November. The Court of Arbitration for Sport said Tuesday it will hear appeals from Salazar and endocrinologist…

Swedish group tests 27 helmets to determine the safest for cyclists

Swedish insurance company Folksam oversaw a test of 27 popular helmets for safety. Four of the top-ranked helmets are available for consumers in the United States. Read more on VeloNews.

Dick’s online growth accelerates In Q1, in-store regaining momentum

Dick’s Sporting Goods joined most other retailers in reporting a steep loss in the first quarter due to the coronavirus pandemic. Online growth, however, accelerated with a boost from curbside pickup, and in-store sales are…

Nike is keeping kids and parents moving with its first-ever NTC app program for children

The sportswear giant announced that it has developed six new workouts aimed specifically at children, which will be available via its free Nike Training Club app. Find out who is teaching the class and what it…

New Study Shows Uplifting Power of Running in a World of Lockdown, Reveals ASICS

ASICS surveyed more than 14,000 regular exercisers across 12 countries and found that more than a third (36% globally) of them are more active now than they were before the COVID-19 pandemic began – despite most…

A directory of brands and retailers that have spoken out against racism

in light of recent events, including the deaths of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor and Ahmaud Arbery, Gear Patrol has put out a growing list of brands and retailers who have spoken out against systemic racism and…

Identical twins compared a vegan diet with meat-eating in 12 week experiment

The Turner twins have climbed a mountain and trekked to the most inaccessible points on every continent, all in the name of research, charitable causes, and exploration. For their latest adventure, brothers Hugo and Ross Turner trekked into…

Bikes have won big in pandemic equipment sales

Gear sales have gone topsy-turvy since the crisis began, with some sectors up and others disastrously down. But through it all, bikes have soared. Read more on SNEWS.

Do Runners Need to Wear Masks?

Some people have taken to yelling (online and off) at people exercising without masks. But does it really matter? Read more in NYT.

Epidemiologist warns of rider contamination within peloton

Dutch medic says ‘cycling in a peloton is more risky than playing soccer on a large field.’ Read more on VeloNews.

124th Boston Marathon to be Held Virtually

The Boston Athletic Association (B.A.A.) has announced that the 124th Boston Marathon will be held as a virtual event, following Boston Mayor Martin Walsh’s cancellation of the marathon as a mass participation road running event due…

Fitness trainers reimagine their business model during the pandemic

Most fitness professionals saw their businesses come to a lurching halt when the epidemic struck. Many have pivoted and created an even more successful business model. Read more in New York Times.

Peloton CEO John Foley talks cheaper bikes and making the most of staying home

In this interview, Foley discusses his contrarian view of physical retail stores (he plans to use the pressure on malls and retailers to add more premium locations to Peloton’s nearly 100 retail stores world wide).…

Why small businesses are starting to say ‘No Thanks’ to the government’s PPP loans

The Small Business Administration’s Payroll Protection Program — introduced in March as part of the $2.2 trillion CARES Act, to provide loans to companies impacted by the coronavirus pandemic — has been a boon to many struggling…

Is it possible to regulate virtual racing?

As virtual racing grows, so do questions over fairness and consistency. The issues discussed on Triathlete.

Beer Mile World Classic goes virtual with $8,000 prize purse

The Beer Mile World Classic (BMWC) has been growing in popularity over the last few years. This year’s race will be a bit different, but COVID-19 has not put an end to the 2020 BMWC, which organizers…

Lance Armstrong says it’s “time for the riders to seize power”

At a time when all the key stakeholders desperately want to see cycling restart, the chances of disrupting or overhauling the legacy constraints of the sport – and enriching its future – may well be…

ESPN Teams with Peloton for First Ever Pro-Athlete All-Star Ride

ESPN will air Peloton’s first ever All-Star Ride on Saturday, May 30, featuring 16 pro-athlete participants (eight male and eight female) from across the sports landscape, all of whom are current Peloton members. Read more…

SFIA survey underscores industry’s struggles

Over 70 percent of sports and fitness manufacturers and businesses reported a sales drop of over 25 percent for the month of April as most of the country’s stores were closed to prevent the spread…

On a lighter note: What your Strava maps says about you

If you’re an avid Strava user, you know that every upload comes with an average pace, date and time, and a map. Whether you like it or not, the map is part of everyone’s file…

Asics North America sees double-digit sales decline

Asics North America (ANA), which includes the U.S., Canada and Mexico, said sales in the U.S. were down 18.4 percent year-over-year in the first quarter. Canada and Mexico were down 5.5 percent and 10 percent…

What we can learn from endurance athletes about getting through this pandemic

The New York Times shares what long-distance runners, cyclists and triathletes can teach us about how to move through extended periods of discomfort. Read more here.

Gyms reopen with new coronavirus rules in Hong Kong

As gyms around the world begin to reopen after closures due to the coronavirus pandemic, many have implemented Covid-19 safety measures. Check out this video of a gym in Hong Kong.

Sponsorship news: USA Swimming signs with BIC

USA Swimming, the national governing body for the sport of swimming in the US, and BIC, a world leader in stationery, lighters and shavers, have announced a new partnership – naming BIC the official razor…

Running Industry Association provides a current snapshot of COVID-19’s impact on the run specialty channel.

The latest survey with run specialty retailers outlines the significant negative impact the pandemic has had on businesses. Access the full report here.

Q&A: Director Marina Zenovich on the making of LANCE

Documentary filmmaker Marina Zenovich discusses ‘LANCE,’ her ESPN 30 for 30 film set to air this Sunday. Read more on VeloNews. On a related note, apparently Armstrong is not in love with the film according…

Strava leaderboards and routes no longer free; subscription model the future for fitness platform

Encouraging more users to pay for a Strava subscription will, according to co-founders Mark Gainey and Michael Horvath, fund future product development and, crucially, provide a route for the company, founded in 2009, to become…

Marathon racing brings big money to cities across America. Some events may not survive the pandemic

In this segment of the series, “The Next Normal,” CNBC examines what happens to the highly popular running industry as thousands of races have been cancelled, and what races of the future might look like. Read this…

On a lighter note: Take it easy with the Slow Mile Challenge

American runner David Melly has introduced the Slow Mile Challenge—a virtual challenge where the slowest runner wins. Read more on Canadian Running.

What the future of fast marathons looks like

Physiologists from around the world share their pet theories and crazy ideas on what it will take to break records. Read more on Outside.

Thinking of buying a bike? Get ready for a very long wait.

The United States is facing a shortage of bicycles as anxiety over public transportation and desire to exercise has sent the demand surging. Read more in New York Times.

Cycling sales surge in first quarter

Cycling sales increased 31 percent to $1.3 billion in the first quarter of the year, according to NPD. Find out what types of bikes made the biggest jump in sales on SGBMedia.

Under Armour delays athlete payments as Q1 revenue takes Covid-19 hit

US sportswear manufacturer Under Armour is renegotiating contracts with some of its athlete endorsers in an attempt to offset some of the financial impact of the coronavirus pandemic. Read more about how the sportswear brand…

‘I’m not going to lie to you now’: New Lance Armstrong documentary to air

A new Lance Armstrong documentary is set to air this month, featuring “unprecedented access” to the Texan that tells the story of his career, cancer recovery, and fall from grace after his doping was revealed. The…

By the numbers: treadmill world record breakdowns

Treadmill record-breakers don’t get enough credit for their feats, so here’s a breakdown of some of the most impressive records out there. Read more on Canadian Running.

Tracksmith wants to redefine running sponsorships

The company is upending the traditional athlete contract model, by hiring Mary Cain and Nick Willis as full-time employees. Read more on Outside.

Spartan hosting major race June 13-14 in Jacksonville, Florida

With 4,000 people expected for the event, read what steps they have put in place to try and keep participants safe on Obstacle Racing Media.

70% of US Olympic sports applied for PPP funds

The Associated Press surveyed 44 of the country’s national governing bodies (NGBs) and all but four of the 36 NGBs that responded said they had applied for assistance from the Paycheck Protection Program. Not all…

Sean “Run Bum” Blanton under fire for altering results and for alleged inappropriate behavior

Sean “Run Bum” Blanton is the owner and Race Director of Run Bum Tours. The Run Bum website lists eleven events, including The Georgia Death Race (GDR). On Friday, May 1, Ashley Heclo noticed that…

IRONMAN to tighten virtual racing rules

The IRONMAN Corporation’s Virtual Races have enjoyed a lot of success, with tens of thousands of folks participating. But it’s also taken a lot of heat for performances that are too hard to believe. Therefore…

Under Armour sales plummet 23% as coronavirus stalls turnaround plans

The company expects revenue could be down as much as 50% to 60% during the second quarter, as demand for its merchandise remains constrained. Read the numbers on CNBC.

Dorel Sports reports fourth consecutive quarter of revenue growth

Dorel Sports has reported its fourth consecutive quarter of revenue growth in the first quarter of 2020 at $188.2 million, an increase of $3.6 million, or 2.0%, compared to a year ago. Sales improvements were at…

Colnago sold to UAE group

Chimera Investments LLC, an investment fund based in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, has acquired a majority of the shares in Colnago, the Italian road bike brand. Ernesto Colnago founded the company in 1954. His bikes…

On a lighter note: This quarantine cans-as-dumbbell device turns your food hoarding into gains

In an effort to curb the cost, hassle, and environmental effect of the the new rush to buy home exercise equipment, one innovator has created a device that makes Campbell’s soup the center of your…

Why everyone hates runners right now

Check out the interesting editorial that puts it in perspective on Outside.

Sporting goods, home fitness, and cycling sales surge in the U.S., reports The NPD Group

As U.S. consumers tackle ways to keep themselves and their families busy, active, and fit during this time of social distancing, sports and home fitness equipment as well as children’s and adult leisure bicycles have…

Peloton Q3 earnings show huge revenue and membership spikes

Peloton bested Wall Street’s high expectations, delivering a huge quarterly earnings report Wednesday that showed revenues climbing 66%. The company posted total revenues of $524.6 million for the quarter, besting estimates of $488.5 million. Total members…

Fitbit swings to profit in Q1 but misses estimates

Revenue dropped by 31% due to weakness in pricing and devices sold. The company sold 2.2 million devices, down 26% year-over-year, due to the introduction of one new product in the latest quarter compared to…

Running on empty: Coronavirus has changed the course for races big and small

The race organizations staging running events are having to grapple with postponements and cancellations to a point where they may not be able to ever come back at full strength. Check out this interesting article…

Are more people running and biking now?

As gyms and fitness studios stay closed, it seems like more people than ever are walking, running, and biking—especially outside in the places that it’s allowed. Triathlete reached out to a few fitness platforms and looked…

Ironman Virtual Racing success creates value for sponsors

When the IRONMAN Group launched its Virtual Racing series at the beginning of April, the company sought to foster competition and community for the hundreds of thousands of IRONMAN athletes around the globe. In the weeks after the…

World Triathlon approves the COVID-19 Prevention Guidelines for Event Organisers

Read a summary on the ITU website and see the full 28 page report here.

International Triathlon Union forecasting loss of at least $1 million in 2020

The International Triathlon Union (ITU) is expecting a loss of up to $1.4 million in 2020 as a result of the coronavirus crisis, but the organisation will not ask for an advance on its Tokyo…

Gold’s Gym files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection amid coronavirus closings

Gold’s Gym filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection Monday as the coronavirus pandemic wreaks havoc on the company’s business. The bankruptcy is intended to help the company shed leases. Gold’s Gym will has nearly 700…

Event cancellations plague Emerald’s Q1 performance

Because of numerous event cancellations due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Emerald Holding Inc.—the operator of Outdoor Retailer, Surf Expo and other trade shows—reported revenue for the first quarter declined 27.4 percent to $99.7 million. Read…

Nike delivers its first-ever indoor cycling shoe

With people forced to workout indoors to stay in shape, Nike revealed its first-ever shoe specific to indoor cycling: the SuperRep Cycle. Check all the details on Footwear News.

Fitbit data shows we’re sleeping better during the COVID-19 lockdown

Americans don’t typically sleep well. One large survey showed that people get a full, uninterrupted night of sleep on only about one out of four nights. During this anxious time, you might think the problem…

Wanda Sports’ 2019 revenues reach US$1.15bn

Wanda Sports Group’s (WSG) total revenues for 2019 fell to US$1.15 billion, representing an annual decrease of nine per cent compared to the previous year. WSG chief executive Hengming Yang used the annual filing to express his confidence that…

An Ironman Sale Is Pending Amid Coronavirus. Can Its Racing Mojo Endure?

Wanda Sports Group, announced that it would sell IRONMAN to Advance, owner of the media company Condé Nast, for a reported $730 million. The deal is scheduled to close next month. That leaves IRONMAN in an…

Will Triathlons Come Back This Year? What Will They Look Like?

As the world tries to limit the spread and fatality rate of the COVID-19 pandemic, race directors grapple with the possibility of no mass events in 2020. Interesting article on Triathlete.

The man who runs 365 marathons a year

One day, Michael Shattuck started to run. He liked it, so he ran longer, sometimes for as many as 65 hours each week. He never wanted to stop. What was he running from? Read more…

American Pacific Group acquires SaltStick

American Pacific Group, a San Francisco-based private equity firm, in partnership with Joe Falsetti of Dana Holdings, has acquired SaltStick, an electrolyte replenishment supplement with a strong following among endurance athletes for in-competition and training…

Garmin reports strong revenue and operating income growth for first quarter 2020

Garmin Ltd. announced results for the first quarter ended March 28, 2020. Total revenue of $856 million, a 12% increase, with fitness, marine, outdoor and aviation collectively increasing 17% over the prior year quarter. The…

Shimano reports bike division sales down 15% in Q1; withdraws guidance

Shimano reported that its first-quarter bike division sales were down 15.4% from the same period last year. Operating income in the division declined 26.1%. Check out the earnings numbers at Bicycle Retailer & Industry News.

Run specialty stores plot recovery

The owners at Charm City Run, Big Peach Running, Brooklyn Running, and Playmakers talked with SGB Executive about the adjustments they’ve made and their challenges and opportunities ahead in the face of COVID-19. Read more on SGBMedia.

Tour de France may be postponed again

The Tour de France’s anticipated August 29 start date for the postponed 2020 edition has fallen under new uncertainty as the French Prime Minister, Edouard Philippe, banned all mass sporting events until September. However, a few hours later the…

Allbirds is now making running shoes

Allbirds fans love the brand’s eco-friendly lifestyle sneakers. And now, the company has sustainability-focused performance shoes. The shoe was created with natural materials including its Sugarcane-based SweetFoam, eucalyptus and a reengineered version of its merino wool. Read more…

I lost my tri job due to COVID-19—Here’s how the industry is coping

Triathlete contributor Jay Prasuhn finds himself unemployed due to the the COVID-19 pandemic. He looks at the various arms to the industry to see how they’re coping and adjusting during this trying time. Read more…

On a lighter note – ‘Oh no, I spelled it wrong’: Nurse runs solo marathon in shape of ‘Boston Strog’

Lindsay Devers planned her marathon-length riverside run in Boston to spell out an inspirational message during the coronavirus pandemic. But she forgot just one thing. Read more on CBC News.

Peloton sets record for most people streaming a single live class with 23,000 riders

The record-breaking class was led by Robin Arzón, Peloton’s vice president and head instructor, who broadcasted the 30-minute Pop Ride right from her … living room. It also beat the company’s previous record of 19,000 riders…

Adidas takes massive earnings hit due to coronavirus, warns of even bigger impact next quarter

The Germany-based sportswear giant’s net income for the first quarter plummeted 97% to $21.69 million, with earnings of 14 cents per share. Revenues also decreased 19% to $5.15 billion, with a 20% drop at its…

When might racing return, and what will it look like?

What’s “normal” during this pandemic changes almost daily, including the ever-growing pileup of canceled or postponed races. At some point, however, racing will return. Based on interviews with several running insiders, Runner’s World outlines ideas about what the…

Restrictions on cycling set to be lifted in France, Italy and Spain

Welcome news for both pros and amateurs is emerging from Spain, Italy and France, as the three nations are expected to ease cycling bans next month. During the coronavirus crisis, many European nations have enforced strict lockdown…

Endurance sports sidelined by virus join race for federal relief

The Endurance Sports Coalition has been lobbying for the replenishment of a small business loan program designed to help struggling businesses keep workers on their payroll, in addition to underscoring with lawmakers the industry will…

Skechers’ online business is booming this month— Here’s how much digital could deliver in annual sales

Skechers is proving that it can battle the coronavirus. After reporting solid first-quarter results this afternoon, the Manhattan Beach, Calif.-based company elaborated on its pandemic game plan in a conference call — and it starts with the booming online…

The longest virtual race yet: 1,000K ‘across’ Tennessee

Organized by the Laz Lake, race director of the famously difficult Barkley Marathons, The Great Virtual Road Race Across Tennessee is, as the name suggests, a virtual run, and it will take place from May 1 until August 31.…

Under Armour lays off more than 300 at Tennessee distribution center

The one-million-square-foot facility had employed 524 workers. In 2014, the Tennessee State Funding Board approved $6.75 million in state funds for Under Armour to build the Mt. Juliet facility. At the time, Under Armour was expected…

Products, news and resources for event organizers during coronavirus outbreak

A number of organizations in the endurance sports industry are out in force launching innovative products, pivoting their businesses and contributing resources during the pandemic. In order to help event organizers and others find what…

Endurance Sports Coronavirus Daily News Updates

Endurance Sportswire is providing timely and pertinent articles and news updates specific to coronavirus and the running, cycling and triathlon industries. NEWS UPDATES 4/22 USOPC to cut up to 20%, says no Olympic games would…

USOPC to cut up to 20%, says no games would be ‘devastating’

The Associated Press received a copy of a letter CEO Sarah Hirshland sent to leaders across the U.S. Olympic world Tuesday, in which she said cuts of 10 to 20% are “necessary to balance both…

Will fall 2020 marathons go on?

As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to threaten the health and safety of people around the world, the virus also continues to wreak havoc on the racing calendar. What was once shaping up as a crowded fall marathon…

NSGA sports participation study shows growth In 2019

Participation increased in 7 of 10 segments in 2019 according to the 2020 National Sporting Goods Association’s (NSGA) Sports Participation in the U.S. Report* released today. One segment remained relatively flat and two segments decreased…

Peloton will resume live classes from instructors’ homes

Peloton today announced that it will resume live workout classes after finally closing its studios on April 3rd when an employee tested positive for COVID-19. Classes will now be streaming from the instructors’ homes. Users can expect between two…

What will endurance races look like when they come back?

Marathons. Cycling Races. Triathlons. So many have been wiped out, but organizers are already planning how to bring them back. Read more in the New York Times.

World Athletics and IIRM form outbreak prevention taskforce for mass events

World Athletics has joined forces with the International Institute for Race Medicine (IIRM) to set up a medical taskforce to provide endurance events that include mass gatherings with guidelines for outbreak prevention. Click here to…

How quickly does your body detrain?

Between homeschooling kids, trying to get your work done and attempting to maintain a relative level of normal, daily exercise has taken a back seat in some people’s lives. While this is completely understandable, runners…

Gyms rank among the first to be allowed to re-open

In a memo issued on Thursday titled “Guidelines for Opening Up America Again,” the White House included gyms among the businesses that could reopen to the general public during “phase one” of its three-part reopening…

USA Track and Field lays off 7; CEO takes 20% pay cut

USA Track and Field has laid off seven people from its 65-person staff and CEO Max Siegel is taking a 20% pay cut to offset lost revenue due to the coronavirus pandemic. The organization that runs…

Athletes completing bans get unexpected chance at Olympics

Athletes completing doping bans over the next year will be eligible to compete in the postponed Tokyo Olympics, an unintended effect of the coronavirus pandemic that has some crying foul. Read more on Associated Press.

Fitness under lockdown: Is America staying active?

With almost the entire country confined within their homes amid the coronavirus pandemic, fitness seems to have taken a major hit. Piplsay surveyed over 24,000 people to find out if and how the social distancing…

Tour de France sets new dates of Aug. 29 to Sept. 20; rest of cycling calendar remains unsettled

Tour de France organizers announced Wednesday that the three-week cycling race would be pushed back roughly two months, from June 27-July 19 to Aug. 29-Sept. 20. Cycling’s calendar will need much more juggling to accommodate the other two…

The logistical hell of postponing the Olympics for one year

Immense logistical, economic, and psychological challenges lie ahead for the organizing committee and the city of Tokyo—challenges that must be faced under the looming risk that an unabated coronavirus pandemic may ultimately compel organizers to…

The global shutdown offers a tantalizing glimpse of a cleaner climate

The Guardian proclaimed the shutdown could cut worldwide CO2 emissions by 2.5 billion metric tons in 2020, the greatest reduction in carbon pollution ever recorded. Read more on Adventure Journal.

Are running or cycling actually risks for spreading Covid-19?

An unpublished study went viral after a research team warned that respiratory droplets may travel more than 6 feet during exercise. But that’s not the whole story. Read more on Wired.

Cancellation of Tour could lead to ‘economic meltdown’ in cycling

The Tour de France is not just the center of the cycling season and a celebration of the French nation, but an economic pillar on which teams, sponsors and riders rely. The past month has already seen several teams…

Tour de France postponed, could start in late August

After weeks of holding out hope that the Tour de France would be able to go ahead as planned, the world’s most famous cycling race was finally added to the list of sporting events postponed…

2021 Games still not guaranteed, warns Olympic chief

Less than three weeks after the Games were postponed by 12 months to a start date of July 23, 2021, the Chief Executive of the Tokyo Organising Committee has warned there is still no guarantee…

Exercising outdoors with a face mask

Many have had questions about running or cycling while wearing a face mask. Here’s what the experts have to say in the New York Times.

USA Cycling putting timely emphasis on personal well-being

Kelsey Erickson had spent nearly a decade working in the mucky world of international anti-doping when she heard that USA Cycling was looking for someone to build and administer a wellness program for riders at…

Tour de France faces postponement as French ban public events through mid-July

The Tour de France is headed for a likely postponement after French President Emmanuel Macron on Monday announced the suspension of all mass public gatherings until mid-July to curb the spread of COVID-19. Read more on VeloNews.

Garmin stats show virtual cycling up 64% in the second half of March

The company said March 13, when the U.S. declared a state of emergency, marked “a major shift in human activity.” The most obvious shift was fewer recorded steps taken. But indoor cycling saw the increase in the…

Cycling-World governing body UCI to furlough staff, reimburse event fees

Cycling’s world governing body the UCI said on Thursday it was furloughing its entire staff, either fully or partially, in a bid to “weather the storm” caused by the coronavirus pandemic. Senior management and elected…

Feeling Down? Anxious? Hostile? A 4-Day-a-Week Exercise Regimen May Help

During these trying times, exercise could provide indispensable mental-health support for many of us, according to a timely new study. The study finds that among a generally healthy but sedentary group of adults in their 20s, 30s…

The Quarantine Backyard Ultra was the race we deserve during the coronavirus pandemic

The Quarantine Backyard Ultra was created by the Canadian ultrarunner Dave Proctor and the coaching service Peak Performance. After coronavirus forced Procter to bag a proposed Trans-Canadian FKT attempt, Proctor, like many runners, wanted to…

Coronavirus: Paris bans daytime outdoor exercise

Authorities in Paris have banned exercise outside during the day, as deaths from coronavirus continue to rise in France daily. The Paris daytime jogging ban followed a sunny weekend marked by large groups of people…

HYLETE Announces Regulation A Offering

Hylete, Inc., the fitness lifestyle brand based in Solana Beach, CA, announced a $12 million equity raise under a Regulation A Tier 2 offering. Hylete was founded in 2012 as a direct-to-consumer brand and had…

Getting the most out of your virtual race

With opportunities to come together restricted, runners are turning to virtual races and learning how to strive and compete alone. Check out new approaches both in the lead up to the race and in the race…

ASICS releases spikeless spikes

The idea behind the shoe is to reduce contact time with the ground, because the more time spent on the ground, the more power lost. ASICS says that losing the spikes does two things: it…

Emerald Holdings event cancellations totaled $116M in revenue last year

Emerald Holding Inc. said the 23 events it has canceled to date—including Outdoor Retailer Summer Market, which was scrapped last week—accounted for approximately $116 million of 2019 revenue. Emerald ended the first quarter of 2020 with…

What bike shops are open during the COVID-19 response?

Portland Design Works and Chris King Precision Components have collaborated to publish an interactive map showing the hours and current status for more than a thousand retailers in the U.S. during the COVID-19 pandemic. Read…

Peloton halts live classes as employee tests positive for COVID-19

Peloton Interactive Inc said on Monday it would pause live production of its exercise videos at its New York and London studios through April 30 after an employee at its New York City-based production studio has…

Out of Business: Trust Performance goes under during pandemic shutdowns

A perfect storm of collapsing financial markets and manufacturing delays just put this bicycle fork manufacturer out of business. Read more on GearJunkie.

Penske Media to launch sports business publication Sportico

Penske Media Corp. announced it will launch Sportico, a digital content platform focusing on sports industry news, data, information, strategy, leadership and live media. Sportico joins the PMC portfolio, which also includes titles such as Footwear News, WWD, Variety and Rolling…

Outdoor Retailer Summer Market cancelled

The nation’s largest outdoor trade show, previously scheduled for June 23-25 in Denver, has been called off. Read more on SNEWS.

Boston Marathon offering refunds for first time

Race organizers say anyone who was entered in the 124th edition of the race this month can still run on the rescheduled date, Sept. 14. But if they can’t make it, they can have their…

Retail landlords inundated with requests for rent relief

The Lamy Group, an international financial management consulting firm specializing in retail and commercial real estate, has evaluated rent relief for retail landlords for decades, but this is the largest number of tenant requests Lamy has…

Adidas revokes decision to withhold rent payments in Germany

Adidas apologized Wednesday for saying it would defer paying rent for stores in Germany that were forced to close by coronavirus lockdowns after facing wide criticism on social media. Adidas had been seeking to take advantage…

Pro teams ask UCI for financial flexibility amid coronavirus shutdown

Professional teams across the peloton are battening down the hatches to try to weather the coronavirus shutdown, and they’re asking the UCI for help. Read more on VeloNews.

The UCI suspends cycling events through June 1

The UCI decided that this extension would apply to all cycling disciplines and all categories of riders. The governing body will continue to work on a framework for the international racing calendar, based on its exchanges…

A race director answers participant questions about COVID-19 cancellations

With race after race getting cancelled due to the Coronavirus pandemic, triathletes and runners are left with a lot of questions. A top race director provides some answers. Read more on Triathlete.

September could be a blockbuster month for racing

Track meets and road races rescheduled from spring will join events already slated for September to create an overloaded race calendar for runners and fans. Read more on Podium Runner.

New Balance will make protective face mask prototypes in its Massachusetts factory amid the coronavirus crisis

New Balance has created some of its most coveted sneakers in its Lawrence, Mass., manufacturing facility. Now, the company is preparing to produce face masks. See their prototype on Footwear News.

U.S. Olympic orgs to lose more than $120M in revenue, data shows

The postponement of the Tokyo Games has catapulted the sports organizations that make up the backbone of the U.S. Olympic team into crisis. At least one has already started layoffs, and others are desperate to…

New dates for Tokyo Olympics clash with 2021 Tour de France

Earlier this month the International Olympic Committee (IOC) confirmed that the 2020 Olympics would be postponed by a year because of the coronavirus outbreak, with Japan now set to host from July 23 to August…

Citizens are reporting runners who ‘double run’ in the UK

With isolation on the rise and lockdown in effect, British runners have been taking to the streets twice a day to run. However, right now, doubling is technically in violation of the government lockdown rules,…

USA Cycling expecting 30 percent revenue shortfall in 2020

Governing body to reduce staff by 15 percent and furlough a further 25 percent as revenues expected to plummet. Read more on VeloNews.

A Guide for Switching Your Event to a Virtual Race

COVID-19 is spreading, forcing event organizers around the world to take measures to protect their communities. Whether or not the virus has affected your area yet, you’re probably at least planning for what you will…

How running led the charge to postpone the Olympics

You know things are bad when the athletes and USATF are on the same page. Read more on Outside.

Small Business Relief Tracker: Funding, grants and resources for business owners grappling with coronavirus

In an effort to help business owners find financial relief, we’ve rounded up all of the government agencies, private companies and nonprofit organizations that are extending support. Read more on Forbes.

Lululemon’s Q4 earnings top estimates on online sales surge

Lululemon Athletica Inc. reported net earnings rose 36.4 percent and slightly exceeded Wall Street’s targets. Same-store sales soared 20 percent, lifted by a 41 percent hike in online sales. Net revenue was $1.4 billion, an increase…

On a lighter note: Mum sets up epic obstacle course for her kids in quarantine.

One mum has come up with a genius idea, sharing on her Facebook page just exactly how she plans to keep her toddler busy, with an elaborate obstacle course. Read more on Kidspot.

Tokyo 2020 sponsors will retain rights in 2021, says Bach

A number of the IOC’s TOP sponsorship contracts are set to expire at the end of 2020, including those with General Electric, Procter & Gamble and Dow, and their status had been thrown into doubt…

Why Dick’s Sporting Goods is suspending CEO and president salaries amid the coronavirus pandemic

Top executives at Dick’s Sporting Goods will not take home pay for a temporary period as the retailer braces itself for the coronavirus’s impact on its business. What’s more, Dick’s announced reductions in the base salaries…

Six things race directors wish runners understood about canceled events

Runner’s World asked race directors of four marathons—Big Sur, Eugene, Flying Pig, and Napa Valley—what they wish athletes knew about how these races operate, so when cancellations happen, runners remain calm. Read what they said here.

NIKE, Inc. reports fiscal 2020 third quarter results

Revenues increased to $10.1 billion in the third quarter, up 5 percent on a reported basis and up 7 percent on a currency-neutral basis. Digital sales in Greater China increased more than 30 percent while brick…

2020 U.S. Olympic Track and Field Trials Rescheduled After Olympic Postponement

The 2020 U.S. Olympic track and field trials in Eugene, Ore. will be rescheduled in the aftermath of the 2020 Tokyo Olympics being postponed to 2021, organizers from Track Town USA announced Tuesday afternoon. The trials…

Strava releases Routes for runners and riders

With over 3 billion activities uploaded from all over the world, Strava ‘knows where athletes actually run and ride.’ The new Routes tool uses that knowledge to provide route recommendations personalized to athletes’ preferences for…

On a lighter note: Man runs full marathon on apartment balcony

Elisha Nochomovitz lives in Toulouse, France, where he, along with millions of his fellow French citizens, are under strict shelter in place orders from the government. He’d been training to run a marathon before the pandemic…

Tokyo 2020 Olympics officially postponed until 2021

Never before had the Olympic Games been postponed or canceled for something other than war, but on Tuesday, Japan Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and International Olympic Committee president Thomas Bach agreed to postpone the Tokyo 2020…

Peloton temporarily suspends sales and deliveries of its treadmill

Peloton announced that it will temporarily suspend the sale and delivery of its Tread, a treadmill with a touchscreen to stream live and on-demand classes, because the size of the machine is too big to deliver…

IOC member says 2020 Tokyo Olympics will be postponed because of coronavirus pandemic

Veteran International Olympic Committee member Dick Pound, a Canadian who has been one of the most influential members of the IOC for decades, said the games will likely be moved to 2021, with the details to…

Doping researcher who defended Lance Armstrong receives doping ban

A doping researcher who testified on behalf of Lance Armstrong during the US Department of Justice case has been banned from cycling for doping. John Gleaves, an assistant professor at California State University, has accepted a…

Cycling industry pivots to COVID-19 protective equipment production

Bike industry players, big and small, shift production to make personal protective equipment for front-line healthcare workers. Read more on VeloNews.

British Cycling extends suspension on sanctioned cycling activities to June 30

Given the ongoing uncertainty around the Coronavirus/COVID19 outbreak, and the developing Government advice and guidance, British Cycling has taken the decision to extend its current suspension on sanctioned cycling activities to June 30. Read more…

Facebook is giving out $100 million in small-business grants.

Tuesday’s announcement by Facebook that it will offer $100 million in grants to 30,000 small businesses may well be the sort of watershed moment that’s been needed to spur entrepreneurship and small business growth well into the future. Read more…

Under Armour announces $2M donation to support those impacted by the coronavirus pandemic

The company said it will split the donation between a pair of nonprofit organizations. Feeding America will receive a donation of $1 million and another $1 million in money and product will go to Good Sports. Under…

Recreate in place? How people are safely getting outside to exercise in the coronavirus age

Medical experts encourage a healthy lifestyle that includes exercise and fresh air amid lockdowns and coronavirus pandemic. Find how others are navigating in the Mercury News.

Coronavirus: Santini to start making face masks instead of cycling clothing

The company, which currently supplies clothing to Boels Dolmans, Trek-Segafredo and the UCI World Championships, is hoping to begin production on Monday, March 23. Santini, working in conjunction with local textile manufacturer Sitip, has said that a prototype has…

Nike commits $15M toward COVID-19 fight — Including personal donations from new and former CEOs

Nike has pledged over $15 million to fight the virus — including $10 million in contributions Phil Knight, co-founder and chairman emeritus, Mark Parker, former CEO and current executive chairman of the and John Donahue, the…

On a lighter note: homemade soap treadmills

Runners stuck at home have come up with an interesting substitute for a treadmill. Read more on Canadian Running.

IRONMAN parent company Wanda Sports Group agrees US$240m loan facility with Credit Suisse

The funding will help Wanda’s sports arm to refinance and prepay its existing 364-day term loan facility, dated 15th Match 2019. The agreement has been made at uncertain times for the sports industry, with WSG announcing…

On a lighter note…We ate 26 energy products in one go and this is what happened

BikeRadar is known for its comprehensive, authoritative testing, so they decided to try every product in the Clif Bar range in a single sitting. Find out what their favorite flavors were and what happened here.

Cancel the Olympics? Postpone them? Every alternative has problems.

As novel coronavirus fears have essentially shut down daily life in many areas and forced sports leagues around the globe to cancel play and suspend operations, the International Olympic Committee has been resolute in its insistence that…

We can now estimate the effect of blood doping

Russian women got slower after the Athlete Biological Passport was introduced in 2012. Anti-doping officials think they know why. An analysis of Russian female distance runners before and after the implementation of a new anti-doping technique…

Iconic female athletes replace ‘Clif Bar Climber’ on wrappers

Clif Bar unveiled its first-ever packaging change with limited-edition wrappers that feature superstar female athletes across six sports. Ashima Shiraishi, Venus Williams, Megan Rapinoe, Lakey Peterson, Katerina Nash, and Jordyn Barratt will grace the wrappers…

Why Can’t I Just Get a Refund? And Other Emails to RDs in the COVID-19 Era

Slowtwitch explains the finances and questions that many people will be asking of race directors over the next few months. Read more here.

Inside the Mid South’s decision to proceed as the coronavirus escalated

The Mid South was held as the global pandemic around COVID-19 escalated. This is what the race promoters, local authorities, and participants had to say about the event. The event serves up a 100 and 50…

Coronavirus made races unsafe, so athletes and organizers are turning to simulations

With coronavirus sweeping the globe, scores of marathons, smaller races, and cycling competitions hang in the balance. That has led some to the world of race simulators. Read more about the options events are looking into…

Cycling: UCI seeks retroactive end to Olympic qualifying process

Cycling’s governing body (UCI) plans to retroactively use March 3 as the cut-off point for Olympic qualification in mountain bike, BMX Racing and BMX Freestyle as the coronavirus pandemic continues to decimate the sporting calendar.…

Cannondale stands out In Dorel’s Q4 earnings

Dorel Industries Inc. – whose bike brands include Cannondale, Schwinn, GT, Mongoose, Caloi, and IronHorse – this week reported revenue for the fourth quarter of $653.4 million, down 4.4 percent from $683.5 million a year…

Endurance events cancelled or postponed in the U.S. due to the coronavirus

At the recommendation of the County Health Officer, this weekend’s the Spartan Race in San Luis Obispo set to take place this weekend will be postponed to a later date. The NYC Half Marathon, which brings 25,000 runners…

Serial plaintiff sues Louis Garneau USA over website ADA compliance

An Astoria, N.Y. man who is legally blind is the lead plaintiff in a class action lawsuit filed against Louis Garneau USA. The suit alleges the company’s website is not compliant with the Americans With Disabilities…

Wanda Sports Group reports that Coronavirus could have “adverse impact” on business

In a filing sent to the Securities Exchange Commission (SEC) last Friday, WSG, the company that owns IRONMAN, warns that the Coronavirus could adversely affect its Mass Participation, Spectator Sports and DPSS segments, and that…

Rossignol considers restructuring, closing or selling its Time Sport frame business

France’s Rossignol Group — which besides its ski business owns Rossignol Bike, Time Sport and Felt Bicycle — says it is considering making big changes to the Time frame business and its frame factory in…

London Marathon cancellation fears grow due to coronavirus

Four major marathons or half-marathons have been called off in Europe over the past three days. The Barcelona Marathon became the latest road race to be postponed or scrapped as a result of the outbreak that…

Tips for Raising More Money for Race Charity Partners

One of the most rewarding parts of race organizing is selecting a charity partner to fundraise for. Your race may have just one charity partner or it may allow participants to fundraise for the charity…

Coronavirus spurs date change to Sea Otter cycling fest

Much to the dismay of cyclists and bike fanatics across the U.S., Sea Otter Classic has postponed its April event. Held in Monterey County, CA, the event hosts over 1000 exhibitors, 9,600 athletes and 72,500 fans. Read…

The Brooks Sports against Brooks Brothers battle continues

Brooks Brothers Group Inc. is fighting back against Brooks Sports Inc. over the right to the “Brooks” moniker. In a filing in U.S. District Court in the Western District of Washington, Brooks Brothers Group denied Brooks Sports’ claims of…

Hyperice acquires NormaTec

Performance technology company Hyperice announced Thursday it has acquired NormaTec, the creator of the popular pneumatic compression systems. Terms of the deal were not immediately made available, but Hyperice CEO Jim Huether told CNBC with…

Pro cycling teams left scrambling as races cancelled due to coronavirus pandemic

Pro cycling teams across the globe are scrambling to deal with a growing coronavirus crisis, one that is already putting the pinch on the international racing calendar. The UAE Tour was stopped in its tracks, and three teams remain in…

Dirt Rag’s parent files for Chapter 7 bankruptcy protection

Rotating Mass Media, Ltd., the parent of Dirt Rag, filed a petition for Chapter 7 bankruptcy on Thursday. Dirt Rag announced in late January that it was shutting down its magazine and website, as well…

In debt for $32 million, Garneau files for creditor protection

Louis Garneau, the Quebecois sporting equipment manufacturer, is in $32-million worth of debt and has filed for creditor protection under the Bankruptcy and Insolvency Act. The company also announced the “temporary” layoffs of 66 employees…

Can short bouts of running lengthen lives?

A systematic review and meta-analysis in the British Journal of Sports Medicine of 14 observational studies has considered whether running — and what “dose” of running — affects the risk for death from any cause, and from cardiovascular health problems…

ASO is looking to revive the women’s Tour de France

A.S.O. edged back slowly into women’s racing in 2014, with La Course by the Tour de France. But they now appear motivated to organize a full stage race, although the actual length has yet to…

Cycling team manager threatens hunger strike over coronavirus quarantine in UAE

A manager of a French professional cycling team, who has been in quarantine in an Abu Dhabi hotel due to coronavirus concerns, threatened to go on hunger strike on Tuesday if authorities do not allow…

Nike unveils the official uniforms for the 2020 Summer Olympics—and they’re completely sustainable

Ahead of the Olympic games in Tokyo this summer, Nike revealed a new collection that spotlights sustainable materials. The innovative fabrics include polyester made from recycled plastic bottles and nylon, as well as rubber and…

Fox Factory’s Q4 sales climb 18.5 percent

Sales for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2019 were $185.9 million, an increase of 18.5 percent as compared to sales of $156.8 million in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2018. This increase in sales reflects…

Sea Otter Classic to ‘monitor’ coronavirus situation, announce schedule decision soon

Organizers of next month’s Sea Otter Classic bike festival said Tuesday they are keeping a close eye on the COVID-19 virus outbreak and will make an announcement about the event’s 2020 edition in the next few days.…

Hoka One One ventures into apparel with sustainable performance and lifestyle options

The Deckers Brands company revealed its debut apparel line, a 27-piece collection geared to the needs of all athletes. The apparel ranges from $12 to $250 and is only available online. Read more on Footwear News.

Determined runners defy ban on Paris Half-Marathon

Several hundred determined athletes defied a government-ordered ban on large public gatherings to run Paris’s half-marathon on Sunday (44,000 would have been expected had the event been held). French Health Minister Olivier Veran announced the…

Nike, Columbia deep clean campuses as coronavirus reaches Oregon

On the heels of the first known coronavirus case in Oregon, Nike and Columbia are taking early action to help prevent the spread. Both businesses conducted deep cleans of their facilities over the weekend. Read more…

Sorry, hard core athletes, those electrolytes don’t help as much as you may think

Ultramarathoners and other endurance runners take note: You can’t rely on electrolyte sports drinks and supplements to keep essential salt levels in balance and prevent illness during and after these grueling races, according to a…

Peloton and NMPA agree to settle copyright infringement lawsuit

Peloton and The National Music Publishers’ Association (NMPA), the trade association representing all American music publishers and their songwriting partners, announced that they have reached an agreement to “fully settled the litigation brought last year by…

UAE Tour halted after two coronavirus cases confirmed at the race

Teams at the UAE Tour have been informed that the race has been cancelled after two Italians at the race have tested positive for coronavirus. The entire race is staying at hotels on Yas Island, just outside of…

Court approves sale of Tough Mudder to Spartan Race – Tough Mudder Virginia to be first 2020 event.

Judge Sontchi of the The Bankruptcy Court of Delaware, approved the sale of Tough Mudder to Spartan Race. Kyle McLaughlin has been reinstated as CEO and Tough Mudder updated their US website to include eight Tough Mudder event weekends.…

IOC member casts doubt on postponing or moving Tokyo Games

Dick Pound, the longest-serving member of the IOC, estimates there’s a three-month window to decide the fate of the Tokyo Olympics, which are being threatened by the fast-spreading virus from China. Read more on Associated…

Britain’s cycling team to lose top sponsor after Tokyo Games

The governing body of British cycling will lose its main sponsor after the Tokyo Olympics, potentially harming the long-term strength of the country’s top-performing sport at recent games. HSBC has decided to exercise a break clause…

Spartan offers relief for cancelled Tough Mudder events

Spartan offers relief for cancelled Tough Mudder events. According to Spartan Race’s CEO Joe Desena, Tough Mudder tickets for any event not held will be transferable to any other Tough Mudder event in 20/21. Additionally,…

Brooks Sports Sees 3.5 Percent Revenue Gain In 2019

Brooks Sports saw sales climb 3.5 percent in 2019 despite the opening of a new distribution center that presented logistical challenges, according to the annual report of the running brand’s parent, Berkshire Hathaway. Read more…

Fitbit earnings show worst holiday sales performance since IPO amid Google acquisition

Fitbit Inc. holiday sales declined more than 12% to the lowest fourth-quarter total for the company since it went public amid an acquisition attempt by Alphabet Inc. according to an earnings report released Thursday afternoon. Fitbit reported…

Men’s winner of El Paso Marathon disqualified and banned after organizers say he cheated; apology issued

Organizers of the El Paso Marathon said Wednesday they were stripping this year’s men’s winner of his title and banning him from future races after it was discovered he cheated. Joe Morales was declared the marathon…

Super cushioned running shoes are all the rage, but aren’t foolproof

Anyone who runs or spectates at races has probably noticed that stacked, generously cushioned running shoes have become almost ubiquitous. But running in those thickly cushioned shoes could affect a runner’s form in sometimes surprising…

Garmin’s Q4 beats expectations on strong fitness growth

Garmin Ltd. reported fourth-quarter earnings that beat expectations and provided an upbeat outlook for 2020. All of Garmin’s business segments beat expectations, led by Fitness, up 34 percent; Marine and Aviation, both up 22 percent;…

Why we run, according to Strava

Strava surveyed over 25,000 runners about why they run. The survey explored common themes and patterns in motivation across a mosaic of people spanning the globe and uncovered five types of runners based on the benefits that a…

Wanda Sports considering $1 billion sale of Ironman triathlon

Wanda Sports Group Co. is considering selling the Ironman triathlon business it bought in 2015, according to people familiar with the matter. The company, part of Chinese billionaire Wang Jianlin’s conglomerate, is working with an adviser and…

Tokyo Marathon cancelled due to virus fears

The 2020 Tokyo Marathon has cancelled its mass participation race, scheduled for March 1, due to a confirmed case of coronavirus. The event will still run its elite and wheelchair races. The 2020 marathon doubles as the…

Charity founded by disgraced cyclist announces relaunch plan

The cancer charity whose yellow wristbands became a global brand under founder Lance Armstrong is seeking to reinvent itself, years after donations and revenues crashed along with the disgraced cyclist’s career. Armstrong was nowhere to be…

Asics’ Q4 sales In North America show modest decline

Asics Corp.’s sales in the North American region in the fourth quarter slid 5.5 percent to ¥18.8 billion ($171 mm) from ¥19.9 billion a year ago. The operating loss in the region was reduced to…

Cancellations, consolidations drag down Emerald’s 2019

Emerald Expositions Events Inc. on Thursday announced revenue declines of 21.2 percent for the fourth quarter and 5.2 percent for the full year of 2019 driven by event cancellations, including Surf Expo, and event consolidations,…

Why most endurance elites don’t endorse CBD (yet)

The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) removed CBD from its list of prohibited substances in 2018. CBD is the only approved cannabinoid of the more than 100 that are present in cannabis plants. THC (which causes marijuana’s…

The Great Fitness Scam

The U.S. spends, by far, the most money of any developed nation on health care per person but ranks toward the bottom (if not last) on common measures of actual health, such as chronic disease, life expectancy, infant mortality, disability,…

Spartan officially acquires Tough Mudder UK

As has been reported in recent weeks, Spartan has been acquiring the UK properties of Tough Mudder. Today it became official and all events scheduled for 2020 will occur as planned. This includes a Tough Mudder City event taking…

Mizuno’s Sales Slide In Nine Months

Mizuno Corp. reported revenues in the nine months ended December 31 declined 3.9 percent. Revenues reached ¥122.7 billion ($1.12 bn). In the Americas region, sales grew 8.6 percent to ¥15.2 billion ($138 mm) from ¥14.0 billion. Mizuno…

‘McDreamy’ to be honorary captain of US Olympic cycling team

Patrick Dempsey will serve as the honorary captain for the U.S. cycling team at the Tokyo Olympics this summer, part of a unique working relationship between USA Cycling and the actor best known for his…

Under Armour misses Q4 targets and delivers weak outlook

Under Armour Inc. reported an unexpected fourth-quarter loss and missed Wall Street estimates for its revenues. The company also warned of soft 2020 results and said it’s considering another massive restructuring initiative to rebalance its…

Women in Triathlon: Where Are We Now?

As triathlon approaches five years of working toward gender parity, how much has changed? Check out his piece on Triathlete that discusses what notable steps have been taken in the last five years to reduce gender…

Strava hits 50 million athletes and 3 billion activity uploads

Strava athletes shared more than 1 billion activities in the last 13 months, surpassing 3 billion total activity uploads to the social fitness community since its founding in 2009. The company adds that more than 50 million…

Berkshire’s Brooks running unit sues Brooks Brothers over trademark

Brooks, the running shoe and apparel unit of billionaire Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway Inc, filed a trademark infringement lawsuit against Brooks Brothers, pitting two companies whose roots date back more than a century against each…

Why Altra signing two pregnant runners is a big deal

Last week, the shoe company announced that it will sponsor runners Alysia Montaño and Tina Muir. Montaño is a U.S. national champion and an Olympian in the 800 meters, and Muir is a 2:36 British marathoner and host…

Boston Marathon announces changes to start times

Previously, the elite women got a head start on the elite men by about 28 minutes, which allowed for significant TV time devoted to the women’s race, before the men started. It also meant that the winner…

Sports Illustrated’s Fittest 50 2020

Sports Illustrated ranked the best-conditioned male and female athletes in the world, consulting trainers, exercise physiologists and performance experts with experience across the college, pro and Olympic levels of sports to evaluate athletes on the following criteria: performances…

Do CBD lotions and balms actually work?

In surveys of CBD users, pain management is always one of the top reasons given for using nonintoxicating cannabis products. So it makes sense that nearly all brands, especially those targeting athletes, now offer topical solutions meant to…

Nike’s crazy new Olympic track spikes are so fast they look unfinished

The blade at the bottom front of the Air Zoom Viperfly just kinda tails… off. But as with almost all Nike performance footwear, there’s science behind it. Check out the new shoe on Gear Patrol, just one of…

Skechers stock soars after Q4 sales beat forecasts, brand warns of coronavirus impact

Shares for Skechers USA Inc. surged in after-hours trading on Thursday after the shoemaker posted fourth-quarter sales that blew past expectations. In its financial report for the period ended Dec. 31, Skechers logged revenues that rose 23.1% to…

Ford develops jacket that displays emojis to communicate with drivers

Ford has released details of a prototype jacket that can display a series of emojis via an integrated LED panel. By indicating the feelings and intentions of a cyclist, Ford claims the jacket could help to…

Nike, Adidas say coronavirus will hurt business in China

Nike Inc. closed about half of its company-owned stores in China as a result of the coronavirus outbreak, which it expects to have a material impact on operations in the country. Rival brand Adidas AG followed suit Wednesday, saying it has…

Tokyo Olympics organizers look on anxiously as coronavirus menaces the Games

Japan’s Olympic organizers knew that hosting the Games in July would mean hot weather for athletes and spectators. They were not expecting a major epidemic to force them to take everyone’s temperature upon entering the…

Pioneer sells cycle sports business to Shimano

Cycling power meter specialist Pioneer has signed an agreement to transfer its cycle sports business to Shimano. Shimano plans to develop products, web services and applications using the Pioneer Cycle Sports assets and make Shimano services available to…

Peloton Raises Guidance After Cruising To Q2 Beat

In just its second quarterly earnings report since going public, Peloton Interactive Inc. notched impressive earnings and revenue beat as the company grew its number of connected fitness subscribers 96 percent to 712,005 and its…

Peloton and Flywheel Sports settle litigation cases

Indoor cycling business Peloton has settled its patent infringement case against Flywheel Sports, with Flywheel simultaneously dropping a separate counter proceeding at the U.S. Patent and Trademark office. Within the court documents, Flywheel made the admission that Peloton’s…

Nike Vaporfly shoes won’t be banned from Olympics

After helping smash marathon records, Nike’s controversial sneaker can still be used by athletes in Tokyo Games. However, track and field’s world governing body on Friday moved to curb the future escalation of running-shoe technology pioneered…

A new wave of performance e-road bikes could change the dynamics in group rides and gran fondos

There’s a good chance that more e-bike riders will be joining group rides, gran fondos, and organized cycling events in the coming years. Bicycle manufacturers have produced a new wave of performance e-bikes that are designed to help…

Asics Ventures invests in smart shoe technology

Asics Corporation announced that its investment subsidiary Asics Ventures Corporation invested in a Japanese startup, No New Folk Studio Inc., the developer of sensing solution Orphe Track which measures and analyses foot movement. Asics, in…

Hoka One One drives parent Deckers Brands to Q3 earnings, sales beat

For the period ended Dec. 31, the company posted Q3 earnings of $7.41 per share, surpassing consensus bets of $6.55 a share. Sales also jumped 7.4% to $938.74 million, compared with Wall Street estimates of…

24,500 runners attend National Running Show Birmingham 2020

The National Running Show Birmingham in partnership with Children with Cancer UK took place on Saturday 25th and Sunday 26th January 2020. The organizing team reported that the UK show attracted ‘more than 24,500 runners. Read…

Hong Kong Marathon cancelled because of coronavirus

Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam Cheng Yuet-ngor has declared the highest level of emergency in response to the outbreak, raising it from the previous state of “serious”, leading to the race on February 9 being…

UCI steps up anti-doping enforcement in women’s peloton

The UCI is stepping up its anti-doping efforts in the women’s peloton by carrying out testing at all Women’s WorldTour events and during training camps. Cycling’s international governing body is also increasing the number of riders…

It will cost you $30,000 to ride with Lance Armstrong for a week

Lance Armstrong and George Hincapie will host a cycling holiday this year, in which 12 guests will pay $30,000 for five days of riding on the Spanish island of Mallorca. The trip is named ‘The Move…

Runner who accused Canepa of cheating at Tor found guilty of defamation

Paolo Rossi, the 2014 Tor des Géants participant who accused 2012 and 2013 champion Francesca Canepa of accepting a ride in the middle of the race, has been found guilty of defaming her in an Italian court, and…

John Hancock announces 2020 Boston Marathon elite team

The 2020 Boston Marathon elite field has won more than 230 international marathons and includes 16 Boston Marathon champions, Olympic and Paralympic medalists, World Record holders, World Champions and Abbott World Marathon Majors Series champions.…

More Than Half of Polyester in Adidas’ Sneakers Will Be Recycled This Year

Adidas has achieved a major milestone on the sustainability front. The sportswear giant has announced that more than half of the polyester used in its products this year will come from recycled plastic waste. It also shared…

Welcome to the leisure class: TerraTrike Maverick pushes the envelope of performance and value for aspiring trikers

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — TerraTrike, a leader in comfort cycling, is rolling out a new front-line trike for Spring 2020, the Maverick, a customizable and upgradeable point of entry to the fun and carefree world of leisure…

Hustle Bike Labs Launches Website; Finalist in OR Innovation Awards

New magnetic REM Pedal System hopes to change the pedal game in MTB, beyond Crowley, Texas — Hustle Bike Labs officially launched its website yesterday evening, highlighting its first product, the Hustle REM Pedal System, a…

Can Running’s Most Controversial Website Really Change?

For anyone seeking a comprehensive overview of the global distance running scene, it’s hard to think of a better resource than LetsRun.com. But just as LetsRun has established itself as a reliable go-to for the track and field-obsessed,…

USA Cycling has its eye on gravel

Last week, officials from the national governing body met with representatives from some of gravel cycling’s biggest events in Bentonville, Arkansas. The goal of the meeting was to create an official dialogue between USAC and the racing scene…

How Fitbits can help predict flu outbreaks

A study in the United States has found that heart rate and sleep data from wearable fitness tracker watches can predict and alert public health officials to real-time outbreaks of flu more accurately than current…

The best running technology from CES 2020

Didn’t get to the Consumer Electronics Show last week? Check out Runner’s World. Check out the best running technology according to Runner’s World.

Spartan co-founder Will Dean concedes to bankruptcy process

Will Dean filed a Notice of Consent To Order For Relief And Appointment of a Chapter 11 Trustee. The motion states that he “…will cooperate with the trustee to preserve value for the creditors” and…

Nike shoes that have revolutionized marathon times unlikely to be banned

The World Athletics working group investigating the Nike shoes which have revolutionized marathon times is still deliberating over what limits to place on the carbon plate and foam technology and is unlikely to implement a wholesale ban…

Spartan Pushes Tough Mudder Toward Chapter 11

The saga continues with Tough Mudder, its co-founder, the companies it owes money to, and Spartan, who wants to acquire them. Spartan has filed a statement in support of an emergency motion of petitioning creditors…

U.S. to probe Fitbit, Garmin, other wearable devices after Philips complains

U.S. trade regulators said on Friday they will investigate wearable monitoring devices, including those made by Fitbit Inc (FIT.N) and Garmin Ltd (GRMN.O), following allegations of patent violations by rival Koninklijke Philips (PHG.AS) and its…

What artificial intelligence says about running form

The act of running, it turns out, is surprisingly complicated. The bob of your head, the rotation of your hips, the angle of your foot—all these factors and many others can vary in endless ways.…

The State of Ultra Running 2020 reveals findings

The study, undertaken by run shoe review site RunRepeat in collaboration with the International Association of Ultrarunners (IAU), explores the trends in ultra running over the last 23 years. Impressively, they analyzed 5,010,730 results from 15,451…

How Target could rival Nike and Adidas with its new athletic brand

Target has big ambitions in the athletic space. The chain today announced the launch of All in Motion, a private-label athletic and sporting goods brand — and it says the label could do $1 billion in sales…

Fitness device upstart takes on Apple, Peloton, Fitbit at CES 2020

China-based Huami (HMI) already has set its sights on being the innovation leader in the wearable fitness device market. Now the ambitious company, little known in the U.S., is making a splash at CES 2020 with a…

The female ultra-athletes leading the field

From swimming the Channel four times to outrunning every man, The Guardian reports on the women at the top of their game.

Tough Mudder creditors try to put race company in bankruptcy

Tough Mudder Inc. creditors are attempting to push the organizer of extreme obstacle races into bankruptcy over $855,000 that they say the company owes them. The firm is facing claims from Valley Builders LLC, Trademarc Associates Inc. and David Watkins Homes Inc.,…

Town Sports acquires Flywheel Sports

Town Sports International Holdings Inc., one of the largest owners and operators of fitness clubs in the Northeast, agreed to acquire the studio business of Flywheel Sports Inc., the spin chain. Established in 2010, Flywheel has…

Canyon Bicycles hit by cyber attack

Germany direct-to-consumer bike brand Canyon Bicycles has confirmed that it was hit by a cyber attack just before the start of the year. While the company was locked out of its IT systems at its Germany headquarters,…

Study Shows: A simple beginner marathon plan can produce big heart health benefits

A new study of first-time London Marathon runners found that their basic training program produced important health benefits. After four months, the runners had lower blood pressure and greater flexibility in their cardiac arteries. The researchers…

Kyle McLaughlin steps down as CEO of Tough Mudder

Kyle McLaughlin, was hired as Senior VP of North America by Tough Mudder on June 1, 2018. He was named President on February 1 of last year, and then promoted to CEO on July 1.…

Nike retailers will reportedly stop shipping internationally in 2020

Nike will reportedly cease to permit international shipping among its retail partners around the world starting January 1, 2020. This information first came to light in leaked emails several months ago, in which Nike apparently expressly…

XTERRA & ACTIVE Network have entered into a Global Partnership as of 2020

DALLAS – January 2, 2020 – ACTIVE Network, the premier global marketplace for activities and events and the industry leading provider of intelligence solutions, announced today it has signed a multi-year agreement with TEAM Unlimited,…

Endurance Sportswire Names its Most Popular Press Releases and Industry News Items of 2019

San Diego, Calif. – As we embark on 2020, Endurance Sportswire has put together a list of its most viewed press releases and industry news items over the past year. MOST VIEWED ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE PRESS…

Wearable tech named top fitness trend for 2020

More than 3,000 health and fitness pros surveyed by the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) were surveyed as part of ACSM’s annual fitness trend forecast in the article “Worldwide Survey of Fitness Trends for…

Eating in a 6-hour window and fasting for 18 hours might help you live longer

A review of past animal and human studies in The New England Journal of Medicine suggests that intermittent fasting can reduce blood pressure, aid in weight loss and improve longevity. The report functions as a road map of sorts for…

Spartan Race looks to acquire Tough Mudder in 2020

Spartan Race announced the acquisition of an exclusive option to acquire Tough Mudder’s UK, Canadian, and German events, as the first step in an effort to bring together a complete merger of the two obstacle…

The running stories that defined the decade

According to Outside Magazine, these are the most important running stories of the decade. Can you guess what they are?

Swimming’s governing body is in hot water

On December 16, a San Francisco court ruled that the Fédération Internationale de Natation (FINA), the body based in Lausanne, Switzerland, that governs Olympic swimming, has to answer to allegations that it has been operating an illegal monopoly, in part…

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