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April 30, 2025
From Shakeout to Shakeup: Artificial Intelligence and Trail Running
As the sport and industry of trail running grow, so do the opportunities for disruption by artificial intelligence (AI). The current benefits of AI are mainly seen in automating basic tasks — making experts’ workflows more efficient. Most of our use cases emphasize ways AI tools can enhance the efficiency...
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April 30, 2025
Shimano scales back on cycling apparel & discontinues Milremo
Shimano Europe has announced a refocusing of its priorities, with a significant scaling back of its activities in the cycling apparel space. The inescapable ‘black hole’ impact of Covid has been listed as a factor in the move, which will include discontinuing Shimano’s custom clothing brand Milremo. The regular Shimano...
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April 30, 2025
Garmin’s Fitness and Outdoor Segments Deliver Double-Digit Growth
Garmin Ltd stock declined on Wednesday after it reported first-quarter 2025 results. The company reported quarterly revenue growth of 11% year-on-year to $1.54 billion, beating the analyst consensus estimate of $1.50 billion. The GPS navigation and wearable technology company's adjusted EPS of $1.61 missed the consensus estimate of $1.67. Yahoo!
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April 29, 2025
NICE Recovery and Porsche Launch Handheld Cooling Device
NICE Recovery, a cutting-edge therapy and technology brand, is putting enhanced recovery and wellness in the palm of your hand, literally. The manufacturer just announced the launch of what it’s touting as the world’s first precision handheld cooling device, the NICE ROCC. The product, designed by Porsche and made in...
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April 29, 2025
Nike Sparks Backlash for ‘Never Again’ Ads at London Marathon
Nike is facing backlash for using the phrase “Never again” in ads that ran near the London Marathon on Sunday. The phrase “Never again” is typically associated with Holocaust remembrance and used as a vow to prevent such atrocities from happening again. Nike’s billboards, directed at runners in the 2025 London...
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April 29, 2025
Adidas Warns of U.S. Price Hikes Due to Tariffs
Adidas AG said that despite reporting better-than-expected first-quarter results, it opted not to raise its financial targets for 2025 due to rising concerns over President Donald Trump-imposed trade tariffs, including the threat that prices will have to rise for U.S. products. SGB Media
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April 29, 2025
Kent halts Chinese imports; tariffs could force production suspension
Kent International would likely suspend production at its South Carolina bike factory later this year if the Trump administration does not reduce tariffs on Chinese imports, Kent Chairman Arnold Kamler said. Bicycle Retailer
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April 28, 2025
Nike Is Facing a Potential Class Action Lawsuit for Shutting Down Its NFT Platform
A proposal for a class action lawsuit is accusing Nike of engaging in a “rug pull” by shutting down operations for its RTFKT NFT platform. Footwear News
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April 27, 2025
Cycling in City of London rises by more than 50%
Cycling in the City of London has increased by more than 50% in the past two years, according to official counts. October 2024 saw a record 139,000 people cycling a day across 30 locations - up from 89,000 in 2022. BBC
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April 27, 2025
Urgent search launched for British Paralympian reported missing in Las Vegas
An urgent search has been launched to find British Paralympian Sam Ruddock, who has been reported missing in Las Vegas, USA. Cycling Weekly