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March 12, 2026
Ourea Events Closes Doors, Cancels 2026 Events
In an announcement on March 12 that shocked the ultrarunning community worldwide, but especially in the U.K., Ourea Events announced that it was shutting down and canceling its iconic events, including the 2026 Northern Traverse, Cape Wrath Ultra, Dragon’s Back Race, and Skyline Scotland. The announcement made no mention of the fate of the...
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March 12, 2026
Nike, Skechers, Levi’s Are Among the Top Brands American Consumers Would Consider Purchasing: Survey
Nike is the most considered fashion brand in the U.S., according to YouGov’s new U.S. fashion retailer rankings 2026 report — which analyzes the apparel, footwear and accessories brands Americans are most likely to consider purchasing. The ranking is based on YouGov BrandIndex data collected from more than 32,600 U.S. adults between...
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March 11, 2026
Entire Cycling Team Suspended in Latest Biological Passport Doping Case
Anti-doping authorities suspended an entire Colombian cycling team for biological passport violations involving two riders that triggered a rare team-wide sanction. Colombian Continental squad Medellín-EPM will be sidelined for 30 days following a ruling by the UCI Disciplinary Commission, the International Testing Agency confirmed overnight. The sanction runs from March 27 to April 25 under UCI...
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March 11, 2026
Germany bike sales hold (mostly) steady in 2025; eBikes still outstrip EVs
The bicycle sales picture in Germany was one of relative resilience in 2025, with 3.8 million units sold, down 3.9% compared to 2024. That’s a slightly more pronounced drop than the previous year (down 2.53%), albeit a fairly modest difference. That decrease was mostly felt in the eBike sector compared to non-electrics,...
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March 10, 2026
Michael Johnson allegedly paid himself US$500,000 despite league’s financial troubles
With a recent report showing the failed athletics venture Grand Slam Track is now US$40 million in debt, a Tuesday court filing alleges league founder Michael Johnson paid himself $500,000 without proper board approval or justification. On Tuesday, Front Office Sports published an article detailing that several Grand Slam Track vendors asked a bankruptcy court...
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March 10, 2026
Short Bursts Of Cycling Leads To Brain-Boosting BDNF Spikes, Study Finds
Exercise is amazingly good for your brain. Even a 10-minute walk might help to improve your mood, focus, and reaction time; 150 minutes of activity a week could keep your mind younger for longer. A new paper published in Brain Research has suggested that short bursts of exercise could increase people’s brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF), linked...
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March 10, 2026
Hezo Sports Will Make You Custom 3D-Printed Zero Drop Road & Gravel Shoes for Your Feet Only
The use of 3D printing has become commonplace in the cycling industry for good reason: the technology allows designers to produce complex shapes and products that may not be possible otherwise (or at least not financially viable). In spite of that, the cycling industry still has yet to crack the...
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March 9, 2026
Elite racing postponed at World Triathlon Championship Series Abu Dhabi
International governing body World Triathlon has issued a statement about the World Triathlon Championship Series Abu Dhabi event, which is scheduled for later this month. The statement comes as the Iran War, which began in late February 2026, involves a continued military conflict between Iran and the United States & Israel. This...
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March 9, 2026
LA Marathon leader took wrong turn near finish line — before he was dramatically overtaken: video
The man who came in second by just milliseconds in a dramatic finish to the Los Angeles Marathon on Sunday took a wrong turn before being overtaken, according to devastating video. Michael Kimani Kamau, who finished second, is edged out by winner Nathan Martin after appearing to drift away from the path just two...
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March 9, 2026
Many Seniors Gain Physical, Mental Fitness As They Age, Study Finds
People think of aging as a steady decline, with seniors gradually losing their physical abilities and mental agility as the years wear on. But a new study suggests that seniors can – and often do – improve over time, with the right mindset. Nearly half of seniors 65 and older...
