News Topics
-
August 5, 2023
Fifty-seven swimmers fall sick and get diarrhoea at world triathlon championship in Sunderland
At least 57 people fell ill with sickness and diarrhoea after competing in sea swimming events at the World Triathlon Championship Series in Sunderland, health officials confirmed this weekend. About 2,000 people participated in the events last weekend, which included a swim off Sunderland’s blue flag Roker beach. The UK...
-
August 3, 2023
Strava offers tool to calculate carbon savings and encourage more environmentally friendly transportation
Strava has announced a new tool that focuses on carbon savings. Starting today (Cycle to Work Day in the UK), users who tag their activities as commutes on Strava can see their estimated carbon savings when commuting by running, walking, cycling or e-biking instead of traveling by car. A recent...
-
August 3, 2023
‘Fan photos have quadrupled’ – has Netflix’s Tour de France Unchained made riders more popular?
Experts call it The Netflix Effect. Ask any F1 fan, and they will tell you how their sport surged in popularity after the release of Drive to Survive in 2019. Today, in fact, half of F1 fans in the US credit the series for their introduction to the sport. Could...
-
August 3, 2023
Nike Leans Into In-Person Fitness As Lululemon Cuts Back
Sports apparel giant Nike has launched “Nike Studios” as the brand jumpstarts its in-person fitness presence with a new group training concept. The first two planned Nike Studios are planned to open in Southern California’s Newport Beach and West Hollywood neighborhoods — with one location serving as a Nike Training...
-
August 2, 2023
Independent mountain bike magazine Cranked to cease publication
Independent mountain bike magazine Cranked is to cease publication next month, with its 34th edition the last to roll off the printers. Founded in 2015 by photographer and writer Rogers, Cranked operated with the tagline “a magazine for mountain bikers”, and each quarter delivered high quality writing and photography from...
-
August 2, 2023
Emerald Holding Delivers 21 Percent Growth In Q2
Emerald Holding Inc., the operator of Outdoor Retailer and other trade shows, reported revenues of $86.5 million for the second quarter, an increase of 21.1 percent year-over-year, primarily due to growth in staged events. Organic revenues, which take into account the impact of acquisitions and scheduling adjustments, reached $79.2 million...
-
August 2, 2023
UCI announces creation of second division of women’s professional cycling teams
The International Cycling Union (UCI) has announced plans to create a second division of women’s professional teams, a move that would bring the sport’s team structure in line with their male counterparts. The UCI women’s pro team division is set to come into the sport in 2025 and is due...
-
August 1, 2023
New Balance Taps Blue Bottle Coffee for New Fresh Foam X 1080v12 Sneaker Collaboration
New Balance is giving its Fresh Foam X 1080v12 sneakers a jolt of caffeine, thanks to Blue Bottle Coffee. The sneaker brand has partnered with Blue Bottle in a new collaboration, which is now live online. The duo’s $180 style features the Fresh Foam X 1080v12’s signature chunky silhouette, complete with light cream-dyed...
-
August 1, 2023
Under Armour Launches First-Ever Loyalty Program As It Looks to Improve North American Business
Under Armour, Inc. today announced the launch of its first-ever loyalty program, “UA Rewards,” for U.S.-based consumers 16 years and older. Eligible customers can enroll for the program for free on Under Armour’s website or digital apps and platforms. Once enrolled, they can earn points through purchases, product reviews, and...
-
August 1, 2023
Running Retailers Are Sprinting Into the Pickleball Category
When Jeff Harris picked up pickleball during the pandemic, he didn’t have a business agenda. His family retail store, Run With It in Fort Walton Beach, Fla., sold running and walking gear. At the time, pickleball was just a fun way for the then 57-year-old to stay active and social...
