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September 2, 2020
‘Virtual London Marathon’ sells out as 45,000 sign up to run alone
More than 45,000 people have signed up to run the first “virtual” London Marathon in October after the actual race, was cancelled due to the risk of coronavirus spread. To give disappointed runners an alternative target, and to help ease the impact on charities who benefit from millions of pounds...
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September 1, 2020
Canyon cycling company reveals bike-car hybrid ‘concept vehicle’ as it launches new ebikes.
The bike company, better known for producing racing bikes used at the Tour de France, says that it wants to disrupt the automotive industry by creating a vehicle that brings bike and car technology together, allowing it to drive on paths built for both. But the biggest barrier, with ongoing...
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September 1, 2020
Peloton Introduces Health And Wellness Advisory Council
The council will work closely with the brand to support the physical and mental wellbeing of its members. Peloton will collaborate with the council, which includes five doctors, researchers and medical professionals and draw on their expertise to inform product and content development, community-focused and social impact initiatives, research projects...
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August 31, 2020
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 sales at Athleta grew 74 percent to offset a 45 percent drop in in-store sales....
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August 31, 2020
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.
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August 31, 2020
Garmin back online after sudden outage this weekend
This latest disruption followed the ransomware attack last month. Read more on Cycling Weekly.
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August 31, 2020
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.
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August 29, 2020
UCI order investigation into item removed from Evenepoel’s pocket after crash
The UCI has asked the Cycling Anti-Doping Foundation to investigate a video showing a Deceuninck – Quick-Step sports director removing an item from Remco Evenepoel’s pocket in the immediate aftermath of his Il Lombardia crash. Sports director Davide Bramati was seen attending to Evenepoel, then reaching into his back pocket...
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August 28, 2020
With Halo, Amazon’s entry into the fitness space is ambitious, but odd
Amazon's new health service and fitness band offers a new take on health metrics that includes a body fat analysis using your phone's camera and voice analysis to determine how you sound to others. Read more on CNET.
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August 27, 2020
UCLA Sues Under Armour For Ending $280 Million Sponsorship Deal
UCLA filed a lawsuit against Under Armour for ending the University’s $280 million sponsorship deal. The school is seeking more than $200 million in compensation, claiming that Under Armour is opportunistically using the global pandemic to try to walk away from a binding agreement it made in 2016 but no...
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August 26, 2020
What do the Tour de France jerseys mean?
The Tour de France is a colorful affair, with multiple competitions going on simultaneously. Their jerseys are just as colorful, with the leader of each competition wearing a special yellow, white, green, or polka-dot jersey. Read more on VeloNews.
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August 26, 2020
Dick’s Sporting Goods Reports 194% Q2 Increase in Online Sales
A number of sporting goods retailers have reported major boosts to their sales, with people embracing fitness and outdoor activities, while other pastimes are inaccessible. Dick’s Sporting Goods’ digital sales skyrocketed in the quarter running April to June. Online sales, including curbside pickup, grew 194% year-over-year. The company reported that...
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August 26, 2020
Exercise May Boost Your Vaccine Response
Athletes may gain greater immunity from a flu shot than people who are less active, according to two complementary and timely new studies of exercise and vaccinations. The studies suggest that intense training amplifies vaccine response, a finding with particular relevance now as the flu season looms and scientists work...
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August 26, 2020
Runner-Friendly Face Coverings
Searching for runner-friendly face coverings? Here are 15 runner-friendly masks and neck gaiters that offer a variety of unique features to fit what is best for one’s particular preferences – particularly for running ease and comfort.
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August 25, 2020
Run Specialty Still Eyes Slow Recovery Ahead
The Running Industry Association (RIA) found sales for the majority of respondents recovered in June, but sales slowed in July, returning to pre-COVID-19 levels. The August report found that in June most run specialty shops beat retailer’s expectations, but in June, only 34% of retailers projected that sales for the...
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August 25, 2020
Only 30 per cent of gym goers have returned post-lockdown, study finds
A recent survey found that the vast majority of people have yet to go back to their gyms since they reopened. A staggering number of people have already cancelled their gym memberships, and those who still own memberships don’t plan on returning any time soon. The survey looked at several...
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August 24, 2020
Here’s how the Tour de France will be broadcast in the era of COVID-19
Some of the Tour de France's biggest international broadcasters are staying at home this year due to the pandemic. Dozens of producers and on-air commentators must now do their jobs from thousands of miles away. So how do they make the Tour broadcast look and feel the same if they...
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August 23, 2020
Teams unhappy with strict COVID protocol at Tour de France
Team managers will meet Tuesday via videoconference with Tour de France race officials to clarify health protocols ahead of the 107th edition, set to start August 29 in Nice. An 18-page document outlining health rules states that if teams reveal two positive cases of COVID-19 among staffers and riders from...
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August 20, 2020
Big Sur Marathon 2021 latest casualty of COVID-19
The North American road running scene took a big blow when it was announced that the Big Sur International Marathon will not be run in 2021, with the race’s return date set for 2022. Read more on Canadian Running.
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August 20, 2020
Teams with two COVID-19 cases will be removed from Tour de France
Complete teams will be removed from the Tour de France if two riders or staffers show serious symptoms or test positive for COVID-19. But will the entire Tour would be shut down if there is a confirmed case inside the peloton? Only individual riders or staffers or - if there...
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August 20, 2020
Active Lifestyle All Over 2020 Inc. 5000 List
A number of companies in the active lifestyle space landed on the 2020 Inc. 5000. The magazine’s annual ranking of the fastest-growing private companies in America, a snapshot of how well companies were performing. The companies on this year’s list represent an average three-year growth rate of 165%, an astounding...
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August 20, 2020
New job roles and expanded carbon tech as AREVO raises US$25m in Series B funding
AREVO, the Silicon Valley company behind the Superstrata custom 3D printed bike concept, has opened up a number of new job positions. The company has been buoyed by a recent US$25 million Series B funding round, bringing its total funding to US$60 million. Read more on Endurance Business.
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August 19, 2020
Tour de France does away with podium girls
ASO, parent company of the Tour de France, announced that the era of podium girls has come to an end. There will be just one hostess on one side of a stage-winner or jersey recipient, and a male host on the other side. Read more on VeloNews.
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August 19, 2020
Wearable Tech Enters the Fight Against Covid-19
Health trackers like Fitbits and smartwatches can help detect the coronavirus before symptoms appear. But will this open new opportunities for data gaps and privacy issues? Read more on Bloomberg.
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August 18, 2020
Run every street or trail in your town with the latest virtual running challenge
Aravaipa Running's newest challenge will see participants run, walk or bike every street - wherever they live - to give runners and cyclists a chance to rediscover their city, their town, or their neighbourhood. Read more on Canadian Running.