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June 16, 2022
UCI changes transgender participation rules
The UCI governing body is changing two key metrics. First, it is increasing the “transition period” to low testosterone from 12 to 24 months. Second, it lowered the maximum permitted plasma testosterone level from the current level of 5 nmol/L to 2.5 nmol/L. The UCI said on Thursday it began reconsideration of...
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June 16, 2022
Strava adds video uploads in latest platform updates
Strava is adding video uploads to its platform and will be rolled out over the next few weeks, officials confirmed. Video clips can be up to 30 seconds long and can be added to activity uploads. There’s no limit on how many videos can be uploaded. The tool is similar...
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June 15, 2022
Trail Races With No Laces: Naked Launches Slip-On Running Shoe
In addition to the laceless technology, the T/r features a proprietary sole design developed in conjunction with Vibram. Other noteworthy features include a knit cuff that keeps out debris, a curved carbon forefoot plate, Achilles bolsters, and a bonded (not sewn) TPU upper. Gear Junkie
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June 15, 2022
‘Stranger Things’ Actor Matthew Modine To Star In Cycling Drama ‘Hard Miles’
The film is based on the true story of the cycling team at Colorado’s Ridge View Academy, which for decades has given at-risk youth a second chance through academic rigor, targeted treatment, competitive sports and leadership. Modine is playing Greg Townsend, who has led the team at Ridge View for...
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June 15, 2022
The best exercise time is different for men and women, study finds
A new study finds there are optimal times of day for achieving specific goals with exercise. The research shows that for women, in particular, exercising in the morning or evening produces different results. The study also includes the effect of exercise times on an individual’s mood. Medical News Today
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June 15, 2022
Skarper disk brake propulsion system turns any bike electric
A unique concept in retrofit drives, which are typically reliant on hub drives without utilising the braking system, the chainstay mounted system is to ship its first units in 2023 and cost around £1,000. The product is described as a ‘click on, click off’ package that can be fitted to...
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June 14, 2022
Catch up with the crazy runners competing in California’s The Speed Project
A race without sponsors, without rules, without even a website. Where no spectators are allowed and there’s no purse at the end – and yet it attracts some of the world’s best athletes, drawn by the promise of a unique trial of pace and perseverance – that is The Speed...
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June 14, 2022
How to Build an Inclusive Running Group
More people are running than ever before—and as the sport grows, that means more and more runners are seeking their own communities within the running world. The percentage of athletes joining clubs on Strava grew by 37 percent in 2021, and more than 189,000 new Clubs were created on the...
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June 14, 2022
Jake Fedorowski Hated Registering for Races Outside Their Identity. So They Decided to Speak Up
With their newfound identification as non-binary came the desire to ensure they were properly represented in all facets of their life, including a near and dear space they routinely participated in: the sport of running. Mens Health
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June 14, 2022
REI Co-op announces new Generation e-bikes for accessible city mobility
REI already had two e-bike models, which it will continue to sell alongside its latest offerings: the e1.1 and e1.2. The new bike line offers greater accessibility to consumers, with a “one-size-fits-most” approach and several new features. Additions include 20-inch wheels, a low-step frame, memory foam saddles for comfortable riding,...
