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January 20, 2026
How many running shoes do you actually need in your rotation?
When it comes to running footwear, things get complicated quickly. High-stack, max-cushion, minimalist, carbon-plated–the options are endless, making if difficult to decide how many (and which) shoes you need. While it’s possible to train in a single pair, most runners will benefit from a small, thoughtful rotation–especially if they’re logging...
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January 20, 2026
Peloton Sues US Government Over Tariffs, Joining Other Companies
Peloton and its commercial equipment division, Precor, have sued the federal government in the U.S. Court of International Trade seeking refunds on tariffs they paid. In the complaint, filed Jan. 7, the connected fitness giant argues the duties were unlawfully imposed under a series of executive orders beginning in early 2025, contending...
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January 20, 2026
Canyon to reduce workforce by up to 320
Canyon says it is aiming to "reduce complexity and simplify processes," a procedure that includes reducing its workforce by up to 320 workers. "In cycling, you don't win a race through sheer size, but through speed, precision, and agility. We are now laying the foundation to regain our operational power...
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January 19, 2026
Runner carrying baby disqualified from Hong Kong Marathon
A Hong Kong man could not seem to find a last‑minute babysitter before his marathon, so he brought his baby to the race. A video circulating on social media shows a man at Sunday’s 2026 Standard Chartered Hong Kong Marathon, wearing bib A2055, running with a baby secured in a...
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January 19, 2026
Murphy signs controversial e-bike law requiring registration, insurance in New Jersey
Gov. Phil Murphy signed a controversial e-bike bill into law Monday, citing safety issues in the wake of several fatal crashes and ignoring objections from cycling groups that argued there are better ways to address safety concerns. The new law places all kinds of e-bikes — from those that need to be pedaled...
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January 19, 2026
Life Time Announces Ban on Drop Bars in some of its MTB Events
Two production hardtail mountain bikes with drop bar builds are from both Pivot Cycles and Pinarello. The commercial availability of these bikes is undoubtedly tied to the proliferation of drop bars on custom mountain bike builds in the pro field of iconic races like the Leadville Trail 100. In fact, Keegan Swenson raced...
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January 17, 2026
Sports Goes All In on Non-Alcoholic Drinks Boom
NA drinks are now just as premium as full-alcohol options, and athletes, teams, and leagues are pouring money into the category. For many people—including some athletes—the beginning of the year means Dry January. The alcohol-free month has roots in sports. As a term, “Dry January” took off in 2011 when...
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January 16, 2026
Why Iconic Bike Brands Are Suddenly Putting Drop Bars on Mountain Bikes
Both Pivot Cycles and Pinarello have dropped new hardtail mountain bikes with heavy gravel influence as the lines between gravel and mountain biking continue to blur. But these brands aren’t the first to take a swing at the niche category. Many brands have been doing this for years, but with...
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January 15, 2026
Tour de France 2027: Men’s and women’s race to have opening stages in Britain with starts in Edinburgh and Leeds
The routes for the men's and women's Tour de France 2027 routes have been chosen with the men's starting in Edinburgh and the women's starting in Leeds; Stops in the routes include Liverpool, Carlisle, Cardiff, and Sheffield. Riders in the men's and women's Tour de France will take in some...
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January 15, 2026
$7,300 in cash, $30M in debt: Why Grand Slam Track isn’t dead yet
After filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy last month, Michael Johnson’s Grand Slam Track faced its creditors for the first time Wednesday at a federally required creditors’ meeting. During the creditors’ Zoom meeting, known as a Section 341 hearing, the league revealed it had just $7,300 in cash on hand. With more than...
