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June 16, 2021
Behind Team Psycho’s Storied History of Supporting Olympic Dreams
You've probably never heard of Team Psycho, but you're definitely familiar with the long line of elite triathletes who've been supported by the Boston-based triathlon club. Triathlete
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June 16, 2021
Lifelong Exercise Adds Up to Big Health Care Savings
According to a new study of exercise and Medicare claims. It finds that people who start to exercise before or during middle age typically save anywhere from $824 to $1,874 annually on health care costs after retirement, and the earlier they start their workouts, the greater those savings can be....
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June 15, 2021
Malaysia lockdown for Shimano and Kent continues
Malaysia lockdown for Shimano and Kent continues
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June 15, 2021
Taiwan e-bike exports up 44% in first 5 months, exceed regular bike exports
Taiwan exported $555 million worth of e-bikes in the first five months of 2021, up 44% from the same period in 2020, the country's Ministry of Finance announced. Exports of regular bikes totaled $525 million, up 38% from the same period last year. BRAIN
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June 15, 2021
American record holder Shelby Houlihan receives 4-year ban following positive drug test
The American record holder in the 1,500m and 5,000m tested positive for nandrolone. Houlihan claimed the positive result was due to contaminated meat she ate in a burrito from a food truck on the day of the test. Houlihan’s ban is effective immediately, meaning she will miss the Tokyo Olympics....
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June 14, 2021
Bike Companies And Events Benefitting From Gravel Craze
According to data from The NPD Group, year-over-year sales of cyclocross/gravel bikes are up 96 percent through March 2021, with the category capturing 35 percent of the overall road bike category, second only to performance road bikes. Find out why on SGBMedia
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June 12, 2021
China punishes 27 officials over cross-country marathon event during which 21 people died
A sudden cold snap during the ultramarathon caused 21 people to die of hypothermia, but investigators say the tragedy was brought about by a combination of extreme weather, unprofessional organization and operation. Punishments imposed on officials include major demerit ratings and disciplinary warnings. Abc.net
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June 12, 2021
Danish safety video is the best PSA we’ve seen promoting bicycle helmets
A video by the Danish Road Safety Council is quite brilliant, and a fun reminder that everyone should be wearing helmets when they ride. Even if they’re a careful rider…or a Viking. BikeRumor
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June 12, 2021
Chinese official found dead and five arrested during probe into marathon deaths
He was identified as Jingtai County Communist Party Secretary Li Zuobi. Last Friday, the Gansu provincial government handed down punishments to 27 officials, posthumously exempting Li but sacking his deputy, Zhang Wenling. Two other lower-ranking officials were detained, while the others were given administrative punishments, demotions, warnings and demerits. News4
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June 11, 2021
Wearables Connecting Athletes to Fans
Wearables, which have become popular with the world’s top athletes, produce a wellspring of data that companies can leverage in any number of ways. Wearable makers appeal to both athletes and fans, sometimes even connecting them. Front Office Sports
