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January 30, 2025
14 linked to figure skating were on crashed airplane in D.C.
Fourteen members of the figure skating community were passengers on an American Airlines jet that collided with an Army helicopter near Ronald Reagan National Airport and crashed into the Potomac River in Washington, D.C., on Wednesday, according to Skating Club of Boston executive director Doug Zeghibe. The flight carried 60...
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January 29, 2025
QBP lays off about 2% of its workforce
Quality Bicycle Products reduced its workforce by 2% on Wednesday. A spokesperson for the distributor said the reduction was "to ensure our long-term sustainability and success as we continue to navigate the powerful, unpredictable economic pressures and unsteady shifts confronting the bicycle industry." Multiple QBP departments were affected, the spokesperson...
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January 29, 2025
No more rainbow bands’ for US bike brand after UCI agreement ends
After 30-plus years of a logo synonymous with victories at Union Cycliste International (UCI) World Cup and Championship races, the time has come for Ritchey — in accordance with UCI regulations — to retire the iconic rainbow stripes that dignify world champions in all cycling disciplines. Cycling Weekly
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January 29, 2025
Segway Reveals Details for Step-Through And Moto-Inspired eBike Models
Segway, the creators of those unique self-balancing stand-up scooters, have stepped into the ebike game. Segway says their ebikes aim to make riding easier, more fun, safer, more convenient and more accessible to more people. BikeRumor
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January 28, 2025
It’s Starting to Pay to Be Good at Cornhole
Cornhole is a staple at tailgates and backyard barbecues: Players toss square beanbags onto a two-by-four wooden board and into a round hole for extra points. Front Office Sports
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January 27, 2025
Fitbit to Pay $12.5M Fine for Failing to Report Ionic Smartwatch Defect
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced on Friday, January 23, that Fitbit, LLC, headquartered in San Francisco, CA, has agreed to pay a $12.25 million civil penalty. The CPSC charges that Fitbit knowingly failed to immediately report to the CPSC, as required by law, that its Ionic Smartwatches...
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January 26, 2025
What is really in your energy gel?
For many of us, energy gels are a mainstay of our race-day fuelling—they’re small, portable and packed with quick-hit carbohydrates (CHO) designed to keep us rolling with minimal digestive issues. But recent research raises some important questions: are these gels delivering what they promise? Here’s what you need to know...
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January 23, 2025
UCI Approves Nix Hydration Biosensors for Race-Day Use
The UCI has approved Nix Biosenors hydration monitoring technology for race-day use. Starting in the 2025 season, teams can integrate Nix’s real-time hydration data into their fueling strategies during the race. Will this help riders stay on top of their hydration needs, or is it adding more gadgetry to an...
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January 22, 2025
Hoka’s First-Ever Dress Shoe Is Curiously Technical (and Kind of Bizarre)
For the past few years, Hoka shoes have dominated UTMB, the world’s most prestigious trail race, traversing more than 100 miles through three separate countries. But it’s the brand’s first-ever dress shoe that will really test Hoka’s range. Gear Patrol
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January 22, 2025
Pedego store owners get access to third-party e-bike brands
One of the first moves by Pedego’s new CEO, Larry Pizzi, is to set up a program allowing Pedego dealers to access other brands of e-bikes for the first time. Bicycle Retailer
