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September 25, 2020
Tokyo Olympics announces potential cost-reduction plan for 2021 event
The Tokyo Olympics organizers announced a proposal to cut the number of officials for next year’s event by 10 to 15 per cent in order to save money. This is just one part of their cost-reduction proposal, which reportedly includes 50 other measures to simplify the Games. Read more on...
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September 24, 2020
Another Kenyan marathon runner banned for evading drugs tests.
The Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU) has banned a Kenyan athlete who ran from drugs testers and then jumped over a fence to get away - taking the number of athletes from the East African country currently serving suspensions to 66. Read more on Inside the Games.
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September 24, 2020
Communication Issue? Echelon’s ‘Prime Bike’ Scrubbed from Amazon
Echelon Fitness went from promoting a “Prime Bike” sold exclusively on Amazon to having all its at-home spinning bikes yanked from the online retail giant for about 24 hours. Read more on Front Office News.
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September 23, 2020
Strava Metro now free for urban planners and advocates
Strava has announced that its Strava Metro data, which compiles anonymous ride data from Strava users for transportation planners, is now free of charge for urban planners, city governments and safe infrastructure advocates. Read more on Bicycle Retailer.
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September 23, 2020
French lead chorus of doubt in wake of Tour de France
Following a stunning comeback from Tadej Pogačar to win the yellow jersey in Saturday’s time trial and the domination of Jumbo-Visma throughout much of the race, some within the French cycling establishment are publicly questioning the veracity of the results. Read more on VeloNews.
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September 23, 2020
Reebok Has a Plant-Based Performance Running Sneaker Coming Soon — With Some Veggies on the Side
Reebok is set to deliver a USDA-certified, plant-based sneaker in the performance-focused run category. The athletic brand announced that it will launch the Forever Floatride Grow next month, an athletic shoe crafted with breathable eucalyptus tree uppers, midsoles made from sustainably-grown castor beans, odor-fighting Bloom algae foam sock liners and...
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September 22, 2020
Nike Blows Past Analysts’ Estimates, Sending Stock Up High Single Digits
Shares for Nike Inc. are up in the high single digits at market close on Tuesday after the sportswear giant posted better-than-expected earnings and sales. For the three months ended Aug. 31, Nike’s posted diluted earnings per share of 95 cents — up 10% from the prior year and trouncing...
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September 22, 2020
Tour de France draws 40m domestic TV viewers
The 2020 Tour de France proved a domestic TV ratings hit for France Télévisions (FTV) as more than 40 million viewers tuned into the public service broadcaster’s coverage of the three-week cycling grand tour. FTV reportedly saw its total viewership increase by seven million - more than 21% - on...
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September 22, 2020
Amazon taps Echelon for the Prime Bike, a $500 Peloton knock-off.
Amazon teamed up with Echelon to build and sell the Prime Bike. The $500 exercise bike is a virtual clone of the $1,900 Peloton bike minus the screen — even the color scheme and design are the same. The bike is available now from Amazon (and Walmart, with slightly different...
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September 22, 2020
LeMond relaunches with two upscale, carbon fiber city e-bikes; road and gravel to come
The first two models feature carbon frames and upscale parts for the category: Shimano GRX 1x11 drivetrains, Deore XT hydraulic disk brakes and with Di2 shifting as an option. They also have carbon seatposts, integrated handlebars and stems with built-in lighting systems, Spurcycle bells and ebikemotion X35 rear hub motors...
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