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September 2, 2020
What Triathletes Need to Know About Open-Water Quality
Before jumping into local swimming holes, one should be aware of the potential microscopic dangers of water quality for swimming. Swimmers can be exposed to water contaminants by swallowing them, making skin contact, and even inhaling the barely-visible water vapor mist that rises from the water’s surface. Read more on...
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September 2, 2020
‘Virtual London Marathon’ sells out as 45,000 sign up to run alone
More than 45,000 people have signed up to run the first “virtual” London Marathon in October after the actual race, was cancelled due to the risk of coronavirus spread. To give disappointed runners an alternative target, and to help ease the impact on charities who benefit from millions of pounds...
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September 1, 2020
Canyon cycling company reveals bike-car hybrid ‘concept vehicle’ as it launches new ebikes.
The bike company, better known for producing racing bikes used at the Tour de France, says that it wants to disrupt the automotive industry by creating a vehicle that brings bike and car technology together, allowing it to drive on paths built for both. But the biggest barrier, with ongoing...
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September 1, 2020
Peloton Introduces Health And Wellness Advisory Council
The council will work closely with the brand to support the physical and mental wellbeing of its members. Peloton will collaborate with the council, which includes five doctors, researchers and medical professionals and draw on their expertise to inform product and content development, community-focused and social impact initiatives, research projects...
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August 31, 2020
Athleta’s comps soar on strength in active
Athleta’s same-store sales climbed 19 percent in the second quarter as the chain tapped into the overall momentum in active apparel in the quarter, according to the quarterly results of its parent, Gap Inc. Online sales at Athleta grew 74 percent to offset a 45 percent drop in in-store sales....
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August 31, 2020
What not to wear: the most uncomfortable running outfits imaginable
From wearing Crocs to jeans, here are some of the worst things you could choose to wear on race day. Read more on Canadian Running.
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August 31, 2020
Garmin back online after sudden outage this weekend
This latest disruption followed the ransomware attack last month. Read more on Cycling Weekly.
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August 31, 2020
In a world without races, how sports nutrition companies are adapting
From supporting runners virtually to donating food to frontline workers, some of your favorite brands have shifted their focus away from competition and toward community. Read more on Runner's World.
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August 29, 2020
UCI order investigation into item removed from Evenepoel’s pocket after crash
The UCI has asked the Cycling Anti-Doping Foundation to investigate a video showing a Deceuninck – Quick-Step sports director removing an item from Remco Evenepoel’s pocket in the immediate aftermath of his Il Lombardia crash. Sports director Davide Bramati was seen attending to Evenepoel, then reaching into his back pocket...
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August 28, 2020
With Halo, Amazon’s entry into the fitness space is ambitious, but odd
Amazon's new health service and fitness band offers a new take on health metrics that includes a body fat analysis using your phone's camera and voice analysis to determine how you sound to others. Read more on CNET.
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