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July 15, 2025
An 80-year-old man ran a 135-mile ultramarathon through Death Valley. Here’s what it took.
When 80-year-old Bob Becker crossed the finish line 135 miles from his starting point in the scorching Death Valley, he made history as the oldest runner to complete the Badwater 135. The ultramarathon, nicknamed the "world's toughest race," takes runners through a desert in southwestern California in the middle of...
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July 15, 2025
The 2028 Olympics road race is likely to clash with the Tour de France, and that could mean a headache for the entire cycling season
Organisers of the Los Angeles Olympics have unveiled the full schedule for all events at the 2028 Games, and the calendar throws up a major clash with the usual dates of the Tour de France. The 2028 Olympics run from July 12 to July 30, with the men's and women's road racing events falling right...
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July 15, 2025
Generative AI’s ‘Move 37’ Moment for Run Specialty Retailers
A “Move 37 moment” refers to when we realize that AI has matched or exceeded our own capabilities in a domain where we are knowledgeable or even experts. In the midst of this ever-more complex retail environment, we find ourselves at an inflection point — the “Move 37” moment for...
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July 15, 2025
Tour de France threatens Pro Cycling Stats with legal action: “We’re getting too popular”
If you’ve watched professional cycling for long enough, there’s a high chance you’ve spotted the Pro Cycling Stats (PCS) campervan on television. The team behind the online cycling results database follow races around Europe in their campervan with ‘PCS’ branding to connect with cycling teams and the general public. But...
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July 15, 2025
Whoop says FDA is ‘overstepping its authority’ with warning about blood pressure feature
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Tuesday published a warning letter addressed to the wrist wearable company Whoop, alleging it is marketing a new blood pressure feature without proper approvals. Whoop
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July 15, 2025
Also. Inc. valued at $1 billion as new $200 million funding announced
Also. Inc., the e-bike spin-off from EV maker Rivian, has, this past week, become a $1 billion valued company, with the announcement of a new $200 million investment from Greenoaks Capital. bikebiz
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July 15, 2025
World’s oldest marathoner, Fauja Singh, struck and killed by vehicle–at age 114
Fauja Singh, the legendary Sikh marathoner, who ran his fastest marathon at age 92 in Toronto, was killed on Monday after being struck by a vehicle in Punjab, India. CANADIAN Running Magazine
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July 14, 2025
Going Pro: Climbing the Professional Ladder in Draft-Legal Triathlon
Slowswitch will be looking at short-course, draft-legal triathlon, and how, while it falls under the same sport umbrella as longer racing, it presents a much different reality for professionals. Slowswitch
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July 14, 2025
Where to Donate Your Old Tri Gear
Your used gear can have a second life helping others. Whether you’ve got bike jerseys that don’t fit or a wetsuit that has given you one too many chafe marks, now is the time to clean out the gear closet and make room for the stuff that does work. Here’s...
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July 14, 2025
Nike and Special Olympics Ink Three-Year Global Partnership
The Special Olympics and Nike announced a three-year global partnership, building on Nike’s support for the Oregon organization over the past two decades. Special Olympics Unified Champion Schools (UCS) will facilitate the agreement in four communities: Oregon, WA; Berlin, Germany; Johannesburg, South Africa; and Tokyo. Nike employees will volunteer in...
