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July 14, 2025
What are the mysterious blue cartons Visma-Lease a Bike are drinking from at the Tour de France?
Matteo Jorgenson grinds to a halt after his Tour de France time trial and parks up along the barriers in Caen. Exhausted and gasping with thirst, he reaches for a bottle from his soigneur, and sips at its contents. He’s then passed a blue carton, its cap already unscrewed, and, in a gulp, necks...
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July 11, 2025
Pioneering cycling journalist Sam Abt has died
Abt, an American who covered cycling for over three decades for the New York Times and its sister publication the International Herald Tribune, passed away this week at the age of 90. escape
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July 11, 2025
Michigan ultrarunner found dead at Hardrock 100
The Hardrock 100 ultramarathon is mourning the tragic loss of one of its participants. Elaine Stypula, a 60-year-old ultrarunner from Detroit, was found dead on the course Friday morning, approximately 10 kilometres from the start. CANADIAN Trail Running Magazine
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July 10, 2025
Giant Group revenue down 12% in first half
Giant Group’s revenues in the first half of the year totaled NT$32.6 billion ($1.1 billion), down 12.4% from the same period last year. The figures released Thursday are from monthly operating revenue reports filed with the Taipei stock exchange. The reports do not include profit figures or other details. Giant...
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July 10, 2025
Giant Bicycle recalls about 6,200 Momentum Vida E+ e-bikes
Giant Bicycle is recalling about 6,200 Momentum Vida E+ e-bikes because a faulty steerer tube poses a fall hazard. Four cases of a broken steerer tube have been reported, but no injuries resulted. Bicycle Retailer
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July 10, 2025
Swedish bodyguards’ fitness app data reveals private locations of royal family
Sweden’s national security service said it was investigating reports that data shared by bodyguards on a fitness app had exposed the private locations of some of the country’s most powerful figures. NBC NEWS
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July 9, 2025
Can your finger length predict your running ability?
We obsess over our feet and stride mechanics, but few runners ever consider their fingers as an indication of their endurance ability. CANADIAN Running Magazine
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July 9, 2025
Norseman Xtreme Triathlon motors with Land Rover Defender
With limited spots available for the extreme triathlon in Norway, through a ballot system, the competition for entry to Norseman remains fierce, and many athletes have been applying to participate for over a decade. ENDURANCE.BIZ
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July 8, 2025
Americans are still sticking to their fitness goals, says new summer study
According to a new nationwide survey by Planet Fitness, 70% of Americans who set a fitness-related resolution are still on track with their goals. Whether they’ve been going strong since January 1st or regrouping after a few hiccups, the resolution drop-off is much lower than most people expect. The new...
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July 8, 2025
Want Better Workout Results? Match Your Exercise to Your Personality, Study Suggests
A groundbreaking study from the University of California suggests that matching exercise routines to your personality type can significantly improve both workout adherence and fitness outcomes. The research, published in the Journal of Health Psychology, finds that individuals who tailor their fitness activities to align with their inherent traits are...
