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March 31, 2021
Tonal Raises $250 Million in New Funding, Teases Upcoming IPO
At-home fitness startup Tonal raised $250 million in a new round of funding, giving the company a $1.6 billion valuation. The wall-mounted system, which launched in 2015, uses advanced technology to replicate equipment, exercises, and weights found at brick-and-mortar gyms. Front Office Sports
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March 31, 2021
San Diego Supporters Petition for Return of Fun Runs, Marathons, Cycling Events
State COVID-19 restrictions continue to impact endurance events. Now event planners push state leaders with online petition. NBC
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March 30, 2021
Lululemon forecasts better-than-expected sales as digital business accelerates
Lululemon reported net income of $329.8 million, or $2.52 per share, compared with net income of $298 million, or $2.28 per share, a year earlier. Its online sales surged 92%, as many consumers preferred to shop from home during the Covid pandemic. Women’s sales were up 19%, and men’s grew...
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March 30, 2021
British marathoner wore blacked-out Nike Vaporflys in Olympic Trials win
On Running-sponsored Chris Thompson wore a pair of Nike's super shoes to qualify for the Tokyo Games...and On Running knew about it. Canadian Running
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March 30, 2021
Tour de France crash inspires high-tech solution for safety
Norwegian's Safe Cycling Race brings LED signs to major pro cycling events to alert riders. Cycling News
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March 29, 2021
Shimano to step up pursuit of counterfeit sellers
Shimano has announced that it will become more aggressive in defending its intellectual properties, acknowledging that counterfeit goods bearing its branding, or likeness, have caused issues in the marketplace. Read what they are doing on Cycling Industry News.
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March 29, 2021
This New Documentary Breaks Down Size Barriers in Cycling
Cycling traditionally not made room for riders in bigger bodies. Kailey Kornhauser and Marley Blonsky are on a mission to change that mindset. The duo is featured in a new Shimano Originals film, All Bodies on Bikes, which is out on March 29. Bicycling
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March 29, 2021
Why are people in China burning their Nikes?
Allegations of human rights violations have turned into a social media firestorm. Canadian Running
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March 29, 2021
Nike To Stop Selling To Six Additional Wholesale Accounts
The reported account closures come as Nike has been gradually exiting wholesale accounts that do not adequately support Nike’s positioning in the marketplace. They include: DSW, Urban Outfitters, Shoe Show, Dunham’s Sports, Olympia Sports, and Big Five. SGB Media
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March 29, 2021
Peloton Strikes Deal with Verzuz
The popular connected fitness company struck a deal with Verzuz, the music competition venture started by multiplatinum-selling producers Timbaland and Swizz Beatz. The collaboration will feature workouts set to a playlist from the dueling artists, starting with R&B legends Brandy and Monica, followed by a battle between the Verzuz founders. Front Office...
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March 29, 2021
New study shows consistent training the key to reducing age-related decline in running performance
For marathoners, lifetime bests are generally set between about 25 and 35 years of age, after which the inexorable decline begins. But there’s a caveat. The Globe and Mail
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March 25, 2021
Bike-share companies can take a lesson from China
A few years ago, the bike-share industry in China was the hottest thing, but as companies rushed to cash in, they quickly learned that saturating the market would lead to failure and the bubble popped. Bicycle Retailer
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March 25, 2021
The Running Boom Continues: How Asics, New Balance and Saucony Plan to Win in 2021
Here is a more detailed look at the running landscape and what it will take for brands to win in this year and beyond. Footwear News
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March 24, 2021
Stunning drone footage offer’s bird’s eye view of annual ice marathon across world’s deepest lake
Every winter, dozens of Russians and international visitors lace up their special ice cleats and embark on a remarkable 42.2-kilometre run across Siberia's Lake Baikal. Check out the footage here. This year, 70 runners took part. While much of the route across the lake was over clear ice, blowing snow meant...
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March 24, 2021
Can wearable technologies help improve healthcare? 10K participants given free Fitbit devices for research program
A research study is providing 10,000 Fitbit devices to select participants in hopes of learning how wearable technologies can accelerate precision medicine and better inform and improve healthcare. 8NewsNow
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March 23, 2021
What’s the Minimum Dose of Training to Stay Fit?
A new review assesses what it takes to maintain endurance and strength when circumstances interfere with your usual training. Outside
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March 23, 2021
Peloton Buys Wearables, AI, Hardware Companies in Deal Flurry
Peloton Interactive Inc. recently acquired three companies, adding technology and expertise in wearable devices, artificial intelligence, digital voice assistants, and interactive workout mats. The New York-based fitness technology company bought Aiqudo Inc. in February, and Atlas Wearables Inc. and Otari late last year. Bloomberg (paywall)
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March 23, 2021
Lululemon Has Big Apparel Plans for Men
Lululemon, a staple in women’s athleisure the last few years, is using its understanding of performance wear to improve its menswear. Front Office Sports
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March 23, 2021
Women are better at burning fat during exercise than men, research suggests
A pair of studies published this month found that women tend to burn more fat than men during exercise, and athletes with better cardio endurance of all genders burn more fat than their less fit peers. Insider
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March 23, 2021
Redlands Bicycle Classic postponed to 2022
The longest-running stage race in the United States, the Redlands Bicycle Classic, will be interrupted for a second year in a row as the COVID-19 pandemic has forced the race to be postponed until 2022. The race was due to be the first race of the 2021 USA Cycling Pro...
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March 22, 2021
Nike posts mixed results as sales fall short of estimates, hurt by U.S. port congestion
Nike reported net income of $1.45 billion, or 90 cents per share, compared with $847 million, or 53 cents per share, a year earlier. In North America, revenue dropped 10% year over year, hurt by shipment delays. CNBC
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March 22, 2021
Is It Safe to Go Back to Group Exercise Class at the Gym?
Here’s a guide to help you decide if your gym is doing enough to prevent the spread of Covid-19. NYT (paywall)
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March 22, 2021
New study calls on sports to end sponsorship deals with ‘high carbon polluters’
Report finds total of 258 sports partnerships with companies in high carbon industries. SportsPro
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March 22, 2021
How the Women Leading the Running Industry Diversity Coalition Are Using Sport to Create a Better Tomorrow
Created as an agent for change, the Running Industry Diversity Coalition is led by several of the most inspiring women run today. Read how they are using their connection to the sport to create a better world. Footwear News
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March 22, 2021
SRAM sues Princeton CarbonWorks over wheel shape
SRAM claims that PCW is infringing on its patent for a rim shape inspired by a humpback whale flipper. VeloNews
