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December 19, 2020
Yahoo Finance Digital sales and China emerged as the twin pillars lifting Nike’s Q2 earnings
The sportswear giants’ Q2 revenue came in at $11.2 billion vs. $10.55 billion expected and $10.33 billion year over year. Earnings per share came in at 78 cents vs. 62 cents expected and 70 cents year over year. Digital sales and China emerged as the twin pillars lifting Nike’s Q2...
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December 18, 2020
DUI charges filed against box truck driver who killed five cyclists
The Clark County District Attorney’s office filed a criminal complaint against Jordan Barson for operating a vehicle with methamphetamine in his system when he drove off the road and onto the shoulder where he struck five cyclists, and resulting in substantial bodily harm to one other. VeloNews
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December 18, 2020
Dick’s SG Partners For Same-Day Delivery
Dick’s Sporting Good and Instacart announced that the companies have partnered to launch same-day delivery from more than 150 stores to provide another safe and convenient shopping option for its customers during the holidays and beyond. Stores impacted include Dick’s locations in Connecticut, Delaware, Georgia, Maryland, New Jersey, New York,...
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December 17, 2020
Will We See an American Record Fall at The Marathon Project?
When COVID-19 postponed or canceled all of the year’s major marathons in the U.S., Ben Rosario, the coach of NAZ Elite in Flagstaff, and Josh Cox, an agent to many marathoners, brainstormed a way for some of the country’s fastest athletes to race. The result is The Marathon Project, an...
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December 17, 2020
Thieves nab $160,000 in bikes from Specialized headquarters
Thieves made off with museum pieces and bikes owned by employees of Specialized Bicycles last Dec. 13, with bikes valued at more than $160,000 taken from its headquarters during a daytime break-in and robbery. VeloNews
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December 17, 2020
Will the Gym Industry Embrace Apple Fitness+?
The launch of Apple Fitness+ has already been embraced by one of the largest gym chains in North America. Life Time will offer the $9.95 per month Apple Fitness+ subscription free to all its more than 1.5 million members, part of a renewed digital push by the chain that has...
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December 17, 2020
Russia gets its doping ban reduced but will miss next 2 Olympics
Russia has been banned from fielding a national team in the next two Olympics and any world championship sporting event for the next two years, a decision that reduces the length of Russia's suspension issued by the World Anti-Doping Agency last year. Individual Russian athletes who compete will not be...
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December 16, 2020
Zwift sponsors L39ION team to help drive diversity
To celebrate multi-year sponsorship, Zwift and L39ION will be hosting two social rides on December 22. Like L39ION, Zwift isn’t afraid to challenge the norm, promoting women’s cycling and offering complete gender parity for all. CyclingNews
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December 16, 2020
2020: A Year in Fitness Like No Other
The novel coronavirus crept into and transformed every aspect of our lives, including how people work out, their choice of running shoes, and bone health. NY Times
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December 16, 2020
Americans exercised more in 2020, according to Strava
Strava reviewed data from more than 73 million users in 2020 for their year-end-report and found that despite working from home, social distancing and shelter-in-place restrictions, the virtual community became stronger than ever. ESPN
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December 15, 2020
USA Cycling just overhauled its youth development system. Here’s why.
The new Olympic Development Academy system charges riders $10,500 to participate, but offers high-performance coaching and racing opportunities to a wider group of cyclists. VeloNews
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December 15, 2020
Canyon bicycles set to be acquired by Groupe Bruxelles Lambert
Canyon sought a new equity partner after its relationship with TSG Consumer Partners concluded earlier in 2020. Canyon founder Roman Arnold still however remains the largest individual shareholder in Canyon, with 40% of its shares. VeloNews
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December 14, 2020
Under Armour Sued Over Claims About Rush Workout Fabric
Under Armour Inc.’s claims about performance-enhancing technology in its UA Rush line of workout wear are allegedly fraudulent. The sports-apparel manufacturer says materials in the Rush fabric absorb energy emitted by the body and reflect it back into tissues and muscles, improving endurance and strength. Bloomberg
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December 14, 2020
Spinning creator files patent infringement lawsuit accusing Peloton of stealing its technology for their stationary bikes
Peloton Interactive has been hit with a patent infringement lawsuit from a company credited with sparking the world's indoor cycling craze over half a century ago. Daily Mail
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December 14, 2020
Why genetics is a poor predictor of athletic talent
You've probably heard people say some athletes have "the right genes" for running, but it turns out that's not very accurate. Canadian Running
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December 14, 2020
First Look: Apple’s new Fitness+ streaming workouts
Outside tests out a preview build of Fitness+, along with the numerous workout and health functions of the Series 6 Watch, which debuted in September.
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December 14, 2020
Documentary ‘The Infinite Race’ examines hard truths about the people who run Mexico’s most controversial foot race
The Infinite Race highlights the complicated relationship between the sport and an indigenous people who, for better or worse, have had their very identity enveloped in a unique manner by their mere association with running. Forbes
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December 11, 2020
Here’s When Lululemon Will Launch Its First-Ever Shoe Collection
Lululemon Athletica Inc. has confirmed the upcoming debut of its inaugural shoe line as it plans to enter the footwear market in the back half of 2021, and will begin selling in early 2022. Footwear News
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December 10, 2020
Lululemon’s Quarterly Revenue Jumps 22% as Online Sales Soar
Athleisure giant Lululemon reported $1.1 billion in net revenue for its 2020 fiscal third quarter after markets closed on Dec. 10. Quarterly revenue jumped 22% as the as an online sales surge more than compensated for a dip in company-operated store sales. Front Office Sports
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December 10, 2020
Louis Garneau Completes Financial Restructuring
The Louis Garneau Sports Group, which filed for creditor protection in Canada in March, announced a new investor to complete a reorganization and has set a brand relaunch. Its company founder, Louis Garneau, remains the majority shareholder. SGB Media
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December 10, 2020
Exercise Blocks Pain, But Only For Believers
A new study explores the links between exercise and pain perception, and how easily they can be manipulated. Outside
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December 10, 2020
Peloton grows Plano Campus by more than 100,000 square feet
The additional space allows the company to significantly expand its current business presence and supports Peloton's plans to bring up to 1,600 more jobs in a variety of corporate functions and experience levels to the North Texas location. PR Newswire
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December 10, 2020
5 bicyclists killed, 4 injured after truck hits group on ‘retirement ride’ in Nevada
On a highway ride to celebrate a cyclist's retirement, four male one female bicyclist were killed and four others were injured in a crash involving a truck, which struck the group of about 20. USA TODAY
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December 9, 2020
The king of Strava art is back with another amazing Christmas drawing
Anthony Hoyte has impressed us all yet again with his creativity and patience, as he creates a 127km bike route which spells out a simple message: Merry Christmas. Cycling Weekly
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December 9, 2020
Greg LeMond receives Congressional Gold Medal
The 59-year-old Californian has now become the first American cyclist and 10th athlete to win the honor, which is regarded as the highest civilian accolade in the U.S. VeloNews
