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April 15, 2021
Peloton cuts Apple Watch Fitness support back to just the cycling class
Peloton had acquired a company dedicated to developing fitness bands earlier in 2021. The Apple Watch would be in direct competition to their device, so removing features early may push customers to adopt the proprietary fitness band later. Apple Insider
April 15, 2021
The biggest bike retailers in the US
Bicycle Retailer and Industry News has pulled together the 10 largest-grossing bke retailers who sell IBD-quality bikes primarily through brick-and-mortar stores. Check out the rankings here.
April 15, 2021
Tokyo Olympics Could Still Be Canceled
Nearly everything that could go wrong seemingly has so far for the Tokyo Olympics, and the threat that they might not even happen still lingers. A powerful politician, Liberal Democratic Party Secretary General Toshihiro Nikai, floated the possibility that the games could still be canceled — three months before they...
April 14, 2021
Smartwool Will Recycle Your Old Nasty Socks, Even if They Didn’t Make Them
Smartwool will collect these socks and shred them into their constituent fibers. To make new socks, you say, yes, brilliant. Well, no. That is very likely way too expensive and maybe impossible. Smartwool is turning your old socks into dog beds. Which makes sense, because dogs love eating socks almost as...
April 14, 2021
Inside the battle to boycott Arkansas’ bike races
The cycling community debates a boycott of Arkansas and its bike events after the state's passage of anti-trans laws. VeloNews
April 14, 2021
Dish Network Sues Peloton, LuluLemon, Icon Health & Fitness
Dish Network and its Sling TV division sued Peloton, Lululemon, and ICON Health & Fitness. The network provider says the fitness companies used Dish’s patented technology developed by Move Networks Inc., which “allows Internet users to stream content from across the world in real time at the highest possible quality.” Move Networks...
April 14, 2021
Running and air pollution: what you need to know
A recent study published in the European Heart Journal found there is a sliding scale when it comes to pollution, exercise and risk of cardiovascular diseases (CVD). Canadian Running Magazine
April 13, 2021
Desiree Linden Sets 50K World Record
Two-time Olympian and 2018 Boston Marathon champion Desiree Linden tackled her first ultramarathon on Tuesday on a certified 50K course near Eugene, Oregon, and she finished the distance faster than any other woman in the world ever has, becoming the first to break three hours. Women's Running
April 13, 2021
New Balance To Sponsor Boston College
Boston College described the partnership as its “largest financial footwear and apparel agreement” in Boston College (BC) athletics history. New Balance secures the right to provide uniforms, apparel and footwear for 30 BC’s 31 varsity sports. SGB Media
April 13, 2021
Poll finds 72 per cent of Japanese public want Tokyo 2020 cancelled or postponed
The Olympics are scheduled to start in just over 100 days but COVID-19 continues to cause disruption across the world and cases remain on the rise in Japan. A new survey has suggested Tokyo 2020 organizers are still struggling to win public support with more than 70 per cent of...
April 13, 2021
Marty Nothstein drops appeal of dismissal in lawsuit against USA Cycling
Former U.S. congressional candidate and Olympic gold medal cyclist Marty Nothstein has withdrawn his appeal of a judge’s decision dismissing Nothstein’s defamation lawsuit against USA Cycling over its disclosure of a misconduct allegation against him. The Morning Call
April 12, 2021
Dick’s Sporting Goods Opens Interactive Store ‘House of Sports’
If you’re looking to get in a quick workout with gear off the shelf, you’ll want to check out the 100,000-square-foot building in the Eastview Mall. Called House of Sport, the store includes an indoor rock-climbing wall, golf driving bay, putting bay, and health and wellness store. A track-and-turf field sits...
April 12, 2021
Nike Will Soon Sell Refurbished Sneakers in Select Stores Throughout the U.S.
The athletic powerhouse revealed Nike Refurbished today, its latest initiative in sustainability. The brand described it as a “fully circular consumer offering” where it will refurbish by hand gently worn, like-new or slightly imperfect footwear, both performance and lifestyle, in men’s and women’s sizing. Footwear News
April 11, 2021
Tokyo 2020 expected to use hotel as isolation facility during Olympics and Paralympics.
The hotel will be used to isolate any athletes suspected of having contracted COVID-19 at the Olympic and Paralympic Games. Those isolated would remain quarantined for 10 days. Inside The Games
April 9, 2021
Arkansas cycling industry responds to trans legislation
BRAIN has reached out to several industry members based in Arkansas for their take on the recent state legislation regarding transgender people. Bicycle Retailer
April 9, 2021
Boston Marathon runners may have to produce negative virus tests
Participants in this year’s Boston Marathon may be required to show proof of up to two negative COVID-19 tests before the race even if they have been vaccinated. Boston.com
April 9, 2021
February bike imports continue surge
The U.S. brought in 1.38 million bikes in the month, worth $119 million. That's 74% more bikes than in February 2020 and 26% more in value, according to import statistics released by the Department of Commerce this week. Bicycle Retailer
April 8, 2021
Louis Garneau hopes to go public in 2 years, with assistance from e-bikes
Just a few months after emerging from Canada's equivalent to Chapter 11 bankruptcy, Louis Garneau Sports' president said his goal is to take the company public in two years. He's planning on e-bike sales providing a boost toward that goal. Bicycle Retailer
April 8, 2021
The Boston Marathon will add an additional $25 COVID-19 fee for in-person runners this year.
The Boston Athletic Association said the additional fee will cover “additional precautions focused on the health and safety of participants, volunteers, vendors, staff, community members, and the general public.” CBSN
April 8, 2021
Vibram Announced Executive Leadership Changes
Eric Rosen, a 20-year veteran of the brand, will retire in April, and in conjunction with his departure, Vibram announces changes to its senior management team. SGB Media
April 8, 2021
The Shoes You Can Subscribe To
On Running, a shoe company affiliated with Roger Federer, is carving out a unique space among runners with a shoe you can swap out for a new pair whenever they get too run-down. Its new shoe, the Cyclon, is recyclable and made from castor beans. Castor oil, long used for medicinal...
April 8, 2021
Forget Running — Why Walking Is a Big Opportunity for Footwear Brands Right Now
A study conducted in late March by Rockport and First Insight found that over half of Americans (53%) are now walking 1 to 5 miles more each day than they did pre-pandemic. And they seemingly have developed a regular habit, with 36% walking at least 1 to 2 miles and...
April 8, 2021
Lance Armstrong’s son Luke arrested on sexual assault charges
The 21-year-old is accused of assaulting a 16-year-old girl in his father's home in 2018. Cycling News The affidavit, obtained by Texan television station KXAN, says that the then-18-year-old sexually assaulted a 16-year-old after a party in Austin in March of 2018. The girl reported the incident in November 2020, telling...
April 7, 2021
JBI back online in limited capacity after ransomware attack
Global wholesale distributor JBI was back online in a limited capacity Wednesday after a ransomware attack last week shut down its website. Bicycle Retailer
April 7, 2021
Planet Fitness Expands While Other Gyms Struggle
With 2,124 locations — 95% of which are run independently — Planet Fitness has stayed afloat through the pandemic and is now looking to open 100 new gyms, all while investing in advertising and its app. Front Office Sports
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