BUSINESS NEWS
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July 17, 2025
MIPS sales growth slows in second quarter as helmet industry reacts to tariffs
Helmet technology brand MIPS reported that sales were up 16% for the first half of the year, with helmet manufacturers initially stalling orders until they got more clarity on tariffs. Bicycle Retailer
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...
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...
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
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
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
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
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...
July 8, 2025
Decathlon buys cycling team, eyes co-title deal
French sporting goods brand Decathlon has agreed to become the sole owner of the Decathlon AG2R La Mondiale UCI World Tour team from the end of 2025 – with a new co-title sponsor set to be named in the coming weeks. Sport Business
July 4, 2025
Ochain joins the SRAM group
Ochain has joined the SRAM family of brands. Known for its ‘game-changing’ chainring spider that delivers a chainless-feeling ride, Ochain, has rapidly grown from a prototype to World Cup staple. Mounted between a bike’s cranks and chainring, Ochain, allows the chainring to freely rotate by a certain amount without the...
