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June 20, 2025
Race director and athletics coach banned for life over inappropriate relationships and racist language
A prominent race director and coach has been banned from athletics for life after a UK Athletics disciplinary panel found him guilty of multiple breaches of the coaches’ code of conduct, including inappropriate relationships with his athletes and using racist and misogynistic language. The Guardian
June 17, 2025
Survey: 84 Percent of U.S. Consumers Plan to Shop Amazon Prime Day in 2025
A survey conducted by RetailMeNot found that 84 percent of U.S. adults plan to participate in Amazon Prime Day this year, up from 81 percent in 2024. SGB MEDIA
June 16, 2025
Elliptical Cross-Trainer Innovator Strider Fitness Raises $5M
Strider Fitness Ventures, maker of the StreetStrider, a unique, 2-in-1 elliptical cross-trainer designed for both outdoor and indoor use, has raised $5 million in IP-backed financing to support its next stage of growth in the fitness equipment market. The structured capital facility was arranged by Fallingst Technologies in partnership with...
June 12, 2025
Strava’s value grows to US$2.2B
After a fresh round of funding, Strava's valuation has raised US$2.2 billion, including debt, according to a report in the Wall Street Journal. This follows the acquisitions of AI-driven training apps Runna and The Breakaway, and the continued growth of the platform to over 150 million users globally. Strava's previous fundraising took...
June 6, 2025
BowFlex Recalls Nearly 4 Million Adjustable Dumbbells, More Than 100 Injuries Reported
Three months after the fitness brand declared bankruptcy, BowFlex is recalling nearly 4 million of its dumbbells for a problem that causes them to dislodge during use. GEAR JUNKIE
June 5, 2025
Giant’s China sales grow as US sales decline in recent years
Giant Group's sales to America — under its own brand and to its original equipment customers — have declined steeply since the pandemic even as sales in Asia, China in particular, have grown significantly. Bicycle Retailer
June 5, 2025
Wahoo Raises US Prices on All Products
Wahoo Fitness has raised prices on all their products for US buyers, with the price increases ranging from shruggable to ‘holy crap’, depending on the product in question. DC RAINMAKER
June 3, 2025
Peloton launching resale market for used bikes, treadmills
Peloton on Tuesday launched its own marketplace for reselling used equipment and gear as the company looks to capitalize on the many bikes and treadmills collecting dust in people’s homes. The platform, dubbed Repowered, will allow members to post listings for their used Peloton equipment and gear and set a price...
June 3, 2025
Peloton launching resale market for used bikes, treadmills
Peloton on Tuesday launched its own marketplace for reselling used equipment and gear as the company looks to capitalize on the many bikes and treadmills collecting dust in people’s homes. CNBC
June 3, 2025
Full-time editor wanted for Triathlon Magazine Canada – apply now
Triathlon Magazine Canada is looking for a talented and driven editor to lead the content across our print and digital platforms. This is a unique opportunity to combine your love for the sport with your editorial expertise. triathlon MAGAZINE Canada
