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January 18, 2023
SRAM v Princeton ‘humpback whale wheel’ lawsuit goes to jury trial
Two years after SRAM accused US wheel brand Princeton CarbonWorks of infringement on two of its patents relating to the wavy rim design of the Zipp 454 NSW, the case is heading to court. In advance of a two-week jury trial beginning on February 13, the judge has granted each...
January 18, 2023
Salomon and Hoka Were the Fastest Growing Sneaker Brands on StockX in 2022
In its latest “Big Facts” report, StockX confirmed that the fastest-growing sneaker brand on the marketplace was Salomon. StockX revealed in the report that Salomon experienced 2,277% trade growth in 2022 over 2021. Following Salomon was Hoka, which experienced 713% trade growth. FN
January 18, 2023
North American races to see a resurgence in 2023, survey says
Athlinks, the largest race results database in the world, surveyed an audience of 400,000 athletes based in North America, identifying their post-pandemic habits to gain an understanding of why numbers did not fully bounce back in 2022. Canadian Running
January 17, 2023
Studies Suggest Taking a Rest from Lifting Is the Best Thing You Can Do for Your Gains
According to the journal Medicine & Science In Sports & Exercise, two weeks of downtime causes no significant loss in bench press or squat performance, while, in a separate study, scientists estimated that strength ‘is readily maintained for up to four weeks of inactivity’. Mens Health
January 17, 2023
Could Esports Help “Save” Triathlon?
A new generation is hooked on gaming like never before, and with events like the Arena Games, the UCI esports world championship, and more, experts are hoping that the blend of VR and IRL will power up triathlon. Triathlete
January 17, 2023
Adidas embarrassed after ‘utopian announcement’ – which named fake co-CEO and launched fashion line – spreads like wildfire
Global sportswear brand Adidas shocked the fashion world this week by seemingly appointing a former factory worker as co-CEO, as well as revealing that it was launching a "pre-worn" collection at Berlin Fashion Week. Yahoo Finance
January 17, 2023
How Sports Psychologists Define Mental Toughness
Mental toughness is a hot concept these days, among both academics and athletes. Its rise reflects the growing recognition that performance depends as much on the brain as on the body, but it has proven to be a slippery concept to define. Bédard-Thom, along with colleagues Frédéric Guay and Christiane...
January 17, 2023
Tunnel Ultra: The mind-bending 200-mile ultra-marathon in the dark
The Tunnel Ultra is a race like no other. It's easy to find longer events. Some even involve repeating the same loop for days on end. But nowhere else can you take part in a race so twisted that you spend more than two days in darkness doing a one-mile...
January 17, 2023
How Two Footwear Industry Veterans Turned Their Dissatisfaction With Trail Running Shoes Into a Premium Brand
In July 2021, Norda released its first shoe, the 001, a trail-ready style built with premium components for the off-road runner seeking superior quality. The 001 features seamless uppers made with sustainable, biobased Dyneema Fibers, which are both Bluesign and ISCC approved. FN
January 16, 2023
Strava responds to chorus of criticism over price hike policy
After initial increases were rolled out in the UK, users across the globe began incurring rate increases for billing incurred both monthly and annually. Subscription fees were upped by anywhere between 15 and 70 percent, depending on region, billing type, and date of signup. VeloNews