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August 15, 2025
Tour de France Champion, Olympic Gold Medalists and Legends Headline El Tour de Tucson Prologue
TUCSON (August 15, 2025) /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - The annual El Tour de Tucson Prologue is as star-studded as ever with some of the best and greatest cyclists in the history of cycling. As many as 10 well-accomplished cyclists will be in Tucson to help guide cyclists for five days leading...
August 14, 2025
US Alcohol Consumption Hits Record Low Amid Wellness Shift
U.S. alcohol consumption falls to a record low, with 53% of Americans now viewing moderate drinking (defined as one or two drinks a day) as bad for health, according to new Gallup findings. Gallup’s annual Consumption Habits survey, conducted July 7–21, found American drinking habits are shifting at a pace...
August 14, 2025
Leadville 100 Mile: Then and Now
This weekend, the small mountain community of Leadville, Colorado, will swell to the seams as thousands of racers, pacers, crew, families, and spectators travel in for the 2025 Leadville 100 Mile, which starts on Saturday, August 16. I RUN FAR
August 14, 2025
What’s next for the business of women’s racing?
The 2025 Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift achieved record viewership; the next challenge is using those eyeballs to build sustainable support for the rest of the sport. escape
August 14, 2025
US Alcohol Consumption Hits Record Low Amid Wellness Shift
Last call may soon take on a new meaning, as U.S. alcohol consumption falls to a record low, with 53% of Americans now viewing moderate drinking (defined as one or two drinks a day) as bad for health, according to new Gallup findings. Athletech NEWS
August 13, 2025
Brooks Running Bangs Out 19 Percent Q2 Revenue Gain
Brooks Running set an all-time quarterly revenue high for the second consecutive quarter, achieving double-digit growth or better in every region and channel, and expanding global revenue by 19 percent year-over-year. The brand, owned by Berkshire Hathaway (BRK), did not provide sales figures. By region, Brooks achieved 13 percent year-over-year...
August 12, 2025
The Budget of Racing an IRONMAN
Triathlon is an expensive sport. The list of things you need can seem pretty endless, and the costs can add up quickly. Of course, there will always be a baseline cost with any endeavour, and you can make it more expensive from there. Slowswitch decided to take a look at...
August 12, 2025
Currency and US tariffs hit Giant’s first-half results
Giant Group’s first-half revenue fell 12.4% year-on-year to NT$32.6 billion (US$1.1 billion), which the company has blamed on the stronger New Taiwan Dollar.The Taiwanese company's second-quarter sales were down over a quarter to to US$524 million, and profits were further slumped by a US$7.7 million foreign exchange loss. escape
August 11, 2025
Tour de France record has stood for 61 years. It may soon fall.
The Tour de France ranks among the most popular sporting events in the world. It’s also one of the most grueling. Tour cyclists burn 3,000 to 4,000 calories per day, more than marathon runners, and the race lasts 21 days. You have to be a world-class athlete to win the Tour once. In 1908, a...
August 11, 2025
USA Cycling and Vittoria Tires Extend Partnership Through 2028
USA Cycling is proud to announce the extension of its partnership with Vittoria Tires, which will remain the Official Tire of the USA Cycling National Team through 2028. This continued collaboration supports the team’s pursuit of the podium on the international stage. As one of the world’s premier tire manufacturers,...