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September 27, 2025
Running on empty? Trinity study warns of anxiety and depression experienced by regular marathon runners
Running multiple marathons does not universally protect against mental health issues, a new study by Trinity College Dublin has found. Ireland boasts one of the highest rates of multi-marathoners — or people who run marathons — in the world. Irish Independent
September 26, 2025
Giant files petition to resolve US Customs detention order
Giant Bicycles has filed a petition with the US government to resolve a Withhold Release Order put in place Wednesday by the Customs and Border Patrol agency. The agency issued the order, which effectively prevents Giant from being able to import bicycles and products from Taiwan to the US, over what CBP...
September 26, 2025
Wearables Uncover Hidden Insights Into Overeating in New Study
A necklace that counts your bites, a wristband that tracks your motions and a bodycam that only turns on when you eat. Northwestern researchers strapped all three to dozens of adults with obesity and uncovered five hidden overeating styles that may shape the next generation of digital health tools. Researchers at Northwestern...
September 25, 2025
Planet Fitness Franchisee Acquires 17 Locations in Oregon and Alaska
Easy Mile Fitness, the privately held Planet Fitness franchisee, has completed an acquisition from the Bravo Fit Franchise Group, which adds 15 Planet Fitness locations in Oregon and two in Alaska. SGB MEDIA
September 25, 2025
UCI announces price caps for 2028 Olympic track bikes and equipment
Following the 2024 Paris Games, which saw the cost of track bikes and related equipment soar to unprecedented levels, cycling’s governing body says price caps will bolster “the integrity of competitions by preventing excessive cost barriers”. bikeradar
September 25, 2025
The UCI has just announced rule updates from helmets to handlebar widths – here’s everything you need to know
Bans on certain helmets for road racing, concessions on limits for handlebar widths and points meaning more across disciplines are among updates on UCI rules that were announced on Thursday morning. CYCLING WEEKLY
September 24, 2025
US Customs detaining bikes made by Giant over forced-labor allegations
Customs and Border Protection on Wednesday said it is detaining bikes, bike parts and accessories made by Giant in Taiwan because of allegations of forced-labor use. The ruling appears to apply to products sold under Giant's brands or produced by Giant in Taiwan for other brands. Bicycle Retailer
September 23, 2025
ASICS Outruns Rivals With Summer Fitness App Surge
Turns out it was a good summer for fitness brand ASICS. The PYMNTS.com Fitness Apps page offers a monthly ranking of smartphone Fitness Apps, assessing them based on publicly available information and exclusive app usage data, helping users identify the top performers in the market. The ranking aims to provide precise...
September 23, 2025
Wahoo patent suggests plan for new ‘side-to-side’ tilting exercise bike
Indoor riding might be about to get even more realistic, with a new Wahoo patent suggesting ‘side-to-side’ leaning might soon be a feature on an upcoming smart bike from the brand. The patent, filed earlier this year and published last month, is for an ‘exercise bike with side-to-side motion mechanism’, and appears to be an...
September 23, 2025
2026 Boston Marathon accepts 73 per cent of applicants
According to the B.A.A., the race saw the second-highest number of applicants in its history with 33,267 runners applying, only behind last year’s total of 36,393. Out of 33,267 applicants, 24,362 runners have been accepted or are in the final stages of verification, leaving more than 8,900 athletes who ran...
