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September 27, 2022
Kona Locals Ask Ironman Visitors for Respect
The relationship between Kona and Ironman is a complicated one. Certainly, tourism is a large part of the island’s economy, and during the COVID pandemic, a decline in travel meant a loss for most residents. Many businesses closed, and hotels and restaurants operated at a fraction of their capacity. When...
September 27, 2022
Sea Otter Europe draws nearly 60’000 for 6th edition
The most popular Sea Otter Europe ever, with a record attendance for public and exhibitors, cements its reputation as the meeting point between the Cycling Industry and cycling enthusiasts. Nearly 60,000 visitors filled the festival site for 3 intense days of racing, product presentations, and demo-bike testing. If you want...
September 27, 2022
Fox Racing Enters Performance Training Category
Fox Racing, the global leader in motocross and mountain bike safety equipment and apparel, today announced the brand’s introduction into the performance training category. The new launch that expands the inclusivity of Fox Racing, will debut in both men’s and women. The collection’s designs place athlete needs first, ensuring this...
September 27, 2022
Pearl Izumi Trims Staff, Plans Sale Of Colorado Headquarters
Pearl Izumi has eliminated an undisclosed number of positions at its Louisville, CO headquarters and plans to sell its headquarters building, according to a report from BusinessDen. The cycling apparel brand was acquired by United Sports Brands in May. Candi Whitsel, SVP of marketing at United Sports Brands, declined to...
September 27, 2022
‘Disappointing’: HOKA runners didn’t complete full half marathon on South Side, organizers reveal
There are no signs of the HOKA Chicago Half Marathon in Jackson Park that happened Sunday. But, there has been an adjustment online. The distance that had been advertised as 13.1 miles is now 12.6. Steele said she began training in April with 13.1 miles as her goal. She said...
September 26, 2022
Dick’s Sporting Goods Is Hiring 9,000 Workers This Holiday Season
The sporting goods retail giant announced today its plan to hire up to 9,000 seasonal associates throughout the country, starting on Sept. 28 with “National Signing Day,” an annual recruiting effort event that is now in its fifth year. This number is down from last year’s hiring event, which sought...
September 26, 2022
Nautilus Board Considers Sale of Company, Other Strategic Alternatives
Nautilus Inc. said Monday that a potential sale of the company is being considered, part of a broader review of strategic alternatives launched by its board. The fitness products provider said it hasn't set a timetable for the conclusion of its review and that there's no guarantee it will result...
September 23, 2022
Can Ice Baths Help You Burn Body Fat? New Research Says Yes
The authors of a new review published in the International Journal of Circumpolar Health say that taking a dip in cold water may be just the thing if you are looking to reduce the amount of unhealthy body fat that you have. Cold water exposure might also lower your risk...
September 23, 2022
Second hand bikes from actual pros? Bike-room.com sells them worldwide
Finding actual bikes that pro teams have owned, maintained, and ridden, is not easy to do at the level of online retail. But that’s exactly what the site seeks to change. Its stated mission: “to provide access to the world’s most desired bikes in the smartest way.” To do it,...
September 23, 2022
Why Your Local Running Store Matters
There are a lot of places to buy running shoes nowadays—at a big sporting goods shop, at a mall chain store, at an online retailer, at a discount website or at a running specialty store. The best way to buy your next pair of running shoes is to walk into...