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February 5, 2026
Major Cycling Event Canceled Over ICE Presence in Minneapolis
A major cycling event in Minneapolis has been canceled in the wake of ongoing protests against ICE. Quality Bicycle Products (QPB), one of the country’s biggest bike distributors, had planned to host an in-house trade show called Frostbike at the end of February. But because “current enforcement activities make it unsafe...
February 5, 2026
Nike faces federal probe over allegations of discrimination against white workers
The federal agency for protecting workers' civil rights revealed Wednesday that it is investigating sportswear giant Nike for allegedly discriminating against white employees through its diversity policies. The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission disclosed the investigation in a motion filed in Missouri federal court demanding that Nike fully comply with a...
February 5, 2026
Brooks Racks Up 9th Year of Revenue Gains as Running Market Continues to Dominate
Brooks Running is touting its ninth consecutive year of growth in 2025. The Seattle-based athletic brand said Thursday that it achieved another record-breaking year of global revenue, with sales increasing 16 percent year-over-year. The private company did not disclose dollar amounts in its latest report. By region, Brooks noted that North America saw...
February 5, 2026
Marathon Sports Acquires six03 Trail Races and Cranmore Mountain Race
Marathon Sports announced the acquisition of six03 Trail Races and the Cranmore Mountain Race, expanding the company’s long-term investment in trail running in New England. The company also announced more than $100,000 in total prize money across its New England trail race portfolio for 2026. The acquisition includes the full...
February 5, 2026
Function Sues Rival Lab-Testing Startup Superpower, Alleging False Marketing
Function Health has filed a false advertising lawsuit against Superpower, accusing the rival lab-testing startup of overstating what its membership includes and running comparative marketing that Function says misleads consumers about both companies’ offerings. The complaint, filed January 26 in the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California,...
February 5, 2026
Whoop wins a key US court ruling against copycat wearables
Whoop might have just secured a big win against brands selling similar faceless health trackers in the U.S. Traditionally, when it comes to fitness bands (not to be confused with smartwatches) Whoop is usually the first name that comes to mind. However, due to its high pricing and the nature of the market,...
February 4, 2026
Accell Group sells Nishiki to Turkish bike manufacturer
Turkish manufacturer Kron Bicycle has acquired Nishiki from Accell Group, taking over the brand that Accell picked up via a Finnish distributor in 2009. Kron said Nishiki will plug into its production and supply chain while keeping its own "brand DNA." Founded in 2004, Kron distributes across 81 Turkish provinces...
February 4, 2026
Former pro turned OnlyFans model Andrea Piccolo arrested
More drama for former Italian pro Andrea Piccolo. According to Italian reports, officers from the Carabinieri (sort of the Italian RCMP) stopped Piccolo in the city centre of Naples. Then, they allegedly found counterfeit banknotes (around 2 grand in phoney Euro) concealed inside his car. The incident unfolded when a patrol noticed...
February 3, 2026
Michael Koppy Becomes Oldest Person to Finish the Arrowhead 135 Mile
When 75-year-old Michael Koppy crossed the finish line of the 2026 Arrowhead 135 Mile on January 28 with 59:30:00 on the clock, he became the oldest ever finisher of the difficult winter race in northern Minnesota. The event, held entirely on snow on the Arrowhead State Trail, often sees temperatures that dip well below...
February 2, 2026
Strava’s 30 New Job Listings and What They Tell Us About IPO Preparation
Strava’s preparations for an IPO were leaked through FT.com, with reports suggesting a $3 billion valuation. The company is now locking in readiness for the big day and structuring for growth and sustained scrutiny afterwards. Strava rarely signals its strategy directly. Feature launches are incremental, messaging is cautious, and acquisitions...
