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June 23, 2021
Bird launches new e-bike and Smart Bikeshare platform to meet demand for eco-friendly transportation
Bird has announced the addition of shared e-bikes to its fleet of micro-electric vehicles, as well as the launch of the Bird Bike. Bird currently operates e-scooters in more than 250 cities globally and will bring its shared bikes and Smart Bikeshare platform to select cities this year. BikeBiz
June 23, 2021
UCI suspends Doltcini-Van Eyck manager Marc Bracke for three years in harassment case
Doltcini-Van Eyck general manager Marc Bracke has been handed a three-year suspension for violating the UCI’s code of ethics following an investigation into allegations of sexual harassment. VeloNews
June 23, 2021
As Number of Gym Goers Rise, At-Home Fitness Wanes
ym chains like Planet Fitness, 24 Hour Fitness, and Orange Theory are seeing a long-awaited revival — partly at the expense of Peloton and other at-home brands. Front Office News
June 22, 2021
NBC Sports will still broadcast the Tour de France this year. Here’s the full TV schedule
Here's how to watch the Tour de France broadcast in the United States and Canada. VeloNews
June 22, 2021
Peloton reportedly venturing into wearables market with digital heart rate armband
Still-confidential details and images of the armband device, which were reviewed by Bloomberg, show that the band would come in two different sizes and pair wirelessly with Peloton’s cycles and treadmills, in addition to phones, tablets and televisions that use the company’s workout app. CNBC
June 22, 2021
Transgender Athlete Chelsea Wolfe Says Goal Is To ‘Burn a US Flag’ at Olympic Podium
Chelsea Wolfe, a transgender BMX Freestyle rider, said in a since-deleted Facebook post that her goal was to "burn a US flag" at the Olympic podium, Fox News reported on Monday. Newsweek
June 22, 2021
Peloton Using Corporate Wellness Plan to Gain New Users
The fitness company announced that it is rolling out a new corporate wellness program for businesses which will provide “employees access to innovative mental and physical resources,” including the Peloton app and discounts on Peloton hardware. Samsung and Wayfair are among the first companies to sign up for the program, gaining...
June 22, 2021
Peloton threatens to brick customers’ $4,295 treadmills unless they pay up
The maker of the $4,295 Tread+ treadmill alerted customers that, going forward, they'll need to start forking over $39.99 per month if they want to keep using the exercise equipment they already own. Mashable
June 21, 2021
Tokyo 2020 confirm up to 10,000 domestic fans to be allowed to attend events
Up to 10,000 domestic fans will be able to attend events at the delayed Olympic Games in Tokyo after organisers confirmed spectator caps for the event amid COVID-19 concerns. International spectators have already been barred from attending the Games, set to open on July 23. Inside the Games
June 20, 2021
1,400 runners show up for Anchorage Mayor’s Marathon, along with a black bear that refused to share the trail
Runners were stopped twice and for up to for 30 minutes because a bear would not move. Eventually the course had to be rerouted. Anchorage Daily News