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December 9, 2024
Champion cyclist pleads guilty over wife’s car death
Former world champion cyclist Rohan Dennis has pleaded guilty over a car incident in Australia which killed his wife, fellow Olympian Melissa Hoskins. Few details are known about the circumstances leading up to Hoskins's death. However, Dennis's guilty plea means he has admitted to driving a car when Hoskins was in...
December 9, 2024
Black Diamond Parent Adds to Adventure Segment, Acquires RockyMounts
Clarus Corporation is the parent company of Black Diamond, which dominates the company’s Outdoor segment. The RockyMounts deal is the first acquisition in the Adventure segment since Clarus acquired Tred Outdoors in October 2023. SGB Media
December 9, 2024
This Road Race Bike Has No Seat Tube: Colnago Y1Rs
Esteemed Italian bicycle brand Colnago released a visually stunning road race machine today — the Y1Rs. Upon first glance, the lack of the traditional seat tube differentiates this carbon frame from anything else out there. Gear Junkie
December 9, 2024
Chinese dad banned from race after letting nine-year-old daughter run marathon
A father in China has received widespread criticism and a three-year ban from the Chinese Athletics Association after allowing his nine-year-old daughter to run the 2024 Wuyuan Marathon in Jiangxi, China, on Dec 1. Running Magazine
December 9, 2024
ClassPass Reflects on 2024: Fitness Trends & Wellness Insights
ClassPass is closing out 2024 having expanded into food and beverage offerings and is gearing up for an initial public offering, but before the year wraps up, the fitness and wellness platform is taking a moment to reflect on the year’s top workout and wellness trends. Athletic News
December 6, 2024
IOC study estimates five billion people watched the Paris Olympics
According to a new independent research study by the International Olympic Committee (IOC), an estimated five billion people tuned in to watch the 18 days of competition at Paris Olympics 2024. Running Magazine
December 5, 2024
Segway Will Sell E-Bikes Through IBDs and EBDs; Hires Bike Specialty-Focused Team
Segway is reporting that it has assembled a dedicated e-bike division in the U.S. to support the upcoming launch of its first two e-bikes and other future cycling products. SGB Media
December 5, 2024
How Personal Trainers Attract Clients in a Competitive New Year
For personal trainers, this annual rush represents a unique opportunity — and a challenge. How do they not only attract clients in a crowded market but also retain them? Athletec News
December 4, 2024
Strava Releases Annual Year in Sport Trend Report, Revealing That Working Out Is No Longer About Burning Out
Strava, the app for active people,announced the release of its annual Year In Sport: Trend Report, which identifies the trends that shaped the global active landscape in 2024. New global data highlights a shift toward more balanced workouts, run clubs replacing nightclubs as social hotspots, plus the year’s top workout...
December 4, 2024
Fitness, Not Weight, Is the Best Marker of Health, Finds New Study
Weight doesn't indicate how much of you is muscle and how much is fat. Weight doesn't indicate what's going on inside our body, like how much visceral fat we have. MSN