News Topics
February 8, 2021
Peloton Announces $600 Million Convertible Note Offering
The notes are to be sold via a private offering, with a due date of 2026. The Deep Dive CA
February 8, 2021
Can Technology Help Us Eat Better?
A new crop of digital health companies is using blood glucose monitors to transform the way we eat. NYT
February 8, 2021
Location matters when it comes to health: 2021’s healthiest and unhealthiest cities in America
To determine which areas prioritize residents’ well-being, WalletHub compared more than 180 of the most populated U.S. cities across 44 key indicators of good health. Our data set ranges from the cost of a medical visit to fruit and vegetable consumption to COVID-19 cases. WalletHub
February 8, 2021
The 2021 London marathon is set to be the biggest yet with 50,000 places in the race – and another 50,000 places for the virtual event.
London Marathon runners are set to find out if they have won a place in this year's race. Evening Standard
February 6, 2021
Ted Metellus named race director of TCS New York City Marathon
This makes him the first black race director of any of the Abbott World Marathon Majors races, right on the heels of large-scale allegations of sexism and racism in NYRR by current and former employees. ESPN
February 5, 2021
Peloton wants to make ‘tens of millions’ of bikes and treads — and says its recent acquisition will help it get there
Peloton has plans to dominate the at-home fitness industry through its acquisition of fitness manufacturer Precor, allowing the firm to ramp up production across the US. Business Insider
February 5, 2021
Colorado and Georgia high school leagues leave NICA
Two of the longest-standing high school mountain bike racing leagues in the country, the Colorado High School Cycling League, and the Georgia Interscholastic Cycling League, have decided to go it alone, withdrawing from the National Interscholastic Cycling Association. Bicycle Retailer
February 5, 2021
UCI to ban ‘super tuck’ with suspension touted as possible punishment
The aerodynamic position that allows riders to descend faster is often criticised as being a dangerous manoeuvre, and cycling’s governing body are banning it alongside a range of new measures to improve rider safety. Cycling Weekly
February 4, 2021
Endurance sports tired of sitting on sidelines
The California Coalition of Endurance Sports has a two-pronged objective: to get athletes — especially in San Diego County — back running, swimming and biking. The San Diego Tribune
February 4, 2021
S.F. gyms challenge city over Covid restrictions: Prove it
A group representing dozens of local gyms has lobbed another legal challenge at San Francisco officials demanding further justification for what has been throughout most of the pandemic some of the strictest regulations on indoor fitness nationwide. BizJournals