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November 19, 2024
Oura Hits $5B+ Valuation, Partners with Dexcom
Medical device leader Dexcom has made a $75 million strategic investment in wearable ring maker Oura, pushing the wearable ring maker’s valuation to over $5 billion. The two companies have also partnered to integrate Dexcom’s glucose data with vital signs, sleep, stress, heart health, and activity metrics from the Oura Ring,...
November 19, 2024
UTMB TransLantau ultra race apologizes for lack of water
The TransLantau ultramarathon by UTMB came under fire last week after a logistical error left hundreds of runners without water in the 50K race. Participants, particularly in the 50km race, faced severe water shortages, insufficient course markings, and a lack of support at the finish line—all while a No. 3...
November 19, 2024
San Antonio Marathon to become locally organized replacement for Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon
The new, locally organized San Antonio Marathon will replace the annual Rock 'n' Roll Marathon, which is poised to end its relationship with the city, San Antonio Sports officials said during a Monday evening press conference. San Antonio Current
November 18, 2024
The 50 Best Places to Work in 2024
Workers nowadays want four-day work weeks, unlimited paid time off, and flexible work locations. These are the companies that have gone above and beyond to keep their employees happy, while also encouraging them to pursue their outdoor passions. Outside
November 18, 2024
EXCLUSIVE | Suspicions of corruption at the heart of Portuguese cycling – Money laundering, non-payment and chronic abuse in top teams
We started from a post on the Reddit platform that exposed several examples of mistreatment in a 'well-known' team in the Portuguese peloton. CiclismoAtual spoke to several individuals (male and female) who had similar experiences to the original author. Cyclinguptodate
November 15, 2024
12 new riders, new bikes and now a new name – Changes keep coming at Astana Qazaqstan after Chinese investment
With Chinese carbon product manufacturer XDS Carbon-Tech on board as a sponsor for 2025, Astana Qazaqstan will have new bikes, several new riders and a new name for the coming season - XdS (Carbon-Tech) - Astana Qazaqstan, La Gazzetta dello Sport reports. Cycling News
November 15, 2024
Turning the Tour de France into Formula 1: How Performance Engineers are Reshaping Pro Cycling
Pro cycling is an arms race of technology and equipment. A paddock full of aero experts and rocket scientists are bringing the Tour de France closer to Formula 1. “Performance Engineers” and “Innovation Departments” have become the fastest way to win at the highest level. Velo
November 14, 2024
A Closer Look at Wolverine Worldwide’s New Boston Innovation Hub, PHOTOS
Wolverine Worldwide has opened the doors to its new Innovation Hub in Boston. The new 11,000-sq.-ft. facility is located at 90 Causeway Street and will accommodate employees from the company’s design and product teams. Footwear News
November 14, 2024
Strava expands mapping tools with night and weekly heatmaps
Strava has confirmed the release of two new heatmaps: Night and Weekly Heatmaps. These new features help subscribers to make informed decisions related to their routes, and adapt their activities as the seasons change. Endurance.Biz
November 14, 2024
Cyclist files $1m lawsuit after being struck by ambulance and billed $1,800 for ride to hospital
A US cyclist, William Hoesch, has filed an almost $1 million (£790,000) lawsuit against an ambulance provider after he was run over by an ambulance driver, who then took him to hospital in the same vehicle and billed him for the service. Cycling Weekly