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April 17, 2025
Trek tells retailers of immediate price increases
Trek and Electra retailers were informed Thursday by email that bike prices for most models will rise immediately because of the 10% tariff surcharge announced April 2, increasing costs "to a level that needs to be addressed." Bicycle Retailer
April 17, 2025
Nike and Hyperice Will Release Their $900 Recovery Boots in May
The Nike x Hyperice Hyperboot will release in May, allowing athletes to experience heat and a dynamic air-compression massage without being confined to a seat. Footwear News
April 16, 2025
Specialized announces pricing strategy to account for increased tariffs
Specialized Bicycles informed retailers that it will list a 10% additional tariff surcharge on a separate line item on B2B invoices for the new Turbo Levo 4 e-MTBs ordered after May 1. Orders shipped before that date will not include the surcharge. BRAIN
April 16, 2025
Micro-dosing: how athletes are outsmarting anti-doping tests
In 2024, there were reportedly 389 doping cases in athletics. Despite all efforts by WADA and the Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU), catching cheaters is only getting more difficult, with athletes and coaches using new and increasingly sophisticated techniques for cheating. The prime example? Micro-dosing. Running Magazine
April 15, 2025
Are Microplastics in Your Sports Nutrition? How to Tell (And How to Avoid)
In triathlon, plastic has long been the solution to racing and training challenges: lightweight water bottles, disposable sports nutrition wrappers, neoprene wetsuits, spandex tri suits, synthetic rubber tires, plastic cycling helmets, and the list goes on. On top of that, sweating opens your pores to make it even easier for...
April 15, 2025
Evening exercise impacts sleep for longer than previously thought
A new study of nearly 15,000 people found that the window of late-night workouts in which sleep is then impacted is actually much larger than previously thought, showing that exercising within four hours of bedtime can have a detrimental effect on shut-eye. New Atlas
April 14, 2025
Canyon reduces US workforce, but not because of recent tariff increases
Canyon Bicycles has laid off an undisclosed number of employees in the U.S., part of an "an ongoing process" and not tied to changing tariff policy. Canyon is employing a "shifting gears roadmap" to strengthen its D2C presence, drive swifter product development, and grow new markets. BRAIN
April 14, 2025
Polar launches personalised Fitness Program subscription
Wearable tech company Polar has launched a subscription-based training feature designed to offer adaptive cardio workouts tailored to individual fitness levels and recovery status. Endurance.Biz
April 14, 2025
EXEC: Giant Group March Bike Shipments Turn Negative as Tariffs Hit
Giant Manufacturing Co., Ltd. (Giant Group) shifted back into negative territory with March shipments after a big month for the manufacturer in February. SGB Media
April 11, 2025
The Running Specialty Channel Has Proven To Be Recession Proof: Can It Withstand Tariff Turmoil?
The volatility of the global trading landscape, with U.S. President Donald Trump imposing and pausing tariffs on most nations, has made the ability for retailers and brands to commit to a plan seemingly impossible. Footwear News