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September 30, 2025
Whoop opens blood-testing service to what it says is a 350,000-person waitlist
Fitness band maker Whoop formally opened Whoop Advanced Labs for business on Tuesday. Some 350,000 people were on the waitlist after the service was previewed in May, the company told TechCrunch. TechCrunch
September 30, 2025
Triathlon Canada President Slams World Triathlon Leadership, “Mafia-Like Culture”
The president of Triathlon Canada has accused the leadership of World Triathlon of running a “mafia-like” organization following what he called a “rigged” election in 2024 and ongoing threats toward individuals who speak out against the administration. triathlete
September 29, 2025
‘Break-Apart’ Bike Helmet Claims to Dramatically Reduce Concussion Risk: RLS Tech
For Tony White, the Chief Technology Officer of nascent helmet brand RLS, the snow globe on his desk isn’t for nostalgia. It’s a prop to explain the different forces that impact our brains in an accident. A simple up-and-down motion certainly creates a flurry of snow, but a quick rotation causes...
September 29, 2025
Galfer Opens North American Headquarters
Industrias Galfer, the Barcelona-based manufacturer of braking systems for bikes and motorcycles, has established Galfer USA, a new operating unit in Orlando, FL, which will oversee distribution in the U.S. and Canada. SGB MEDIA
September 29, 2025
Government shutdown questions looming, but Outerbike will go on regardless
Despite the possibility of a government shutdown beginning Wednesday, at least one longtime event held on federal lands will go on as planned. The 15th Outerbike Moab will take place Friday through Sunday at the Bar M trailhead outside Moab. Bicycle Retailer
September 27, 2025
Running on empty? Trinity study warns of anxiety and depression experienced by regular marathon runners
Running multiple marathons does not universally protect against mental health issues, a new study by Trinity College Dublin has found. Ireland boasts one of the highest rates of multi-marathoners — or people who run marathons — in the world. Irish Independent
September 26, 2025
Giant files petition to resolve US Customs detention order
Giant Bicycles has filed a petition with the US government to resolve a Withhold Release Order put in place Wednesday by the Customs and Border Patrol agency. The agency issued the order, which effectively prevents Giant from being able to import bicycles and products from Taiwan to the US, over what CBP...
September 26, 2025
Wearables Uncover Hidden Insights Into Overeating in New Study
A necklace that counts your bites, a wristband that tracks your motions and a bodycam that only turns on when you eat. Northwestern researchers strapped all three to dozens of adults with obesity and uncovered five hidden overeating styles that may shape the next generation of digital health tools. Researchers at Northwestern...
September 25, 2025
Planet Fitness Franchisee Acquires 17 Locations in Oregon and Alaska
Easy Mile Fitness, the privately held Planet Fitness franchisee, has completed an acquisition from the Bravo Fit Franchise Group, which adds 15 Planet Fitness locations in Oregon and two in Alaska. SGB MEDIA
September 25, 2025
UCI announces price caps for 2028 Olympic track bikes and equipment
Following the 2024 Paris Games, which saw the cost of track bikes and related equipment soar to unprecedented levels, cycling’s governing body says price caps will bolster “the integrity of competitions by preventing excessive cost barriers”. bikeradar