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February 22, 2022
UCI turns from Red Bull to Discovery Sports for Mountain Bike World Cup
The familiar go to for Mountain Bike World Cup coverage, Red Bull, looks set to change from 2023, with the Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI) announcing that it had entered into exclusive negotiations with Discovery Sports for the organisation and promotion of the series. The races will remain with Red Bull...
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February 22, 2022
World Triathlon enters the blockchain through partnership with NFT Design Works
The partnership will bring triathlon fans the opportunity to own and trade exclusive, unique digital moments in the sport for the first time, in the form of official Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs). NFT is a digital asset that exists on a blockchain. The blockchain serves as a public ledger, allowing anyone...
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February 22, 2022
Brooks Is Now a Billion-Dollar Brand
The running brand broke sales records in 2021 and ended the year with global revenue in excess of $1.11 billion, marking a 31% percent increase from 2020. In North America, revenue was $889.1 million, representing a 33% growth from 2020. The company’s e-commerce channels in North America grew 149% compared to...
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February 21, 2022
Harley-Davidson report $41.3 million in e-bike sales is just the start
As part of it’s yearly financial reporting, Harley-Davidson has disclosed that the LiveWire brand, which it launched in 2019 with an electric motorcycle of the same name, made $41.3 million from children’s e-bicycle sales across 2019, 2020, and the first 3 quarters of 2021. Cycling Industry
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February 20, 2022
Peloton’s Ride Gets Bumpier
Over the past year, Peloton has been shrouded in controversy, and the at-home fitness company is facing another challenge on the road to recovery after warehouse workers revealed the company knowingly sent tarnished bikes to customers, according to the Financial Times. To keep up with high demand during the pandemic,...
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February 18, 2022
Leaked email outlines Nike’s new return-to-office plan, which ‘happily’ coincides with the brand’s 50th anniversary
Most Nike workers will return to the company's US offices in time to celebrate the brand's 50th anniversary. The sportswear giant sent an email to employees Wednesday outlining the company's new "phased return" to its offices. A copy of the email was reviewed by Insider. Business Insider
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February 17, 2022
6 types of drugs banned by the Olympics, and how they affect athletic performance, from marijuana to trimetazidine
Elite athletes competing at the Olympics and other international sporting events are banned from using certain medications and drugs, on the grounds that they may present safety risks, give unfair advantages, or violate the "spirit of sport," according to the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA). Insider
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February 17, 2022
Your Brain Fatigues First In Running. Cycling? It’s Your Muscles
While the outward manifestation of fatigue—the reduction in force of muscle contraction—is universal, it turns out the reasons that fatigue accrue are different in different sports. Guillaume Millet, professor of exercise physiology at Jean Monnet University (St-Etienne, France), recently published a study on those differing mechanisms of fatigue in running...
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February 17, 2022
Former Portland Marathon president indicted for fraud, tax evasion
A federal grand jury in Portland charged the former president and event director of the Portland Marathon on Thursday for defrauding the charity, Acting U.S. Attorney Scott Erik Asphaug of the District of Oregon announced. The jury charged 80-year-old Lester V. Smith of Tomball, Texas with wire fraud and tax evasion....
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February 16, 2022
Despite flat fitness sales, Garmin has record-setting revenue growth
Garmin Ltd. reported record revenue for the year and in the fourth quarter despite flat fitness sales that include cycling products. Revenue for the quarter increased 3% to $1.39 billion compared with $1.35 billion at the same time last year. For 2021, revenue was up 19% year-over-year, rising from $4.1...
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February 16, 2022
Trek Bicycle Buys Wisconsin Off Road Series
Trek Bicycle has purchased the Wisconsin Off Road Series (WORS). With Don Edberg’s recent retirement, Trek has stepped in to manage the series and build growth. SGB Media
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February 15, 2022
Bull Charges and Crushes Cyclist in Middle of Race
Cyclist Tony Inderbitzin somehow survived the attack of a big ass bull which ran him over right in the middle of a race.in Bakersfield, CA during a rural off-road bike race called the Rock Cobble over the weekend. There were reportedly a total of 4 riders attacked during the race,...
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February 15, 2022
Study: cushioned shoes won’t ruin your form
New research says highly-cushioned shoes don't negatively affect your running biomechanics. lot of runners prefer soft, cushioned shoes, but some worry they might have a negative effect on their running mechanics. Recently, a couple of Harvard researchers set out to find out how these highly-cushioned shoes affect your running form...
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February 14, 2022
SFIA’s Topline Report Finds Continued Pandemic Benefit To Activity Rates
SFIA’s Topline Report showed that America’s inactivity rate declined for the second year in a row, reaching its lowest levels in the organization’s annual survey. Pandemic-friendly activities, including tennis, golf, running, hiking, yoga, skateboarding, and surfing, continued in popularity while other categories, including team sports that declined in 2020, show...
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February 14, 2022
New Peloton CEO Not Interested In Sale
New Peloton CEO Barry McCarthy said the company has big plans, but they don’t involve a sale. The connected fitness giant had reportedly drawn interest from Amazon and Nike, who saw opportunity in Peloton’s depressed stock price. The company has lost around 77% of its value over the last 12...
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February 14, 2022
Strava runner creates incredible drawing to celebrate Lunar New Year
In celebration of the Lunar New Year, the Picasso of Strava, Lenny Maughan, sketched out a tiger by running the streets of his hometown, San Francisco, and it is easily the most intricate piece of Strava art we’ve yet seen. Canadian Running
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February 14, 2022
Peter Woods steps down as president and CEO of Dorel Sports
Peter Woods has stepped down as president and CEO of Dorel Sports, Bicycle Retailer & Industry Newshas reported. The decision was mutually agreed on, according to a Pon Holdings release, and Woods will continue working for Pon.Bike as a special advisor until the end of the year. In this role,...
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February 13, 2022
Exercising right after vaccination can boost immune response
New research from Iowa State University has found a long bout of moderately intense exercise following COVID-19 or influenza vaccination can amplify the body’s immune response. The study showed 90 minutes of exercise immediately after vaccination increased antibody responses four weeks later. New Atlas
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February 13, 2022
Peloton’s Ride to Greatness Is Now an Uphill Battle
Blackwells, which owns a collective 5% of Peloton, has been outspoken about its misgivings regarding Peloton’s management. Over the past year, Peloton has seen its share price erode roughly 76% amidst myriad issues ranging from the supply chain to pricing to safety. The cumulative mishaps seemingly came to a head...
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February 11, 2022
Under Armour Reports $1.53B In Q4 Revenue
With a net income of $109.7 million, Under Armour saw revenue increases across the globe during the quarter, with help from higher prices of hoodies and leggings. North American revenue jumped 15% to $1.1 billion, with international revenue growing 3% to $461 million. Despite accessories sales falling 27% to $107 million, apparel grew...
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February 10, 2022
Porsche acquires minority interest in Fazua e-bike drive system brand
Porsche announced Thursday plans to acquire a 20% stake in the German e-bike drive system manufacturer Fazua GmbH and also will partner with Pon Holdings' Ponooc Investment B.V. Bicycle Retailer
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February 10, 2022
PTO price drop: Age-group entry fees cut by 50% after athlete feedback
The PTO (Professional Triathletes Organisation) has reacted swiftly to athlete feedback by slashing age-group entry fees for its marquee 2022 races. After only a few short weeks though the PTO Athlete Board has voted unanimously to reduce those prices. And on Thursday a statement confirmed they will be cut by...
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February 10, 2022
Asics’ Revenues Climb 23 Percent In 2021
Asics reported that despite the effects of COVID-19, net sales increased 22.9 percent in its year ended December 31 due to strong sales in all regions, mainly driven by the Performance Running category and the Core Performance Sports category. The biggest regional gains were seen in North America, up 31.8...
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February 9, 2022
Thule Q4 net sales up 15%, full-year 33%
Thule Group's fourth-quarter net sales increased 15% year-over-year, with 2021 net sales rising 32.7%, despite rising costs for raw materials, freight prices, and COVID-19 employee absenteeism. Bicycle Retailer
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February 9, 2022
Daniel Benson appointed as new Editor-In-Chief of VeloNews
VeloNews, a leader in cycling news, race results and bike reviews, and owned by Outside Interactive, has confirmed the appointment of Daniel Benson as the media title’s new Editor-In-Chief. In his new role, Benson will be responsible for running the global editorial team, commissioning content, enhancing WorldTour coverage, and expanding...