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April 3, 2025
EXEC: Trump Tariffs Hit Active Lifestyle Stocks Hard; Vietnam Hit a Big Surprise
Executive leadership teams are undoubtedly huddled behind closed doors this morning as the Trump Administration dropped a bomb on the public and consumer markets, imposing reciprocal tariffs across a broad range of countries. SGB Media
April 2, 2025
‘No decision’ on an Interbike return, Emerald says
Emerald Expositions has not made a decision about bringing back the Interbike trade show in the near future, the company told BRAIN. "...it’s not a decision we take lightly,” Ferraresi said. Bicycle Retailer
April 2, 2025
Mountain bikers spend $416 per trip to a riding destination, study finds
A report by a national nonprofit outdoors organization to quantify the economic impact of U.S. mountain biking tourists estimated that an average of $416 is spent per visit toward lodging, restaurants, and retailers. Bicycle Retailer
April 1, 2025
On Running Co-CEO Marc Maurer to Step Down
On Running Co-CEO Marc Maurer is leaving the company after 12 years. Co-CEO and CFO Martin Hoffmann will take over the CEO role as the company bolsters its executive team with new hires and completes its search for a new CFO. SHOPeatSURF
April 1, 2025
Study Suggests Weight Training May Safeguard Against Dementia in Older Adults
Recent research has revealed that weight training may provide significant protective benefits for the brains of older adults, especially in those at risk for cognitive decline, such as individuals with mild cognitive impairment (MCI). Science Magazine
March 31, 2025
Apple’s AI Health Coach: Your iPhone’s Future Fitness Partner
Apple is working on a big update to its health tracking tools behind closed doors. Called Project Mulberry, this AI health feature could change how we use health data on our devices. According to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, this update should arrive with iOS 19.4 in spring or summer 2026. What...
March 31, 2025
Yamaha Motor acquires Brose’s bicycle eKit business unit
Brose – the Coburg, Germany-headquartered business that is the exclusive provider of e-bike motors for Specialized and partner for SRAM Powertrain – has agreed the sale of its e-bike business unit to Yamaha Motor. Biz Biz
March 30, 2025
Nike Stock Hits 7-Year Low, Market Cap Falls Below $100 Billion
Nike shares sank 3.8% on Friday and are now down 16.4% for the year, continuing a stunning reversal for the once high-flying brand that has faced layoffs, a CEO switch, declining sales and an MLB uniform misstep over the past year. The stock closed Friday at $63.17, a level last seen in January 2018. It is now...
March 30, 2025
Preventable cardiac deaths during marathons are down, study finds
While more people than ever are running marathons in the U.S., the risk of dying from a heart attack during a run has fallen dramatically in recent years. Medical Press
March 28, 2025
London Marathon fury as thousands of runners fear they could miss out on finishers’ medals after organisers changed the rules
London Marathon organisers have moved to allay fears that participants could end this year's race without a finishers' medal following a change to the rules. The sight of volunteers handing out gongs to weary runners at the conclusion of the gruelling 26-mile course has become a staple of the event since...