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December 11, 2020
Here’s When Lululemon Will Launch Its First-Ever Shoe Collection
Lululemon Athletica Inc. has confirmed the upcoming debut of its inaugural shoe line as it plans to enter the footwear market in the back half of 2021, and will begin selling in early 2022. Footwear News
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December 10, 2020
Lululemon’s Quarterly Revenue Jumps 22% as Online Sales Soar
Athleisure giant Lululemon reported $1.1 billion in net revenue for its 2020 fiscal third quarter after markets closed on Dec. 10. Quarterly revenue jumped 22% as the as an online sales surge more than compensated for a dip in company-operated store sales. Front Office Sports
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December 10, 2020
Louis Garneau Completes Financial Restructuring
The Louis Garneau Sports Group, which filed for creditor protection in Canada in March, announced a new investor to complete a reorganization and has set a brand relaunch. Its company founder, Louis Garneau, remains the majority shareholder. SGB Media
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December 10, 2020
Exercise Blocks Pain, But Only For Believers
A new study explores the links between exercise and pain perception, and how easily they can be manipulated. Outside
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December 10, 2020
Peloton grows Plano Campus by more than 100,000 square feet
The additional space allows the company to significantly expand its current business presence and supports Peloton's plans to bring up to 1,600 more jobs in a variety of corporate functions and experience levels to the North Texas location. PR Newswire
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December 10, 2020
5 bicyclists killed, 4 injured after truck hits group on ‘retirement ride’ in Nevada
On a highway ride to celebrate a cyclist's retirement, four male one female bicyclist were killed and four others were injured in a crash involving a truck, which struck the group of about 20. USA TODAY
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December 9, 2020
The king of Strava art is back with another amazing Christmas drawing
Anthony Hoyte has impressed us all yet again with his creativity and patience, as he creates a 127km bike route which spells out a simple message: Merry Christmas. Cycling Weekly
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December 9, 2020
Greg LeMond receives Congressional Gold Medal
The 59-year-old Californian has now become the first American cyclist and 10th athlete to win the honor, which is regarded as the highest civilian accolade in the U.S. VeloNews
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December 9, 2020
Peloton shares briefly fall as Apple announces cheaper rival fitness service launches Dec. 14
Apple announced Fitness+, a digital fitness subscription service, will launch on Dec. 14 at $9.99 per month. With this, shares of Peloton fell 2% in pre-market trading on the news but recovered after markets opened. CNBC
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December 8, 2020
Triathletes Set to Race in Inaugural Esports World Championship
The start list for the event includes pro triathletes Lionel, Angela Naeth, and former pro Holden Comeau—the current Zwift national champion. The Zwift-hosted event is 50km long and takes place in the virtual world of Watopia - a Figure 8 Reverse route on Zwift, which covers 50km and 483m of...
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December 8, 2020
Olympic Games to reach equal gender participation for 2024 event
The UCI and IOC (International Olympic Committee) confirmed there will be an equal number of female and male cyclists taking part at the Paris Olympic Games in 2024, with 90 athletes from each gender participating in road events. VeloNews
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December 8, 2020
Pocket Outdoor of Boulder raises additional $5.27M
Pocket Outdoor Media LLC raised $5 million more within its Series A round, bringing its total funds raised in the round to just less than $16.5 million, according to filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on Friday. The funds came from an additional 22 people and groups, bringing...
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December 7, 2020
Nine “health” foods that can be very unhealthy
Check out these nine foods that have earned a healthy reputation, but can undermine your diet if you aren’t careful. PodiumRunner
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December 7, 2020
Bikes projected to outsell cars in Europe two-to-one by 2030
Three cycling associations this week announced a new forecast for the cycling sector, which showed that Europeans are expected to buy an extra 10 million bikes per year by 2030, a whopping 47% more than in 2019. Cyclingtips
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December 4, 2020
The Great Spartan Games are here: Watch Episode 1 now
Despite the ups and downs of 2020, the Spartan Games are on. The lineup includes ultramarathoners, CrossFitters, swimmers, adventure racers, triathletes, and more competing for $100,000. Gear Junkie
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December 4, 2020
New Balance is laying off several dozen employees as it shutters Boston factory
The footwear and apparel brand revealed that 63 employees at its Boston-based factory will be affected. Footwear News
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December 4, 2020
A new challenge for professional triathletes: Toppling Ironman Inc.
For decades, the Ironman and other races filled with weekend warriors have dominated triathlon. Now, the elites are trying to take control with a new series. NYT (subscription)
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December 4, 2020
The 2021 NYC Half Marathon has been canceled because of COVID-19 concerns
The race was among the first to be canceled in 2020, making this the second straight year that the race will not be held. Runner's World.
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December 3, 2020
Research suggests that dogs experience runner’s high, just like humans
A study of treadmill-using dogs, ferrets and humans reveals that dogs might feel better after they run. Canadian Running
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December 3, 2020
Refunds requested for 18% of Tokyo 2020 tickets.
Refunds for roughly 810,000 tickets have been sought, out of a total of 4.45 million initially sold during the domestic lottery. Ticket holders in Japan were given the option in November to ask for their money back after the Games was postponed to summer 2021 due to Covid-19. SportsPro
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December 2, 2020
Champion ultrarunner, Andrea Huser, dies in tragic accident
Swiss ultrarunner Andrea Huser, 46, has died after slipping and falling on a training run. According to Police, Huser fell 140m when crossing a stream. Runner’s World
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December 2, 2020
How WorldTour riders use motorpacing to simulate the demands of racing
Motorpacing is a training technique where cyclists are paced by a motorized vehicle. Riders use motorpacing in training to simulate what they’ll face in a race: Spinning high cadence at high speed and lower torques, experiencing quick accelerations, improving responsiveness, getting used to “playing with the wind,” and saving energy....
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December 2, 2020
11 Minutes of Exercise a Day May Help Counter the Effects of Sitting
Walking for at least 11 minutes a day could lessen the undesirable health consequences of sitting for hours and hours, according to a new study of the ways in which both inactivity and exercise influence how long we live. Findings reveal that those who were the most sedentary faced a...
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December 1, 2020
Michael Capiraso To Step Down As NYRR President & Chief Executive
Kerin Hempel, a former New York Road Runners executive and consultant, has been named interim CEO. Capiraso’s departure was preceded by a tumultuous time for the 62 year-old NYRR, hit hard by the pandemic, thus forcing a complete halt to in-person running events, and necessitating the reduction of its staff....
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December 1, 2020
Running writer Matt Fitzgerald details months-long struggle with PACS-like symptoms
Fitness and running writer Matt Fitzgerald posted an article outlining his struggle with what he thinks is post-acute COVID-19 syndrome, or PACS. Fitzgerald believes he contracted COVID-19 in March after the Atlanta Marathon. Eight months later, he claims the virus negatively affected him both mentally and physically. Canadian Running