PRODUCT NEWS
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March 29, 2022
Want to Become a Professional Trail Runner? This New Program Might Be Your Chance
The program will provide two-year contracts with The North Face to 15-20 climbers, alpinists, skiers, snowboarders, and trail runners, providing expedition funding, apparel, equipment, education about the roles of a professional athlete (i.e. pitching expedition ideas for funding and engaging with one's community), and one-on-one mentorship with established athletes for...
March 16, 2022
Strava turns back on third-party syncing after public outcry
Strava has turned back on syncing to Apple Health from third-party applications – such as Garmin and Zwift – following an uproar from the cycling community. In a recent update, Strava had removed that functionality, meaning only activities recorded natively on the Strava app would sync with Apple Health. Activities...
March 16, 2022
What does your running shoe wear pattern tell you?
Your running shoes can tell a pretty good story of your running gait and how and where your body makes an impact with the ground. And your gait can tell you the areas of your body you need to work on to strengthen your stride. When buying a new pair...
March 14, 2022
Strava Abruptly Ends 3rd Party Data Sync to Apple Health
It’s been a few years since Strava has managed to irk the Internet, but over the last few days, they’ve unleashed a torrent of upset Apple users. If you’re an Android user, then this post probably won’t mean much to you. Instead, you can go look at old travel posts...
March 10, 2022
Peloton Tests New Pricing Model, Integrates With Apple Watch
Peloton’s downhill stretch could end soon as the company shifts gears, testing new prices, and releasing products roughly a month after Barry McCarthy took over as CEO. The at-home fitness company will begin a pricing pilot on Friday allowing customers to pay a monthly fee that covers both their workout...
March 5, 2022
Netflix Tour de France series struggling to convince biggest teams to join
The Netflix Tour de France ‘Drive to Survive’ documentary series is struggling to secure the participation of several leading teams due to concerns about editorial control, privacy, and polemics during the sport’s biggest race of the season, as well as fees paid to the teams. Only five of the biggest eight teams are...
March 3, 2022
Tour de France series on Netflix may be in the works
Professional cycling may be about to get a high-profile boost with the Telegraph Sport reporting on Thursday that streaming giant Netflix is in discussion with the Tour de France organisers ASO and eight WorldTour teams - including British squad Ineos Grenadiers - for a docu-drama series similar to Formula 1:...
March 2, 2022
Nike Suspends Online Sales In Russia
Nike Inc. has stopped taking online orders on its Russian website because it can’t guarantee delivery, Nike said on its Russian website. According to the Wall Street Journal, Nike suggested customers head its nearest store if they want to buy Nike products. Nike operates about 116 stores in Russia and...
March 2, 2022
Fitbit Recalls Fitbit Ionic Smartwatches Due to Burn-Hazard, Offers Refund
Fitbit has announced a recall of their older Ionic GPS smartwatch, due to situations where the battery can overheat and cause burn injuries. The Ionic was introduced back in 2017, which was really their first smartwatch to support a 3rd party app platform as well as on-watch payments and on-watch...
February 24, 2022
Strava adds 3D map feature to mobile app
Strava updated its mobile app Thursday and enabled 3D maps. For those using version 243.0.0, you will now be able to view 3D maps when planning rides, to account for route topography and elevation. You can also view route elevation for past activities. This feature had previously been available in...