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January 26, 2025
Woman runs 226 miles to set new world record
Sophie Power completed more than 226 miles (365km) in 48 hours to set the new record, which is subject to official confirmation. BBC
December 27, 2024
Top Running Shoes & Trends to Look For in 2025: Prices, Launch Dates, and More
Earlier this fall, the running industry converged in Austin, Texas, for its annual pilgrimage to The Running Event. This trade show gives journalists, retailers, influencers, and more a peek at the future of footwear — and gear! Here’s a glimpse at both the next generation of footwear, and the trends the...
December 19, 2024
Nike Stock Jumps After Better-Than-Expected Results Under Elliott Hill’s Turnaround Plan
Nike‘s stock got a welcome lift on Thursday after it reported earnings results led by its new chief executive officer Elliott Hill. For the second quarter, Nike reported that revenues were down 8 percent to $12.4 billion over the same quarter last year, ahead of the $12.11 billion expected by analysts surveyed by...
October 22, 2024
Costco to Offer Holiday Deal on Peloton Bikes
Following agreements to sell through Amazon and Dick’s Sporting Goods, Peloton Interactive, Inc. plans to sell its Peloton Bike+ exercise bike at a discount for a limited time at some of Costco’s U.S. stores and on the warehouse club’s website. The two companies announced that the Peloton Bike+ will be...
September 30, 2024
Chinese OEM WheelTop acquires majority stake in Rotor
WheelTop, the Chinese OEM manufacturer of cranksets and other components, including its own electronic shifting systems, has acquired a majority stake in Spanish components brand Rotor. As part of this strategic collaboration, WheelTop will now serve as Rotor’s exclusive distributor in Asia. Bike Biz
September 26, 2024
‘Weekend warrior’ workouts may be as effective as daily exercise, study shows
If exercise takes a back seat in the working week, take heart. Cramming the recommended amount of physical activity into the weekend still has significant health benefits, research suggests. A study of nearly 90,000 people enrolled in the UK Biobank project found that “weekend warriors” who fit a week’s worth...
July 1, 2024
And You Thought TT Helmets Were Weird: Groenewegen Rocks ‘Aero Beak’ Glasses at Tour de France
Dutch speedster Groenewegen turned heads in the start paddocks in Piacenza ahead of Monday’s third stage with a wild new “aero beak” attachment to his sunglasses. Groenewegen explained to reporters Monday morning the plastic section over the nose of his Scicon eyeware was the the latest tribute to the altar of...
June 27, 2024
Giant making bid to buy Stages Cycling from bankruptcy for $20 million
Spia Cycling, a subsidiary of Giant Manufacturing, has emerged as a stalking horse bidder for the assets of Stages Cycling LLC. Stages, Foundation Fitness LLC and related companies filed for Chapter 11 protection in Nebraska’s federal bankruptcy court here on June 22. BRAIN
June 10, 2024
Sir Bradley Wiggins’ medals and trophies set to be seized after being declared bankrupt
Sir Bradley Wiggins could have all his assets, including the numerous trophies and medals he won over the course of 15 years during his stunning professional cycling career, seized after the former Tour de France winner was declared bankrupt in court. In November last year, there were already reports that the 43-year-old was facing bankruptcy over unpaid...
May 17, 2024
Nike Could Be Losing Its Lead in Online Running Shoe Traffic, Similarweb Data Shows
Nike is falling behind running shoe competitors when it comes to website traffic growth. Between March 2022 and March 2024, traffic to Nike.com’s running shoe category has declined steadily, according to web traffic data complied by Similarweb. Whereas the Swoosh’s running segment had double the amount of traffic of its competitors in...