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June 11, 2025
Bi-partisan lawmakers introduce bill that would boost US assembly and manufacturing
Legislation introduced in Congress this week would eliminate tariffs on components used to assemble complete bikes in the U.S., long a major concerns of bike brands looking to add value in the U.S. without making the full step toward frame manufacturing. The U.S. Bicycle Production and Assembly Act was introduced by Representatives...
June 10, 2025
Industry Nine Acquires We Are One Composites
Industry Nine just officially acquired We Are One Composites. The Canadian composite masters out of Kamloops, BC are now part of the I9 family. This partnership was already brewing, with I9 offering complete wheelsets using We Are One’s composite rims for a while now, laced to their own Hydra and 1/1...
May 5, 2025
Skechers USA to Go Private in $9.4 Billion Deal
Amid significant uncertainty in the marketplace caused by President Trump’s trade war, Skechers USA agreed to be acquired by private equity firm 3G Capital for $9.4 billion in a move that will end its 26-year run in the public markets. The announcement follows a decision by Skechers not to offer...
May 5, 2025
ASICS and Neurun introduce AI-powered RunConcierge platform
ASICS, in partnership with Boston-based startup Neurun, has announced the launch of RunConcierge, an AI-powered platform designed to assist runners, coaches, and spectators in optimising race readiness. Run Concierge, powered by Google Maps Platform and Google Cloud, includes several key features to enhance race-day preparation. These are: Interactive Course Previews, Real-Time Weather...
April 6, 2025
Magnus’ death was not an accident – it was a crime’ – driver who killed teen cyclist Magnus White found guilty of vehicular homicide
Nearly two years after 17-year-old elite cyclist Magnus White was struck and killed during a training ride near his Boulder, Colorado, home, the driver involved, 24-year-old Yeva Smilianska, was found guilty of vehicular homicide following a five-day trial that concluded on April 4, 2025. Cycling Weekly
April 4, 2025
Bike maker takes steps to avert an unexpected million-dollar tariff charge
Taiwan-based Tern Bicycles’ U.S. office will be on the hook for about $1 million in unexpected tariff fees if shipments that are currently in transit don’t clear customs before next Wednesday. Even though Tern is taking steps to avoid the charges, their size reveals the scale and potential industry impact...
March 4, 2025
USA Fencing, US Squash, USA Cycling, US Sailing, and USRowing Launch “United Sports Collective” Uniting Commercial Rights Under a Top-Tier Sports Umbrella
In the spirit of collaboration that propels athletes to achieve more together than they could alone, five leading National Governing Bodies (NGBs) — USA Fencing, US Squash, USA Cycling, US Sailing and US Rowing — today announced they are collaborating commercially under the banner of the ”United Sports Collective. USA...
March 3, 2025
UCI hit with EU antitrust complaint over sanctions for cycling in rival events
Cycling’s governing body the UCI has been hit with an EU antitrust complaint by a Scottish father on behalf of his 18-year-old son and bike trial rider, regarding its allegedly anti-competitive practices and sanctions against riders taking part in rival events. The complaint filed to the European Commission on Feb...
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...