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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...
December 28, 2023
ACSM Trends 2024; Top Fitness Trends
ACSM’s Health & Fitness Journal® recently released its worldwide survey, polling thousands of industry professionals on 45 possible trends. The No. 1 fitness trend heading into 2024 is the use of wearable technology such as smartwatches, heart rate monitors and more to capture an individual's vital health information in real...
November 20, 2023
Are fishing worms the new way of doping at the Tour de France?
Blood from worms usually used as fishing bait could be the newest doping technique in professional cycling, even at the Tour de France, reports over the weekend have alleged. Haemoglobin from arenicola marina lugworms, otherwise known as sandworms, is used for medical use because of the worms' incredible oxygen transporting abilities, and according...
November 15, 2023
Pace Sportswear closes after 45 years
After 45 years in business, Pace Sportswear closed at the end of last month, the result of declining sales following the pandemic. Company president Maria Marsh on Wednesday wrote in an email that the company is looking for a buyer for the remaining inventory. Pace manufactured cycling headgear — including...
October 30, 2023
Life Time revenue up 23% year to date
Life Time Group Holdings Inc., saw a 23% increase in revenue through the first three fiscal quarters of 2023 as member visits were up 24% over pre-pandemic levels at the company’s fitness clubs. Revenue in Life Time's athletic events business also was up, even though it sold two events earlier...