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July 2, 2021
Is marijuana a performance-enhancing drug? The best evidence says no
Weed isn't going to help you win the Olympic Gold. One of America’s top sprinters, Sha’Carri Richardson, won the women’s 100-meter event at the U.S. track and field trials in June. She was set to make her Olympic debut in Tokyo this month, but tested positive for marijuana following her...
July 1, 2021
Ridepanda receives $3.75 million in financing from four investors
E-commerce company Ridepanda announced it received a combined $3.75 million in financing from investors to help meet demand for its electric vehicles, which include e-bikes. In addition to e-bikes, Ridepanda offers e-mopeds and e-scooters with financing, extended warranties, and customer services, including assembly at home or at a nearby shop. BRAIN
July 1, 2021
Tour de France drops lawsuit after crash, probe still ongoing
The Tour de France has withdrawn a lawsuit against a spectator who caused a massive pile-up during the first stage of the race in northwest French region of Brittany but French police continue to investigate the incident. Local prosecutor Camille Miansoni told a news conference on Thursday that the probe was...
June 30, 2021
Spectator who caused Tour de France crash arrested
The spectator who caused a massive pile-up during the first stage of the Tour de France has been arrested after presenting herself at a police station. The spectator, a 30-year-old French woman, is in custody at a police station in Landerneau, Brittany, the northwest French region where the Tour de France...
June 29, 2021
UCI president blames Tour de France crashes ‘above all’ on riders and tension in peloton
UCI president David Lappartient has denied that the design of the course on stage 3 of the Tour de France had anything to do with the numerous crashes that shook up the peloton and left a large number of riders injured. Cycling News
June 26, 2021
Tour de France organisers aim to sue spectator who caused mass stage 1 crash
The Tour de France spectator who caused a massive crash on stage 1 could be facing legal action from the race organisers. Race deputy director Pierre-Yves Thouault said they are suing this woman so that the tiny minority of people who do this don't spoil the show for everyone. Cycling...
June 26, 2021
Police looking for spectator who sparked chaotic Tour de France crash
French police are looking for a spectator who sent dozens of elite cyclists crashing in a massive pileup on the first day of the Tour de France during the weekend. On Saturday, German cyclist Tony Martin was sent tumbling at high speed when he rode straight into a cardboard sign being held...
June 24, 2021
A Fit for Every Body: REI Co-op Announces Expanded Apparel Sizing
The retailer will soon offer up to women’s size 20 in a core group of activities. Yoga, hiking, snow sports, running, fitness, swimming, and cycling are at the top of the list. Not only will it offer gear in a wider range of sizes, but it will also commit to...
June 23, 2021
For fun: An Olympic Runner and Pro Cyclist Squared Off in a Fitness Challenge
A new video on The Running Channel amps up the rivalry between runners and cyclists as it sets out to determine once and for all who are the most formidable athletes. In the video, middle-distance runner Andy Baddeley, who represented Britain at the Beijing Olympics in 2008, challenge road racing...
June 23, 2021
Bird launches new e-bike and Smart Bikeshare platform to meet demand for eco-friendly transportation
Bird has announced the addition of shared e-bikes to its fleet of micro-electric vehicles, as well as the launch of the Bird Bike. Bird currently operates e-scooters in more than 250 cities globally and will bring its shared bikes and Smart Bikeshare platform to select cities this year. BikeBiz