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July 20, 2021
How to Watch the Tokyo Summer Games
When, how, and what to tune in for running, cycling, sport climbing, surfing, and more. Outside
July 19, 2021
Peloton Spinning Up a Video Game
The connected bike maker is rolling out an in-app video game. The game, tentatively titled “Lanebreak,” will be available in beta to Peloton customers later this year. It will allow users to control a wheel through a course by pedaling their Peloton bikes. Users can select the music they listen to as they...
July 14, 2021
34% of professional riders receive no salary, says Cyclists’ Alliance 2021 Rider Survey
Every year The Cyclists' Alliance carries out a rider survey to provide hard data on the current ‘status quo’ of professional women's cycling. With regards to salaries, the survey found that 86% of riders surveyed this year think that salaries for women’s professional cycling are too low for the level...
July 13, 2021
What will happen to athletes who test positive for COVID-19 at the Olympics?
The International Olympic Committee (IOC), along with the respective International Federations, has developed the Tokyo 2020 Sport-Specific Regulations (SSR) to determine how any confirmed COVID-19 cases will be handled at the Games. Can you guess what they will do? Canadian Running Mag
July 8, 2021
Asobi Ventures acquires majority stake in Cinelli and Columbus brands
Asobi Ventures has acquired a majority share in Gruppo Srl, the parent company of Italian bicycle manufacturer Cinelli and tube manufacturer Columbus. In partnership with Austin, TX-based Asobi Ventures, Cinelli and Columbus plan to expand their footprint with bike dealers globally while building on the foundations it has established in...
July 7, 2021
SoulCycle Thrives As People Return ‘In Droves’
Equinox’s SoulCycle is reaping the benefits of renewed interest in in-person fitness experiences. In May, the company said New York’s new membership sales had increased 55%. By then, all fitness centers nationwide had reached 83% of their January 2020 traffic levels. Front Office News
July 5, 2021
What’s Next for Peloton After a Rocky, Record-Setting Year
Peloton has beaten earnings estimates every quarter of 2021 so far. However, product issues and a crowded market pose new threats. Front Office Sports
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...