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May 26, 2021
The Best Time of Day to Exercise for Metabolic Health
Late-day exercise had unique benefits for cholesterol levels and blood sugar control, a study of overweight men eating a high-fat diet found. New York Times
May 24, 2021
European private equity firm acquires Stromer
Naxicap Partners, a European private equity firm, has reached an agreement to acquire Stromer, the Swiss-based e-bike brand. Details of the agreement were not disclosed. The transaction is subject to customary approvals. Stromer was founded in 2009. It merged with BMC in 2011 and then with new investment it separated from BMC in 2016....
May 24, 2021
Peloton To Break Ground For First U.S. Facility This Summer
The at-home fitness company announced plans to build its first U.S. factory for $400 million, adding to its third-party manufacturers in Asia and acquired U.S. businesses. Plans for the Ohio facility come after complaints of month-long shipping delays and a string of investments focused on meeting demand. Peloton reported its first...
May 19, 2021
This Race Director Wants More Black and Brown Athletes to Try Cyclocross
In early April, Randy Locklair, 41, the membership director for the Century Road Club Association (CRCA) in New York City, announced that he was starting a cyclocross team called BE Cyclocross. And the team was to be focused on getting more Black and Brown athletes into the sport. Locklair put a...
May 17, 2021
European equity fund acquires a third of Selle Royal Group
Selle Royal S.p.A., — which produces and markets saddles and accessories under the Selle Royal, Fizik, Crank Brothers, Brooks and PedalEd brands — has received a major investment from the Wisequity V Fund. The fund has acquired a one-third share in the company. Bicycle Retailer
May 17, 2021
Gwen Inglis, reigning cycling national road race champion, killed on a ride by suspected DUI driver
Gwen Inglis, one of Colorado’s foremost cyclists, was struck and killed on a training ride in Lakewood on Sunday morning by a driver who police suspect was intoxicated. Denver Post
May 12, 2021
Women’s Tour de France set for 2022 according to Tour director
The women's Tour de France is set to be revived next year after a 33-year absence. It will following the 2022 men's Tour which is scheduled to run from July 1-25. ESPN
May 11, 2021
Outside’s 2021 Summer Buyer’s Guide
Every year, Outside dedicates two whole magazines to gear. That's 40-plus Reviewers. 340 Products. Months of testing on rivers, trails, summits, and patios. See their picks for running, cycling and fitness gear at the link.
May 10, 2021
Dorel Sports sees Q1 revenue increase by 43.6%
Dorel Sports has delivered its eighth consecutive quarter of revenue growth, with first-quarter revenue increasing to $270.3 million – an increase of $82.1 million or 43.6% from $188.2 million last year. bikebiz
May 6, 2021
Fox Factory Delivers Record First Quarter Sales of $281.1 Million
Sales increased 52.5% to $281.1 million, compared to $184.4 million in the same period last fiscal year. Gross margin increased 410 basis points to 34.8%, compared to 30.7% in the same period last fiscal year. Yahoo! Finance