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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 24, 2021
NIKE Reports Huge Revenue Gains in Latest Financial Results
Fourth quarter reported revenues were $12.3 billion, up 96 percent compared to prior year and increasing 21 percent compared to the fourth quarter of 2019. Full year reported revenues increased 19 percent to $44.5 billion. Businesswire
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
June 23, 2021
UCI suspends Doltcini-Van Eyck manager Marc Bracke for three years in harassment case
Doltcini-Van Eyck general manager Marc Bracke has been handed a three-year suspension for violating the UCI’s code of ethics following an investigation into allegations of sexual harassment. VeloNews
June 22, 2021
NBC Sports will still broadcast the Tour de France this year. Here’s the full TV schedule
Here's how to watch the Tour de France broadcast in the United States and Canada. VeloNews
June 22, 2021
Peloton Using Corporate Wellness Plan to Gain New Users
The fitness company announced that it is rolling out a new corporate wellness program for businesses which will provide “employees access to innovative mental and physical resources,” including the Peloton app and discounts on Peloton hardware. Samsung and Wayfair are among the first companies to sign up for the program, gaining...
June 22, 2021
Peloton threatens to brick customers’ $4,295 treadmills unless they pay up
The maker of the $4,295 Tread+ treadmill alerted customers that, going forward, they'll need to start forking over $39.99 per month if they want to keep using the exercise equipment they already own. Mashable