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March 21, 2024
Joe Martin Stage Race, the longest-held stage race in America, postponed until 2025 due to rising costs
Rumors regarding financial struggles had been flying for some weeks, but today, race director Bruce Dunn confirmed that the Joe Martin Stage Race (JMSR), the longest-held stage race in America, will not be held in 2024. In addition to being the longest amateur stage race in the country, the Arkansas-based...
March 20, 2024
New Velo AI Copilot bike light uses AI to keep cyclists safe
A US-based company named Velo AI has introduced a bike light that harnesses the power of AI in the name of safety to help keep cyclists safe on the road. GCN
March 20, 2024
Cyclist Fighting for His Life after Contracting Flesh-Eating Disease from Saddle Sore
A cyclist from British Columbia, Canada, is in critical condition and fighting for his life after a severe saddle sore sustained during a training camp in San Diego, California, developed a life-threatening infection. Ryan Busto is a 41-year-old helicopter maintenance engineer and father of two who had aspirations to race...
March 18, 2024
Popstar Lil Nas X runs NYC Half in high-tops
There were over 25,000 finishers at Sunday’s NYC Half Marathon, and one of the more notable ones was American popstar Lil Nas X, who did not make headlines by his finishing time, but by the shoes he wore during the race. Lil Nas X, who entered the race under his real...
March 14, 2024
Has Triathlon Broken Its Obsession With Iron-Distance Racing?
Before we trigger short-course devotees, there is no need for a spoiler alert. The spellbindingly obvious answer to this is, “Yes.” If you do triathlon – any triathlon, of any distance – you’re a triathlete. Just ask 2008 Olympic champion Emma Frodeno (née Snowsill), the great Aussie being evidence of...
March 14, 2024
Patrick Lefevere sanctioned by UCI for “disparaging” comments “towards women”
Lefevere, who is never far from the headlines and has made numerous much-criticised comments over the years, will now have to make a public statement "recognising the inappropriateness of his statements and apologising therefore" or he faces a fine of 20,000 Swiss francs. The fine has been suspended for three years, on...
March 14, 2024
Cyclists fought cougar with ‘bare hands’ for almost an hour before pinning it to ground to save friend
A group of cyclists in their 50s and 60s were forced to battle with a wild cougar when it jumped on their friend's face while they were on the Washington state trail last month. The five cyclists had to wrestle with the mountain cat for 45 minutes trying to pry it off 60-year-old Keri...
March 14, 2024
Inside Brooks’ CEO Transition: How Company Vet Dan Sheridan Plans to Engage New Consumers, Tackle New Markets
With Jim Weber‘s upcoming departure from Brooks, incoming chief executive officer Dan Sheridan has some big shoes to fill. The running industry — Weber included — believes the exec is the right person for the job. On March 12, Brooks announced that Weber was stepping down as CEO after 23 years. Sheridan, currently the Brooks president and chief operating...
March 13, 2024
‘The ticking timebomb’ – who will get the touchscreen Barkley Marathons watch?
“In the Barkley Marathons the athletes are not allowed to rely on technology. It is map and compass time," according to race creator Lazarus Lake. "They need to know the time to make cutoffs so each runner is issued a cheap Walmart watch set to race time on 24 hour mode....
March 13, 2024
Saucony and Claima Launch New Orleans-Inspired Sneaker
Following the release of the Claima x Saucony 3D Grid Hurricane “Claim A Seat” last fall, the pair have a fresh take on the silhouette. The design aims to “inspire and fund the next wave of BIPOC entrepreneurs.” The Massachusetts-based athletic brand and the independent creative agency just launched a new 3D...