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November 1, 2023
Day one of the Kaitlin Armstrong murder trial wraps up
The murder trial for Kaitlin Armstrong began Wednesday at 9 a.m. Armstrong is accused of shooting and killing up-and-coming professional cyclist Anna Moriah “Mo” Wilson in May 2022. Even though cameras are not allowed inside during testimony, KXAN’s Brianna Hollis will be inside the courtroom and will update this story...
November 1, 2023
How Brooks Plans to Achieve Double-Digit Growth in 2024 As the Running Market Heats Up
While other running brands such as Hoka and On have been generating big buzz, Brooks continues to show solid gains. As of the third quarter, Brooks’ global revenue grew 5 percent year-to-date, with North America revenues increasing 7 percent. Internationally, Brooks’ revenue increased 22 percent in France and the United...
October 31, 2023
Aston Martin Enters The High-End Cycling World With Its All-New .1R Bike
Aston Martin joins the two-wheel world with help from J.Laverack. Luxury meets innovation as Aston Martin joins forces with J.Laverack to launch the J.Laverack x Aston Martin .1R, showcased as the pinnacle of bespoke bicycles. This collaboration is a fusion of automotive high-performance design and cycling craftsmanship, resulting in a...
October 30, 2023
Pan American Games race walk course found to be 3 km short
The first day of athletics was off to a rocky start at the 2023 Pan American Games in Santiago, Chile when the women’s 20 km race walk course was found to be three kilometres shorter than the prescribed distance. This unexpected lack of accurate course measurement led to officials quashing...
October 25, 2023
The Tour De France Faces Major Disruption Due To Paris Olympics
Next summer’s Paris Olympics will cost organizers at least $4.5 billion — but the Games will also severely upend one of the most storied international events on the sporting calendar. On Wednesday, the Tour de France released its official route for the 111th edition of the cycling race in 2024, with...
October 24, 2023
Shimano’s Sales Tumble 20 Percent In Nine Months On Cycling Weakness
Shimano Inc.’s sales tumbled 19.8 percent in the nine months as sales in its Bicycle Components segment dropped 24.8 percent with the decline tied to high inventories in the IBD channel. The Japanese-based company nonetheless slightly raised its outlook for the year as orders in the back half weren’t as...
October 24, 2023
Running Store Distance Lets Customers Steal — If They Can Outrun Its Security Guard
Running store Distance is allowing customers to steal products from its shelves — with a catch. On Sept. 13, the brand posted a sign outside of its store in Paris, which proclaimed “Rob It To Get It” as part of its latest campaign. Customers were allowed to steal items in-store...
October 20, 2023
Lost Paddle plans two (e)revolution shows for 2024
Lost Paddle Events will produce two e-bike events next year: a second edition of its (e)revolution Denver show in late May preceded by a new outdoor trade/consumer show in Orange County, California, in April. The California event will be held at Irvine's Great Park, a 500-acre venue with off-road and...
October 19, 2023
Wiggle future in doubt as business set to file for self administration
The parent Signa Sports United, whose largest shareholder is Signa International Sports Holding, is facing down the prospect of losing a €150 million financial commitment, on which just €7 million has thus far been drawn to support the network of companies’ trading activities. The ultimate source of the funding withdrawal...
October 18, 2023
Human Powered Health set to grow women’s team in ‘scope, size, capability’ for 2024
Following the demise of its men’s team, Human Powered Health is going all in on its women’s squad for 2024. Over the summer, the U.S.-registered squad looked destined to be demoted from the Women’s WorldTour at the end of the season, but some changes in the top tier gave the...