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February 18, 2025
Silca Plans to Pay Sponsored Racers Bonus If They Flat with New Ultimate Sealant
Silca just introduced a new tire sealant, and it’s not just the formulation that’s making waves. Their new Ultimate Sealant is said to be, well, the ultimate. Bike Rumor
February 17, 2025
Asics North America Delivers Second Straight Year of Profit in 2024 Thanks to Growing Run Specialty Sales
Asics North America wrapped up fiscal 2024 on a high note, delivering its second straight year of profit. Asics noted the increases were attributed to significant sales growth for run specialty stores. Footwear News
February 16, 2025
More than 3,000 students set their sight on LA Marathon
More than 3,000 student runners got up bright and early Sunday to run nearly 19 miles at Hansen Dam in Pacoima with one goal in mind: qualify for the Los Angeles Marathon. NBC Los Angeles
February 16, 2025
Ugandan Kiplimo smashes men’s half-marathon world record in under 57 minutes
Ugandan Jacob Kiplimo set a men's half-marathon world record on Sunday and also became the first runner to go under 57 minutes. Yahoo Sports
February 14, 2025
Triathlon participation in the USA, by the numbers
The 2024 Impact Report has been released alongside a separate analysis of triathlon participation data in the USA, undertaken by Thom Richmond and Ben McClure of Cal Tri Events. Endurance.Biz
February 13, 2025
Trump could impose reciprocal tariffs as soon as April
President Donald Trump on Thursday released an executive memo instructing officials to prepare to impose reciprocal tariffs on a global basis as soon as April 2. Bicycle Retailer
February 13, 2025
Netflix’s Tour de France: Unchained cancelled
The Netflix documentary series Tour de France: Unchained appears to be drawing to a close this year, with the third season – filmed at the 2024 race – set to be its last. MSN
February 12, 2025
On IRONMAN and Prohibited Running Shoes
Super shoes are back in the news a bit, as careful eyes have noticed that IRONMAN has recently updated its list of Prohibited Running Shoes. The list, updated about a week ago, is the first time it’s been revised in almost two years. Without burying the lede, here are the specific...
February 12, 2025
Will Race Refunds and Transfers Become the New Norm in Triathlon?
When COVID-19 forced race directors to cancel races, it spotlighted the flexibility – or inflexibility – of every race’s published refund, transfer, and deferral policy. The cancellations were unprecedented and challenging to navigate – were race directors expected to refund 100% of registration fees? Do they defer the athletes’ registration...
February 12, 2025
EXEC: Shimano Inc. Sees 2024 Sales Decline on Soft Bike and Fishing Demand
Shimano reported that demand for bikes and fishing tackle continued to be weak in 2024, resulting in net sales decreasing 4.9 percent year-over-year. While the strong interest in bikes continued as a long-term trend, Shimano said retail sales of completed bicycles were weak, and market inventories remained high. SGB