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January 10, 2023
TIME Pedals partner with Trek-Segafredo
TIME Pedals have announced a new multi-year agreement, becoming the exclusive pedal supplier for Trek-Segafredo men’s and women’s WorldTour teams. The agreement, part of SRAM’s partnership with Trek, marks the return of the brand to the men’s WorldTour and the expansion of its pedals to now 3 women’s WorldTour teams,...
January 10, 2023
New study says Strava kudos motivate you to run more
The study, published in the Journal of Social Networks, analyzed Strava profiles to see how runners in the same virtual Strava club influenced each other’s running behaviour. Researchers focused on five different Strava clubs in the Netherlands that functioned as an online extension of real-life running clubs, totalling 329 members....
January 9, 2023
More Prize Money Is Flowing Into Trail Running. What Does That Mean for the Sport?
Run Rabbit Run is one of the rare American trail races that offers a relatively large prize purse, and for a decade, it’s been the largest in the sport. Hughes earned $15,000 for winning the women’s race and split another $5,000 with Arizona trail runner Peter Mortimer (who placed 12th...
January 9, 2023
Porsche eBike Performance begins recruitment drive
Porsche eBike Performance GmbH has begun 2023 just as the wider Porsche business moved in 2022. With regards to eBikes; at a significant pace. Now formally established as a business unit, the organisation is expanding. That means new hires, to build out on the organisational capabilities, and enhance capacity. Cycling...
January 9, 2023
Global Medalists, National Record Holders, Olympians and Paralympians Among 127th Boston Marathon Women’s Field
The Boston Athletic Association (B.A.A.) proudly announced today the women’s professional field for the 127th Boston Marathon, featuring decorated Open, Wheelchair and Para Athletics Division athletes from 18 countries. Among the field are global medalists, national record holders, Olympians and Paralympians, as well as five Boston Marathon champions. BAA
January 5, 2023
Italian distance runner given 36-year ban from racing
Italian distance runner Alessandro Braconi of Pallanza, Italy, will not be eligible to compete until 2058 after receiving a ban of 36 years for the use/attempted use, possession, and trafficking/attempted trafficking of a prohibited substance. This follows his provisional suspension after a positive drug test in March 2022. Canadian Running
January 4, 2023
Sudden Cardiac Arrest on National TV: An Explainer and What it Means for Triathletes
Hamlin, it turns out, was in cardiac arrest. Once the training staff realized what was happening began to administer cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). He was resuscitated again upon arriving at the University of Cincinnati Medical Center’s intensive care unit, where he remains in critical condition. Triathlete
January 2, 2023
Swiss Startup URB-X Is Developing Elevated Bike Paths For European Cities
In many European towns and cities, efforts are being made to make roads and thoroughfares more bicycle-friendly in an effort to entice citizens away from driving and toward riding. Unfortunately, space is frequently an issue. A solution from Switzerland may be able to alleviate the issue of the frequently congested space...
December 30, 2022
Trek ranks high for trademark oppositions
Trek has opposed more than 400 applications for trademarks the company felt came too close to its turf, earning it the #4 spot on a list of prolific opposers, just behind Apple, Inc. and ahead of brands like Nike and Red Bull. Trek has opposed applications from a tent brand...
December 30, 2022
‘Moonwalkers’: These strap-on shoes can make you walk three times faster
An American start-up, Shift Robotics, has invented a device designed to be strapped onto your own shoes to boost your walking speed by up to 250 per cent. The “Moonwalkers” look like skates, but they’re not freewheeling - so that you don’t lose your balance. EuroNews