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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
February 11, 2025
4 disqualified runners did not intentionally swap bibs, say Hong Kong marathon organisers
Four mainland Chinese runners who were disqualified from the 2025 Standard Chartered Hong Kong Marathon did not deliberately swap their bibs, the event’s organisers have said. Hong Kong Free Press
February 10, 2025
Nike shuts down Bowerman TC pro team
It might be the worst-kept secret in professional running: Nike’s professional athlete group Bowerman Track Club Elite has come to an end. Running Magazine
February 6, 2025
Brooks Says It Was the Top ‘Adult Performance Running Shoe Brand’ in US in 2024, Led Specialty Channel in Q4
According to the Seattle-based performance running brand Brooks, reported revenue was up 9 percent year-over-year, fueled by growth in every region and channel. This outcome marked eight consecutive years of growth for the running brand, which delivered a 13 percent compound annual growth rate over that horizon. FN
February 5, 2025
Non-electric bike imports increased 17% last year
After steep declines in 2022 and 2023, the number of non-electric bikes imported last year increased 16.7% to 11.1 million units, according to import statistics released Wednesday. Bicycle Retailer
February 4, 2025
The Price of Drug Testing in Triathlon
How much time and money is required for drug testing in triathlon? It’s hard to know. Not because it’s hard to quantify, but because multiple organizations are oddly tight-lipped about getting into the details. triathlete
February 3, 2025
Trump brings Mexico and Canada into his trade war: What will that mean to the bike industry?
President Donald Trump followed through on recent threats and announced increased tariffs on goods from China, Mexico and Canada on Saturday. Bicycle Retailer
February 1, 2025
Cycling bans controversial use of carbon monoxide rebreathing
Cycling’s governing body has banned the repeated use of carbon monoxide rebreathing that some riders misuse to artificially increase their performances. AP News
January 31, 2025
Arizona ultrarunners battle in ridiculous Strava challenge
The Strava x Chipotle segment challenge has sparked off-season motivation for many runners looping around their local Chipotle restaurant for a chance to win free burritos for a year. Running Magazine
January 29, 2025
No more rainbow bands’ for US bike brand after UCI agreement ends
After 30-plus years of a logo synonymous with victories at Union Cycliste International (UCI) World Cup and Championship races, the time has come for Ritchey — in accordance with UCI regulations — to retire the iconic rainbow stripes that dignify world champions in all cycling disciplines. Cycling Weekly