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October 18, 2022
Mario Cipollini given three year prison sentence for domestic abuse
Mario Cipollini has been sentenced to three years in an Italian prison for abusing his ex-wife Sabrina Landucci and her new partner, Silvio Giusti, by the Court of Lucca on Monday. The sentencing brought to a close the case which began in March 2019 when the initial allegations of abuse...
October 18, 2022
New Balance to establish distribution operations in Lebanon
Major sports footwear and apparel manufacturer to create more than 150 new jobs Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee, Department of Economic and Community Development Commissioner Stuart McWhorter and New Balance Athletics officials today announced the leading athletic footwear and apparel manufacturer will invest $68.5 million to establish a new distribution center...
October 17, 2022
The Pro’s Closet cuts workforce 15%, citing ‘economic headwinds’
The Pro's Closet laid off 15% of its workforce last week, the certified used bike and component retailer confirmed to BRAIN on Monday. TPC quickly expanded in size and workforce since beginning in 2006 as an eBay store. In May 2021, TPC announced it raised an additional $40 million in Series...
October 17, 2022
High Levels of BPA Were Found in Sports Bras — Here’s What You Need to Know
Working out is supposed to be good for you — and a great sports bra can make you feel good about yourself and push you to work out that much harder. But news from the Center for Environmental Health (CEH) is making people question whether their sportswear might have an...
October 17, 2022
Non-binary runners in NYC Marathon to get cash prize for 1st time
For the first time in the history of the New York City Marathon, prize money will be awarded to non-binary runners during next month's race. The New York Road Runners announced on Monday that the top five finishers in the category will receive a cash prize. ESPN
October 15, 2022
Thule makes 34 staff cuts in US
As Sweden-based Thule Group's executives are warning investors of a sharp decline in sales and earnings due to a softening bike sector, the company's Americas division is making organizational changes that include 34 staff cuts in management, product development, and manufacturing. Bicycle Retailer
October 14, 2022
Zwift commits to continuing as ‘an open-platform’ amid Wahoo lawsuit
Zwift has sought to reassure users that it has no intention of ceasing its compatibility with Wahoo products after the turbo-trainer manufacturer launched legal action against the online cycling software company. Earlier this week, Wahoo confirmed that it was suing both Zwift and JetBlack over two turbo trainer designs it said were...
October 14, 2022
2021 Boston Marathon champ Diana Kipyokei suspended and her agent doesn’t hold back: “Diana is completely guilty. I am sorry.”
On Friday, the Athletics Integrity Unit announced the provisional suspension of two Kenyan marathoners, Diana Kipyokei and Betty Wilson Lempus, for anti-doping rule violations. Kipyokei, 28, won the 2021 Boston Marathon and was suspended for testing positive at the race for triamcinolone acetonide, a glucocorticoid that is banned in-competition. Let's Run
October 13, 2022
World Triathlon Confirms: Iden’s IMWC Shoes Not “Illegal,” No Rules On Running Shoes
An investigation into the legality of Gustav Iden’s prototype Hawaii Ironman run shoes has lead to a surprising conclusion: anything goes. ON, who signed Gustav Iden in the week leading into the race on the Big Island, was given a green light to adapt a shoe for the Norwegian any...
October 13, 2022
North Arc Capital Acquires Project 321
North Arc Capital announced it had acquired the Project 321 brand, known for its magnetic-pawl mountain bike hubs, and bike hub-related assets from JLSO, Inc. Project 321, Inc. is a newly-formed, stand-alone company that was incorporated to complete this acquisition. SGB Media