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September 13, 2022
Peloton co-founders John Foley and Hisao Kushi are leaving the company in a broad executive shakeup
Co-founder and former CEO John Foley resigned from his position as executive chairman of the board effective Monday. Fellow co-founder Hisao Kushi will leave his post as the company’s chief legal officer Oct. 3, while Kevin Cornils, chief commercial officer, who has been with the company since 2018, will leave...
September 12, 2022
Boston Marathon includes nonbinary qualifying times as it opens registration
Boston, one of the most competitive races in the world, is adding new rules for runners within its newly created nonbinary division, which could be a significant step toward more local races creating thorough policies. The new times allow nonbinary runners to orient their training around the times needed to...
September 8, 2022
Boston Marathon principal sponsor John Hancock not renewing deal after 2023
Insurance firm John Hancock has confirmed it will not be renewing its principal sponsorship agreement with the Boston Athletic Association (BAA) for the Boston Marathon. The Boston-based company has been an official partner of the race since 1986, with the 37-year-old deal now set to expire after the 2023 marathon....
September 7, 2022
Meta shows a very Zwift-like cycling metaverse concept
If you’ve ever wondered if (or when) Zwift will finally jump into the metaverse to create a truly immersive 360°cycling experience, well, you’re not alone. But Meta (the artist formerly known as Facebook) might just beat them (or drag them into it). Bike Rumor
September 6, 2022
73-year-old cyclist caught for motor doping in France
A 73-year-old cyclist has admitted to motor doping at the 12th edition of the hill climb time trial event, the Col du Benas, in France. It didn’t take long for the organizers to realize something was up when they noticed the rider had finished in 16th up the tough ascent,...
September 6, 2022
Snapchat teases new augmented-reality running glasses
Snapchat has released a video teasing a few new updates on their augmented-reality (AR) glasses called “Spectacles,” with images and a video of users wearing the glasses on the track and while running. According to tech website UploadVR, these glasses will allow you to see and train with virtual training...
September 2, 2022
USA Triathlon Has Its Eyes on Rowing
For the next three years, coaches from USA Triathlon and Hydrow will be studying the effects of rowing on a triathlete’s training in an immersive, extensive research pilot called the Hydrow Transformation Program. Team USA
September 1, 2022
QBP lays off about 50 employees company wide
Quality Bicycle Products reduced its U.S. workforce by 6% on Wednesday, cutting jobs across all departments at its U.S. facilities. The company said its U.S. and Canadian distribution centers remain fully operational. Bicycle Retailer
September 1, 2022
Inside the Secret World of Triathlon Referees
Triathlon referees, or “course marshals” as they’re formally titled, are present during every leg of the race for high-profile races (think: races with pros or world championship-level races), but most age-groupers are only aware of them during the bike portion. Course marshals are most noticeable during the bike leg as...
August 30, 2022
Peloton Delays Filing Amid Cost-Cutting Restructure
Peloton’s issues have reached the accounting department. The company is delaying its annual 10-K filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission as it irons out details related to its ongoing restructuring effort. The comprehensive annual filing, which typically contains details not included in a company’s annual report, is required by the SEC within 60...