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June 16, 2022
Strava adds video uploads in latest platform updates
Strava is adding video uploads to its platform and will be rolled out over the next few weeks, officials confirmed. Video clips can be up to 30 seconds long and can be added to activity uploads. There’s no limit on how many videos can be uploaded. The tool is similar...
June 15, 2022
Trail Races With No Laces: Naked Launches Slip-On Running Shoe
In addition to the laceless technology, the T/r features a proprietary sole design developed in conjunction with Vibram. Other noteworthy features include a knit cuff that keeps out debris, a curved carbon forefoot plate, Achilles bolsters, and a bonded (not sewn) TPU upper. Gear Junkie
June 15, 2022
‘Stranger Things’ Actor Matthew Modine To Star In Cycling Drama ‘Hard Miles’
The film is based on the true story of the cycling team at Colorado’s Ridge View Academy, which for decades has given at-risk youth a second chance through academic rigor, targeted treatment, competitive sports and leadership. Modine is playing Greg Townsend, who has led the team at Ridge View for...
June 15, 2022
Skarper disk brake propulsion system turns any bike electric
A unique concept in retrofit drives, which are typically reliant on hub drives without utilising the braking system, the chainstay mounted system is to ship its first units in 2023 and cost around £1,000. The product is described as a ‘click on, click off’ package that can be fitted to...
June 14, 2022
Jake Fedorowski Hated Registering for Races Outside Their Identity. So They Decided to Speak Up
With their newfound identification as non-binary came the desire to ensure they were properly represented in all facets of their life, including a near and dear space they routinely participated in: the sport of running. Mens Health
June 14, 2022
REI Co-op announces new Generation e-bikes for accessible city mobility
REI already had two e-bike models, which it will continue to sell alongside its latest offerings: the e1.1 and e1.2. The new bike line offers greater accessibility to consumers, with a “one-size-fits-most” approach and several new features. Additions include 20-inch wheels, a low-step frame, memory foam saddles for comfortable riding,...
June 14, 2022
Athletic Footwear Sales Have Declined — and the Market Is About to Get Promotional
Athletic footwear sales declined to start the year, and promotions could define the back half of 2022. For the first three months of 2022, athletic footwear sales totaled $6.09 billion, according to The NPD Group retail tracking service, down $546 million from the $6.65 billion mark the year prior. FN
June 13, 2022
Adidas Sues Nike Over Alleged Infringement On Certain Technologies
Adidas is accusing Nike of copying some of its technologies, according to a lawsuit filed last week. In a complaint filed in a Texas District Court on June 10, Adidas claimed that Nike “knowingly and intentionally” infringed on nine patents related to Adidas’ proprietary athletic technology. Yahoo
June 12, 2022
Mountain Biker Dies on Palisade Plunge Trail After Running out of Water
The Mesa County Sheriff’s office reports that a 52-year-old mountain biker died on the Palisade Plunge trail on Saturday after suffering a “heat-related illness.” A release says the man, from Colorado Springs, was riding alone and ran out of water. Single Tracks
June 10, 2022
Mike’s Bikes buys four Elevation Cycles stores in Colorado
Mike’s Bikes, the California retailer acquired by Pon.Bike last August, has bought the four-store Elevation Cycles chain in the Denver area. Elevation Cycles, founded in 2012, has long been closely associated with Trek. A former Trek employee and his partners founded the chain in 2012 with the help of Trek....