News Topics
-
September 25, 2024
Boston man faces $5K fine, drone forfeiture for flight over marathon
A Boston man is facing serious legal consequences after flying a DJI Mavic drone dangerously close to the Boston Marathon finish line in April, prompting a dramatic mid-air interception by law enforcement. The drone, which sparked concerns about public safety, was seized just minutes before the first race finishers crossed...
-
September 24, 2024
2025 Boston Marathon cut-off time rises to nearly seven minutes
On Tuesday, the Boston Athletic Association (B.A.A.) officially revealed the cut-off time for the 129th Boston Marathon, set for Monday, April 21, 2025. The cut-off time required to secure a spot in the race has risen to six minutes and 51 seconds (6:51), meaning only those who exceeded their qualifying...
-
September 23, 2024
Bicycle Transit Systems to Acquire BCycle from Trek
Trek’s bike share operator, Bicycle Transit Systems, Inc., announced that it signed a definitive agreement to acquire BCycle from Trek. The acquisition will make Bicycle Transit Systems North America’s only docked bike share company with fully integrated end-to-end operations and allow it to expand mobility options in cities nationwide with...
-
September 23, 2024
U.S. ultrarunner Camille Herron involved in Wikipedia controversy
Acclaimed American ultrarunner Camille Herron, who has more than 12 ultrarunning world records to her name, along with her coach and husband, Conor Holt, have found themselves at the centre of a Wikipedia controversy. It stems from several edits to the Wikipedia pages of ultrarunners Kilian Jornet and Courtney Dauwalter, which degraded their accomplishments, while...
-
September 23, 2024
lululemon’s Global Wellbeing Report Shows the Pressure to Keep Up with Wellbeing is Making People Feel Unwell
lululemon (NASDAQ: LULU) today released its fourth annual 2024 Global Wellbeing Report1, revealing a perpetual and counterproductive cycle where the relentless pursuit of wellbeing is making us less well. While the focus on wellbeing is stronger than ever – 89% of people are taking more action than they were a...
-
September 23, 2024
American woman sets wild Appalachian Trail speed record
On Sept. 21, 2024, Virginia-based ultrarunner Tara Dower made history by setting a new overall supported Fastest Known Time (FKT) on the Appalachian Trail, completing the monumental journey in an astonishing 40 days, 18 hours and five minutes. This feat surpasses Karel Sabbe’s previous FKT from 2018 by about 13.5 hours. Her effort...
-
September 19, 2024
Giant officially takes ownership of Stages
Giant Bicycles announced Thursday that it has taken full ownership of Stages Cycling via its indoor cycling subsidiary SPIA after a judge overseeing Stages’ bankruptcy approved the purchase agreement. This comes five months on from the Taiwanese bike manufacturer suing Stages for US$14 million, based on unpaid invoices and products;...
-
September 19, 2024
Fitness On Demand Partners with Motosumo to Expand Cycling Options
Fitness On Demand has announced a new partnership with Motosumo, a company that uses smartphone technology to turn any stationary bike into a platform for live, interactive cycling classes. The collaboration will allow users to access live and on-demand classes through Fitness On Demand’s platform, making interactive cycling more accessible...
-
September 19, 2024
‘No correlation between price and protection’ – 30 helmets ranked for safety by new study
There is no correlation between the price of a helmet and its protection level, according to a new study from Imperial College London, published on Thursday. Researchers tested 30 of the most popular adult helmets on the market, all medium sized, based on a combination of in-lab testing, data from major retailers, and...
-
September 18, 2024
New HFA Report Saw Global Fitness Participation Reaching New Milestones
The Health & Fitness Association (HFA) reports that the global fitness industry reached new milestones in 2023 as more people embrace health and fitness across key regions. According to the data collected by the HFA and published in its 2024 HFA Global Report, several established markets reported record membership levels and fitness...
Follow us on
