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January 20, 2023
The Pro’s Closet has another round of layoffs
The company that began in 2002 as an eBay store for pre-owned bikes and quickly expanded in size and workforce did not say how many employees were affected. In October, The Pro's Closet reduced its workforce by 15%. Bicycle Retailer
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January 19, 2023
The Pro Trail Runners Association: Trail Running’s First Union
As the sport grows, professional athletes are banding together to create a group that can lead the way on issues like doping, contract clarity, and race schedules. Here’s what it means for the future of the sport. Trailrunner
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January 19, 2023
Chinese TikToker earns millions running in high heels
A 41-year-old TikToker and salesman from Sichuan, China, Wu Nan, has found a niche way to sell women’s high heels. The man’s marketing strategy involves sprinting in stilettos–and he has reportedly generated a staggering six million yuan (CAD $1,100,000) in monthly sales. Canadian Running
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January 18, 2023
OnlyFans signs its first pro mountain biker
Lewis Buchanan, Norco enduro racer and YouTube athlete, is the first mountain biker to sign with OnlyFans. Buchanan announced the new partnership on Instagram, adding that he would use the new platform to share tips (but just tips) on bike setup and insider action at mountain bike events he attends...
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January 18, 2023
Wahoo Fitness’ Debt Ratings Lowered On Potential Default
S&P Global Ratings lowered its debt ratings on Wahoo Fitness Acquisition, LLC on its expectation that the U.S.-based fitness technology company would pursue a debt restructuring or distressed exchange over the next six months due to a liquidity shortfall. S&P lowered its issuer credit rating on the company to ‘CCC-‘...
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January 18, 2023
SRAM v Princeton ‘humpback whale wheel’ lawsuit goes to jury trial
Two years after SRAM accused US wheel brand Princeton CarbonWorks of infringement on two of its patents relating to the wavy rim design of the Zipp 454 NSW, the case is heading to court. In advance of a two-week jury trial beginning on February 13, the judge has granted each...
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January 18, 2023
Salomon and Hoka Were the Fastest Growing Sneaker Brands on StockX in 2022
In its latest “Big Facts” report, StockX confirmed that the fastest-growing sneaker brand on the marketplace was Salomon. StockX revealed in the report that Salomon experienced 2,277% trade growth in 2022 over 2021. Following Salomon was Hoka, which experienced 713% trade growth. FN
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January 18, 2023
North American races to see a resurgence in 2023, survey says
Athlinks, the largest race results database in the world, surveyed an audience of 400,000 athletes based in North America, identifying their post-pandemic habits to gain an understanding of why numbers did not fully bounce back in 2022. Canadian Running
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January 17, 2023
Studies Suggest Taking a Rest from Lifting Is the Best Thing You Can Do for Your Gains
According to the journal Medicine & Science In Sports & Exercise, two weeks of downtime causes no significant loss in bench press or squat performance, while, in a separate study, scientists estimated that strength ‘is readily maintained for up to four weeks of inactivity’. Mens Health
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January 17, 2023
Could Esports Help “Save” Triathlon?
A new generation is hooked on gaming like never before, and with events like the Arena Games, the UCI esports world championship, and more, experts are hoping that the blend of VR and IRL will power up triathlon. Triathlete
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