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March 18, 2022
Equity crowdfunding a new twist for bike startups
Equity crowdfunding was established in 2012, when the Obama Administration enacted the Jumpstart Our Business Startups (JOBS) Act. At first, only accredited investors could participate. Five years later, another addition to the JOBS Act opened up the industry to the general public, not just high-net-worth individuals. Bicycle Retailer
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March 16, 2022
Strava turns back on third-party syncing after public outcry
Strava has turned back on syncing to Apple Health from third-party applications – such as Garmin and Zwift – following an uproar from the cycling community. In a recent update, Strava had removed that functionality, meaning only activities recorded natively on the Strava app would sync with Apple Health. Activities...
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March 16, 2022
What does your running shoe wear pattern tell you?
Your running shoes can tell a pretty good story of your running gait and how and where your body makes an impact with the ground. And your gait can tell you the areas of your body you need to work on to strengthen your stride. When buying a new pair...
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March 16, 2022
Specialized founder Mike Sinyard steps down from CEO role
After 48 years at the helm of Specialized, founder Mike Sinyard has appointed former Dyson executive Scott Maguire as the new CEO. As Founder, Chairman and Chief Rider Advocate, Sinyard will remain the brand's 'visionary leader' but the responsibility of running the business will now fall on Maguire. Cycling Weekly
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March 14, 2022
F45 Training’s Sales Grew 63 Percent In 2021
F45 Training Holdings Inc. reported sales grew 242 percent in the fourth quarter and 63 percent in the fiscal year ended December 31. Total revenue increased $51.7 million, or 63 percent, to $134.0 million from $82.3 million as compared to the prior year. SGB Media
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March 14, 2022
Strava Abruptly Ends 3rd Party Data Sync to Apple Health
It’s been a few years since Strava has managed to irk the Internet, but over the last few days, they’ve unleashed a torrent of upset Apple users. If you’re an Android user, then this post probably won’t mean much to you. Instead, you can go look at old travel posts...
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March 13, 2022
Paris-Nice peloton decimated, leaving only 59 finishers
The 2022 edition of Paris-Nice finished with the fewest riders on the final classification since 1985, with only 59 riders making it across the finish line of the final stage in Nice. Simon Yates (BikeExchange-Jayco) won the final stage but was his team's only finisher, while overall champion Primož Roglič,...
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March 11, 2022
Chris Froome says data has made pro cycling more competitive and more dangerous
Chris Froome believes the depth and breadth of data in professional cycling has raised the bar in terms of the overall standard of performance but also made the sport more dangerous. The four-time Tour de France winner started his career back in 2008 and is now in his 15th season...
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March 10, 2022
Barkley Marathons ends with no finishers (again)
The 2022 Barkley Marathons has come to an end after the last two competitors, Karel Sabbe and Greig Hamilton, bowed out on their fourth loop of the 20-plus mile course. Canadian Running
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March 10, 2022
Peloton Tests New Pricing Model, Integrates With Apple Watch
Peloton’s downhill stretch could end soon as the company shifts gears, testing new prices, and releasing products roughly a month after Barry McCarthy took over as CEO. The at-home fitness company will begin a pricing pilot on Friday allowing customers to pay a monthly fee that covers both their workout...
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