February 26, 2024

Bikeflights Becomes Tour de France Femmes Avec Zwift Official Service

PORTLAND, OR (February 26, 2024) /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - Bikeflights, a bicycle shipping service trusted by riders worldwide, is now a Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift Official Service. “We’re pleased to extend Bikeflights’ relationship with Amaury Sport Organisation (A.S.O.) to both continue our support for the Tour de France and...

February 25, 2024

Peloton May Partner With Other Marathons + Content For “Performance Athletes” + Marathon Training – Peloton Buddy

In the latest Peloton earnings call, CEO Barry McCarthy discussed plans to cater towards “performance athletes” with marathon-focused content and new partnerships. McCarthy shared the company’s plans to provide special content centered around performance athletes, specifically those training for marathons. A significant part of this strategy involves strategic partnerships with...

February 24, 2024

Peter Sagan undergoes heart procedure after experiencing ‘tachycardic episode’

Peter Sagan underwent an ablation procedure at a hospital in Ancona, Italy, after his heart rate exceeded 200 bpm during a race near Valencia last weekend. Further tests were carried out on Sagan earlier this week which revealed he had experienced episodes of tachycardia during extreme exercise. An ablation, which is...

February 23, 2024

Strava is adding dog step counts and fitness rankings to its app

Strava has partnered with Fi, a smart dog collar maker that uses GPS, GLONASS, and GALILEO simultaneously — similar to a Garmin watch — to track your dog's accurate real-time location, broadcasting it via LTE-M cellular. The collar's main purpose is to ensure you can find your dog at all times, but...

February 23, 2024

Merrell Expects DD Decline in 2024; Return to Growth in H2

Merrell brand parent company Wolverine Worldwide (WWW) outlined progress and planning for some of its top brands when discussing fourth-quarter and full-year results, pointing to the outdoor footwear brand as a key contributor.  Wolverine’s CEO Chris Hufnagel said the Merrell brand will have the opportunity to work more closely with...

February 23, 2024

US Trail Running Conference Announces Headsweats as Official Headwear Supplier

Rouffiac d’Aude, France /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – Headsweats has been announced by organizers of the US Trail Running Conference as the Official Headwear Supplier of the 2024 event. The 2024 edition of the Conference will be held in Knoxville, Tennessee, October 23-25, moving to the home of the Great Smoky Mountains...

February 23, 2024

Two Wildcards for Gran Premio New York City awarded

NEW YORK CITY, February 23, 2024 /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - The inaugural UCI 1.2 men elite pro race Gran Premio New York City will be held on May 19, 2024 on the same course and same day as the 12th annual mass participation race Michelob ULTRA GFNY World Championship NYC. The...

February 23, 2024

RunSignup Unveils New Pricing for RaceDay Suite and RaceDay Scoring

Moorestown, NJ — February 23, 2023 /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - RunSignup, the leading registration and technology provider for endurance events in the United States, introduces a simplified pricing model for its RaceDay timer technology suite. Commencing February, 2024, timers can secure an annual RaceDay Suite subscription encompassing RaceDay Scoring, Race Director,...

February 22, 2024

Fox Factory sales down 9% in 2023

Fox Factory revenues in its Speciality Sports Group, which includes its bike-related brands, were down 43% in the company’s 2023 fiscal year, a decline the company attributed to “channel inventory recalibration” and “lower end consumer demand.” The decline in the SSG revenue came despite the inclusion of $16.8 million in...

February 22, 2024

Apple Secures Hydration Patent, Smart Ring Rumors Heat Up

As Apple continues to push into the health and wellness space, new intellectual property filings and reports speculate that the tech giant might be moving into the hydration-tracking and smart ring markets. Apple recently filed a patent for a “wearable device with perspiration measuring capabilities” for its Apple Watches. The solution would...