June 26, 2021

Tour de France organisers aim to sue spectator who caused mass stage 1 crash

The Tour de France spectator who caused a massive crash on stage 1 could be facing legal action from the race organisers. Race deputy director Pierre-Yves Thouault said they are suing this woman so that the tiny minority of people who do this don't spoil the show for everyone. Cycling...

June 26, 2021

Emily Sisson, after missing marathon team, 483 days later wins Olympic Trials 10,000m

Emily Sisson won the U.S. Olympic Track and Field Trials 10,000m on Saturday, 483 days after starting the marathon trials as favorite and dropping out by mile 22. NBC Sports  

June 26, 2021

Police looking for spectator who sparked chaotic Tour de France crash

French police are looking for a spectator who sent dozens of elite cyclists crashing in a massive pileup on the first day of the Tour de France during the weekend. On Saturday, German cyclist Tony Martin was sent tumbling at high speed when he rode straight into a cardboard sign being held...

June 24, 2021

A Fit for Every Body: REI Co-op Announces Expanded Apparel Sizing

The retailer will soon offer up to women’s size 20 in a core group of activities. Yoga, hiking, snow sports, running, fitness, swimming, and cycling are at the top of the list. Not only will it offer gear in a wider range of sizes, but it will also commit to...

June 24, 2021

Teenaged phenom Hobbs Kessler turns pro, signs with Adidas

Only 18, the American U20 1,500m record holder will still attend Northern Arizona University, but he won't compete as a collegiate athlete. Canadian Running American record holder Hobbs Kessler has announced that he is turning pro and signing with Adidas. The 18-year-old from Ann Arbor, Mich., has had an incredible season,...

June 24, 2021

NIKE Reports Huge Revenue Gains in Latest Financial Results

Fourth quarter reported revenues were $12.3 billion, up 96 percent compared to prior year and increasing 21 percent compared to the fourth quarter of 2019. Full year reported revenues increased 19 percent to $44.5 billion. Businesswire

June 23, 2021

For fun: An Olympic Runner and Pro Cyclist Squared Off in a Fitness Challenge

A new video on The Running Channel amps up the rivalry between runners and cyclists as it sets out to determine once and for all who are the most formidable athletes. In the video, middle-distance runner Andy Baddeley, who represented Britain at the Beijing Olympics in 2008, challenge road racing...

June 23, 2021

Bird launches new e-bike and Smart Bikeshare platform to meet demand for eco-friendly transportation

Bird has announced the addition of shared e-bikes to its fleet of micro-electric vehicles, as well as the launch of the Bird Bike. Bird currently operates e-scooters in more than 250 cities globally and will bring its shared bikes and Smart Bikeshare platform to select cities this year. BikeBiz

June 23, 2021

UCI suspends Doltcini-Van Eyck manager Marc Bracke for three years in harassment case

Doltcini-Van Eyck general manager Marc Bracke has been handed a three-year suspension for violating the UCI’s code of ethics following an investigation into allegations of sexual harassment. VeloNews

June 23, 2021

As Number of Gym Goers Rise, At-Home Fitness Wanes

ym chains like Planet Fitness, 24 Hour Fitness, and Orange Theory are seeing a long-awaited revival — partly at the expense of Peloton and other at-home brands. Front Office News