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June 14, 2021
Bike Companies And Events Benefitting From Gravel Craze
According to data from The NPD Group, year-over-year sales of cyclocross/gravel bikes are up 96 percent through March 2021, with the category capturing 35 percent of the overall road bike category, second only to performance road bikes. Find out why on SGBMedia
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June 12, 2021
China punishes 27 officials over cross-country marathon event during which 21 people died
A sudden cold snap during the ultramarathon caused 21 people to die of hypothermia, but investigators say the tragedy was brought about by a combination of extreme weather, unprofessional organization and operation. Punishments imposed on officials include major demerit ratings and disciplinary warnings. Abc.net
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June 12, 2021
Danish safety video is the best PSA we’ve seen promoting bicycle helmets
A video by the Danish Road Safety Council is quite brilliant, and a fun reminder that everyone should be wearing helmets when they ride. Even if they’re a careful rider…or a Viking. BikeRumor
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June 12, 2021
Chinese official found dead and five arrested during probe into marathon deaths
He was identified as Jingtai County Communist Party Secretary Li Zuobi. Last Friday, the Gansu provincial government handed down punishments to 27 officials, posthumously exempting Li but sacking his deputy, Zhang Wenling. Two other lower-ranking officials were detained, while the others were given administrative punishments, demotions, warnings and demerits. News4
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June 11, 2021
Wearables Connecting Athletes to Fans
Wearables, which have become popular with the world’s top athletes, produce a wellspring of data that companies can leverage in any number of ways. Wearable makers appeal to both athletes and fans, sometimes even connecting them. Front Office Sports
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June 11, 2021
SIGNA Sports United To Go Public By Merging With A SPAC
SIGNA Sports United (SSU), the sports eCommerce retailer and technology company, has struck a deal to combine with publicly-traded special purpose acquisition company (SPAC) Yucaipa Acquisition Corporation (YAC). The deal also encompasses the purchase of eCommerce bike retailer WiggleCRC Group. PYMNTS.com
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June 11, 2021
Shimano forced to shut Malaysia component factory in latest blow to the supply chain
Shimano's factory in Malaysia will be completely closed until at least June 14 due to an official COVID-19 mandate. Since June 1, the factory had been allowed to operate at 60% capacity. Bicycle Retailer
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June 10, 2021
Olympics: 8,500 athletes qualified, 80% to be vaccinated by games: IOC
The IOC said 75 percent of prospective Olympic and Paralympic Village residents have either already been vaccinated or are scheduled to be vaccinated, with the figure set to rise to over 80 percent when the games start. The village officially opens on July 14. Kyodo News
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June 9, 2021
The Best Type of Exercise? A Blood Test Holds Clues
a fascinating new study of more than 650 men and women suggests that the levels of certain proteins in our bloodstreams might foretell whether and how we will respond to various exercise regimens. NYT (paywall)
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June 8, 2021
Top swimmers unionise in bid for improved athlete rights
Several of the world’s top swimmers have formally established a new independent representative body in a bid to improve athlete rights in the sport and give competitors a greater say in governance matters. SportsPro
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