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June 16, 2020
Bike market skyrockets, with sales up 75% in April
U.S. cycling sales through all retail channels grew 75% in April to a total of about $1 billion in retail sales for the month, according to The NPD Group. NPD said April was the first month since NPD began tracking the cycling market that sales have reached $1 billion in...
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June 16, 2020
How one rider got Strava to remove racially offensive segment names
Californian Nehemiah Brown pushed Strava to remove segments in his area that had racially insensitive names. Now, Brown is holding a ride to raise funds for the Equal Justice Initiative. Read more on VeloNews.
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June 16, 2020
Former Wigwam CEO sues sock maker for breach of contract after sudden termination in April
The former CEO of Wigwam Mills, Inc. is suing the company for failing to follow the termination procedures outlined in his contract after he said he was fired without cause in April. The lawsuit comes weeks after the century-old sock-making company laid off 121 of its 142 employees because of "unforeseen adverse circumstances" related to...
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June 16, 2020
Fitbit introduces ready for work solution to help employers manage workplace health and safety during the COVID-19 pandemic
Fitbit’s Ready for Work solution gives employees access to key health metrics from their Fitbit device along with exposure, symptom and temperature logging, all within an easy-to-use Daily Check-In feature that provides employees with guidance on whether to go into the workplace.
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June 15, 2020
The Psychology of Racing Alone
Time trials and virtual races present unique challenges and require new psychological tactics. Here's how to mentally master them on PodiumRunner.
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June 15, 2020
Spartan Race holds first mass participation event since COVID-19 began
Spartan Race put on its first obstacle race since early March on Saturday in Jacksonville, Florida. Spartan, had cancelled 22 events to date, losing millions during the 2020 pandemic. A smaller event with their Trail Series on June 12 had just under 150 participants, and on June 13, their 5K obstacle race had 1,253...
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June 15, 2020
After backlash, Ironman ‘pauses’ Women For Tri Facebook group
Thousands of members left the Women for Tri Facebook group and board members stepped down from their admin roles in response to disputes over posts about #blacklivesmatter. Read more on Triathlete.
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June 15, 2020
24 Hour Fitness declares bankruptcy, citing “devastating” coronavirus hit
24 Hour Fitness has filed for bankruptcy protection, marking the second national gym chain to go under since the coronavirus pandemic erupted across the U.S (Gold's Gym filed for bankruptcy last month). The bankruptcy comes one day after the company said it will permanently close 100 locations nationwide. Read more on CNBC.
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June 11, 2020
Lululemon earnings miss despite online surge but CEO upbeat on new normal
Lululemon earnings tumbled to 22 cents a share with revenue down 17% to $652 million. E-commerce revenue jumped 68% to $352 million. Digital sales accounted for 54% of total revenue. Read more on IBD.
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June 11, 2020
A single session of exercise alters 9,815 molecules in our blood
The extensive molecular changes that occur during and after working out underscore how consequential activity is for our bodies and health. Read more in New York Times.
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