August 14, 2022

‘Ultramarathon man’ Dean Karnazes attacked by coyote during 150-mile race

Acclaimed ultrarunner and author Dean Karnazes can boast some of the wildest accomplishments in endurance sports, but a coyote attack mid-race was a first for him. Karnazes was running Headlands 150-mile Endurance Run, a race held in Sausalito, Cali. Canadian Running Magazine

August 14, 2022

Xponential Fitness Generates $60M in Q2 Revenue

Xponential Fitness - the largest boutique fitness franchiser in the U.S. with 2,357 studios - generated $59.6 million in revenue in Q2  — a 66% increase year-over-year. Net income reached $31.5 million in Q2, compared to a net loss of $8 million. The company sold 251 franchise licenses and opened...

August 13, 2022

SoulCycle to hit brakes on nearly 25% of its locations

The once-hot exercise chain is closing 20 of its 82 studio locations nationwide within the next few weeks. The privately-run company, owned by Equinox Group, will shutter four New York City locations – in Midtown, Soho, West 92nd St. and Park Slope, Brooklyn —  along with a Hamptons outpost in Water...

August 12, 2022

Peloton to cut nearly 800 jobs, raise prices amid declining sales

Peloton will embark on a sweeping overhaul that includes cutting nearly 800 jobs, raising prices for its Bike Plus and Tread machines, and outsourcing functions such as equipment deliveries and customer service to outside companies. The changes, which the company disclosed Friday in a memo to employees, also includes gradually...

August 12, 2022

Peloton must face lawsuit claiming it misled over “ever-growing” classes, judge rules

The class-action lawsuit was filed on behalf of customers who were angered by the company's decision to cut its number of exercise classes while continuing to market its service as offering an "ever-growing" library of classes. The lawsuit was filed in 2019 by the National Music Publishers Association over its alleged...

August 12, 2022

Why Nike Is Closing Offices Around the World Next Week

Nike is again closing its global offices next week to encourage employee well-being, a move the company first announced in May. To encourage employees to enjoy some R&R and sunshine with their families, the global offices will be closed for Well-Being Week, so teammates could unplug — without worrying about...

August 12, 2022

Cadence Performance acquires Evernden Cycles, soon to be a Giant brand store

Cadence Performance has announced the acquisition of Evernden Cycles in Kent, taking the firm’s retail portfolio to six branches. With Evernden Cycles’ owner retiring, the third-generation family business passes the torch after more than 70 years trading. Trading as Cadence initially, the store will transition to a Giant Brand Store by...

August 12, 2022

Fleet Feet Opens Second Location in Fort Wayne

FORT WAYNE, Ind. and CARRBORO, N.C. (Aug. 12, 2022)/ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – Fleet Feet announced today the opening of its latest store in Fort Wayne North, Ind. Owned and operated by Jeanice Croy, Kevin Croy and Maggie Croy-Schuck, who also own the Fort Wayne Southwest store, the new location will open in the...

August 12, 2022

Estonian ACE Adventure/La Sportiva are the new World #1 Ranked Adventure Racing Team

/ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – The update covers the past 4 months, which have been the busiest ever in the history of the AR World Series. Ranking points have been added from 6 World Series Qualifiers on 4 continents, and from one Demonstration race, and some teams are also adding ranking points for...

August 12, 2022

Alex Dowsett becomes ambassador for WIn Your Dream Bike

/ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – Professional British cyclist Alex Dowsett has announced a long-term partnership with popular bike prize competition Win Your Dream Bike. Followers of Alex will note this is not the first time he’s teamed up with Win Your Dream Bike, with the company helping raise thousands for Alex’s charity, Little...