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June 29, 2023
Strava reveals rider pro training data ahead of Tour de France 2023
Strava, the official ride partner for this year’s Tour de France and Tour de France Femmes, has released exclusive data that highlights what it takes to train for Le Tour. To uncover the data, Strava aggregated and anonymised the stats of 37 competitive cyclists training for the Tour de France,...
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June 28, 2023
Can You Mix Booze and Exercise?
Few rigorous clinical trials have studied the effects of alcohol on workouts, said Jennifer Sacheck-Ward, the chair of the exercise and nutrition science department at George Washington University. Still, the research that does exist indicates that mixing the two can counteract many of the health benefits of exercise — or...
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June 28, 2023
Australian entrepreneur aims to create a doping-encouraged Olympics
An Australian entrepreneur is aiming to develop a controversial alternative to the Olympic Games called The Enhanced Games, where athletes are free to participate without drug testing and are encouraged to embrace performance-enhancing drugs. Canadian Running
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June 27, 2023
Is Physical Activity Good for Bone Density? A New Study Reveals the Answer
Osteoporosis impacts almost 20% of women and 5% of men ages 50 and up, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, making it a concern for many. Now, a new study suggests that working out regularly can help with bone health. Prevention
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June 25, 2023
Fueling the Tour de France: Inside a grand tour rider’s gut-buster diet
What does it take to fuel three weeks of racing the Tour de France? Mountains of rice, fistfuls of energy gels, and plates pitifully short of vegetables, that’s what it takes. The 21 stages of this year’s Tour de France could see riders like Tadej Pogačar and Jonas Vingegaard pedal through...
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June 23, 2023
Tour de France to reach new audiences with TikTok
TikTok, the popular platform for short-form mobile videos, is joining the Tour de France and Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift as an Official Provider. The partnership will aim to boost the exposure of cycling and its top riders to a broader audience. Endurance.biz
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June 23, 2023
Skechers U.S.A. Named To Fortune 500 List For First Time
Skechers U.S.A., Inc. made the Fortune 500 list for the first time following record annual sales of $7.4 billion in 2022. Skechers is one of only four brands in the apparel industry sector to make the list, debuting at number 488. SGB Media
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June 23, 2023
Are Pro Cycling Races Too Dangerous?
Crashes are a real and unfortunate part of bike racing. And while bike racing is an inherently dangerous sport and one that has, since its inception, featured crashes, injuries, and sometimes death, relatively little has been done to further protect riders from these incidents. Though helmet technology has come a...
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June 22, 2023
This inflatable helmet is claimed to be 4x safer than a foam helmet – and it fits in your pocket
The Inflabi is an inflatable helmet for urban cyclists that can pack down into your pocket and could be up to four times safer than a traditional foam helmet, according to the brand. The commuter helmet is constructed from seam-welded fabric and packs down to three quarters of its inflated...
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June 22, 2023
Under Armour Confirms Corporate Layoffs in Cost-Control Efforts
Under Armour Inc. has confirmed reports that the company has laid off 50 corporate positions as part of cost-control efforts. Under Armour said in a media statement, “Under Armour made the difficult decision to eliminate approximately 50 corporate roles across several functions in the business. We made this decision to...
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