June 7, 2021

Decathlon U.S.A. Announces New CEO, Christian Ollier, to Guide Continued U.S. Brand Growth

SAN FRANCISCO (June 7, 2021)— Decathlon, the world’s largest sporting goods retailer, today announced the appointment of Christian Ollier as CEO of Decathlon U.S.A., allowing prior CEO, Michel D’Humières, to move on to other projects within the company. D’Humieres was appointed to the role in 2016 and led the company’s...

June 7, 2021

Hannah Roberts Wins Third World Championship in Montpellier

MONTPELLIER, FRANCE – The USA Cycling BMX Freestyle team had their first contest in over a year this weekend in Montpellier, France at the 2021 UCI Urban World Championships. Hannah Roberts (Buchanan, Mich.) won the Elite Women’s category with a score of 91.90. This marks back-to-back World titles for Roberts and...

June 7, 2021

Diamondback Announces Partnership with LOGE Camps

KENT, Wash., (June 7, 2021) — Diamondback Bicycles, a leader in bike innovation, has announced a new demo partnership with LOGE Camps, the hotel that gets you outdoors. Beginning in Summer of 2021, Diamondback will offer the Division1, Atroz 2, and Release 29 1 at select LOGE Camps across the...

June 7, 2021

Sport Acuity acquires Tri247 endurance media business

Sport Acuity has acquired a controlling stake in Tri247 – the company behind the 247 group of endurance sport websites. Chief among them is Tri247.com, alongside Run247.com, which are leading platforms for elite to starter athletes. Endurance.biz  

June 7, 2021

Study: lower stride rate associated with higher risk of bone stress injuries

A recent study of Division 1 university cross-country runners has added more evidence to support the theory that a low step rate was a risk factor for bone stress injuries. Canadian Running

June 7, 2021

The Fast and the Furious: Electric Bikers and Cyclists Compete for Trail Space

Bicyclists says e-bikers zip by recklessly, motorized bike enthusiasts say pedal crowd is just as bad; “increasing rudeness.” WSJ (paywall)

June 7, 2021

Garmin UNBOUND Gravel Presented by Craft Sportswear and Produced by Life Time ushers in a New Era of Gravel Racing in Emporia

EMPORIA, Kans. — Over the past two days 2,800 cyclists ranging in age from 12 to 88 representing 48 states and 28 countries raced on the gravel of the Flint Hills surrounding Emporia, Kans. for the 2021 Garmin UNBOUND Gravel presented by Craft Sportswear and produced by Life Time. With two...

June 6, 2021

Alistair Brownlee disqualified for ‘ducking’ and faces Olympic omission

Alistair Brownlee’s hopes of winning a third successive Olympic title appear to be over after he was disqualified for “ducking” a rival during a World Triathlon Championship Series race in Leeds. The Guardian

June 5, 2021

Forissier, Duvoisin win XTERRA Short Track Italy Lake Garda

Arthur Forissier (FRA) and Loanne Duvoisin (SUI) captured the XTERRA Short Track Italy Lake Garda elite races on Saturday, June 5, 2021 through the narrow streets of Toscolano-Maderno with winning times of 34:09 and 39:56, respectively. In the women’s race Alessia Orla established a strong lead after an impressive swim...

June 4, 2021

Bicycle industry sees first stock exchange index tracker

Set to launch on the Frankfurt stock exchange on the 21st of June, the bicycle industry will get its first stock exchange index tracking 20 of the trade’s largest listed names. The index management will be handled by asset management firm Daubenthaler and the index will be called  BeneFaktorIndex® Bike. Cycling Industry...