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April 1, 2025
On Running Co-CEO Marc Maurer to Step Down
On Running Co-CEO Marc Maurer is leaving the company after 12 years. Co-CEO and CFO Martin Hoffmann will take over the CEO role as the company bolsters its executive team with new hires and completes its search for a new CFO. SHOPeatSURF
March 31, 2025
Yamaha Motor acquires Brose’s bicycle eKit business unit
Brose – the Coburg, Germany-headquartered business that is the exclusive provider of e-bike motors for Specialized and partner for SRAM Powertrain – has agreed the sale of its e-bike business unit to Yamaha Motor. Biz Biz
March 30, 2025
Preventable cardiac deaths during marathons are down, study finds
While more people than ever are running marathons in the U.S., the risk of dying from a heart attack during a run has fallen dramatically in recent years. Medical Press
March 28, 2025
London Marathon fury as thousands of runners fear they could miss out on finishers’ medals after organisers changed the rules
London Marathon organisers have moved to allay fears that participants could end this year's race without a finishers' medal following a change to the rules. The sight of volunteers handing out gongs to weary runners at the conclusion of the gruelling 26-mile course has become a staple of the event since...
March 28, 2025
Is cycling in Switzerland becoming more dangerous?
The number of accidents involving cyclists in Switzerland has shot up in recent years and there are reasons to explain the rise. The Local (PAYWALL)
March 27, 2025
Are Trail Runners Getting Faster?
The increase in speed at the top of the field has been seen in trail runners, and course records across the ultra-distance spectrum are being broken left and right. I Run Far
March 27, 2025
REI stores add Rocky Mountain and Van Rysel bicycles
REI announced Thursday that its retail store will be offering mountain bikes from Rocky Mountain and road and gravel bikes from Van Rysel this year. Bicycle Retailer
March 27, 2025
Lululemon Posts Double-Digit Sales Gain in Q4 as International Surges
Lululemon Athletica, Inc. reported net revenue increased 13 percent year-over-year to $3.6 billion, or 14 percent on a constant dollar (cd) basis, for the fiscal year ended February 2, 2025. SGB Media
March 26, 2025
On, Canyon & Sailfish get-together to launch On Triathlon Academy
Swiss sportswear brand On has announced the launch of the On Triathlon Academy, which is billed as… ‘a pioneering initiative designed to nurture and empower the next generation of triathlon champions.’ Endurance.Biz
March 26, 2025
Something Strange Happens to Brains During a Marathon
Researchers scanned the brains of people before and after running a marathon, finding that runners experienced a significant, but temporary reduction of myelin in certain regions. Gizmodo