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October 8, 2024
F45 Workouts Added to 100M+ Samsung TVs
F45 Training and Samsung Electronics have partnered to bring the Mark Wahlberg-approved and science-backed functional fitness franchise’s workouts to Samsung Daily+ users, giving them free access to a vast library of cardio, strength, hybrid and recovery offerings. Athletech News
October 2, 2024
Nike Says Its Running Category Is On the Mend. But Is It Enough to Challenge Hoka, On and Asics?
Nike leadership on Tuesday doubled down on renewed efforts to win in running, a crucial category that has eluded the brand for several years. But some analysts say it will take more to get the struggling athletic brand back on track. Nike is diving headfirst into its running “comeback,” which will be fueled by...
October 1, 2024
Life Time Group Nets $65M on Two Sale-Leaseback Transactions
Life Time Group Holdings, Inc. has closed on two sale-leaseback transactions for two properties for approximately $65 million in gross proceeds. Terms were similar to recent transactions. Additional details were not disclosed. These transactions bring the company’s total gross proceeds from sale-leasebacks to approximately $213 million year-to-date. SGB
September 30, 2024
Have information about motor doping in cycling? The UCI will now pay you
People with information about potential motor doping in cycling can now receive a financial reward from the UCI, after the world governing body stepped up its efforts in combatting the risk that it described as posing “a significant threat… to the integrity standards of the sport.” Cycling Weekly
September 26, 2024
The Pro’s Closet will close in October
The Pro’s Closet — which started out of its founder’s VW bus, evolved into an eBay store, and became a used bike and component e-commerce giant — will close in October after 18 years. TPC issued a short news release Thursday announcing the decision. Like a lot of companies in...
September 25, 2024
Connected fitness tech unicorn EGYM snaps $200M at over $1B valuation
Munich-based EGYM, which specialises in connected fitness equipment and personalised training tech, has secured nearly $200 million in growth capital. The investment came from L Catterton, a global consumer-focused investment firm, and Meritech Capital, a Silicon Valley technology-focused venture firm. This round boosts the company’s valuation to over $1 billion. This...
September 25, 2024
The Pro’s Closet may be in deep trouble
As the days shorten in the northern hemisphere, many bike shops put items that haven’t yet sold on clearance. But at online retailer The Pro’s Closet, which specializes in certified used bikes and gear and liquidating new, prior-year product, this is no normal end-of-season closeout section. For one thing, virtually...
September 25, 2024
Is Google Fitbit in trouble? Website shutdown revitalizes concern about the brand’s future
9to5Google spotted that Fitbit.com, the official website for the popular brand of wearable fitness trackers, is not long for this world. At the top of the page is a new message stating that the site's functions will move to the Google Store on Oct. 1. Google bought Fitbit for $2.1 billion in 2019...
September 23, 2024
Bicycle Transit Systems to Acquire BCycle from Trek
Trek’s bike share operator, Bicycle Transit Systems, Inc., announced that it signed a definitive agreement to acquire BCycle from Trek. The acquisition will make Bicycle Transit Systems North America’s only docked bike share company with fully integrated end-to-end operations and allow it to expand mobility options in cities nationwide with...
September 19, 2024
Giant officially takes ownership of Stages
Giant Bicycles announced Thursday that it has taken full ownership of Stages Cycling via its indoor cycling subsidiary SPIA after a judge overseeing Stages’ bankruptcy approved the purchase agreement. This comes five months on from the Taiwanese bike manufacturer suing Stages for US$14 million, based on unpaid invoices and products;...