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January 26, 2025
What is really in your energy gel?
For many of us, energy gels are a mainstay of our race-day fuelling—they’re small, portable and packed with quick-hit carbohydrates (CHO) designed to keep us rolling with minimal digestive issues. But recent research raises some important questions: are these gels delivering what they promise? Here’s what you need to know...
January 23, 2025
UCI Approves Nix Hydration Biosensors for Race-Day Use
The UCI has approved Nix Biosenors hydration monitoring technology for race-day use. Starting in the 2025 season, teams can integrate Nix’s real-time hydration data into their fueling strategies during the race. Will this help riders stay on top of their hydration needs, or is it adding more gadgetry to an...
January 22, 2025
Hoka’s First-Ever Dress Shoe Is Curiously Technical (and Kind of Bizarre)
For the past few years, Hoka shoes have dominated UTMB, the world’s most prestigious trail race, traversing more than 100 miles through three separate countries. But it’s the brand’s first-ever dress shoe that will really test Hoka’s range. Gear Patrol
January 22, 2025
Pedego store owners get access to third-party e-bike brands
One of the first moves by Pedego’s new CEO, Larry Pizzi, is to set up a program allowing Pedego dealers to access other brands of e-bikes for the first time. Bicycle Retailer
January 20, 2025
Amazon cuts jobs in its Fashion and Fitness group, according to internal messages
Amazon is cutting jobs in its Fashion and Fitness group, according to internal messages seen by Business Insider. One of the internal messages, posted on an internal Amazon Slack channel, said San Diego employees in this group, known as F2, were let go recently. Business Insider
January 17, 2025
Hilton & Peloton Bring Fitness to Your Hotel Room
Peloton and Hilton have strengthened their partnership and wellness tourism ambitions with a new in-room experience that allows hotel guests to access Peloton’s on-demand fitness content on their TVs. Athletech News
January 16, 2025
Fitness Level Matters More Than Weight for Longevity, Study Finds
Being in shape has a greater impact on heart health and longevity than the number on the scale, according to a recent study. People considered fit, regardless of their body mass index, had a similar risk of death as fit people with a normal BMI, researchers reported in the British Journal...
January 16, 2025
The Richest Pro Triathletes of 2024
With a nearly 30% increase in prize money for pro triathletes in 2024, Triathlete crunches the numbers to see who took home the big share of the $16 million USD up for grabs. Triathlete
January 16, 2025
EXEC: KT Tape Acquired by Consumer Healthcare Investment Platform
KT Tape has been acquired by Bridges Consumer Healthcare, LLC, a consumer healthcare platform comprised of nine over-the-counter (OTC) personal care brands, including ThermaCare and Absorbine Jr. SGB Media
January 16, 2025
Paris Olympic medals are damaged beyond belief
The quality issues behind the Paris Olympic medals were first brought to light while Paris 2024 was still underway. The medals have been deteriorated to the point of requiring replacement, according to media. Running Magazine