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October 15, 2022
Thule makes 34 staff cuts in US
As Sweden-based Thule Group's executives are warning investors of a sharp decline in sales and earnings due to a softening bike sector, the company's Americas division is making organizational changes that include 34 staff cuts in management, product development, and manufacturing. Bicycle Retailer
October 14, 2022
Zwift commits to continuing as ‘an open-platform’ amid Wahoo lawsuit
Zwift has sought to reassure users that it has no intention of ceasing its compatibility with Wahoo products after the turbo-trainer manufacturer launched legal action against the online cycling software company. Earlier this week, Wahoo confirmed that it was suing both Zwift and JetBlack over two turbo trainer designs it said were...
October 14, 2022
There’s New Data on How Antibiotics Affect Your Workout
A pair of experiments find that mice choose to run less after taking antibiotics, even though their endurance is unchanged. Outside
October 14, 2022
2021 Boston Marathon champ Diana Kipyokei suspended and her agent doesn’t hold back: “Diana is completely guilty. I am sorry.”
On Friday, the Athletics Integrity Unit announced the provisional suspension of two Kenyan marathoners, Diana Kipyokei and Betty Wilson Lempus, for anti-doping rule violations. Kipyokei, 28, won the 2021 Boston Marathon and was suspended for testing positive at the race for triamcinolone acetonide, a glucocorticoid that is banned in-competition. Let's Run
October 13, 2022
World Triathlon Confirms: Iden’s IMWC Shoes Not “Illegal,” No Rules On Running Shoes
An investigation into the legality of Gustav Iden’s prototype Hawaii Ironman run shoes has lead to a surprising conclusion: anything goes. ON, who signed Gustav Iden in the week leading into the race on the Big Island, was given a green light to adapt a shoe for the Norwegian any...
October 13, 2022
North Arc Capital Acquires Project 321
North Arc Capital announced it had acquired the Project 321 brand, known for its magnetic-pawl mountain bike hubs, and bike hub-related assets from JLSO, Inc. Project 321, Inc. is a newly-formed, stand-alone company that was incorporated to complete this acquisition. SGB Media
October 12, 2022
Saris Cycling Group Acquired By C+A Global At Bankruptcy Auction
C+A Global acquired Saris Cycling Group at a bankruptcy auction and will rename the brand Saris Equipment. Based in Edison, NJ, C+A is a worldwide manufacturer and online retailer of consumer products and electronics. It is a longtime manufacturer of bike racks, trainers, storage racks, public bike systems, and infrastructure....
October 12, 2022
Specialized unveils its first low-cost electric bicycle model under new Globe line
Specialized’s Globe Haul ST was teased earlier this year with a heavily obscured photo showing the e-bike carrying a pile of cactuses. At the time we could tell that it would be a step-through utility e-bike, but that was about it. Now we’re getting two new photos that finally show...
October 11, 2022
Bollé Brands to sell Cébé eyewear brand to D.MO/RACER
Bollé Brands has confirmed its intention to sell the Cébé eyewear brand to D.MO/RACER, which have joined forces to make the acquisition. D.MO’s executive team includes Sébastien Delsaux and Maxime Bos, who are former employees of Cébé. The new acquisition is supported by RACER’s historical finance partners, Upperside Capital Partners and...
October 11, 2022
Badger 100 Runner Claims 2nd Place – After Being Removed from Result
Missing splits and inconsistencies in the runner's story leads to removal from results. Marathon Investigation