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January 8, 2025
Nike Teams up with Demi Vollering and FDJ-Suez for Its First Pro Cycling Team Partnership
The budding FDJ-Suez “super team” of Demi Vollering and now also Specialized confirmed Nike as its “official lifestyle apparel supplier” from 2025 onward. Velo
January 7, 2025
At CES, Segway accepting pre-orders, releases more details on its e-bike models
Segway is accepting pre-orders for its two new e-bikes and offering more details about each at the CES consumer electronics trade show, running this week in Las Vegas. Segway is offering test rides at the show on- and off-site for the Xyber and Xafari models. Pre-orders are available at independent...
January 7, 2025
The best wearable and fitness tech of CES 2025
CES 2025 delivered it all in buckets - from the latest and greatest in fitness and health tech. Here are all favorite announcements in one place. So whether you're looking for a new outdoor smartwatch, a smart ring, a home gym, or something else, take a look at the very...
January 3, 2025
The Fastest and Slowest Ironman Races of 2024
With 2024 in the rearview mirror, we celebrate another remarkable year of triathlon racing, one that showcased the resilience and passion of the global Ironman community. With 34 Ironman races held worldwide and over 48,000 athletes crossing the finish line, this year marked a slight increase in participation despite the...
January 3, 2025
New York Introduces Consumer-Friendly Gym Cancellation Law
New York Governor Kathy Hochul has signed five new laws in the state, including one requiring gyms and health clubs to process membership cancellations and issue refunds within ten business days of receiving notice. Effective February 1, the new law – introduced at a time when gyms and health clubs...
January 2, 2025
Chipotle expands its fitness challenge to international markets
Chipotle and Strava have expanded their partnership, first announced in January 2024, to include 25 cities in North America and Europe, including New York, London, Paris, and Toronto. Nation's Restaurant News
December 31, 2024
Study Links Poor Air Quality to Slower Marathon Finish Times
Marathon runners meticulously plan their training, gear, and nutrition — but new research from Brown University suggests they may also need to consider air quality. Athletech News
December 30, 2024
Biggest ever study of non-elite runners reveals marathon training secrets
One of the largest ever studies of marathon runners has given clues on how non-elites can best train for the 26.2-mile distance. MSN
December 24, 2024
GT Bicycles planning to ‘pause’ new product releases and reduce workforce
In some more bad news for the industry, GT Bicycles, which separated from Cycling Sports Group/Cannondale to a stand-alone Pon Holdings brand in 2023 with its own design team, is reported to be pausing releasing new products while streamlining its operations. In a recent statement to the cycling press, GT...
December 21, 2024
When It’s Time to Replace Your Running Shoes
The average running shoe is thought to last about 300 to 500 miles or five to eight months of regular use, but determining your shoe’s true lifespan is more complicated, says Daniel Shull, Run Research Manager at Brooks Running. Many factors shorten or extend the longevity of your sneakers, including how often you wear...