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April 12, 2022
Is Zwift’s Anti-Doping Policy enough to eradicate cheating culture?
A group from Teesside University in Middlesbrough, UK, has published a review in which it claims Zwift fails to meet the purpose of its anti-doping policy. The review, published in the International Journal of Esports, states that due to significant limitations to the policy and a lackadaisical anti-cheating culture, Zwift...
April 11, 2022
There’s a virtual dating event for Boston Marathon runners and enthusiasts
Filteroff, a video speed dating app, is hosting an April 11 event for people attending the Boston Marathon as runners, friends, family, or fans. Really, it’s for anyone who’ll be in town next weekend and cares about the race. West Observer
April 11, 2022
Brooks Appoints Chief Running Advisor
Brooks has named the two-time US Olympian Des Linden its chief running advisor. Linden will help the running brand conceive and create new products and technology. SGB Media
April 11, 2022
Police recover prototype CeramicSpeed bikes stolen from headquarters
Police have recovered all three prototype bikes that were stolen from headquarters of Driven, the drivetrain start-up connected with component brand CeramicSpeed, Bicycle Retailer and Industry News (BRAIN) has reported. The two prototype bikes are valued at $40,000 and $30,000 each while the third bike is valued at $12,000. Bikebiz
April 8, 2022
NN Extends Running Team Sponsorship For Three Years
Dutch financial services company NN Group has extended their title sponsorship of the NN Running Team, the company reported today. Along with Nike, NN has sponsored what is the best commercial running team in the world which features Olympic and World Championships medalists like Eliud Kipchoge, Geoffrey Kamworor, Kenenisa Bekele,...
April 8, 2022
Cycling-British cycling suspend transgender participation policy
British Cycling said on Friday that it has suspended its Transgender and Non-binary Participation Policy with immediate effect. Transgender cyclist Emily Bridges said last week that she had provided British Cycling and governing body UCI with evidence that she was eligible to compete at the National Omnium Championships and was...
April 7, 2022
Cycling investment group director Samuel Mancini pleads guilty to securities fraud
Samuel Mancini, the director of a Denver-based fund that planned to invest in several well-known cycling brands, has pleaded guilty to one count of securities fraud. Mancini, arrested last July, could be sentenced to up to 20 years in prison and hit with a $5 million fine for the one...
April 7, 2022
Cycling investment group director Samuel Mancini pleads guilty to securities fraud
Samuel Mancini, the director of a Denver-based fund that planned to invest in several well-known cycling brands, has pleaded guilty to one count of securities fraud. Mancini, arrested last July, could be sentenced to up to 20 years in prison and hit with a $5 million fine for the one count....
April 7, 2022
UCI confirms it is monitoring the progress of Sonny Colbrelli
Last week, Colbrelli was fitted with an internal defibrillator by Italian doctors after he suffered cardiac arrest moments after crossing the finish line of the opening stage of the Volta a Catalunya on March 21. Velo News
April 6, 2022
Boston Marathon excludes runners residing in Russia, Belarus
Athletes from Russia and Belarus previously accepted to compete in this year's Boston Marathon who are currently residing in either country will no longer be allowed to participate, the Boston Athletic Association announced Wednesday. The exclusion from the world's oldest annual marathon also extends to athletes previously accepted into the...