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October 24, 2021
Italy have bikes stolen at UCI Track Cycling World Championships
A total of 20 bikes belonging to Italy’s cycling team and valued at several hundred thousand euros have been stolen during the International Cycling Union Track Cycling World Championships in French city Roubaix. Thieves stole 15 track bikes and five others on Friday evening (October 22) from a hotel in...
October 22, 2021
Shimano warns that ‘clearance’ web store is fake
Shimano says a website that appears to be offering clearance Shimano bike and fishing gearing is not legitimate. The company said consumers should beware of shimano-clearance (dot) store. BRAIN
October 22, 2021
Why Am I So Tired After Working Out? It Could Be ‘Exercise Intolerance.’
Medical researchers are learning more about a condition that prevents exercise at levels that should be normal for an individual’s age, size and fitness level. Wall Street Journal
October 22, 2021
Paris To Become 100% Cycling City Within Four Years, Reveals New Plan
Paris is to increase the number of protected cycleways in the city as well as boost bicycle parking spaces, reveals the 2021-2026 cycling plan published October 21 and billed as Plan Velo: Act 2. The desire is to make the French capital—not that long ago a city that was toxic...
October 21, 2021
How Hoka One One Digitized Its Product-to-Market Process
Before the pandemic, Hoka traveled to other countries to bring together global teams of designers, developers, product managers, merchandisers, marketers and salespeople to review prototypes, finalize a go-to-market strategy, and ultimately celebrate a launch. All that changed when Hoka took its major milestone meetings virtual and was able to offer...
October 21, 2021
Hong Kong Marathon warns runners against carrying political slogans
Those who carry political slogans in this Sunday's Standard Chartered Marathon will risk getting banned from the race, its organizer warns. Runners who wear special attire or carry backpacks must undergo security check by the organizer at the security booth located at the start area. The latest statement came after the association...
October 21, 2021
Check out this greenhouse track in Japan
A high school in Japan came up with a creative solution for dealing with their winter weather. Instead of building an indoor track, they built a greenhouse around a 330m outdoor track where their athletes can escape the cold and snow. The track was built for Asahikawa Ryukoku High School...
October 20, 2021
New Balance Establishes Athlete Advisory Board
New Balance announced the establishment of the New Balance Athlete Advisory Board, a specialized collective of professional athletes, company executives and brand associates “that will enable strategic decisions powered by shared values, culture and community.” The new structure reflects a shift in its athlete endorsement deals toward a partnership model...
October 20, 2021
Harvey Lewis Runs 354.2 Miles At Big Dog’s Backyard Ultra
After three and half days, Harvey Lewis was the last man standing. And if rules of Big Dog’s Backyard Ultra allowed him to continue, he might still be the last man running. The 45-year-old Cincinnati high school social studies teacher ran through the boundaries of human endurance this week, as...
October 19, 2021
Fleet Feet Adds Florida Locations With Acquisition Of FITniche
Fleet Feet announced that it has successfully acquired specialty running retailer FITniche and its three locations in the Tampa, FL area. Under company ownership, these locations will bring Fleet Feet’s count of Florida stores to ten as the brand launches its personalized services and community outreach programs to a new...