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October 7, 2021
Women’s Tour wants live TV in 2022, but it’s not going to compromise elsewhere
Race organizer, SweetSpot announced earlier this year that it would have — for the first time — live coverage of the race. However, it went back on that promise last week, saying that it would only have a highlights package in 2021. VeloNews
October 6, 2021
United Airlines abandons fees for flying with your bicycle
United Airlines — who as recently as this September charged an additional US$200 for your bike each way — has quietly abandoned that fee entirely, finally following the lead of competitors Delta Airlines and American Airlines. Cycling Tips
October 6, 2021
Race mistakes lead to Maine Marathon course record, three disqualifications
A volunteer improperly moved a barrier during the half marathon portion of the Maine Marathon and a typo led organizers to believe Abby Hamilton was just shy of breaking a record. Press Herald
October 5, 2021
Ultramarathon runner dies after collapsing during six-day race
Tragedy has hit the Marathon des Sables as organisers confirmed the death of a competitor after he suffered a cardiac arrest. The six day, 156-mile ultra marathon race, approximately the distance of six regular marathons, is currently taking place in its traditional venue of the Sahara desert in southern Morocco. The...
October 5, 2021
‘Ran for Our Lives’: How the Deadliest Ultramarathon Claimed 21 Runners
In all, 21 of 172 runners who started the race would die as a sudden cold front from Mongolia drove temperatures to as low as 23 degrees Fahrenheit, with snow pellets and wind gusts strong enough to tear apart foil blankets. The scale of the tragedy has confounded the international...
October 5, 2021
Nike Announces Vaccine Mandate For All U.S. Office-Based Employees
Nike will now require office-based U.S. employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19. In a statement to FN on Tuesday, Nike said it would require all U.S. office-based employees to get the vaccine in order to support “the effort to bring people safely back to their workplaces.” Nike said it aims...
October 5, 2021
No, Running Doesn’t Wear Down Your Cartilage. It Strengthens Your Joints.
Numerous studies have shown that, contrary to what your sedentary friends may sometimes argue, running does not cause arthritis. New research shows, in fact, that running may actually help strengthen your joints against future wear and tear. Podium Runner
October 4, 2021
FIFA, Orreco to Study Menstruation’s Impact on Women’s Soccer Player Performance
FIFA is launching a new study on the health and performance of female soccer players in partnership with Western Sydney University and Orreco, a company that analyzes athlete blood tests to recommend recovery and training programs. The study will examine phases of menstrual cycles among professional women’s soccer players through blood and urine...
October 4, 2021
The Pro’s Closet To Merge With The Radavist
Colorado-based bike reseller The Pro’s Closet has merged with The Radavist, a cycling website based in Sante Fe. Founded by John Watson, The Radavist provides information and photographs about cycling and related outdoor activities. In May, the Pro's Closet announced it had raised an additional $40 million in Series B...
October 1, 2021
North American Handmade Bicycle show to make 2022 comeback
The internationally popular North American Handmade Bicycle Show will make a comeback in 2022, the organiser has confirmed in a short video announcing Denver, Colorado as the destination. Registrations placed for the 2020 Dallas event will now be shunted into 2022, with further detail to be released to exhibitors and...