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November 20, 2024
Strava’s new privacy policy says goodbye to some of your favourite fitness apps
Major changes are coming to the world’s biggest fitness-tracking app, Strava, as the company updates its application programming interface (API) to enhance user privacy and control. Running Magazine
November 20, 2024
Does the New “Exercise Pill” Let Triathletes Skip Workouts?
A flurry of news reports earlier this year proclaimed that researchers in Denmark had found a way to get all the benefits of running a 10K while fasting – without taking a single step. - exercise pill. triathlete
November 19, 2024
Oura Hits $5B+ Valuation, Partners with Dexcom
Medical device leader Dexcom has made a $75 million strategic investment in wearable ring maker Oura, pushing the wearable ring maker’s valuation to over $5 billion. The two companies have also partnered to integrate Dexcom’s glucose data with vital signs, sleep, stress, heart health, and activity metrics from the Oura Ring,...
November 19, 2024
UTMB TransLantau ultra race apologizes for lack of water
The TransLantau ultramarathon by UTMB came under fire last week after a logistical error left hundreds of runners without water in the 50K race. Participants, particularly in the 50km race, faced severe water shortages, insufficient course markings, and a lack of support at the finish line—all while a No. 3...
November 19, 2024
San Antonio Marathon to become locally organized replacement for Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon
The new, locally organized San Antonio Marathon will replace the annual Rock 'n' Roll Marathon, which is poised to end its relationship with the city, San Antonio Sports officials said during a Monday evening press conference. San Antonio Current
November 18, 2024
The 50 Best Places to Work in 2024
Workers nowadays want four-day work weeks, unlimited paid time off, and flexible work locations. These are the companies that have gone above and beyond to keep their employees happy, while also encouraging them to pursue their outdoor passions. Outside
November 18, 2024
EXCLUSIVE | Suspicions of corruption at the heart of Portuguese cycling – Money laundering, non-payment and chronic abuse in top teams
We started from a post on the Reddit platform that exposed several examples of mistreatment in a 'well-known' team in the Portuguese peloton. CiclismoAtual spoke to several individuals (male and female) who had similar experiences to the original author. Cyclinguptodate
November 15, 2024
12 new riders, new bikes and now a new name – Changes keep coming at Astana Qazaqstan after Chinese investment
With Chinese carbon product manufacturer XDS Carbon-Tech on board as a sponsor for 2025, Astana Qazaqstan will have new bikes, several new riders and a new name for the coming season - XdS (Carbon-Tech) - Astana Qazaqstan, La Gazzetta dello Sport reports. Cycling News
November 15, 2024
Turning the Tour de France into Formula 1: How Performance Engineers are Reshaping Pro Cycling
Pro cycling is an arms race of technology and equipment. A paddock full of aero experts and rocket scientists are bringing the Tour de France closer to Formula 1. “Performance Engineers” and “Innovation Departments” have become the fastest way to win at the highest level. Velo
November 14, 2024
A Closer Look at Wolverine Worldwide’s New Boston Innovation Hub, PHOTOS
Wolverine Worldwide has opened the doors to its new Innovation Hub in Boston. The new 11,000-sq.-ft. facility is located at 90 Causeway Street and will accommodate employees from the company’s design and product teams. Footwear News