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February 10, 2021
Industry veteran Tony Karklins and partner buy Time Sport from Rossignol
The Rossignol Group has sold Time Sport's frame and bike business to the Cardinal Cycling Group, whose partners include French engineer Martial Trigeaud and American Tony Karklins, founder of Allied Cycle Works and the former managing director of Orbea USA. Bicycle Retailer
February 10, 2021
Pandemic fuels break-ins — and retailer cooperation
Smash-and-grab thefts from bike shops have risen dramatically during the COVID-19 pandemic, leading shop owners to start organizing and cooperating to minimize the chance of break-ins and getting their stolen goods returned. Bicycle Retailer
February 10, 2021
Mount Sinai study finds Apple Watch can predict COVID-19 diagnosis up to a week before testing
The Warrior Watch Study observed the primary biometric signal - heart rate variability (HRV) - which is a key indicator of strain on a person’s nervous system, combined with information around reported symptoms associated with COVID-19. TechCrunch
February 9, 2021
The Fitbit app now helps you track your blood glucose level
Fitbit is kicking off 2021 with a helpful new feature: blood glucose tracking. The new feature is simply meant to track blood glucose level - Fitbit’s devices aren’t equipped with the technology that can read blood glucose directly. XDA
February 9, 2021
Wind tunnel experts on UCI position bans: Racing will be slower and less exciting
How much will racing be affected by position bans? Two leading aerodynamicists share their data. VeloNews
February 9, 2021
Green light for Tour de France, Giro Rosa riders to race Olympics
IOC confirms there will not be a 14-day quarantine or a vaccine requirement as part of series of COVID controls for Olympic Games. VeloNews
February 9, 2021
Nike Continues to Build on Digital Momentum With Data Platform Acquisition
Nike Inc. continues to fuel its digital momentum with the acquisition of data integration platform Datalogue, which uses proprietary machine-learning technology that automates data preparation and integration. Footwear News
February 8, 2021
GYMS Act To Provide $30 Billion Recovery Fund For The Fitness Industry Introduced In Congress
The act would establish a program to help distressed health club operators and would allow them to recoup as much as 45$ of 2019 revenue to replace revenue lost in 2020 due to COVID-19. Club Industry
February 8, 2021
Will women ultrarunners surpass the best men?
A new science paper explores the subject at great depth, and concludes that it's possible, but not likely. Podium Running
February 8, 2021
Athlete Recovery from COVID-19
Seven different Slowtwitch forum members shared their COVID-19 stories and their unique paths to recovery. Slowtwitch