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November 19, 2020
Zwift bans two riders from racing for modifying data
Zwift has banned the two riders for six months each after virtual races. The online training platform has issued suspensions for riders Lizi Duncombe and Shanni Berger, after the two riders were found to have falsified evidence after two separate women’s races on Zwift. Cycling Weekly
November 18, 2020
How do we track COVID spread at triathlons?
As large events start again, protocols are in place to mitigate risk during the race—but what happens before and after? Triathlete
November 18, 2020
Brooks Running Gains New Runners with 49% Global Growth in Q3
Brooks Running reported record third quarter global revenue up 49 percent year over year, leading to a 2020 outlook of 27 percent growth. Brooks’ digital sales flexed from less than 35 percent of sales in 2019 to a peak of 82 percent of all sales this past April, and has since...
November 17, 2020
Mars to buy Kind bars maker to push into healthy snacks market
Candy manufacturer Mars Inc will buy Kind North America, the company that makes healthy granola and energy bars, as the Snickers and M&M maker looks to extend its global reach. Kind will operate as a separate business within Mars globally, the companies said. Reuters
November 17, 2020
POM hires former Bike editors, will launch mountain bike title
Pocket Outdoor Media is adding scale to its Active Pass membership by hiring five Bike magazine editors who were furloughed this fall. The crew will lead the effort to launch a new mountain bike title in 2021. A360 Media also announced in October that it will “pause” the magazine as...
November 17, 2020
Harley-Davidson Unveils E-Bike Models: The First Serial 1s Are Available Now
A couple weeks ago, motorcycle manufacturer Harley-Davidson announced its spinoff bicycle brand, Serial 1 Cycle Company. A first look at the new e-bike models is now here. GearJunkie
November 16, 2020
Running Shoes are part of an environmental crisis. Is change coming?
A look at the environmental impact of a pair of sneakers and how a few companies are making the running shoe industry more sustainable. PodiumRunner
November 16, 2020
Emerald appoints Hervé Sedky as President and Chief Executive Officer
Sedky brings three decades of experience including, most recently, six years as President of Reed Exhibitions Americas. Before that, he was an executive for 20-years at the American Express Company, where he held the title of Senior Vice President and General Manager of American Express Business Travel.
November 16, 2020
Lululemon to sell Mirror devices in stores, add community features
After acquiring the company over the summer, Lululemon will now offer Mirror devices at its stores across the U.S., beginning with 18 stores this holiday season. The athletics retailer is also introducing a range of new engagement features for the tech, including letting users turn on a built-in camera to...
November 16, 2020
‘I am committed to keep learning’: Chloe Dygert apologizes for controversial social media conduct
The American rider issued the apology after joining Canyon SRAM, having apparently liked a transphobic tweet from Donald Trump, as well as posts stating 'white privilege doesn't exist.' Cycling Weekly