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July 23, 2020
Majority Of Americans Don’t Plan To Renew Gym Memberships Post-COVID-19
According to a survey from TD Ameritrade, 59% of Americans don’t plan to renew their gym memberships after the pandemic is over. As reported by CNBC, the survey showed 56% of those surveyed indicated that the pandemic helped them find “more affordable” ways to get exercise and live a healthier...
July 23, 2020
Nike announces senior leadership changes and sweeping job cuts
Nike has announced a senior leadership reshuffle and plans for an undisclosed number of job cuts as part of a major restructuring that is set to cost the sportswear giant as much as US$250 million. The latest moves come as the company shifts away from a wholesale model towards digital...
July 22, 2020
Nike Announces Major Reorganization, Job Cuts
NIKE, Inc. announced a series of senior leadership changes supporting the company’s Consumer Direct Acceleration. Amy Montagne becomes VP/GM, Men’s, Whitney Malkiel becomes VP/GM, Women’s and McCallester Dowers becomes VP/GM, Kids. Carl Grebert becomes VP/GM, EMEA, succeeding Bert Hoyt, who will retire from NIKE later in 2020. Sarah Mensah is...
July 22, 2020
Mavic saved by French investment group
After months of deliberations, courts in Grenoble have awarded investment group Bourrelier the ownership of historic French cycling brand Mavic SAS. 105 jobs were saved by the takeover as the new owners plan to refocus on rim, hub and wheel production. Read more on VeloNews.
July 22, 2020
Inside the Pikes Peak Apex’s plan to race during the coronavirus pandemic
Pikes Peak Apex organizers in Colorado Springs reveal their game plan to hold the mass-participant mountain bike stage race amid the coronavirus pandemic. The key, they say, is thinning masses of participants throughout the event - no pre- or post-race celebrations, no crowds around feed stations, a video conference pre-race...
July 22, 2020
Runners face potential contract reductions for failing to race in 2020
While many runners are taking this season to explore some new running distances, only a few are completing three or more in a day. Educated members of the running community speculated that this unorthodox compilation of events and times is to fulfill athlete contracts, which can stipulate that runners must...
July 21, 2020
New York Road Runners lays off 11 percent of its workforce
New York Road Runners, the nation’s largest nonprofit running association, announced on July 21 that it is laying off 11 percent of its workforce and furloughing another 28 percent, as the coronavirus continues to wreak havoc on the running industry. The moves affect 91 of the organization’s 229 employees—65 were furloughed and 26...
July 21, 2020
Women’s pro racing returns this week with three punishing Spanish races
The women's peloton returns to the start line in Spain this week after four months of a dramatically different off-season. Read more on VeloNews.
July 21, 2020
A Return to No-Frills Racing
It’s high time to return to no-frills racing. But how? Here is a practical guide to organizing your own DIY race without the bells or whistles — and a memorable example of one. Read more on Podium Runner.
July 17, 2020
How to Pitch and Freelance for Outside Magazine
The publisher of stories about adventure sports, gear, travel, fitness, health, culture, and the environment is always on the lookout for reporting, essays, service pieces, and cultural criticism focused on the outdoor world. If you want to be part of their team, read more on Outside.