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July 25, 2023
UCI warns it is “impossible” to get away with hidden motors, all 997 Tour de France tests negative
The UCI has today warned the peloton that the extensive testing for motors at the Tour de France makes it "impossible" to mechanically dope without being caught, and revealed that all 997 tests at this year's race came back negative. Road.cc
July 25, 2023
Shimano’s bike-related sales down 18% in first half
Shimano says interest in bicycles globally continues as a long-term trend, but that macro-economic conditions and industry inventory levels contributed to a 17.7% decline in sales in its bike business in the first quarter this year, compared to the same period last year. Net sales in Shimano's bike-related business were...
July 25, 2023
Life Time’s Q2 Profits Surge
Life Time Group Holdings, Inc. raised its earnings guidance for the year after reporting a profit against a loss in the second quarter ended June 30 as adjusted operating earnings grew 115 percent. Revenue gained 21.8 percent. SGB Media
July 25, 2023
Bear kills runner near Yellowstone National Park
47-year-old woman was killed in a vicious attack by a grizzly bear near Yellowstone National Park in southern Montana on the weekend, sparking an urgent and continuing search for the animal and the emergency closure of the area for the next several weeks. The body of Amie Adamson of Derby, Kan.,...
July 21, 2023
A Giant Study Reveals What Happens if You Cram Exercise Into The Weekend
Exercise is good for your overall health and your heart in particular. Guidelines recommend that we should be doing 150 minutes of moderate-to-vigorous activity a week. But does it matter when you do this exercise? Should you spread it out in the week or does it lose some of the...
July 21, 2023
7 Cheap Marathons That Cost Less Than $100
The best hedge against high marathon prices is to pick a race and sign up early. Many races in the U.S. will offer the lowest prices if you sign up a full year in advance. And because registration service fees are often tacked on as a percentage of the race...
July 21, 2023
New study shows how running affects the aging brain
For years, general cognitive decline and memory loss were regarded as an unavoidable part of the aging process. Thankfully in the last decade, research has shown that adult neurogenesis (the creation of new brain cells) is possible. The best way to ensure this happens? Regular exercise. A study published earlier...
July 20, 2023
BodyArmor Founder Acquires Majority Stake In NOBULL
Billionaire beverage mogul Mike Repole has acquired a majority stake in NOBULL, the footwear and apparel brand that has deals with the NFL combine, PGA Tour, and CrossFit Games. FOS
July 20, 2023
Mirror mirror on the wall who is the fittest of them all? MAGIC raises $2.5 million
The UK fitness tech start-up Magic Mirror has raised $2.5 million to bring AI-powered workouts into the UK’s living rooms, or wherever you do your workouts. It will also tell you if your 'form' is incorrect and count your reps, so there is basically nowhere to hide on your workouts....
July 20, 2023
Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift by the numbers
Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift takes place on July 23 to 30 with 8 stages covering 960.5km in total. There are 22 teams for total of 154 riders entered. Endurance Biz