PRODUCT NEWS
Want to stay up to date on the latest press releases and news about products in the running, cycling and triathlon industries? Scroll below to view all endurance sports product news.
February 24, 2023
Apple Watch Running Track Mode Expands To More Countries
Apple has expanded their Apple Watch running track mode to more countries. This mode will automatically detect the running track as you step onto the track, offering to enter/trigger track mode (assuming you’re in the workout app). Further, the mode automatically knows how many running lanes are at each track. The...
February 17, 2023
Strava’s trying to make route planning easier by crowdsourcing photos from users
You can find route photos for any sport featured in the Routes section of the app, including running, trail running, walking, hikes, rides, mountain bike rides, and gravel rides. According to Strava, the platform has roughly 2.3 million photos from 200 million user-uploaded public activities in the past year to...
February 9, 2023
Fox Racing Enters MTB Footwear Category
Fox Racing, the global leader in motorcycle and mountain bike safety equipment and apparel, has entered the mountain bike shoe category. With the launch of the Union shoe series, Fox now offers both mountain bike and motocross riders head-to-toe protection and apparel. Shop Eat Surf
February 8, 2023
Adidas Unveils 2023 Boston Marathon Celebration Jacket
With just over two months until the 127th Boston Marathon on April 15, Adidas unveils this year’s version of the jacket, with a design focused on sustainability and minimal environmental impact. However, not all runners are pleased with the announcement. Believe in the Run
February 8, 2023
Pace-tuned run shoe start-up Vimazi aiming to secure US$1m in funding
Pacific Northwest based running shoe start-up Vimazi opened its most recent funding round for US$1 million in preferred stock this week. By engineering its shoes according to the pace of the runner, Vimazi’s pace-tuned technology claims to provide more shock absorption with less energy loss than other brands. Endurance.biz
February 7, 2023
‘A movie that should have been made long ago’: New film celebrates cycling’s first Black World Champion
The list of trailblazing African Americans in athletics is long, and while the achievements of many competitors of color —like Jesse Owens, Jackie Robinson and Bill Russell— are well documented and celebrated today, others have fallen into obscurity. One such athlete is Major Taylor, cycling’s first Black World Champion and...
February 4, 2023
Meta wins fight to buy VR startup Within
A California judge is allowing Meta to close its acquisition of virtual reality fitness startup Within despite an ongoing antitrust case by the Federal Trade Commission, according to an unsealed ruling. On Wednesday, Bloomberg reported that the court denied the FTC’s request to block the deal but with a one-week...
February 2, 2023
Skip the sports drinks, non-alcoholic beer may be as good as, or even better, for post cycling recovery
While a cold pint of beer after a long day in the saddle is certainly enjoyable, we all like to ignore that beer and other alcoholic drinks have long been associated with adverse effects on performance and fitness. CW
February 1, 2023
How to be a greener cyclist: 10 steps you can take to reduce your cycling carbon footprint
I’m coming to the conclusion that the smaller the changes we make as cyclists in a bid to reduce our collective carbon footprint, the more achievable they are, and the more likely we are to adopt them for life. The question is, how can we spot the opportunities that make...
January 31, 2023
LA Fitness Owner Fitness International Launches New Fitness Brand
The first Club Studio opened in December at the Oak Creek Shopping Center in Irvine. Fitness International plans to open additional Club Studios around the country soon. The company website shows clubs opening soon in Long Beach, California, and Orlando, Florida. Dues run $189 per month for a single membership....