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.
December 1, 2021
It’s Just HOKA Now
Everything is HOKA, just HOKA, and even the One One on the logo is gone. The narrative you’ll read on the site is: “Welcome to the HOKA family,” and “At HOKA, our goal is to inspire people to move… HOKA has your back.” slowtwich
November 30, 2021
Safe Cycling Around The World Is Goal Of New Guide
The cycling surge is seen as an opportunity to transform streets and cities safely and sustainably on a broader scale. A new guidebook was created to help cities plan, design and implement high-quality bike lanes. Forbes
November 24, 2021
Nike and Skechers Settle Three Patent Suits
Nike Inc. and Skechers USA Inc. have reached a deal to end three lawsuits in the Central District of California in their long-running battle over intellectual property. According to filings on Friday, the two companies attended a mediation before Judge James Holderman on Nov. 16 where the parties agreed to...
November 23, 2021
Nike Doubles Down on Mental Health
Nike announced its new “Mind Sets” program last week, and it’s all about helping users prioritize their mental health. The goal is to get people to “move in any way that feels good for their mental well-being.” Mind Sets will deliver custom movement programs and mental health content across the...
November 19, 2021
Auto interest in electric bikes grows as Porsche buys Greyp
GreyP Bikes has announced that Porsche has upped its stake in the business from ten percent to a holding that gives it a majority control of the company. Porsche first took an interest with its early stake in 2018 via its investment vehicle Porsche Ventures. The initial stake was acquired...
November 18, 2021
Nike teams up with Roblox to create a virtual world called Nikeland
Nike is teaming up with Roblox to create a virtual world called Nikeland, where users will be able to dress up their avatars in Nike-branded sneakers and apparel. Nikeland will be free for now, but could be a place to try out new products and gauge consumers’ interests. CNBC
November 10, 2021
World Triathlon and RaceRanger team-up on anti-drafting tech
World Triathlon has teamed up with RaceRanger, an electronic sensor system designed to improve fairness around the issue of drafting on the bike section of non-drafting triathlons, which make up approximately 85% of triathlon competitions globally. Endurance.Biz
November 9, 2021
Peloton Introduces Peloton Guide, First Connected Strength Product
NEW YORK, Nov. 9, 2021 -- Peloton (NASDAQ: PTON) today announced its first connected strength product, Peloton Guide. The AI-enabled device easily connects to televisions, providing Members instant access to a suite of expert Instructors and the well-loved Peloton content library. Peloton Guide is Peloton's most accessibly-priced hardware product yet and will include the new Peloton...
November 3, 2021
Tuck Bike literally reinvents the wheel w/ full size folding bike AND folding wheels!
File this under things I didn’t expect to be writing about today—a full-size folding bike that also includes folding wheels. That’s right, the new Tuck Bike has wheels (and tires) that fold up into thirds. That makes it possible to create a full-size bike that folds down into the size of...
November 2, 2021
Nike Trademark Hints at Metaverse Sneakers
More than one major company is going meta: Nike appears to be gearing up to offer its branded sneakers and apparel in virtual environments. The company filed a trademark application for its signature swoosh logo and “Just Do It” slogan in “downloadable virtual goods, namely, computer programs featuring footwear, clothing, headwear, eyewear, bags …...