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THE INSIDE TRACK
⬆️ Campagnolo has accepted a strategic minority investment from Swiss holding company SPAC SA, which also holds a stake in rival brand Pinarello, marking the first outside stakeholder in the family controlled Italian cycling brand's century long history.
⬆️ Columbus Components has entered the performance wheel market for the first time with three new carbon wheelsets, including the ultralight Spirit, which uses spokes fused directly to the hub flanges to hit a claimed weight of just 1,249 grams.
⚠️ New research found popular smartwatches overestimate calories burned by 15 to 25 percent, with Apple the most accurate and Garmin and Samsung the least, and researchers warning the errors could quietly push people hundreds of calories into a surplus each week without them realizing it.
⚠️ Indoor cycling platform MyWhoosh will require its top Sunday Race Club competitors to buy and use a specific $789 Favero power meter starting October 4 or lose their eligibility for prize money.
PRESS RELEASES
BUSINESS
Running USA is accepting applications through September 30, 2026 for its 2027 LEAD Collective, a yearlong program selecting at least ten emerging leaders from underrepresented backgrounds. The program offers mentorship, professional development, and complimentary registration to the 2027 Industry Conference in Henderson, NV. Running USA
EVENTS
GFNY has announced its inaugural GFNY Surf City El Salvador cycling race for November 15, 2026, starting at the port of La Libertad. The event features a competitive 120 km long distance route with 1,883 meters of climbing, along with a recreational 71.7 km medium distance option. GFNY
GIVING
The Sonoma Fall Classic Ultra, hosted by Healdsburg Running Company, has announced four wildfire relief initiatives: Runners Back on Your Feet, Food2Firefighters, Firefighters Run Free, and EMT School scholarships for aspiring firefighters. Firefighters Run Free offers complimentary race entries to first responders. Healdsburg Running Company
PRODUCTS & SERVICES
Fast Talk Laboratories and James Hey of The Cycle Coach have launched The Performance Collective, a platform offering coach development, athlete development, and federation support services. The platform is aimed at cycling organizations worldwide. Fast Talk Laboratories
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