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🚴 Multiple riders fell ill before the Giro d'Italia after competing in the Famenne Ardenne Classic in Belgium, with bacteria from cow manure on rain-soaked roads suspected of causing campylobacter infections that forced team lineup changes.

🔬 MyWhoosh introduced random anti-doping testing for its virtual racing platform in partnership with IDTM, requiring selected riders in prize-money events (ranging from $20-$2,170) to provide biological samples within three hours of competition.

🏃 Ultrarunning legend Dean Karnazes discusses his approach to continuing ultramarathons at 63, reflecting on his historic 50/50/50 stunt, his ultrarunning career in the 1990s, and the mindset that keeps him logging big miles into his sixties.

📈 Peloton Interactive's stock soared 11% after reporting a Q3 profit turnaround with raised guidance and announcing a new partnership with Spotify to expand its digital fitness platform offerings and reach.

FRESHJUNKIE Racing's Keesler Federal Mississippi Gulf Coast Marathon and Louisiana Marathon were named Best Marathons in their respective states by FindMyMarathon.com based on runner reviews. FRESHJUNKIE Racing

Laurel, an AI-powered race timing and live tracking platform, announced its successful deployment at the 2026 Eugene Marathon with over 14,500 registrants, deploying 46 checkpoints spaced approximately every half mile to deliver real-time athlete tracking and personalized race recaps. Laurel

The XTERRA Trail Run World Championship moves to Gozo Island on May 9, hosting the 17th edition with athletes from 30 countries competing in the Trail Marathon and Trail Half Marathon over Mediterranean coastal paths, limestone trails, and clifftop terrain around one of the Mediterranean's most distinct island settings. XTERRA

Litespeed announces premium multi-color finishes for its 2026 bike lineup, combining anodization, Cerakote, and raw titanium across all handbuilt models, marking the brand's first major aesthetic upgrade in 40 years while maintaining its focus on superior ride quality, industry-leading weight, and uncompromising fit. American Bicycle Group 

Skratch Labs unveiled its largest seasonal lineup to date with four limited-edition summer flavors, including returning Cucumber Lime and new Watermelon Hydration Sport Drink Mix, tropical Mango Super High-Carb and Sour Apple Energy Chews. Skratch Labs

Electrolit unveiled Pineapple Coconut, a new limited-edition tropical flavor created exclusively for 7-Eleven stores nationwide, blending bright pineapple notes with smooth coconut to deliver a refreshing hydration profile designed for consumers seeking both hydration and flavor discovery. Electrolit 

Author Jared Beasley and 80/20 Publishing released In Search of Al Howie: The Man Who Ran Forever, a critically acclaimed narrative about Al Howie, a legendary ultrarunner of the 1980s-1990s who disappeared mysteriously after a career of epic transcontinental runs, beer-fueled world records, and an unprecedented 50 ultramarathon wins. 80/20 Publishing

Professional Triathletes Organisation announced a three-year partnership with Sokin, making the payments platform the foundational partner and title sponsor of the San Francisco T100 Triathlon and Sokin Escape From Alcatraz Triathlon. Professional Triathletes Organisation

R.A.D. Running announced as the official footwear partner for the Venice Beach Half Marathon & 5k, with the footwear brand opening a Venice loft space to support the fitness community as Los Angeles prepares for the 2028 Olympics. Generic Events

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