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January 13, 2026
The Rise of ‘Burrito Leagues’: What’s Behind the Global Running Phenomenon?
The running event is growing quickly, asking participants to complete short Strava segments as many times as possible, with burritos and running shoes among the prizes. It began as a short-lived partnership between Strava and Chipotle. Now it’s quickly becoming a global phenomenon. For 2 years, Chipotle offered a lifetime supply...
January 13, 2026
reTyre closes on $8M funding round, enters agreement with Vittoria
Norwegian tire startup reTyre has closed on a 7 million euro ($8.1 million) funding round that includes cycling startup investor Fundracer. The company (profiled in a May 2025 BRAIN article) also announced it is partnering with Vittoria to co-develop a performance tire using reTyre's injection molding technology. ReTyre said it will...
January 13, 2026
Sarah Porter Pulled From 2026 Winter Spine Race Event Following Death Threats
On January 11, 2026, the Winter Spine Race organization made an announcement on social media about one of the participants in the 108-mile Winter Spine Challenger South race: “Sarah Porter, who has been fundraising for charity … has now been withdrawn from the race due to safety concerns.” Porter, from the U.K., was pulled...
January 12, 2026
Two new Chinese bike computer brands have entered the WorldTour for 2026
Chinese cycling tech brand Magene has announced a new partnership with XDS Astana Team. This new partnership will see the team use Magene bike computers this season, moving away from the Garmin models they used previously. The squad will also use the company's smart trainers, radar tail lights, and heart rate monitors....
January 12, 2026
Houston 11-year-old sets world record at Houston Half-Marathon
An 11-year-old Houston runner is making history after crossing the finish line at the Aramco Houston Half Marathon. Leonel Mendoza didn’t just finish the race — he broke a world record for his age group, clocking an astonishing 1 hour, 23 minutes, beating the previous record by 35 seconds. Leonel...
January 9, 2026
Rapha to shut Manchester clubhouse and half of its American branches – week before unveiling new USA Cycling team kit
Rapha has announced that it is closing down its Manchester clubhouse next weekend, with four branches in the US set to follow, as part of the cycling clothing brand’s aim to “focus on richer customer experiences at flagship locations, regional rides and events, and online worldwide.” The decision to close...
January 7, 2026
British Olympic sprinter joins Enhanced Games 100m field
With less than six months to go until the inaugural Enhanced Games, the men’s 100m lineup is beginning to take shape. On Wednesday, The Times reported that British Olympian Reece Prescod has become the latest sub-10-second sprinter to commit to the controversial, drug-encouraged competition. Prescod, 29, owns a personal best of 9.93 seconds in the...
January 6, 2026
The Richest Pro Triathletes of 2025
Prize money remains a key component of how athletes earn a living from the sport, though additional revenue streams, such as sponsorships, appearance fees, and federation stipends, are difficult to quantify. However, athletes with the best race results are typically best positioned to secure further commercial opportunities. The figures presented...
January 6, 2026
MyWhoosh is offering real Bitcoin prizes to riders in it’s latest virtual challenge
MyWhoosh, the free-to-use virtual cycling app based out of the UAE, has launched a new monthly challenge today named the MyWhoosh Treasure Hunt. This is a virtual cycling event that's a little bit different, as it seems the brand is offering actual Cryptocurrency as a prize for winning riders. The...
January 6, 2026
ASSOS named official technical apparel partner of EF Pro Cycling
EF Pro Cycling has entered a new era by announcing ASSOS of Switzerland as its official technical apparel partner, effective from 1 January 2026. The multi–year agreement covers the men’s (EF Education–EasyPost), women’s (EF Education–Oatly), and development (EF Education–Aevolo) squads. The partnership marks a strategic shift for the American team as they...
