Monday Break - Issue 133
A new week, a new mix! From the streets of Girona to the Champs-Élysées, here’s your roundup of the latest in sport, culture, and everything in between.
Gravel Earth Series 2025: Episode 2
The second episode of the 2025 Gravel Earth Series shifts the spotlight to Girona for The Traka. Serving as the official race film, it blends athlete interviews with on-the-ground footage to document the race from all angles. It showcases pre-race nerves, in-race intensity, and post-race reflections. More than just a recap, it captures the emotional and physical toll of one of gravel’s most anticipated events, offering a raw, inside look at what it takes to go the distance.
The UK’s Running Boom
Running is having a moment across the UK. The 2026 edition of the London Marathon received a record 1.1 million applications, the highest in its history and April 2025 marked the busiest month of marathon participation ever, with over 90,000 runners across London and Manchester. Parkrun now gathers over 450,000 people each week, and women have become the driving force behind the surge, now making up 45% of participants in the London Marathon. From local clubs to national events, running in Britain is no longer a niche — it’s a movement.
F1 x Apple Maps: The Monaco Immersion
Just in time for the Grand Prix de Monaco, Apple Maps is now offering an immersive 3D experience of the famed street circuit. With ultra-detailed renders of iconic corners like La Rascasse and the Fairmont Hairpin, fans can zoom through the track, grandstands, and surrounding landmarks — all from their iPhone, iPad or Mac. It’s a beautifully nerdy crossover between motorsport and digital infrastructure.
Salomon Steps Into The Classroom
Salomon recently teamed up with students from London College of Fashion’s Footwear program for a deep-dive into sportstyle design — but this wasn’t just a creative exercise. Students explored circularity, material innovation, and the real-world constraints of product creation, gaining invaluable insights from Salomon’s own design team along the way.
Soar x Unsanctioned Athletics: Racing Redefined
Two days before the 2025 edition of the London Marathon, the streets of London hosted the SOAR x Unsanctioned Athletics Street Race — a no-frills, high-energy dash for locals. The race coincided with the launch party for SOAR’s London space, bringing together the city's fast, underground running scene. Fully subscribed well ahead of time, the event turned spectators into hype crew as runners hit the pavement at full tilt and the afterparty kept the energy alive into the night.
Barkers and Brothers x Adidas
A dog run on the Champs-Élysées? Oui. Barkers and Brothers teamed up with adidas for a playful, four-legged takeover of Paris’ most iconic avenue. Runners and their dogs hit the pavement together, with custom dog treats and refreshments served post-run.
