Monday Break - Issue 172
From launches to market moves, the pulse of sport in one roundup.
Tokyo Night Run 🌙🇯🇵
We joined a special night run in Tokyo hosted by Bandit and Downbeat, one of the most hyped running stores in the city.
If we already love discovering cities through running, imagine doing it in Tokyo at night — alongside 50 runners, sharing the streets, the smiles, and the Bandit vibes.
Great energy, new friends, unforgettable atmosphere. Amazing night. Until the next one.
On Announces Fourth Quarter and Full Year Results
Swiss performance brand On continues to post strong momentum as it reports its latest annual results. The company closed the year with solid double-digit growth, expanding global demand and increasing profitability — driven by strong footwear sales, a growing direct-to-consumer channel and continued brand momentum worldwide.
ROSALÍA Fronts New Balance’s Campaign
The global artist fronts the new 204L sneaker, blending sport heritage with fashion-forward design. Featuring scalloped detailing and ribbon laces, the updated silhouette reimagines early-2000s running style through a softer, more expressive aesthetic — reinforcing New Balance’s growing crossover between performance, culture and lifestyle.
SBT GRVL Invests in the Next Generation
One of the world’s most iconic gravel races is investing in the sport’s future. SBT GRVL presented by Wahoo has expanded its Junior Development Scholarship Program for 2026, selecting 24 young riders aged 12–18 to compete and gain exposure at the Steamboat Springs event. The initiative aims to lower barriers to entry and help build a stronger pipeline for the next generation of gravel athletes.
CamelBak: Powering Global Engagement with Strava Challenges
Strava and CamelBak are strengthening the link between performance data and hydration strategy with a new case study that highlights how athletes use connected tech to optimise training and endurance. By integrating ride insights with real‑world hydration insights, the collaboration showcases ways brands and platforms can work together to enhance athlete behaviour and drive smarter, data‑informed experiences.