Monday Break - Issue 174
Taipei, London & Barcelona — the moves, moments and trends driving sport forward.
Apidura appoints Athletic Affair to lead strategic expansion in the Asian market
Singapore — March 23rd, 2026 — Apidura, the independent brand driving innovation in ultra-distance cycling and bikepacking equipment, has appointed Athletic Affair as its Business Development partner in Asia.
In just a few days, the team will be at the Taipei Cycle Show—their first time attending with the Asia office fully operational and a packed schedule of meetings with partners, media, and new connections.If you’re heading to Taipei, now’s a good time to connect.
APIDURA all-new Expedition Series
Ten years after introducing the world’s first welded, waterproof bikepacking packs, Apidura unveils the all-new Expedition Series -a complete evolution of the benchmark system that defined bikepacking.
Apple joins the TCS London Marathon as an Official Partner
Apple joins the TCS London Marathon as an official partner, signaling a deeper push into performance running.
As one of the world’s most iconic races, the London Marathon offers a powerful platform—and Apple’s move reinforces its ambition to position the Apple Watch as a serious tool for runners, not just a lifestyle device.
H&M new running collection
H&M doubles down on running, launching a new collection in Barcelona as it sharpens its push into performance sportswear.
Presented through a global event blending product, culture and community, the new H&M Move collection signals the brand’s ambition to go beyond lifestyle—targeting a more performance-driven runner while tapping into the growing influence of run clubs and community-led sport.
What a saddle brand was doing at London Fashion Week
Selle Royal’s unexpected presence at LFW highlights the growing overlap between mobility, design and culture—where products traditionally seen as purely functional are being recontextualised as part of a broader lifestyle narrative. From ergonomics to storytelling, even a saddle can become part of the fashion conversation.
Fulcrum new Sharq GR and Soniq GR
Data-driven racing performance: meet Fulcrum’s Gravel Race platform.






