Monday Break - Issue 192
Here's your weekly dose of news from the world of running, cycling and outdoor sports. Enjoy the read!
Kuala Lumpur x Gobik
Community Ride in Kuala Lumpur. Last weekend we headed to Kuala Lumpur for another Gobik community ride, this time hosted by The Bike Artisans in Elmina.
More than 100 riders joined us to discover Gobik’s latest collection and learn more about the brand’s custom program before rolling out together on the roads surrounding the city.
For us, these rides are about much more than products. They are an opportunity to meet new cyclists, strengthen local communities and spend time with the people who make cycling such a special sport.
A huge thank you to everyone who joined us. We can’t wait to be back.
Ashleigh Moolman to Become General Manager of Team Amani in 2027
After an outstanding career at the top of professional cycling, Ashleigh Moolman-Pasio is preparing for her next challenge off the bike. From 2027, she will become General Manager of Team Amani, leading both the men's and women's programmes with a bold ambition: guiding the team to the start line of the Tour de France Femmes by 2028.
Beyond results, her appointment represents a long-term commitment to creating opportunities for African talent, building sustainable pathways into professional cycling, and inspiring the next generation of riders. A powerful reminder that some of the sport's biggest victories happen long before the finish line.
Spotify’s New Running Mode Brings Personalization to Your Workout
Spotify is making running even more personal with the launch of Running Mode, a new feature that creates playlists tailored to your workout. By adapting music to your pace, workout style, duration and preferred genre, the platform aims to deliver a soundtrack that evolves with every run. It's another step towards a more personalized fitness experience, where technology and music work together to keep runners motivated from the warm-up to the final sprint.
FloSports, HOKA & Fleet Feet Launch Multi-Year Content Program For the Next Generation of Fans
FloSports, HOKA and Fleet Feet have joined forces in a new multi-year content partnership designed to bring runners closer to the sport. The initiative will combine race coverage, athlete stories, training advice and community-focused content, creating a year-round platform that celebrates every level of running. Rather than focusing only on elite competition, the collaboration aims to inspire participation, strengthen local running communities and make the sport more accessible through engaging, authentic storytelling.
Gobik Guide for Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift 2026
As the Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift has just started, Gobik reflects on how the race continues to redefine women's cycling. From iconic climbs like Mont Ventoux to the growing crowds lining the roads, the event has become a symbol of the sport's rapid evolution. Beyond the racing itself, it's a celebration of the athletes, the communities that support them and the increasing visibility of women's cycling on the world stage—proving once again that the Tour is helping shape the future of the sport.
On Introduces “Race for the feeling”, the First Global Campaign Under its New Run on Clouds Brand Platform
Swiss sportswear brand On presents the global campaign for the next generation of its Cloudboom franchise. Born from the innovation at the heart of the groundbreaking Lightspray Cloudboom Strike 2 and Cloudboom Strike 2 shoes, the campaign captures a simple but powerful truth – at the 22-mile mark on race day, fast is not something you can quantify, it’…
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