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October 27, 2020
ShowcasedRunning Tour Company Expanding Across U.S.
October 27, 2020 – Nashville Running Tours, a tour operating company based in Nashville, Tennessee specializing in running and walking tours, has rebranded to Running Tours USA and is expanding operations to markets across the United States. In addition to Nashville, Running Tours USA will be setting up operations in...
October 21, 2020
ShowcasedRunning Insight Announces Launch of Footwear Week December 1-4, 2020
PORTLAND, Maine (October 21, 2020) — Running Insight, the leading news source focused on the business and sport of running, today announced the launch of Footwear Week, a new event that connects specialty retailers with the running industry’s leading footwear brands. It will take place virtually from December 1-4, 2020;...
October 20, 2020
ShowcasedHyperice Announced as Presenting Sponsor of Virtual Mind Body Tri
October 20, 2020 – Organizers of the Mind Body Tri presented by Hyperice, a first-of-its-kind, live virtual event designed to exercise the body and calm the mind, today announced that Hyperice, the leaders in recovery and movement enhancement technology, has signed on as the event’s presenting sponsor. With a wide range...
October 28, 2020
How to Run a Race in a Time of Surging Coronavirus
Runners registered for races must decide whether they feel comfortable racing in-person and, if so, how they can best protect ourselves and other runners. To learn more and gather cautions and reassurance about racing safely, New York Times spoke with race officials and infection-control researchers. This is what they had...
October 28, 2020
Without Limits™ Launches COVID Safe In-Person Events
October 28, 2020 - Wilmington, North Carolina. After months without in-person racing, the Without Limits team is thinking outside the box to produce safe events that are COVID-19 compliant. “We eat, sleep and breath races, so when it became necessary to shut down live events we immediately went to work...
October 27, 2020
Mind Body Tri presented by Hyperice Announces Successful Inaugural Event Featuring World Class Yoga, Famous Race Announcer and Top Notch Prizes
October 27, 2020 – Organizers of the Mind Body Tri presented by Hyperice celebrates its successful inaugural virtual event held on October 24, 2020. Participants from 26 states and six countries exercised their bodies and calmed their minds at this one-of-a-kind online event that brought together families, friends, triathlon clubs,...
October 27, 2020
Second stop on IRONMAN VR World Tour Visits the Americas offering IRONMAN VR30 Chattanooga
IRONMAN® VR World Tour™ The IRONMAN VR World Tour: Spotlight on Americas The five-week long IRONMAN VR® World Tour focusing on specific regions of the world kicked off Oct. 19 and runs through Nov. 22. Participants have the unique opportunity to virtually travel to 20 stunning race locations around the...
October 27, 2020
Rock ‘n’ Road Trip heads to the Pacific Northwest for St. Jude Rock ‘N’ Roll VR Seattle, offering participants a Virtual Running Tour of the Emerald City with Marathon, Half Marathon, 5K, and Remix Challenge Options
SEATTLE, Wash. / TAMPA, Fla. (October 28, 2020) – After a run in the sun that included over 6,500 participants hitting the virtual sugar sand beaches and crystal-clear waters of Florida’s Gulf Coast for the Rock ‘n’ Roll VR® Clearwater, the Rock ‘n’ Road Trip tour bus heads to the...
October 27, 2020
Introducing: #VirtuallyMiamiFamous wired by 2021 Life Time Miami Marathon and Half Marathon presented by cbdMD
MIAMI, Fla., Oct 27, 2020 — Following the cancellation of the 2021 Life Time Miami Marathon and Half Marathon presented by cbdMD and Life Time Tropical 5K, Life Time today announced #VirtuallyMiamiFamous, a virtual experience available to U.S. and international participants. The event offers a trio of distance options including...
October 26, 2020
Thule rides bike boom to 45% growth in Q3
Sales for the third quarter ending in September were SEK 2,436 million ($278 million), up from SEK 1,682 million ($192.1 million) from the third quarter 2019. The COVID-19 pandemic caused Thule's sales to decrease 4.9% in the first quarter and 11.6% in the second quarter. Read more on Bicycle Retailer.
October 26, 2020
Giro d’Italia stage 19 shortened by 100km after riders refuse to race full course.
The refusal was due to the length of the planned 258km in dreary conditions, coming after a tough week of mountainous racing in cold weather and before a tough final test up the Sestriere tomorrow. Read more on Cycling Weekly.
October 23, 2020
900 riders registered for inaugural GFNY Florida Sebring
NEW YORK CITY, October 23, 2020 – Under strict Covid-19 safety measures approved by local authorities, riders are extremely excited to be taking part in the race this Sunday, with many loyal GFNY riders saying it will be the highlight of their year. Riders registered from 25 countries will, however,...
October 21, 2020
The RunnerBox Named to Runner’s World “Best Gift Subscription Boxes for Runners” List
The RunnerBox has been named to “The Best Subscription Boxes for Runners” by Runner’s World Magazine, an authority in the running community and essential guide for everyone who runs. Published ahead of the holiday season, the exclusive list contains 14 subscriptions ranging from coffee and beer to runner-centric goods and...
October 21, 2020
Elite Cycling Welcomes Applicants for Worldwide Ambassador Program
FONTANIVA, ITALY — Elite Cycling is now taking applications for its official 2020/2021 Worldwide Ambassador Program. This initiative is aimed at all cycling enthusiasts and professionals who would be interested in promoting the Elite brand philosophy on their social media platforms and within their community. Anyone who shares a passion...
October 20, 2020
ROUVY announces Digital “LA VUELTA GRAND TOUR FAN SERIES” Start on Oct 22nd
October 20, 2020 - Starting this week, the global cycling community will be competing virtually on the official real-life race courses of La Vuelta just like the pros. Following up on the announcement of “La Vuelta Virtual” by Unipublic, ROUVY has released the 8-stage digital version of the Spanish Grand...
October 20, 2020
Former pro cyclist Bradley Wiggins liquidates businesses with debts of over £1m
Two of Bradley Wiggins’s companies are being wound up with debts in excess of £1m and look set to leave creditors hundreds of thousands of pounds out of pocket. Read more on Cycling Weekly.
October 20, 2020
Bike thefts spike across U.S. as cycling becomes more popular
From March 1 to September 21, New Yorkers filed 4,477 complaints related to stolen bicycles, including electric bicycles. That's up nearly 28%, from 3,507 complaints over the same period a year earlier. An uptick in theft has occurred in other cities across the U.S., too. Bicycle makers also recognize theft is an...
October 20, 2020
Road Runners Club of America Announces 2020 Roads Scholar Grantees
Arlington, VA – The Road Runners Club of America (RRCA) announces and proudly introduces and congratulates its 25th Roads Scholar® class: Karis Jochen, Dhruvil Patel, Abbabiya Simbassa, and Futsum Zienasellassie. Since 1996, the RRCA has awarded over $730,500 in grants in support of elite runners in the U.S. In total, including those selected in...
October 19, 2020
Schmidt, St. George Join Grandma’s Marathon Board of Directors
(DULUTH, MINN.) - Grandma’s Marathon – Duluth, Inc. is pleased to announce the appointment of Kristi Schmidt and Louie St. George to the organization’s Board of Directors, effective immediately. “Our Grandma’s Marathon Board is comprised of a dedicated group of community leaders,” Executive Director Shane Bauer said, “and this addition...
October 19, 2020
ROUVY and Unipublic present ‘The Virtual La Vuelta 20’
ROUVY will create a special virtual Grand Tour programme so that cycling fans can complete iconic stages of La Vuelta 20’ that will be publicly available from the start of the race October, 20th. Between the 20th of October 2020 and the 8th of November 2020, along the pros on...
October 16, 2020
Kids Challenged to Complete 10 Pittsburgh-themed Fitness Activities in the EQT Kids Virtual 10 Presented by DICK’S Sporting Goods
PITTSBURGH (October 16, 2020) – For the first time ever, Kids of STEEL can get in on the EQT Pittsburgh 10 Miler fun with this year’s EQT Kids Virtual 10 presented by DICK’S Sporting Goods. The multi-day event will challenge kids and their families to complete 10 Pittsburgh-themed fitness sessions...
October 16, 2020
Peloton Recalls Pedals That Might Break on 27,000 Stationary Bikes
The stationary bike juggernaut Peloton announced that it was recalling about 54,000 clip-in pedals off 27,000 stationary bikes. The brand received 120 reports of pedal breakage, including 16 incidents leading to leg injuries, with some requiring stitches. Read more on GearJunkie.
October 16, 2020
USA Cycling Names 2020 UCI Cycling Esports World Championship Teams
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – USA Cycling announced on Friday the athletes who will represent the United States at the 2020 UCI Cycling Esports World Championships, a first of its kind competition hosted by Zwift. This new event will take place on December 8-9, 2020 within Watopia, the world’s biggest virtual...
October 16, 2020
Get the Secret to Peak Performance in UCAN’s Exclusive Interview with Sara Hall
Hot on the heels of Sara Hall’s incredible finish at the 2020 London Marathon, she joins UCAN for an exclusive video interview hosted by Olympian Carrie Tollefson. Sara discusses her experiences in the London bubble, the secrets to getting better with age and gives an in-depth look into her nutrition...
October 16, 2020
DelMoSports ends its season at Crest Best Run Fest with 530 Live Runners
Cape May, NJ (October 15, 2020) - Under the watchful guidance of local and state Covid-19 protocols, DelMoSports concluded its annual season with a real, live event. The 3rd Annual Crest Best Run Fest took place on October 10-11 in Wildwood Crest, NJ with over 250 runners each day: a...
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