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June 7, 2021
Hannah Roberts Wins Third World Championship in Montpellier
MONTPELLIER, FRANCE – The USA Cycling BMX Freestyle team had their first contest in over a year this weekend in Montpellier, France at the 2021 UCI Urban World Championships. Hannah Roberts (Buchanan, Mich.) won the Elite Women’s category with a score of 91.90. This marks back-to-back World titles for Roberts and...
June 7, 2021
The Fast and the Furious: Electric Bikers and Cyclists Compete for Trail Space
Bicyclists says e-bikers zip by recklessly, motorized bike enthusiasts say pedal crowd is just as bad; “increasing rudeness.” WSJ (paywall)
June 7, 2021
Garmin UNBOUND Gravel Presented by Craft Sportswear and Produced by Life Time ushers in a New Era of Gravel Racing in Emporia
EMPORIA, Kans. — Over the past two days 2,800 cyclists ranging in age from 12 to 88 representing 48 states and 28 countries raced on the gravel of the Flint Hills surrounding Emporia, Kans. for the 2021 Garmin UNBOUND Gravel presented by Craft Sportswear and produced by Life Time. With two...
June 5, 2021
Forissier, Duvoisin win XTERRA Short Track Italy Lake Garda
Arthur Forissier (FRA) and Loanne Duvoisin (SUI) captured the XTERRA Short Track Italy Lake Garda elite races on Saturday, June 5, 2021 through the narrow streets of Toscolano-Maderno with winning times of 34:09 and 39:56, respectively. In the women’s race Alessia Orla established a strong lead after an impressive swim...
June 4, 2021
Bicycle industry sees first stock exchange index tracker
Set to launch on the Frankfurt stock exchange on the 21st of June, the bicycle industry will get its first stock exchange index tracking 20 of the trade’s largest listed names. The index management will be handled by asset management firm Daubenthaler and the index will be called BeneFaktorIndex® Bike. Cycling Industry...
June 4, 2021
Small Beer Launch 100% Recycled Cycling Jersey with 100% Profits Donated To MIND
Much in the same way that Small Beer serves as an answer to the everyday extremes of either ‘drinking’ or ‘not drinking’, its limited edition jersey is a rallying cry to enjoy the freedom of local adventure after an eternity of lockdown at home. To help raise awareness of the...
June 4, 2021
Run Show USA Expands Series with New Show in Chicago, June 4-5, 2022
CHICAGO (June 4, 2021) – Award-winning running show organizer, Raccoon Events announced the second Run Show USA venue has been confirmed for June 4-5 2022, at the Donald E. Stephens Convention & Conference Center in Chicago. This is following the successful launch of the Run Show USA in Boston. The...
June 4, 2021
Alvernia University Becomes First Pennsylvania School to Add Varsity Women’s Triathlon
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo.— USA Triathlon, along with Alvernia University Director of Athletics and Recreation Bill Stiles, today announced that Alvernia University in Reading, Pennsylvania, will become the 37th school in the nation and the first in Pennsylvania to offer women’s triathlon at the varsity level. The NCAA Division III team...
June 4, 2021
Irondad Life, a hilarious new book about Ironman triathlon and one man’s quest to conquer Lake Placid
NEW YORK, NY— Russell Newell’s hilarious new book, IRONDAD LIFE: A Year of Bad Decisions and Questionable Motives—What I Learned on the Quest to Conquer Ironman Lake Placid, captures the absurdity, humor, pain, and audacity of what it takes to do an Ironman triathlon while juggling a busy family with young...
June 4, 2021
Team Evergreen Announces Gravity Haus as a Presenting Sponsor of the Triple Bypass
EVERGREEN, CO, June 4, 2021 -- Team Evergreen proudly welcomes Gravity Haus as a new presenting sponsor to the Triple Bypass and a supporting sponsor to Beti Bike Bash, The Hundo, and Mount Evans Hill Climb. Gravity Haus is an inclusive community that enables a modern active lifestyle that seamlessly...
June 3, 2021
China bans ultramarathons and off-road races after 21 die in Gansu tragedy
China has issued a ban on all ultramarathons and off-road running races following the recent tragedy at the Huanghe Shilin Mountain Marathon at which 21 runners died on May 22. The General Administration of Sport of China has declared a range of running disciplines as insufficiently regulated and lacking well-defined...
June 3, 2021
TransRockies Race Series Adds 4iiii as a Sponsor for TransRockies Gravel Royale
Calgary, A.B. (June 3, 2021)— TransRockies Race Series, a global leader in adventure stage races, today announces 4iiii, maker of durable and affordable powermeters, as the newest sponsor for TransRockies’ latest stage race - Gravel Royale, taking place August 23 -26 in British Columbia. “It's great to be working with...
June 3, 2021
RCS Sport and BKOOL present the new Giro d’Italia Virtual
The company RCS Sport, organizers of the Italian race, present what will be the first Giro d’Italia in a virtual format, created by the BKOOL cycling simulator. The Giro d’Italia Virtua will be an immersive indoor cycling experience, which will transport any cyclist from any point around the world, to...
June 3, 2021
How Bikeable Is Your City? PeopleForBikes Releases Fourth Annual City Ratings
BOULDER, COLO. (June 3, 2021)— PeopleForBikes released its 2021 City Ratings, expanding internationally for the first time to include 30 European, 42 Canadian and 35 Australian cities. In its fourth annual iteration, the data-driven City Ratings analysis evaluated more than 750 cities and communities across the globe to spotlight the...
June 3, 2021
USA Triathlon Unveils Refreshed Membership Hub with New Features, Increased Functionality
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo.— USA Triathlon today unveiled its new Membership Hub, a completely refreshed online portal for USA Triathlon members and key constituents. The hub features increased reliability and ease of use, an all-new suite of tools and significantly enhanced search functionality — giving athletes, race directors, coaches, clubs, officials...
June 3, 2021
KINeSYS Sunscreen Partners with The RiderBox
Leaders in performance sunscreen, KINeSYS, are excited to be partnering with The RiderBox throughout June and July. The RiderBox is the #1 subscription box for cyclists, providing a regular supply of products to enhance active lifestyles. “The popularity of cycling has exploded during COVID. More time in the saddle means...
June 3, 2021
Training for 43rd Bank of America Chicago Marathon Kicks Off Next Week as Planning Continues for the Return of the Event this October
CHICAGO – Thousands of runners will kick off their 18-week training journey next week in preparation for the Bank of America Chicago Marathon. Race officials are working closely with the City of Chicago, including the Chicago Department of Public Health, to produce a safe and enjoyable experience for event attendees...
June 3, 2021
US Trail Running Conference Webinar shares sustainability initiatives for race directors
Estes Park, CO– The fifth webinar in a nine-webinar series produced by the USTrail Running Conference and presented by the leading trail registration platform UltraSignup, was hosted Thursday, May 27. The session subject: Sustainable races – current best practices and future developments, presented four industry leaders that are actively engaged...
June 3, 2021
Rapha signs on as a major sponsor of Colorado’s Gold Rush Gravel bike rally
Boulder, CO. - Rapha, maker of the world’s finest cycling clothing, will be the exclusive cycling apparel partner of the Gold Rush Gravel Bike Rally held September 19th, 2021 in Gold Hill, Colorado. Gravel bike riders will take on this hilly adventure through Boulder County's finest gravel roads, trails, and...
June 3, 2021
ShowcasedUNDRBUDR™ Introduces Muscle Budr™, A New Approach to Muscle Recovery
Montclair, NJ – UNDRBUDR, which develops high performance, nature-inspired skincare, today announced the launch of Muscle Budr ™ an entire new line of muscle recovery products almost one year after launching UNDRBUDR Chamois Cream, which has already become an overnight success. Muscle Budr ™ represents years of clinical research, personal...
June 3, 2021
Leading Meal Kit Company Signs on as Title Sponsor for the Futures Division of the 15K Championships at the 2021 OCRWC
New York, NY June 3, 2021 – Obstacle Course Racing World Championships (OCRWC), the only independent global championships for the sport of Obstacle Course Racing, in partnership with HelloFresh, the world’s leading meal kit company, announced that all registration fees for the 13-17 age group of the 15K Obstacle Course Racing World Championships will...
June 2, 2021
World Bicycle Relief Announces Second Annual Pedal to Empower Ride
Indianapolis - June 2, 2021 - World Bicycle Relief’s signature ride, Pedal to Empower, returns for a second year this Saturday, June 5 2021. The event aligns with World Bicycle Day on June 3 to internationally celebrate the bicycle as a symbol of human progress and advancement, and World Bicycle...
June 2, 2021
UCI pushes forwards with sustainable development strategy
The Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI) has approved key components of its sustainable development strategy, with guidelines and targets. The UCI’s sustainability guidelines aim to provide practical information on key aspects of sustainability for all its stakeholders – which include its 197 national federations, event organisers and teams – so they can...
June 2, 2021
ASICS introduces tool to measure running’s effect on the mind
ASICS has launched a worldwide study on the effects of exercise on mental health and wellness, and everyone is invited to participate. The study employs a new online tool designed by the team at ASICS called the Mind Uplifter, and it uses facial recognition software and individual self-reports to analyze...
June 2, 2021
Here’s Why Your Watch Says You Ran More Than a Marathon
There’s basically no such thing as running a perfect 26.2 (or 13.1, or 6.2) miles on a certified race course. Runner's World
