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April 26, 2021
Pho3nix Athlete Program Expands Stable of Tokyo Bound Athletes
The Pho3nix Foundation has added a further eight athletes to their Athlete Program, assisting them on their journey to Tokyo 2021. Skateboarder Margielyn Didal (PHI), surfer Billy Stairmand (NZL), mountain bike cyclist Janika Loiv (EST), hurdler Yasmin Giger (SUI), sprinter Leni Shida (UGA), discus thrower Greg Thompson (GBR), artistic gymnast...
April 23, 2021
USA Cycling Announces Location and Date Changes for Elite, Junior and Para Track Nationals
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – USA Cycling announced today the change to the Elite, Junior, and Para Track National Championship. The event will move from July 1-7 in Carson, Calif. to July 15-21in Trexlertown, Penn. The last 13 months have placed the VELO Sports Center in Carson, Calif., under severe operational...
April 23, 2021
Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin, to host 2021 Americas Triathlon Para Championships on June 27
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — USA Triathlon, PATCO and Race Day Events today announced that the 2021 Americas Triathlon Para Championships have been scheduled for Sunday, June 27, in conjunction with the Pleasant Prairie Triathlon in Wisconsin. The elite international race serves as a World Triathlon Paralympic Games country qualifier. Athletes...
April 23, 2021
April 23, 2021 Newsletter – Eco-Friendly Running Shoes
EDITOR'S PICKS Sales in the Americas fuels Thule’s 46% net sales gain in Q1, which was helped by sales in the Americas that jumped 83% after currency adjustment. Sport and cargo carriers drove the Region Americas growth with bike product demand leading the way. Bicycle Retailer A number of brands have...
April 23, 2021
Gran Fondo World Tour® ROUVY Challenge – Race #2 on Coll de Beixalis on Apr 27th
Andorra la Vella, Andorra / April 23d, 2021 - As part of the 2021 Gran Fondo World Tour®, the Virtual World Championship will hold its 2nd Round race on April 27th, on the ROUVY racing platform. This virtual event will be live-streamed and will offer ‘series points’ that count towards...
April 22, 2021
Swiftwick® Partners with The Urban Nature Program and Oasis Bike Shop to Help Local Youth Adventure Outside
Franklin, TN (April 23, 2021) — Swiftwick® is proud to announce a partnership with two local organizations, Nashville’s Urban Nature Program and Oasis Bike Shop, to empower youth in the community to explore the outdoors. Swiftwick will provide gear, financial support, and dedicated staff volunteering hours to both organizations. The...
April 22, 2021
Sales in the Americas fuels Thule’s 46% net sales gain in Q1
Thule Group net sales for the first quarter of the year increased 46% year-over-year, which was helped by sales in the Americas that jumped 83% after currency adjustment. Sport and cargo carriers drove the Region Americas growth with bike product demand leading the way. Bicycle Retailer
April 22, 2021
April 22, 2021 Newsletter – Ice for Sore Muscles? Think Again.
EDITOR'S PICKS Ice for Sore Muscles? Think Again. Icing muscles after strenuous exercise is not just ineffective, it could be counterproductive, a new study in mice suggests. New York Times (paywall) Fitness Giant Xponential Planning to Go Public After Acquiring Rumble. A listing could value Xponential — which owns Pure Barre, CycleBar,...
April 22, 2021
Race director of 2022 Cyclo-cross Worlds resigns
In a surprise announcement Wednesday, Brook Watts will be stepping aside as the race director for the 2022 UCI Cyclo-cross World Championships, as well as the 2021 World Cup, in Fayetteville, Arkansas. The move, effective immediately, comes just three weeks after Watts issued his opposition to a statewide bill, SB-354, from Arkansas Governor Asa...
April 22, 2021
Virtual Sports Platform “ROUVY” partners with ‘growB Sports’ to grow its presence and boost its activities in Japan
Tokyo, Japan / April 22, 2021 - ROUVY has signed a partnership agreement with growB Sports (Globe Sports Communications Ltd.) to boost its activities and grow the community for its MMO (Massively Multiplayer Online) sports application in Japan. In order to promote the joy of indoor cycling and running in...
