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April 1, 2021
New York pop-up retailer brings rarely seen road brands to US cyclists
The pop-ups feature some high-end road cycling brands rarely seen in the U.S., such as Festka (from Czech Republic), Isadore (from Slovakia), MAAP (Australia), and Q36.5 (Austria). The store has no brick-and-mortar home, but makes online sales (with delivery by bicycle an option in New York City) and operates the pop-up...
April 1, 2021
Chinese runners applaud marathon race’s termination of partnership with ASICS
Chinese runners applauded the suspension of a partnership between a domestic marathon race organizer and Japanese sportswear company ASICS, which has caused outrage among the Chinese public for its double-crossing move on the Xinjiang cotton issue. Global Times
April 1, 2021
Groundbreaking SuperStarch Energy Now Available in Pre-Mixed Pouches
(Woodbridge, CT) The UCAN Company is launching an extraordinary innovation in sports fueling called UCAN Edge. It is the first and only SuperStarch-based energy product in a portable pouch. UCAN Edge delivers peak athletic performance without compromising your health and metabolic fitness, all in a convenient format. “I’ve used Edge...
April 1, 2021
“No One Should Ever Be Penalized for Getting Pregnant”
How a new maternity leave policy is changing the landscape for female pros. Triathlete
April 1, 2021
Cyclist killed while trying to beat rising South Miami Avenue drawbridge
The experienced cyclist tried to make it across the bridge that connects downtown Miami to Brickell. Police said he was possibly trying to beat the bridge as it was rising up and got stuck, but despite his efforts to hang on, he would not survive. WSVN
April 1, 2021
USA Cycling Awards Inaugural Club Safe Sport Program Recipients
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – USA Cycling’s new Club Safe Sport Program allows clubs to demonstrate their commitment to creating a safe and enjoyable environment for all club members through implementing, enforcing and monitoring USA Cycling’s Club Safe Sport Program. The Program was introduced in September 2020, with applications accepted on a...
April 1, 2021
Super League Triathlon To Expand Tech Offering With Racecheck Acquisition
Super League Triathlon has strengthened its plans to further innovate in sport and technology with the acquisition of Racecheck. The world’s most exciting triathlon brand is now backed by the technical expertise of Racecheck, who have developed a thriving race review and feedback management platform for event organisers and the...
April 1, 2021
Epic Adventurers, Endurance Athletes Invited To Apply for Punch Gunk’s Go Get It Grant Program
LOS ANGELES – Punch Gunk, the award-winning performance therapeutics company shaking up the pain relief and workout recovery industry, announced today that applications are now open for their Go Get It Grant Program. Athletes and teams in need of a financial assistant for upcoming athletic endeavors can apply for amounts...
April 1, 2021
2021 Austin Half Marathon Seeks Local Bands to Provide On-Course Music
AUSTIN, Texas, April 1st, 2021 -- The Ascension Seton Austin Half Marathon presented by Under Armour invites local bands to join the race-day excitement and perform live music on the 13.1-mile course. Local musicians have provided energy and the sounds of Austin for years to runners on course. Runners from...
April 1, 2021
Alabama Cycling Classic returns July 3rd-4th as Part of USA Cycling’s Professional Road Tour
Anniston, Ala. (April 1, 2021) -- Following a 2020 cancellation due to challenges related to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Alabama Cycling Classic returns to Calhoun County in its traditional weekend format of national bicycle races for amateur and professional athletes on July 3rd and 4th. The City of Anniston will...
April 1, 2021
Team Evergreen Launches Session Series at Floyd Hill
EVERGREEN, COLO, April 1, 2021 -- Team Evergreen introduces the Session Series at Floyd Hill - a new weeknight short-course enduro series with a weekend finale on The Sluice, a highlight acclaimed trail at Floyd Hill in Clear Creek. The Sluice, originally known as Segment 4, opened for the first...
April 1, 2021
Life Time Sets Date for 2021 Verizon New York City Triathlon: July 11
NEW YORK CITY, April 1, 2021 —With safety front and center, Life Time today announced that the iconic 2021 Verizon New York City Triathlon will take place on July 11, pending evolving health guidelines and final City approval. Event planning is underway now in consultation with the City of New...
April 1, 2021
Zone3 Signs Exclusive Partnership with Balanced Art Multisport
BOULDER, Colorado, March 30th, 2021– Zone3 USA is happy to announce the signing of Balanced Art Multisport (BAM) to an exclusive agreement to be the wetsuit and swim gear provider for the Elite Athletes of BAM. Zone3 USA will also support the athletes of Intermountain Health Care (IHC) Multisport under...
March 31, 2021
Pure Gravel Providing Live Race Coverage of Bianchi Rock Cobbler
Carlsbad, CA – Pure Gravel, a lifestyle brand focused on Gravel Cycling, is excited to announce they will be producing Live Coverage of the Bianchi Rock Cobbler, April 10, 2021. The presenting broadcast sponsor is Eliel Cycling. Beginning with the EXPO on Friday, April 9th., Pure Gravel will be posting...
March 31, 2021
Hyland’s Powered Announces 2021 Ambassador Lineup
LOS ANGELES – March 31, 2021 – Hyland’s, a century-old leader in creating products to support a healthy, active lifestyle, is proud to announce its 2021 Hyland’s Powered Ambassador Team. The Hyland’s Powered team includes 85 marathoners, ultrarunners, triathletes and cyclists from 27 states who will represent the brand at high-profile events...
March 31, 2021
Utah, North Dakota latest to adopt safety stop law for cyclists
Utah and North Dakota became the latest states to adopt the controversial Idaho Stop law, allowing cyclists to treat a stop sign as a yield sign. Bicycle Retailer
March 31, 2021
5 people who showed why you shouldn’t lie on Strava
In case you need more convincing that cheating on Strava isn’t a good call, here are five times users posted false or misleading workout data (on purpose or by accident) and got caught right away. Canadian Running Magazine
March 31, 2021
Shimano Announces New President
Shimano appointed Taizo Shimano, who joined the company in 1991 and served as a senior executive vice president since 2018 after leading Shimano’s Fishing Tackle division, as its new president. SGB Media
March 31, 2021
San Diego Supporters Petition for Return of Fun Runs, Marathons, Cycling Events
State COVID-19 restrictions continue to impact endurance events. Now event planners push state leaders with online petition. NBC
March 31, 2021
Tour de Brasilia Goes Virtual with ROUVY, enabling cyclists discover Brazil online and race the streets of its capital from home
Brasilia, Brazil / March 31, 2021 - BRAZILIAN VIRTUAL CYCLING announces official partnership with ROUVY. The organization plans to extend the main events with their digital version and provide their best courses for the exciting augmented racing experience. BRAZILIAN VIRTUAL CYCLING was created in 2020 with the aim of...
March 31, 2021
MYLAPS and IRONMAN Europe partner up to enhance race experience
Haarlem/Frankfurt - MYLAPS Sports Timing and IRONMAN Europe announce a 3-year agreement to enhance the race experience for more than 75,000 triathletes. The participants of most IRONMAN races (around 30 events per year) across Europe will be ensured of the latest developments in timekeeping. Many IRONMAN race directors and participants...
March 31, 2021
IRONMAN VR Team Challenge Wraps Up North America Competition on IRONMAN Now Facebook Watch Page with Teams taking on Olympic Distance Triathlon Simulation; Emea Preview Show Slated for April 7
- Team Morgon Latimore stretches lead on Team Ryan Kinder and Team Shannon Spake going into the final week of competition for the North America portion of the IRONMAN VR Team Challenge - Third and final week of North America region competition taking place on Thursday, April 1 at 7:00...
March 31, 2021
BibRave Expands Marketing Partnership with Knockaround
Portland, OR - BibRave, the running industry leader in grassroots digital marketing, has expanded its marketing services with Knockaround, the original affordable and stylish sunglasses company based in San Diego. What started as a product-seed and promotional arrangement has blossomed into a full-fledged agency relationship and multi-facetted partnership. Building upon...
March 31, 2021
GOAL Foundation Extends Partnership with haku to Drive Memorable Experiences for the Greater Ogden Community
With the pandemic continuing to shift the event landscape, many organizations have begun to envision what the endurance event industry might look like in the next few years. The ability to offer superior customer service, transform insights into action, create unforgettable participant experiences, and foster engaged communities through loyalty- building...
March 31, 2021
GiveSignup | RunSignup Reports Growth at the Close of Q1 2021
Moorestown, NJ – After a challenging year for endurance events and nonprofits, GiveSignup | RunSignup closes Q1 of 2021 with encouraging signs of market expansion. Total transactions on the platform in March 2021 were just short of the transactions from March 2019, despite the continued absence of many large endurance...
