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December 16, 2020
Unique Florida-inspired iSUP and open water swim brand launches in Tampa Bay, Florida
(TAMPA, DECEMBER 16) — For many entrepreneurs, a new business idea usually comes from sensing a need and finding a way to meet it. For retired professional triathlete Rich Allen, it was something in the water — literally. “Although I’m not originally from Florida, I have been coming here three or four...
December 16, 2020
The Giant Race Series Presented by Alaska Airlines Announces 2021RUN, Year-long Virtual Fitness & Wellness Series
-Popular Giants Baseball-focused fitness series expands with new, year-long virtual wellness concept. -Monthly themed challenges, including virtual registration to the Giant Race Series’ 4 pillar events. -Participants receive unique monthly collectibles and engagement with SF Giants Baseball Training & Support Staff, focused on health & wellness topics. December 16, 2020...
December 16, 2020
IRC Tire Introduces The Boken DoubleCross Tire
Davis, CA— IRC Tire introduces the all-new Boken DoubleCross tire line up. As its name implies, the Boken DoubleCross is a dual-sport tire. Depending on the size, it’s an aggressive all-conditions gravel tire or a CX race tire. DoubleCross tires offer a more aggressive tread than the original IRC Boken...
December 16, 2020
Running into a New Year of World Rankings and Races
Third edition moves to calendar year schedule - starts January 01, 2021 Places for 2022 World Championships now available through virtual qualifying events and AbbottWMM Global Marathon. Additional qualification options for all runners across the calendar, wherever they might be. The third edition of the AbbottWMM Wanda Age Group World...
December 16, 2020
Ultimate Tri Camp 2021
Clermont, Florida, December 16, 2020 – The 11th annual Ultimate Tri Camp, a 6-day event guaranteed to improve your triathlon physical and mental limits. It’s the perfect venue in sunny and warm Florida March 23-28th to amplify your training and get you race ready for a strong 2021! Presented by...
December 16, 2020
New in 2021: GFNY Mazatlán
NEW YORK CITY, December 16, 2020 – Known as the pearl of the pacific, GFNY Mazatlán will offer athletes an exciting springtime race with all the frills and party atmosphere that GFNY Mexico events have become renown for on May 2, 2021. Mazatlán is a resort town located on the...
December 15, 2020
Maurizio Fondriest and Marco Melandri Will Race Virtually in The PEDALITALY XMAS Cycling Series on ROUVY
December 15th, 2020 - With the indoor season in full swing, PEDALITALY has created a special XMAS circuit: four 'virtual races' with the aim to give cycling enthusiasts around the globe the chance to enjoy and discover insights of four beautiful destinations in Italy via ROUVY. -PEDALITALY Campiglio Virtual Race...
December 15, 2020
Ecuadorian Professional Byron Guama takes GFNY Ecuador title for 2nd year running
NEW YORK CITY, December 15, 2020 – GFNY Ecuador closed out the 2020 GFNY Calendar with a successful COVID-Safe race on Sunday December 6. The COVID-Safe route was touted as a tougher challenge - and it did not disappoint. As race day dawned, the weather was hotter than expected, resulting...
December 14, 2020
Spinning creator files patent infringement lawsuit accusing Peloton of stealing its technology for their stationary bikes
Peloton Interactive has been hit with a patent infringement lawsuit from a company credited with sparking the world's indoor cycling craze over half a century ago. Daily Mail
December 14, 2020
Runners safely take over the Coast for the 5th Annual Mississippi Gulf Coast Marathon as course records fall.
BILOXI, MS. – The 5th Annual Mississippi Gulf Coast Marathon took over Coastal Mississippi this morning as runners from 47 states, Canada, Columbia, Venezuela, Poland, Bolivia, and Mexico competed. The event was held with COVID Mitigation and Safety Protocols. The marathon (26.2 miles), which started at Hwy 90 & Henderson Point...
December 14, 2020
Running Insight Announces Return of Market Week in 2021
PORTLAND, Maine (December 14, 2020) - Running Insight, the leading industry news source for businesses in the sport of running, announced today the 2021 dates and format for the second Market Week, a free event that connects run specialty retailers with industry experts and leading brands. It will take place...
December 14, 2020
Why genetics is a poor predictor of athletic talent
You've probably heard people say some athletes have "the right genes" for running, but it turns out that's not very accurate. Canadian Running
December 14, 2020
Documentary ‘The Infinite Race’ examines hard truths about the people who run Mexico’s most controversial foot race
The Infinite Race highlights the complicated relationship between the sport and an indigenous people who, for better or worse, have had their very identity enveloped in a unique manner by their mere association with running. Forbes
December 14, 2020
Human Potential Running Series Becomes Only Major Race Series in The World to Host Full Calendar of Events in 2020
Arvada, CO – On Saturday December 12th Colorado’s Human Potential Running Series (HPRS) successfully hosted their final event of 2020 in Golden, CO. Even though the participation limit for their Sawmill Trail Runs was reduced from 200 to 75 runners, it marked the completion of hosting their full schedule of...
December 11, 2020
Registration open for ATRA’s 25th Anniversary Challenge – winter edition
Colorado Springs, CO ----------- The American Trail Running Association (ATRA) was founded in 1996 in Colorado Springs, a city located along the Front Range of Colorado at the base of Pikes Peak – America’s Mountain. ATRA will celebrate its founding and honor this iconic landmark by offering a distance and...
December 11, 2020
Professional Triathletes Organisation 2020 Championship At CHALLENGE DAYTONA® To Be Seen On NBCSN & NBC
Daytona Beach, Florida: The PTO 2020 Championship at CHALLENGE DAYTONA® served up a thrilling end to a challenging year for professional triathletes as over 100 of the world's best triathletes, the strongest field ever assembled, battled it out at CHALLENGE DAYTONA® for a share of the $1.15 million prize purse on offer -...
December 11, 2020
First-ever ‘Sports Backers Marathon’ set to take place March 12-14, 2021, at Dorey Park, Virginia Capital Trail
RICHMOND, VA – The first-ever ‘Sports Backers Marathon’ will take place over the weekend of March 12-14, 2021, at Dorey Park and the Virginia Capital Trail, Sports Backers announced this week. The event will feature measured, marked courses for a marathon, half marathon, and 5k, allowing participants to train confidently...
December 10, 2020
5 bicyclists killed, 4 injured after truck hits group on ‘retirement ride’ in Nevada
On a highway ride to celebrate a cyclist's retirement, four male one female bicyclist were killed and four others were injured in a crash involving a truck, which struck the group of about 20. USA TODAY
December 10, 2020
IRONMAN Racing Returns to Maastricht-Limburg
MAASTRICHT / LONDON / TAMPA (December 10, 2020) – Twice is a charm. After a two-year hiatus in 2019 and 2020, IRONMAN racing will be returning to the community of Maastricht-Limburg in 2021 with the inaugural IRONMAN® 70.3® Maastricht-Limburg to be held on August 1, 2021. The community in the southeastern...
December 10, 2020
Run Austin Virtual Series Continues with Jackalope 10-Miler
AUSTIN, Texas, December 10, 2020 - The Run Austin Virtual Series hops into this month with the Jackalope 10-Miler. The popular series was created by the Ascension Seton Austin Marathon presented by Under Armour and 3M Half Marathon presented by Under Armour. It began with the Wildflower Mile in July....
December 10, 2020
Napa Valley Marathon Kicks Off Virtual Race Experience
NAPA, CA -- On Thursday morning, the Kaiser Permanente Napa Valley Marathon and Half Marathon opened registration for their new wine-themed virtual experience, The Perfect Pairing. The announcement comes after the organization made the difficult decision to cancel their 2021 in-person events last month. The Perfect Pairing is a collection...
December 10, 2020
Advocate and Elite Runner Jordan Marie Daniel Partners with rabbit
Santa Barbara, California - Jill Deering and Monica DeVreese were two dreamers with a simple vision when they co-founded rabbit less than five years ago: they wanted to create running apparel that is functional but fashionable, comfortable yet practical, all while building an amazing community of runners surrounding it all....
December 10, 2020
LEOMO Launches Remote Bike-Fitting Service in U.S.
Boulder, CO (Dec. 10, 2020) — LEOMO Inc. has launched its innovative remote bike-fitting service in the U.S. using its wearable motion analysis technology. The service, the first of its kind in the world, debuted in Japan in September using LEOMO’s TYPE-S Sensor Kit Pro. Utilizing LEOMO’s revolutionary technology and its...
December 10, 2020
Maryland Cycling Classic Launches New Apparel Line
BALTIMORE, Maryland – The Maryland Cycling Classic supported by UnitedHealthcare, America’s biggest and highest-ranked one-day professional men’s bike race, is launching a new apparel line with technical apparel and jerseys from Athlos and a casual apparel line from DMC Sport. The inaugural event, which takes place September 5, 2021, will...
December 9, 2020
The king of Strava art is back with another amazing Christmas drawing
Anthony Hoyte has impressed us all yet again with his creativity and patience, as he creates a 127km bike route which spells out a simple message: Merry Christmas. Cycling Weekly