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March 4, 2020
Tour of Sufferlandria Raises $231K For Davis Phinney Foundation
Louisville, CO — The Davis Phinney Foundation is the appreciative recipient of $231,000 raised by the the almost 2,025 cyclists participating in The Sufferfest’s annual Tour of Sufferflandria (ToS), an international virtual cycling ride. The Tour takes place on The Sufferfest’s training app that provides fierce (and fun) cycling, yoga,...
March 4, 2020
Can short bouts of running lengthen lives?
A systematic review and meta-analysis in the British Journal of Sports Medicine of 14 observational studies has considered whether running — and what “dose” of running — affects the risk for death from any cause, and from cardiovascular health problems or cancer. The researchers looked at pooled data from just over 230,000 participants who were...
March 4, 2020
ASO is looking to revive the women’s Tour de France
A.S.O. edged back slowly into women’s racing in 2014, with La Course by the Tour de France. But they now appear motivated to organize a full stage race, although the actual length has yet to be defined. While the women’s race will not be held during the Tour de France,...
March 4, 2020
Cycling team manager threatens hunger strike over coronavirus quarantine in UAE
A manager of a French professional cycling team, who has been in quarantine in an Abu Dhabi hotel due to coronavirus concerns, threatened to go on hunger strike on Tuesday if authorities do not allow his team to leave the United Arab Emirates. Read more on Reuters.
March 4, 2020
Love Run Philadelphia Half Marathon Welcomes Penn Sports Medicine as Official Medical Partner
PHILADELPHIA – March 5, 2020 – The Love Run Philadelphia Half Marathon today announced a renewed partnership with Penn Sports Medicine for the sixth consecutive year. The annual half-marathon & 7.6K will take place in the City of Brotherly Love on Sunday, March 29, 2020. “We are delighted to collaborate...
March 4, 2020
Tour of Southern Highlands: Oliviera, Gregg, Chromy, Sierpina, Take individual GC, LUX/sideshow p/b Specialized takes Men’s & Women’s Team GC
Woodstock, Georgia (Mar 3, 2020) – Olivera, Gregg, Chromy, Sierpina secure GC at ToSH 2020 Flavia Olivera, Wolfpack p/b Jakroo and Zach Gregg, Project Echelon, Kyle Chromy, LUX/Sideshow p/b Specialized and Meredith Sierpina, JA King, secure overall GC at 2020 Tour of Southern Highland. Final Results: BMC Switzerland Women’s...
March 4, 2020
Thousands of Competitors Crossing the Finish Line to Have Their Names Called by the Iconic Voice of IRONMAN® Mike Reilly — Just 76 Days out From the Herbalife24 Triathlon, 5K and Bike Tour on the Streets of Los Angeles
LOS ANGELES-- With 76 days until race day, Herbalife Nutrition today announced Mike Reilly’s return as the finish line announcer of the Herbalife24 Triathlon Los Angeles™ on Sunday, May 17, where his memorable call will personalize and celebrate the finish of thousands of competitors. Reilly, the official "Voice of IRONMAN" worldwide...
March 4, 2020
Professional Triathletes Organisation Advises Wanda Sports That the Value of IRONMAN Business May Be Adversely Affected by Failing to Engage in Discussions
LONDON, ENGLAND-- The Professional Triathletes Organisation today released the following letter sent to the Board of Directors of Wanda Sports Group Company Limited on 3rd March 2020 advising the Board that in its view the value of the Ironman® Business in any possible sale would be adversely affected by its failure...
March 3, 2020
Sea Otter Classic to ‘monitor’ coronavirus situation, announce schedule decision soon
Organizers of next month’s Sea Otter Classic bike festival said Tuesday they are keeping a close eye on the COVID-19 virus outbreak and will make an announcement about the event’s 2020 edition in the next few days. Separately, organizers of the North America Handmade Bicycle Show announced that event would be postponed from...
March 3, 2020
2019 IRONMAN Athlete Choice Awards Announced for IRONMAN and IRONMAN 70.3 Triathlons
TAMPA, Fla. (March 3, 2020) – The IRONMAN Group, a Wanda Sports Group company (Nasdaq: WSG), today announced the results of its 2019 Athlete Choice Awards, releasing the Top 10 highest-scoring events in a variety of categories based solely on athlete surveys from all of the 2019 IRONMAN® and IRONMAN...