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October 20, 2020
ROUVY announces Digital “LA VUELTA GRAND TOUR FAN SERIES” Start on Oct 22nd
October 20, 2020 - Starting this week, the global cycling community will be competing virtually on the official real-life race courses of La Vuelta just like the pros. Following up on the announcement of “La Vuelta Virtual” by Unipublic, ROUVY has released the 8-stage digital version of the Spanish Grand...
October 20, 2020
Former pro cyclist Bradley Wiggins liquidates businesses with debts of over £1m
Two of Bradley Wiggins’s companies are being wound up with debts in excess of £1m and look set to leave creditors hundreds of thousands of pounds out of pocket. Read more on Cycling Weekly.
October 20, 2020
Bike thefts spike across U.S. as cycling becomes more popular
From March 1 to September 21, New Yorkers filed 4,477 complaints related to stolen bicycles, including electric bicycles. That's up nearly 28%, from 3,507 complaints over the same period a year earlier. An uptick in theft has occurred in other cities across the U.S., too. Bicycle makers also recognize theft is an...
October 20, 2020
Road Runners Club of America Announces 2020 Roads Scholar Grantees
Arlington, VA – The Road Runners Club of America (RRCA) announces and proudly introduces and congratulates its 25th Roads Scholar® class: Karis Jochen, Dhruvil Patel, Abbabiya Simbassa, and Futsum Zienasellassie. Since 1996, the RRCA has awarded over $730,500 in grants in support of elite runners in the U.S. In total, including those selected in...
October 20, 2020
Hyperice Announced as Presenting Sponsor of Virtual Mind Body Tri
October 20, 2020 – Organizers of the Mind Body Tri presented by Hyperice, a first-of-its-kind, live virtual event designed to exercise the body and calm the mind, today announced that Hyperice, the leaders in recovery and movement enhancement technology, has signed on as the event’s presenting sponsor. With a wide range...
October 19, 2020
Schmidt, St. George Join Grandma’s Marathon Board of Directors
(DULUTH, MINN.) - Grandma’s Marathon – Duluth, Inc. is pleased to announce the appointment of Kristi Schmidt and Louie St. George to the organization’s Board of Directors, effective immediately. “Our Grandma’s Marathon Board is comprised of a dedicated group of community leaders,” Executive Director Shane Bauer said, “and this addition...
October 19, 2020
ROUVY and Unipublic present ‘The Virtual La Vuelta 20’
ROUVY will create a special virtual Grand Tour programme so that cycling fans can complete iconic stages of La Vuelta 20’ that will be publicly available from the start of the race October, 20th. Between the 20th of October 2020 and the 8th of November 2020, along the pros on...
October 16, 2020
Kids Challenged to Complete 10 Pittsburgh-themed Fitness Activities in the EQT Kids Virtual 10 Presented by DICK’S Sporting Goods
PITTSBURGH (October 16, 2020) – For the first time ever, Kids of STEEL can get in on the EQT Pittsburgh 10 Miler fun with this year’s EQT Kids Virtual 10 presented by DICK’S Sporting Goods. The multi-day event will challenge kids and their families to complete 10 Pittsburgh-themed fitness sessions...
October 16, 2020
Peloton Recalls Pedals That Might Break on 27,000 Stationary Bikes
The stationary bike juggernaut Peloton announced that it was recalling about 54,000 clip-in pedals off 27,000 stationary bikes. The brand received 120 reports of pedal breakage, including 16 incidents leading to leg injuries, with some requiring stitches. Read more on GearJunkie.
October 16, 2020
USA Cycling Names 2020 UCI Cycling Esports World Championship Teams
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – USA Cycling announced on Friday the athletes who will represent the United States at the 2020 UCI Cycling Esports World Championships, a first of its kind competition hosted by Zwift. This new event will take place on December 8-9, 2020 within Watopia, the world’s biggest virtual...
October 16, 2020
Get the Secret to Peak Performance in UCAN’s Exclusive Interview with Sara Hall
Hot on the heels of Sara Hall’s incredible finish at the 2020 London Marathon, she joins UCAN for an exclusive video interview hosted by Olympian Carrie Tollefson. Sara discusses her experiences in the London bubble, the secrets to getting better with age and gives an in-depth look into her nutrition...
October 16, 2020
DelMoSports ends its season at Crest Best Run Fest with 530 Live Runners
Cape May, NJ (October 15, 2020) - Under the watchful guidance of local and state Covid-19 protocols, DelMoSports concluded its annual season with a real, live event. The 3rd Annual Crest Best Run Fest took place on October 10-11 in Wildwood Crest, NJ with over 250 runners each day: a...
October 15, 2020
Tracksmith Introduces the Off Roads Collection
BOSTON (Oct. 15, 2020) – Tracksmith, an independent running brand, today launches its Off Roads Collection, designed for exploration and featuring pieces crafted for the challenges of running outside the lines. Runners of all levels can unlock rewards from hitting the trail, whether it’s the single track in their local...
October 15, 2020
IRONMAN VR World Tour brings 20 Stunning Race Locations to Athletes around the Globe Virtually
TAMPA, Fla. (October 15, 2020) – It is no secret that IRONMAN® athletes love to travel. Whether it is for the thrill of a new challenge abroad or the once-in-a-lifetime experience of being welcomed to a new racing community on a different continent. International travel, however, is hard right now....
October 15, 2020
E Ola Mau: Over 8,000 Registered Athletes from around the World compete in First Virtual Full-Distance IRONMAN Triathlon, IRONMAN VR27 Kona, during IRONMAN VR World Championship Celebration Week
TAMPA, Fla. (October 15, 2020) – In a fitting week-long tribute to the iconic and beloved IRONMAN World Championship®, IRONMAN provided the entire endurance community a way to enjoy the magic of the event with the IRONMAN® VRTM Championship Celebration. The virtual celebration included the first-ever offering of a virtual...
October 14, 2020
Digital Japan Cup Cycle Road Race Utsunomiya | Riders from UCI World and Pro Teams will race virtually on Oct 17th on ROUVY
Utsunomiya City, Japan / October 14th, 2020 - Japan Cup Cycle Road Race Organizing Committee together with ROUVY presents and brings Asia's premier road race to the global community of cycling enthusiasts around the world. The 2020’ edition of Japan Cup Cycle Road Race will have 2 virtual competitions, both “pros only”...
October 13, 2020
Run Rock Vote partners with HeadCount.org to give Americans a fun and healthy alternative to Run, Rock, Register and Vote
With perhaps the most pivotal election the United States has ever witnessed less than a month away on Nov. 3, San Diego-based Run Rock Vote has partnered with HeadCount.org to get Americans excited about registering and voting by creating an added element of fun and fitness. The concept is simple....
October 10, 2020
Batten Leads Team USA with 4th in U23 Women’s XCO
LEOGANG, AUSTRIA – The penultimate day of the 2020 UCI Mountain Bike World Championships in Leogang, Austria, saw the final day of racing for the cross-country events. The U23 Women, Elite Women, and Elite Men would all take to the technical and muddy course to contest the rainbow jersey. For...
October 9, 2020
Blevins takes Silver in U23 Cross-Country in Leogang
LEOGANG, AUSTRIA - During the third day of the 2020 UCI Mountain Bike World Championships in Leogang, Austria, Christopher Blevins (Durango, Colo.; Specialized Factory Racing) takes home silver in the U23 Men’s Cross-Country race. “It was a solid race all in all. I rode my own race from the start...
October 9, 2020
ROUVY releases virtual full-distance IRONMAN World Championship Bike Course
October 9, 2020 – ROUVY in partnership with IRONMAN has proudly released the virtual 112-mile IRONMAN® World Championship® bike course. The new virtual route was presented as part of the IRONMAN VR™ World Championship Celebration week, which saw the first virtual full-distance IRONMAN triathlon hosted on the IRONMAN Virtual Club, IRONMAN VR27 Kona®....
October 6, 2020
New Running Industry Diversity Coalition Pushes for Equity and Inclusion
Two runner-activists, Verna Volker and Alison Mariella Désir, have been working to make the running community more inclusive, through founding Native Women Running and Harlem Run, respectively. They teamed up with six others and created the Running Industry Diversity Coalition to fight systemic racism in the running community and running...
October 6, 2020
‘Discover Your Sweet Spot’ with Stryd’s New Automated Run Power Training
Boulder, CO, October 6, 2020 — Stryd, the global leader in run power technology, is releasing the world’s first fully-automated run power training system. Paired to work in concert with the Stryd power meter, the most accurate and consistent run training device on the market today, it makes achieving goals...
October 6, 2020
Machines For Freedom Launches Cool Weather Cycling Essentials Fall Collection
Los Angeles, Calif. (Oct 6, 2020) – Machines For Freedom®, the inclusive women’s cycling apparel brand, today announces the launch of its fall 2020 collection, to continue delivering problem solving, performance-wear for womxn cyclists. The new cool weather-ready line up consists of innovative apparel pieces such as the Essential Cycling Pant,...
October 5, 2020
Two COVID-19 positives for USA Cycling ahead of MTB Worlds.
USA Cycling announced on Monday that two members of its delegation for this week's UCI Mountain Bike World Championships in Leogang, Austria have tested positive for COVID-19. Find out who they are on Cycling News.
October 5, 2020
Parent company shutters Bike magazine
A360 Media, which acquired Bike magazine last year, is “pausing” the mountain bike magazine and its digital publications indefinitely. A360 Media notified Bike editorial and sales staffers Friday afternoon that they were being furloughed. On Friday A360 Media also furloughed staff at its Snowboarder and Surfer magazines, and Powder magazine staff will be furloughed Nov. 20. Read more on Bicycle Retailer.
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