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October 23, 2020

900 riders registered for inaugural GFNY Florida Sebring

NEW YORK CITY, October 23, 2020 – Under strict Covid-19 safety measures approved by local authorities, riders are extremely excited to be taking part in the race this Sunday, with many loyal GFNY riders saying it will be the highlight of their year. Riders registered from 25 countries will, however,...

October 21, 2020

The RunnerBox Named to Runner’s World “Best Gift Subscription Boxes for Runners” List

The RunnerBox has been named to “The Best Subscription Boxes for Runners” by Runner’s World Magazine, an authority in the running community and essential guide for everyone who runs. Published ahead of the holiday season, the exclusive list contains 14 subscriptions ranging from coffee and beer to runner-centric goods and...

October 21, 2020

Elite Cycling Welcomes Applicants for Worldwide Ambassador Program

FONTANIVA, ITALY — Elite Cycling is now taking applications for its official 2020/2021 Worldwide Ambassador Program. This initiative is aimed at all cycling enthusiasts and professionals who would be interested in promoting the Elite brand philosophy on their social media platforms and within their community. Anyone who shares a passion...

October 21, 2020

Running Insight Announces Launch of Footwear Week December 1-4, 2020

PORTLAND, Maine (October 21, 2020) — Running Insight, the leading news source focused on the business and sport of running, today announced the launch of Footwear Week, a new event that connects specialty retailers with the running industry’s leading footwear brands. It will take place virtually from December 1-4, 2020;...

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 15, 2020

MBT Unveils Its Most Ambitious Performance Running Shoe Yet

Saint Louis, Missouri — Blending their renowned health properties with decidedly modern running-shoe design and materials, global footwear brand MBT – who invented the now-ubiquitous deeply cushioned, rocker-midsole shoes – is thrilled to announce its most daring and advanced performance running shoe to date: the Huracan 3000. The premium $199...

October 15, 2020

Grandma’s Marathon signs ASICS as Official Shoe Sponsor

(DULUTH, MINN.) --- Grandma’s Marathon – Duluth, Inc. today is announcing a multi-year agreement to make ASICS the official running shoe sponsor of Grandma’s Marathon. The 45th annual race weekend will take place next summer, scheduled for June 17-19, 2021. As a presenting sponsor for the next three years, ASICS Corporation...

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...