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June 30, 2020
Co2uT Announces Knight Composites as Official Wheel Sponsor
FRUITA, CO June 30th, 2020 — Desert Gravel is proud to announce Knight Composites as its official wheel sponsor of Co2uT gravel race for 2020 and 2021. The inaugural event (scheduled for October 10th, 2020) starts and ends in Fruita, CO, and travels around and across the Colorado-Utah borderlands. A...
June 30, 2020
PEAR Sports® is Selected by FYT to Develop a Tele-Coaching Mobile App that Offers Flexible, Affordable 1:1 Personal Training
Newport Beach, California – June 30, 2020 – PEAR Sports, the health and fitness software platform that delivers smarter digital coaching solutions, announced today that it has partnered with Fyt, America’s largest personal training service to release a new digital training app called Fyt Duo. Available now, Fyt Duo provides...
June 30, 2020
FRESHJUNKIE Racing launches Gulf Coast Challenge
As the COVID-19 pandemic caused numerous events to be cancelled or postponed, active people have looked for an outlet for their efforts. The Gulf Coast Challenge hopes to fill that need for thousands of participants who might normally be participating in races every weekend. In addition, the pandemic has encouraged...
June 30, 2020
ASICS signs on as official shoe and apparel sponsor of the virtual cross-country run Medford2Medford
Boston (June 30, 2020) — DMSE Sports today announced ASICS will be the official shoe and apparel sponsor for Medford2Medford, DMSE Sports’ virtual run across America event. Registration for Medford2Medford is open now at medford2medford.com and will remain open through the ceremonial end of the event, August 29. “Partnering with...
June 29, 2020
XTERRA Adventures Premieres July 2, 2020 on Outside TV
Honolulu, HI (June 29, 2020) - An all-new 2020 season of XTERRA Adventures television shows will debut on Outside TV this Thursday, July 2, at 9pm EDT. The six-episode series will showcase incredible destinations, the determination and drive of the human spirit, and the unique stories of XTERRA with broadcast...
June 28, 2020
American riders scramble to return to Europe as possible EU travel ban looms
American riders in Europe faced a difficult choice: stay put and be forced to ride out the frightening coronavirus pandemic for an undetermined amount of time, or get on the first flight out to the USA. However, with the US falling far behind Europe in controlling the spread of COVID-19, will...
June 27, 2020
New Zealand’s Teresa Adam And Mike Phillips Repeat as Best in Oceania During the IRONMAN VR13 Pro Challenge
TAMPA, Fla. – The 13th edition of the IRONMAN® VR™ Pro Challenge saw New Zealand’s Teresa Adam and Mike Phillips reclaim top honors in the professional women’s and professional men’s races, respectively. Three professional women and three professional men took to the virtual pavement battling it out for IRONMAN VR13...
June 27, 2020
Upcoming changes to scoring on sodisp to further motivate athletes to improve their social distancing
June 27, 2020 - Our mission at sodisp is to encourage outdoor fans to enjoy the great outdoor responsibly during these worrying times. The goal of our unique scoring system has always been to award more points for activities that had lower estimated people density on the route. This to...
June 26, 2020
100%® Debuts Speedcraft XS For Smaller Faces, Women and Youth
SAN DIEGO, Calif. – 100% has announced the debut of Speedcraft XS performance eyewear, bringing the brand’s most popular style to a wider range of athletes. Designed for men with smaller faces, uncompromising women and youth, the newest iteration of Speedcraft expands its family once again. 100% added the Speedcraft...
June 26, 2020
Tennessee-based American Bicycle Group Announces Intent to Change Name of Its Gravel, Mountain Bike Brand
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (June 26, 2020) – American Bicycle Group (ABG) today announced that it will change the name of its high-performance gravel and mountain bike, currently branded Ocoee. The adventure brand was named based on an area close to the company in the mountains of eastern Tennessee where outdoor adventure...
June 26, 2020
PodiumRunner and Women’s Running Launch New Trail Running Content Experience
Boulder, Colorado, USA — June 26, 2020 — PodiumRunner and Women’s Running announce a new Trail Running Collection of online features, how-to, and in-depth gear reviews on their new websites. The content, available across both Women’s Running and PodiumRunner, collects the latest trail running content into one easy-to-access digital experience...
June 25, 2020
USA Triathlon Foundation Awards $110,000 in COVID-19 Relief Fund Grants
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — The USA Triathlon Foundation today announced the grant recipients for the COVID-19 Relief Fund, established in April to support members of the multisport community who have been adversely impacted by the pandemic. More than $110,000 will be dispersed to 40 organizations and individuals. The USA Triathlon...
June 25, 2020
Air Force Cancels 2020 Marathon, Offers Virtual Option
WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, OHIO (AFNS) - In an effort to minimize the spread of COVID-19 and prioritize the health and safety of participants, Air Force officials have cancelled in-person running of the 2020 Air Force Marathon. “The entire team and our mission and community partners have worked tirelessly for two...
June 25, 2020
iFit Trainer Ashley Paulson Wins First Place Female in Squaw Peak 50-Mile Trail Run
(LOGAN, Utah) — iFit Trainer Ashley Paulson was the first place female finisher in the Squaw Peak 50-Mile Trail Run, completing the race in 9:22:01. The loop course was held in Utah’s Wasatch Mountains on June 2, 2020 and is known for over 14,000 feet of challenging elevation gain and...
June 25, 2020
Challenge Kaiserwinkl-Walchsee introduces ‘Solo Challenge’: ‘Doing nothing is not an option’
Unusual times require unusual solutions. It's with this mindset CHALLENGE KAISERWINKL-WALCHSEE is introducing their Solo Challenge, which gives athletes the chance to participate in their own race. "Unfortunately we had to cancel our planned 11th edition of CHALLENGE KAISERWINKL-WALCHSEE , including the ETU European Championship on June, 28th. But do nothing, is not an...
June 25, 2020
Zoot Sports, USA Triathlon Foundation Announce ‘Zoot One Forward’ Project
Carlsbad, CA - Zoot Sports, the global industry leader in Triathlon Apparel and Accessories, in conjunction with the USA Triathlon Foundation, proudly launches the “Zoot One Forward” Project. For every item sold in the new Zoot Face Covering Collection, Zoot will donate another face mask to a USA Triathlon-sanctioned triathlon...
June 24, 2020
New York City Marathon Canceled Because of Pandemic
Despite dropping infection rates in the region, organizers and city officials decided the risks of running a race with 50,000 participants were too high. Read more on the NY Times.
June 24, 2020
Barebells Protein Bars Introduce Irresistible, Crunchy Fudge Bars
LOS ANGELES (June 24, 2020) – Barebells– the best-selling, high-in-protein, no added sugar* protein bar brand – has launched their fifth flavor profile in the U.S., Crunchy Fudge, to satisfy the demand for irresistible yet healthful snacks among consumers nationwide. “We are thrilled to announce the launch of Crunchy Fudge...
June 24, 2020
People and Pups Take to the Streets This July 4th for a Patriotic Virtual 5k Benefiting Pets For Vets
SAN DIEGO, CA, 6/24/2020 -- The Doggone Events Series launches it’s inaugural virtual 5k with the Doggone Patriotic 5k, a go-at-your-own-pace 5k for people and their dogs, benefitting Pets for Vets. This virtual 5k invites participants nationwide to get outside with their dog on their favorite course, path, park or...
June 24, 2020
Rock ‘N’ Roll VR9 sees over 16,000 registered participants from 93 nations take on 10K, 6K or Remix Challenge
TAMPA, Fla. (June 24, 2020) –More than 16,000 people from 93 nations and all 50 states registered to take on the ninth edition of the Rock ‘n’ Roll® Virtual Running™ (VR™) Series. Rock ‘n’ Roll VR9 gave participants the opportunity to challenge themselves with two different race distances that included...
June 24, 2020
Glyco-Durance™ by F2C Nutrition Celebrates 6 Years
F2C Nutrition is pleased to announce that Glyco-Durance™ the premium fuel for endurance athletes is turning six. After two years of research working with leading scientists to create the optimum race fuel that is quickly absorbed, gentle on the GI system and contains all the necessary electrolytes, CEO and president...
June 24, 2020
TORRE Consulting Adds Two-Time World Champion and 2020 Paralympic Hopeful Clara Brown to Client Roster
Colorado Springs, Colo. - TORRE Consulting, the sports marketing agency specializing in Olympic activation, announced today that they will be representing highly decorated Para-cyclist Clara Brown (Falmouth, Maine). In the past 12 months, Brown has accumulated six UCI Para-cycling World Championships medals in the Track and Road disciplines. Competing at...
June 24, 2020
PDX Triathlon Festival successfully goes Virtual
Portland, OR - The PDX Triathlon Festival, in its 39th year, is one of the oldest triathlon events in the country. This year, due to COVID-19, race directors had to face the difficult decision to either cancel the event or move forward with a modified version. “It was an easy decision” said...
June 24, 2020
‘Great American Ride’ virtual event challenges cyclists to ride 3,700-mile route across America
Richmond, VA –In the new ‘Great American Ride’ from Sports Backers, participants in teams of four, eight, or 12 will attempt a virtual ride across America, including already completed segments of the developing 3,700-mile Great American Rail-Trail ™, a signature project from Rails-to-Trails Conservancy (RTC), the nation’s largest trail’s advocacy...
June 23, 2020
New CADEX E-Commerce Platform Supports Local Dealers with 100% Margin Share
(Newbury Park, California - June 24, 2020) CADEX, the manufacturer of high-performance cycling products, today announced the launch of an e-commerce platform offering the full lineup of CADEX cycling components. The platform is designed to be both a seamless online channel for consumers as well as one that is profitable...
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