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March 16, 2020

Inside the Mid South’s decision to proceed as the coronavirus escalated

The Mid South was held as the global pandemic around COVID-19 escalated. This is what the race promoters, local authorities, and participants had to say about the event. The event serves up a 100 and 50 mile cycling distance, a 50k ultramarathon foot race. Read more on VeloNews.

March 16, 2020

Cycling: UCI seeks retroactive end to Olympic qualifying process

Cycling's governing body (UCI) plans to retroactively use March 3 as the cut-off point for Olympic qualification in mountain bike, BMX Racing and BMX Freestyle as the coronavirus pandemic continues to decimate the sporting calendar. Road and track cycling have completed their qualification events, the last of which was the...

March 16, 2020

Digital WorldBike Sets Stage for Bicycle Industry During Critical Time

Berlin, Germany, 16 March, 2020 –  Digital conference expert meetyoo steps in to assist the cycling industry at a critical time, launching cycling’s first-ever digital conference 2020 Digital WorldBike. The bicycle industry’s first ever digital cycling conference, to be held March 31st, will be instrumental in bringing together the industry during...

March 16, 2020

Welcome to the Suspension Dimension with the woom OFF AIR

Austin, TX March 16, 2020 – Last fall, woom presented our first mountain bike, the woom OFF, meticulously designed and lovingly built for kids who seek physical challenges on the trail, in the bike park, as well as on urban terrain. A version with a suspension fork is now available:...

March 14, 2020

MOXiLIFE™ Nutrition Announces New Partnership with PLAYTRI

Scottsdale, Arizona - ( March 14, 2020) - MOXiLIFE™ Nutrition – Announces a new partnership with PLAYTRI: The US Series Official Ironman Triathlon store based in Dallas TX. PLAYTRI will offer; instore, at select events and online, MOXiLIFE™ Nutrition hydration and supplement products featuring clinically validated ingredients, and Beta Tested HydraMag®...

March 13, 2020

Big Sur Marathon to Postpone Due to Growing Coronavirus Threat

CARMEL, CA – Organizers of the 35th Annual Big Sur International Marathon, originally set for Sunday, April 26th, have announced that the race will be postponed until later this year. Over the past several weeks, the Big Sur Marathon Foundation has been monitoring updates from county, state, federal, and international...

March 13, 2020

XTERRA Statement on COVID-19

XTERRA Global, LLC, owners and producers of the XTERRA World Tour, are following direction provided by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), World Health Organization (WHO), and local municipalities regarding the coronavirus (COVID-19) for each of the 35 events in 25 countries on the 2020 XTERRA World Championship Qualifying Series...

March 13, 2020

FitRankings Virtual Race Technology Provides Solution for Event Cancellations

AUSTIN, Texas, March 13, 2020 -- FitRankings is working with endurance event directors to provide a virtual option for their canceled events. Around the globe, events are being canceled due to Coronavirus concerns as event directors focus on participant safety and public health. FitRankings’ virtual race solution can be fully...

March 13, 2020

KIS Triathlon Team Head Coach and Racing Pro Scott DeFilippis Continues with Team XRCEL to Fuel His 2020 Season

Charleston, SC (March 13, 2020) – - New World Consumer Products announces its continued sponsorship of KIS Triathlon Team Head Coach and racing Professional Scott DeFilippis as an XRCEL Athlete Fuel Brand Ambassador. Scott joined the XRCEL team in 2015 and has been a big part of our ambassador program...

March 13, 2020

RunSignup Releases Tools for Coronavirus Emergency Planning

Moorestown, NJ – In response to the wave of Coronavirus-related restrictions on public gatherings, RunSignup has released new tools to help race organizers navigate the process of postponing or modifying their events. While some events are outright cancelling, many others are working towards a flexible postponement and/or moving runners to...

March 12, 2020

Rebecca Reifel Joins the Davis Phinney Foundation as Events and Development Manager for Team DPF

Boulder, CO – The Davis Phinney Foundation is pleased to announce the appointment of Rebecca Reifel as its new events and development manager. Based at the Foundation’s offices in Boulder, Colorado, Rebecca will manage Team DPF cycling, running, walking and community driven events around the country. Founded by Olympic Bronze...

March 12, 2020

Cancelling Your Race? Now There’s A Feel Good Solution For Your Runners & Partners

Denver, Colorado – March 12, 2020 – With our beloved running industry facing unforeseen challenges and increasing uncertainty around prospective cancellations due to the Coronavirus, Motigo, the pioneer in delivering personalized audio to athletes during their activities and races is making its platform available to events forced to cancel their race...

March 12, 2020

Strong professional field prepares for Challenge Shepparton

A beautiful and iconic race like CHALLENGE SHEPPARTON deserves an equally amazing pro field and therefore it is that CHALLENGE FAMILY proudly presents some very strong athletes who will race in Australia. Including athletes like Levi Maxwell, Tim van Berkel, Tim Reed, Matt Burton, Steve McKenna, Terenzo Bozzone, Radka Kahlefeldt, Hannah Wells, Grace Thek...

March 12, 2020

Pic2Go Introduces Vyuz and offers 1000 Free Personal Video Messages to Race Directors

Pic2Go, the Sponsored Race Photography solution provider has launched Vyuz (http://vyuz.me) – a Personalized Marketing Video Messages platform. Vyuz offers an innovative video-marketing approach, letting events and organizations communicate with participants and clients in a personalized, visual, engaging way! With the launch of the Vyuz platform – race directs are now...

March 12, 2020

Fleet Feet Liberty Mile, Downtown Pittsburgh’s Only Nighttime Road Race, Returns on July 24

PITTSBURGH (March 12, 2020) – The Fleet Feet Liberty Mile, downtown Pittsburgh’s only nighttime road race, will return on Friday, July 24. The “night at the races” brings friends and families together to celebrate fitness through one-mile races for recreational, competitive and professional runners. Attracting first-time runners to some of...

March 12, 2020

US Trail Running Conference announces partnership agreement with Spartan Trail

Estes Park, CO – Active at Altitude, organizers of the US Trail Running Conference, has announced that Spartan Trail will be the presenting sponsor for the Trail Runner segment at the 2020 event. The eighth annual US Trail Running Conference is held in partnership with the American Trail Running Association...

March 12, 2020

Olympian takes GFNY Monterrey title

NEW YORK CITY, March 12, 2020 – Over 1500 riders from 20 countries took part in GFNY Monterrey Inter Proteccion last Sunday March 8. Top riders were in attendance from Mexico and Latin America resulting in an exciting fast-paced race with Olympic Cyclist Hector Rangel taking the title. GFNY Monterrey...

March 12, 2020

CoolEvents Releases Statement On Coronavirus

PHOENIX, March 12, 2020 — CoolEvents is closely monitoring developments around the world relating to the Coronavirus/COVID-19 as participant safety and public health are paramount concerns. We are working with the appropriate municipalities in which our events are held, and following guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention...

March 12, 2020

BASE Performance partners with ITU and 70.3 athlete, Sarah Alexander

Boulder, CO, March 12, 2020. BASE Performance is excited to partner with Sarah Alexander for 2020. Sarah brings her ITU speed and experience embracing discomfort to explore her limits in long-course triathlon racing. She ended 2019 with top-5 finishes at Gulf Coast 70.3 and Traverse City 70.3. BASE is excited...

March 11, 2020

New XTERRA Podcast powered by Braveheart Coaching

HONOLULU, HI (March 11, 2020) - XTERRA Global, LLC, owners and producers of the XTERRA World Tour, today launched a new monthly XTERRA Podcast series powered by Braveheart Coaching. Hosted by five-time off-road triathlon world champion Lesley Paterson and her husband Dr. Simon Marshall, the audio show explores the stories...

March 11, 2020

Endurance events cancelled or postponed in the U.S. due to the coronavirus

At the recommendation of the County Health Officer, this weekend's the Spartan Race in San Luis Obispo set to take place this weekend will be postponed to a later date. The NYC Half Marathon, which brings 25,000 runners to the streets of Brooklyn and Manhattan, and was scheduled for this Sunday, has been...

March 11, 2020

The Pro’s Closet Introduces Certified Pre-Owned For All

(Boulder, CO) - The Pro’s Closet, the world’s largest and most trusted brand in pre-owned cycling, is expanding its Certified Pre-Owned (CPO) program with Guaranteed Buyback to every bike it sells. This move comes on the heels of advancements to its state-of-the-art bicycle processing facility designed to bring the highest...

March 11, 2020

USA Cycling announces Jim Miller’s return as Head Of Elite Athletics

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – USA Cycling President and CEO Rob DeMartini has announced Scott Schnitzspahn’s resignation and Jim Miller’s return to USA Cycling. Miller rejoins the organization where he worked for 17 years after spending the past two years at TrainingPeaks. “We thank Scott for all that he has done...

March 11, 2020

Spartan and GoFundraise Partner to Transform Lives

BOSTON, Mass. (March 11, 2020) - Leading extreme wellness and endurance brand Spartan™, has partnered with GoFundraise to create  “Race for a Cause,” a program designed to encourage Spartan participants across the US to raise funds for non-profit organizations in keeping with the brand’s spirit of community and  supporting others....

March 11, 2020

Laura Knoblach will attempt to be the first female to complete a TripleDECA 1×30 Ultra Triathlon

Stamford, CT, Release: March 11, 2020. deboer wetsuits is proud to support Laura Knoblach in her pursuit to become the first female to complete a TripleDECA 1x30 Ultra Triathlon.  Beginning October 30, 2020 Knoblach will compete in the DECAMAN USA TripleDECA 1x30 in New Orleans.  A TripleDECA 1x30 requires athletes...