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November 17, 2020

Up Dawg Ten Miler — Chasing 52:12, the American Record for Women

Washington, DC: Organizers of the Credit Union Cherry Blossom Ten Mile (CUCB) announced today the list of American women who will join Oakton, VA native and former American University standout Keira D’Amato on the starting line of the Up Dawg Ten Miler on Monday morning, November 23 for the race...

November 17, 2020

Atlanta Track Club and Their Technology Partner haku Carry on the Tradition of the AJC Peachtree Road Race Through an Immaculate Virtual Experience

With a long and respected legacy of hosting Atlanta's most prestigious endurance events, Atlanta Track Club will be hosting this year’s Running of the AJC Peachtree Road Race virtually for the first time in its 51-year history. Despite not running or walking down Peachtree Road with 60,000 other participants in...

November 17, 2020

USA Triathlon Announces “Race Local, Compete Nationally” Initiative Presented by TriBike Transport to Support Race Directors

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — USA Triathlon today announced its “Race Local, Compete Nationally” initiative presented by TriBike Transport, which provides USA Triathlon race directors with resources, payment flexibility and promotional support as in-person racing returns to the calendar. The initiative includes a new COVID-19 Safety Certification, which grants “Certified Safe...

November 16, 2020

Running Shoes are part of an environmental crisis. Is change coming?

A look at the environmental impact of a pair of sneakers and how a few companies are making the running shoe industry more sustainable. PodiumRunner

November 16, 2020

‘I am committed to keep learning’: Chloe Dygert apologizes for controversial social media conduct

The American rider issued the apology after joining Canyon SRAM, having apparently liked a transphobic tweet from Donald Trump, as well as posts stating 'white privilege doesn't exist.' Cycling Weekly

November 16, 2020

Kilian Jornet sets his sights on 24-Hour Running Challenge

OGDEN, Utah (November 16, 2020)– Today, Kilian Jornet, the most decorated athlete in the history of the trail running, embarks on a new challenge: completing as many laps as possible around a 400-meter track in Måndalen, Norway for 24 consecutive hours. The Phantasm 24 running challenge, named after the new...

November 13, 2020

2200 riders at 7th GFNY Cozumel

NEW YORK CITY, November 13, 2020 – Against all odds, GFNY Cozumel was able to organize the 2020 edition of the GFNY North American Championship. Race organization and local government faced a lot of pressure to get the route ready following three hurricanes, with the last hurricane hitting just ten...

November 13, 2020

6-12-24 Hour World Time Trial Championships Go Virtual For 2020

Boulder, CO (November 13, 2020) – For the first time in 10 years the 6-12-24 Hour World Time Trial Championships (WTTC) was not held. The announcement was made with heavy hearts and it left a void for every ultra-racer in the world. When adversity appears, so does opportunity. Thanks to...

November 12, 2020

USA Cycling Announces New Programs for Youth and Collegiate Cycling

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – USA Cycling has announced plans for two initiatives that further the organization’s commitment of championing efforts to get more kids on bikes, strengthen the development pipeline through collegiate cycling and welcoming all riders to be a part of the future of American cycling. With the assistance...

November 12, 2020

Forbes Review Calls NordicTrack S22i Studio Cycle “An Exercise Bike With An Amazing Feature Peloton Lacks”

(LOGAN, Utah, November 12, 2020) — A patented combination of interactive connected fitness technology and intuitive, one-of-a-kind hardware puts NordicTrack ahead of Peloton’s Bike+, according to Forbes’ recent review of the NordicTrack S22i Studio Cycle. Forbes kicks off with praise for the amazing feature Peloton’s Bike+ lacks — a 20%...

November 12, 2020

Rock ‘n’ Road Trip Hits the Strip for Rock ‘n’ Roll VR Las Vegas, Offering Participants a Virtual Running Tour of the City of Lights with Marathon, Half Marathon, 5K, and Remix Challenge Options

LAS VEGAS, Nev. / TAMPA, Fla. (Nov. 12, 2020) – After the first multi-stop virtual race weekend that saw over 14,000 participants get their run on in two popular Rock ‘n’ Roll destinations virtually, with Bose Rock ‘n’ Roll VR® Savannah and United Airlines Rock ‘n’ Roll VR Washington DC,...

November 12, 2020

Life Time Launches Virtual FitGiving Challenge During November

CHANHASSEN, Minn., Nov. 12, 2020 —While most Turkey Day 5Ks and Turkey Trot races are flying the coop in 2020 because of COVID-19 precautions, Life Time, the nation’s premier healthy way of life brand, has launched the Life Time FitGiving Challenge presented by Invisalign in an effort to keep people...

November 12, 2020

Running Industry Unites to Honor Icon

Portland, OR - On October 14th, the running industry lost a treasured friend and invaluable supporter of the sport. Tony Banovich, Race Director for the Missoula Marathon and Executive Director of the nonprofit Run Wild Missoula, was kind, generous, and encouraging of all, welcoming countless new runners over the years....

November 12, 2020

Introducing GFNY Coaching

NEW YORK CITY, November 12, 2020 – GFNY Coaching is a new resource to train riders to be ready for their best GFNY race day. The plans are designed with the athlete’s schedule, goals and budget in mind and are based on the idea that every athlete can improve with...

November 11, 2020

Defamation suit against USA Cycling dismissed

A federal judge has dismissed former congressional candidate and Olympic gold medal cyclist Marty Nothstein’s lawsuit against the sport’s governing body over its disclosure of a sexual misconduct allegation against him. Nothstein alleged USA Cycling damaged his reputation and invaded his privacy by placing him on a list of cyclists...

November 11, 2020

Fourth Stop on IRONMAN VR World Tour Visits the Southern Coast of Africa Offering IRONMAN VR32 South Africa

IRONMAN® VR World Tour™ The IRONMAN VR World Tour: Spotlight on Africa The five-week long IRONMAN VR® World Tour focusing on specific regions of the world kicked off Oct. 19 and runs through Nov. 22. Participants have the unique opportunity to virtually travel to 20 stunning race locations around the...

November 11, 2020

2021 CapTex Triathlon Opens Registration

AUSTIN, Texas, November 11, 2020 - High Five Events, one of the largest privately owned event production companies in the United States, opens registration for the CapTex Triathlon presented by Life Time today, November 11th. Every year on Memorial Day weekend, triathletes from around the country participate in Austin’s only...

November 10, 2020

The IRONMAN Group adds two new events in Poland for 2021

WARSAW / GDYNIA / LONDON / TAMPA (November 10, 2020) – The signs of high-flying ambitions turned heads right from the beginning: The 2015 Enea IRONMAN®70.3® Gdynia triathlon in Poland started with a bang – not from the starter’s gun, but with an IRONMAN-branded airliner making a flyover of the swim course...

November 10, 2020

Mallorca 140.6 Triathlon and ROUVY join forces and release a virtual edition of the race bike course

Palma de Mallorca / November 10, 2020 - The cycle leg of the Mallorca 140.6 Triathlon is a stunning 90 or 180km course with 357m of elevation change and crosses traditional mediterranean and balearic villages such as Muro, Santa Margalida, Maria de la Salut, Sineu, Llubi, Sa Pobla, Alcudia… This bike course...

November 9, 2020

Somewear Labs’ Athlete Christin Douglas Records Fastest Known Time for Grand Canyon R2R2R-alt.

Grand Canyon, AZ —  Somewear Labs’ ambassador athlete, Christin Douglas, joined colleagues Lexi Miller and Suzanne “Sunny” Stroeer to become the first females to finish the Grand Canyon Rim to Rim to Rim-alt route (R2R2R-alt). The unsupported trio completed 42miles, 15,000’ of elevation gain and two human-powered crossings of the...

November 9, 2020

Des Linden and Grayson Murphy to Run in 2020 Mississippi Gulf Coast Half Marathon

COASTAL MISSISSIPPI (November 9, 2020) – The FRESHJUNKIE Racing team has announced that running champions Des Linden and Grayson Murphy will be traveling to Coastal Mississippi to participate in the 2020 Mississippi Gulf Coast Half Marathon on Sunday, December 13, 2020. In 2018, Des Linden was the first American female...

November 9, 2020

Dorel Sports reports continued growth, new pandemic wave expected to impact Q4

Dorel Sports has seen its sixth consecutive quarter of revenue growth, with third-quarter revenue at $305.6 million, an increase of 22.1%. Read more on BikeBiz.

November 9, 2020

Peloton and some bike stocks trade down on vaccine news

Major stock indexes soared Monday, apparently on Pfizer's announcement before markets opened in New York that its COVID-19 vaccine candidate was achieving 90% effectiveness in trials.  However, some bike-related stocks that have been booming during the pandemic were trading down on the news. Peloton, Fox Factory, Dorel, GoPro, Vista Outdoor and Garmin. Read...

November 9, 2020

New survey reveals 25 per cent of female professional riders earn zero salary

Wage disparity is growing between the highest and lowest paid riders, according to The Cyclists' Alliance annual survey. Read more on Cycling News.

November 8, 2020

From One Push-Up to an IRONMAN: Chris Nikic Makes History as The First Person with Down Syndrome to Finish a Full-Distance IRONMAN Triathlon

PANAMA CITY BEACH / TAMPA, Fla. – Today, Chris Nikic crossed the finish line at the 2020 Visit Panama City Beach IRONMAN® Florida in 16:46:09, making history as the first person with Down syndrome to complete a full-distance IRONMAN triathlon. Chris Nikic, a 21-year old recent high-school graduate, keynote public...