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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.
October 5, 2020
A new book on Nike pulls no punches.
We're gonna check it out. According to Outside, 'Win at All Costs' is an indictment of more than just the Nike Oregon Project.
October 5, 2020
20/21 ROUVY CAREER YEAR – A Season With Italian Fleur and Up to $20,000 in prizes
October 5th, 2020 - October 1st, every year is when ROUVY starts over the Career Season. The 20/21 season is the 5th edition since the official introduction of the feature on the ROUVY platform. Additionally to Augmented Routes, Official Races, Workouts library and Challenges, CAREER is one of the top 5 features...
October 1, 2020
ROUVY Rolls Out Earlier Announced Drafting and Pricing Plan, effective from Oct 1st.
ROUVY’s platform enables fun and realistic virtual riding and racing and the possibility to cycle the world from home over thousands of great locations. The 20/21 ROUVY Season starts October 1st, 2020 and ends September 30, 2021. For the start of the indoor training season, based on community feedback, ROUVY’s...
October 1, 2020
Mind Body Tri Presented by Hyperice Announces Master Yoga Instructor and Trainer to Lead New Virtual Fitness Event
October 1, 2020 – Organizers of the Mind Body Tri presented by Hyperice, a first-of-its-kind virtual event designed to exercise the body and calm the mind, today announced that master yoga instructor Kelli Harrington will lead participants through the yoga and meditation portions of its inaugural event on October 24,...
September 29, 2020
“Voice of IRONMAN” Mike Reilly to Emcee Inaugural Mind Body Tri
September 29, 2020 – Organizers of the Mind Body Tri, a first-of-its-kind virtual event designed to exercise the body and calm the mind, today announced that Mike Reilly, the official “Voice of IRONMAN,” will be the announcer of its inaugural event on October 24, 2020. Unlike a traditional triathlon, the...
September 27, 2020
Kuss is Team USA top finisher in last day of the 2020 UCI Road World Championships
The UCI Road World Championships concluded Sunday with four Americans competing in the Men’s Elite Road Race through the countryside of Italy. Racing 258.2 kilometers over the course of 9 laps with over 5000 kilometers of climbing, this course proved to be difficult for the field of 177 riders. With...
September 25, 2020
Alta Cycling Group Rolls Out New Beeline Connect Bridge Software
KENT, Wash., (September 25, 2020) — Alta Cycling Group, a premier cycling company, is incorporating Beeline Connect’s new Bridge software to facilitate a new dealer locators integrated on Diamondback, Redline, IZIP, Haibike and Raleigh websites, to provide added support and improve processes for their authorized dealer network. This added software...
September 25, 2020
New Technical ‘Session in a Bottle’ released
In addition to our 3 fitness bottle offerings we are pleased to add a 4th Green Swim Technique Bottle. With full support from its dedicated supporting website, there are drills demonstrations via Video, a glossary of terms and full explanations. Your technical warmup and subset read around the top of the...
September 24, 2020
Another Kenyan marathon runner banned for evading drugs tests.
The Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU) has banned a Kenyan athlete who ran from drugs testers and then jumped over a fence to get away - taking the number of athletes from the East African country currently serving suspensions to 66. Read more on Inside the Games.
September 24, 2020
Communication Issue? Echelon’s ‘Prime Bike’ Scrubbed from Amazon
Echelon Fitness went from promoting a “Prime Bike” sold exclusively on Amazon to having all its at-home spinning bikes yanked from the online retail giant for about 24 hours. Read more on Front Office News.
September 23, 2020
Newberry College in South Carolina Adds Women’s Triathlon as Varsity Sport
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo.— USA Triathlon, along with Newberry College Director of Athletics Ralph Patterson, today announced that Newberry College in Newberry, South Carolina, will add women’s triathlon to its varsity sport offerings. The school is the 14th at the NCAA Division II level, and the only school in South Carolina,...
September 23, 2020
Bliz Eyewear to Partner with Athletes of Elite Runner Management
MADISON (WI)- Bliz Eyewear, Scandinavia’s #1 eyewear brand, announced today that it will be the exclusive eyeglass provider to the professional athletes of Elite Runner Management (ERM), a Michigan based sports agency headed by Chris Mengel. The announcement was made by Andy Gerlach, director of Bliz America. “Bliz is extremely...
September 23, 2020
2021 Rookie Triathlon Opens Registration
AUSTIN, Texas, September 23, 2020 -- High Five Events, one of the largest privately owned event production companies in the United States, opens registration for the 17th annual Rookie Triathlon this Sunday, September 27th. The 2021 Rookie Triathlon will take place on Sunday, May 2nd, at Walter E. Long Metropolitan...
September 23, 2020
Race Directors Nationwide Come Together to Launch Virtual Mind Body Tri
September 23, 2020 - Six industry leaders in the endurance sports industry have united to form the Mind Body Tri, a first-of-its-kind virtual event designed to exercise the body, calm the mind and kick off the day on October 24, 2020 with thousands of people worldwide. Unlike a traditional triathlon,...
September 22, 2020
Tadej Pogačar and UAE Team Emirates Wins 2020 Tour de France with Stages Cycling
(Boulder, CO - September 22, 2020) StagesⓇ Cycling congratulates Tadej Pogačar on his historic Tour de France win. In his first Tour, the 21-year-old Slovenian won three stages and clinched the White Jersey for best young rider, the Polka Dot Jersey for best climber, and the Malliot Jaune for overall victory,...
September 22, 2020
USA Triathlon Renews Partnership with Rudy Project North America Through 2024
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo.— USA Triathlon today announced it has renewed its partnership with Rudy Project North America through 2024. Rudy Project is the premier supplier of sunglasses, helmets and prescription eyewear in North America for the multisport community. As USA Triathlon’s Exclusive Eyewear and Helmet Partner for adult and youth...
September 22, 2020
BibBoards is proud to be a part of Emma Coburn`s Elk Run 5k Virtual race
BibBoards have always been excited to get involved with significant social events aimed to raise awareness and support healthcare, wellness, and environmental protection. In 2020 those kinds of campaigns are crucial as they unite humanity in the face of a common threat, inspire solidarity and collaboration between people and nations....
September 21, 2020
California-Based Hudski Enters the Bike Market with Innovative and Versatile Sport-Utility Shredder
Sausalito, CA – September 21, 2020– Hudski, a new bike brand based in Northern California, is thrilled to announce the official launch of its lightweight and rigid frame and fork design with three unique build options. The Hudski Doggler is designed to maximize the versatility and stoke of a rigid...
September 18, 2020
iFit Connected Fitness Lets Cyclists Race the Tour de France via Streaming 112-Part Ride on NordicTrack and ProForm Cycles
(Logan, UT) - September 18, 2020—iFit, the patented, interactive, connected fitness technology, is now streaming the most comprehensive Tour de France ride in celebration of the 107th edition of the race. iFit members can virtually ride all 21 stages of the 2020 Tour de France course, in a whopping 112-part...
September 18, 2020
USA Cycling announces 2021 Championships Schedule
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – While 2020 has been a difficult year for competition, USA Cycling is looking ahead to 2021 to continue its history of providing great National Championships across all cycling disciplines. With a priority on the safety of all involved at our Nationals Championships, all dates and locations...
September 18, 2020
USA Cycling announces High School Cycling Festival
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – USA Cycling today announced a new High School Cycling Festival to take place July 8 – 11, 2021 in Winter Park, Colorado. The festival, open to all high school riders and their families, will provide opportunities to participate in ride events, seminars, and clinics; meet college...