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March 9, 2020

The Colorado Classic® presented by VF Corporation announces 2020 host communities

Denver, CO (March 9, 2020) — The Colorado Classic® presented by VF Corporation today announced the four cities that will host the prestigious race this summer. At a press event at the Colorado State Capitol, race organizers and State Governor Jared Polis welcomed Snowmass Village, Avon, Boulder and Denver as...

March 9, 2020

Tony Kanaan, Indy 500 Champion and Beloved INDYCAR Driver, to Participate in the 2020 OneAmerica 500 Festival Mini-Marathon

INDIANAPOLIS (March 9, 2020) – The 500 Festival, a nonprofit organization providing life-enriching events and programs that celebrate the spirit and legacy of the Indianapolis 500®, today announced that IndyCar driver, INDYCAR Series champion and 2013 Indianapolis 500 winner, Tony Kanaan will run the 2020 OneAmerica 500 Festival Mini-Marathon on...

March 9, 2020

Challenge Family announces Challenge Family & Friends pro ambassadors

They are some of the best athletes in the world and therefore it is with huge excitement that CHALLENGE FAMILY announces the next CHALLENGE FAMILY & FRIENDS Pro Ambassadors: Radka Kahlefeldt (CZE), Laura Siddall (GBR), Steve McKenna (AUS), Kieran Lindars (GBR) and Pablo Dapena González (SPA). "We are so proud of these athletes as...

March 9, 2020

Tips for Raising More Money for Race Charity Partners

One of the most rewarding parts of race organizing is selecting a charity partner to fundraise for. Your race may have just one charity partner or it may allow participants to fundraise for the charity of their choice. Regardless, you want to make sure that your race raises as the...

March 9, 2020

Cyclestream TV announces Free Livestreaming of Redlands Bicycle Classic and Tour of the Gila

LOS ANGELES, CA - Following a successful pilot streaming the Redlands Bicycle Classic in 2019, Los Angeles based CycleStream TV will return to Redlands in 2020, and add free live streaming coverage to the Tour of the Gila in Silver City, New Mexico. Cyclestream will continue to push the envelope...

March 9, 2020

New Partnership: TriBike Transport and MS Amlin World Triathlon Bermuda 2020 and ITU World Triathlon Grand Final 2021

TriBike Transport (TBT) of Asheville, NC, and WTSBDA, producer of ITU World Triathlon Bermuda and ITU World Triathlon Grand Final, of Bermuda, are pleased to announce TBT is the Official Bike Transport and Bike Rental Partner for both races. This will be the first time triathletes will be able to...

March 8, 2020

Run for Women Worldwide at the 9th Annual She Rocks the Trails 10K & 25K Run

She Rocks the Trails Slated for Saturday, July 11, 2020 Auburn, CA – The She Rocks the Trails 10K and 25K is back for its 9th annual race to inspire, engage and educate women of all backgrounds. On Saturday, July 11, 2020 women worldwide will come together and run to empower...

March 6, 2020

DICK’S Sporting Goods Pittsburgh Marathon Names 2020 Hall of Fame Class

PITTSBURGH (March 6, 2020) - P3R and the DICK’S Sporting Goods Pittsburgh Marathon Hall of Fame Committee recently announced the 12th class of inductees to the Pittsburgh Marathon Hall of Fame. The 2020 inductees are Roberta Groner, Alex Kasich, Dave McDonald and Kathleen Nachazel. This class will be inducted during...

March 6, 2020

NorCalUltras Announces Partnership with SynchroKnit™ Powered by Wigwam

Cool, CA – NorCalUltras is excited to announce its new partnership with SynchroKnit Powered by Wigwam. The brand will be sponsoring the Way too Cool 50K, American River 50 Mile Endurance Run and Rio Del Lago 100 Mile Endurance Run, which are three of the most premier ultra endurance events...

March 6, 2020

RRCA Supported Athletes Shine at U.S. Olympic Team Trials – Marathon

Arlington, VA – On a hilly, challenging course whose difficulty was only exacerbated by gusting winds, 40 athletes (18 men, 22 women) who received a grant from the RRCA or attended RunPro Camp completed the U.S. Olympic Marathon Trials in Atlanta. The group was led by Aliphine Tuliamuk, (’19 grant...

March 6, 2020

Peak Content Summit keeps dates, adds remote attendance options

With so many major outdoor and cycling events being cancelled, Peak Content Summit stands out for holding firm and developing alternative attendance plans. The content marketing strategy conference will remain in Asheville, NC, on March 12-13, 2020. By adding remote screen-sharing presentation options, they’ve eliminated the risk of missing a...

March 6, 2020

Ventum Partners with Former Pro Cyclist Christian Vande Velde

(Heber City, UT) Christian Vande Velde raced road bikes at the highest level throughout his professional career from 1998–2013, competing at the 2008 Summer Olympics and multiple iterations of the Tour de France and Giro d’Italia. Post-retirement, Vande Velde has built a second life in cycling through his role as...

March 6, 2020

FasCat Coaching Announces Gravel Team for 2020

(Boulder, CO March 6th, 2020) - FasCat Coaching today announced a new ‘professional’ gravel team. All the riders are FasCat Coaches and all the Coaches are former professional-level road and mountain bike racers. Jake Rytlewski, Isaiah Newkirk, Jackson Long and Frank Overton will be traveling to six gravel events in...

March 5, 2020

Coronavirus spurs date change to Sea Otter cycling fest

Much to the dismay of cyclists and bike fanatics across the U.S., Sea Otter Classic has postponed its April event. Held in Monterey County, CA, the event hosts over 1000 exhibitors, 9,600 athletes and 72,500 fans. Read more on Gear Junkie.

March 5, 2020

Pro cycling teams left scrambling as races cancelled due to coronavirus pandemic

Pro cycling teams across the globe are scrambling to deal with a growing coronavirus crisis, one that is already putting the pinch on the international racing calendar. The UAE Tour was stopped in its tracks, and three teams remain in quarantine. On Thursday, RCS Sport canceled Strade Bianche, the first major European race to be affected...

March 5, 2020

Dirt Rag’s parent files for Chapter 7 bankruptcy protection

Rotating Mass Media, Ltd., the parent of Dirt Rag, filed a petition for Chapter 7 bankruptcy on Thursday. Dirt Rag announced in late January that it was shutting down its magazine and website, as well as its Dirt Fest and Adventure Fest mountain bike festivals. Dirt Rag would have celebrated...

March 5, 2020

2020 TBI Industry Confidence Study

Triathlon Business International (TBI), the industry organisation dedicated to promoting the sport and the business of triathlon, has today announced the results of its sixth annual Industry Confidence Study. Via an extensive survey and analysis process, conducted by independent firm MultiSport Research, there are nine main data points that form...

March 5, 2020

Cowtown Sunday Results

(Fort Worth, Texas) – This weekend marked the 42nd running of The Cowtown, with some 25,000 people registered for the two-day, seven-race event. Sunday marathon distance races, which began at 7:00 a.m., included the Half Marathon, Full Marathon, the new HealthyHig Four-Person Marathon Relay Presented by Higginbotham and the Ultra...

March 5, 2020

Six Gap Century Offers Early Discount for Cyclists Targeting North Georgia Mountains this Fall

DAHLONEGA, GA. - -Bicycle riders from all across the country will converge on Dahlonega to conquer the North Georgia mountains on September 27 for the 32nd annual Six Gap Century & Three Gap Fifty. Online registration is now open for this nationally acclaimed, gran-fondo style bicycle event, providing an incentive...

March 5, 2020

BikeFlights.com Increases Support for Customers

PORTLAND, OR (March 5, 2020) - BikeFlights.com is pleased to announce improvements to its customer support, including longer hours and a brand new online Knowledge Base. Both will enable the leading bicycle shipping service to provide even better service to its customers. “Our latest enhancements are just two more ways...

March 5, 2020

Registration Open For 2020 Malibu Triathlon

Malibu, CA – The Malibu Triathlon presented by Bank of America opened registration for the Olympic and Classic distance events today. One of the most prestigious triathlons in the world, race weekend annually welcomes 5,000 athletes to one of the planet’s most beautiful places to swim, bike and run. The...

March 5, 2020

Join Zwift And Machines for Freedom From International Women’s Day

Zwift, the global online training platform, is proud to partner with Machines for Freedom, an LA-based women's cycling clothing brand, to deliver a 3-week ride series to celebrate Women's Month and the female community on Zwift. This women's series will provide 3 weeks of group rides and workouts, starting on...

March 5, 2020

Elite Cycling Sponsors 10 WorldTour Teams in 2020

FONTANIVA, ITALY -- Elite Cycling is pleased to announce that they will be the technical partner of 10 WorldTour teams for the 2020 race season. The UCI WorldTour Teams racing with Elite products are such established names as Team INEOS, Team Sunweb, Movistar Team, UAE Team Emirates, AG2R La Mondiale,...

March 5, 2020

Professional triathlete Taylor Spivey welcomes new partners for 2020

(San Francisco, CA) – Professional triathlete, Taylor Spivey, is delighted to announce several new partnerships for the 2020 season. Spivey is a member of the U.S. National team and she finished the 2019 season ranked fourth overall in the World Triathlon Series (“WTS”) rankings. Her primary 2020 season goals are...

March 5, 2020

Ladder Launches Science-Based Ladder Hydration

March 5, 2020– Today Ladder, the sports nutrition company founded by LeBron James and Arnold Schwarzenegger, launches its all-new, science-based Ladder Hydration, a performance sports drink that replenishes all the electrolytes lost in sweat. Using Ladder’s Refuel Ratio, Ladder Hydration combines all the essential electrolytes and minerals the body needs...