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June 17, 2021
Commit Now, Set Your Goal and Register for the 2021 SDCCU OC Running Festival
ORANGE COUNTY, Calif. –Its Orange County’s favorite springtime running tradition, this year taking place in the fall. The 17th annual SDCCU OC Marathon Running Festival is set to return live and in-person the weekend of November 6-7, 2021. The twice-postponed race will include a sunset 5k on Saturday and 13.1-mile...
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June 17, 2021
June 28th Marks the 40-Year Anniversary of Professional Road Running
Portland, OR — Distance running changed forever on June 28, 1981, when top road racers competed in the Cascade Run Off in Portland, Oregon, thereby challenging amateur rules that prevented them from accepting prize money, signing endorsement contracts, and otherwise competing as professionals. The concerted action of those who toed...
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June 17, 2021
Brent Bookwalter Will Retire After Storied Career
Asheville, NC, 17 June 2021 -- American professional cyclist Brent Bookwalter announced Thursday that he will retire from the sport at the end of the 2021 season. This ends an incredible 16-year career that saw the 37-year-old achieve accolades including helping Cadel Evans win the Tour de France (2011), representing the...
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June 16, 2021
Behind Team Psycho’s Storied History of Supporting Olympic Dreams
You've probably never heard of Team Psycho, but you're definitely familiar with the long line of elite triathletes who've been supported by the Boston-based triathlon club. Triathlete
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June 16, 2021
Buffalo Marathon Weekend to be First Large Marathon in New York to Return to Under Normal Conditions
Buffalo, NY June 16, 2021 - With yesterday's announcement by Governor Cuomo that all restrictions have been lifted, we are thrilled to announce we will be returning to a normal race that includes a single start with spectators allowed. We were one of the first large races in the country to postpone...
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June 16, 2021
Intermountain Healthcare Joins USA Cycling as Official Healthcare Services Provider
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – USA Cycling announced today their new partnership with Intermountain Healthcare, as Official Healthcare Services Provider. Intermountain is a medical service provider in Utah, Idaho, and Nevada. The organization will be providing medical services for the USA Cycling National Team and Olympic Development Academy. “In an effort...
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June 16, 2021
USA Triathlon Announces 2020 U.S Olympic Triathlon Team
SPRINGS, Colo.— USA Triathlon today announced its 2020 U.S. Olympic Triathlon Team, comprised of the five athletes who will represent the United States in triathlon competition at this summer’s Olympic Games Tokyo 2020. Kevin McDowell (Geneva, Ill.) and Katie Zaferes (Cary, N.C.) were newly announced to the roster, joining Summer...
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June 16, 2021
NYCRUNS Brooklyn Marathon & Half Marathon 2022 Announcement
Brooklyn, NY—Today, Brooklyn-based race production company, New York City Runs (NYCRUNS) announced an exciting new course for its flagship Brooklyn Marathon and Half Marathon to be held for the tenth time on a new spring date, April 24, 2022, pending final permitting. The new course, a tour de force of...
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June 16, 2021
Giro announces New Hires within Marketing Team
(June 16, 2021 – Scotts Valley, CA) Giro Sport Design, the cycling world’s design leader, today announced several key hires and promotions in a move to expand their brand and marketing team. Peter Nicholson joins as Brand Manager, Giro Bike while Eric Richter moves into a new role as Bell,...
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June 16, 2021
‘YAMAGUCHI Virtual RIDE FESTA in Tsunoshima’, an augmented ROUVY race around the iconic tourist island on June 20th
Yamaguchi, Japan / June 16th, 2021 - Tsunoshima is an island with a population of 900, located in the northwest of Yamaguchi Prefecture, rising from the Sea of Japan. The beautiful scenery here is similar to the scenic beaches of lands to the south. The Great Tsunoshima Bridge is one...
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June 16, 2021
RunSignup | GiveSignup Opens Registration for Virtual Summer Symposium in July 2021
GiveSignup | RunSignup, the leading technology provider for US fundraising and endurance events, opened registration for their upcoming Virtual Summer Symposium taking place July 21-22, 2021.This virtual event focuses on helping event organizers and nonprofits adjust to changes in the industry and get back to in-person and hybrid events now....
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June 16, 2021
Reddiyo Introduces An In-App Workout Player Bringing Cyclists Closer To Their Goals
Denver, COLORADO - Reddiyo, a dynamic cycling training app, announces the release of their new, in-app workout player, allowing cyclists to use their training plans without the need of a head unit. Users can operate the workout player directly in the app to track interval progress and record their ride...
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June 16, 2021
Momentous Bolsters Athlete Ambassador Team with Morgan Pearson Partnership
(JACKSON HOLE, WY—June 16, 2021) – Momentous, a premium sports nutrition company known for its line of NSF-certified protein powders and supplements, has teamed up with leading triathlete Morgan Pearson. He joins an elite team that also includes leading runners Emma Coburn, Emma Bates, and Molly Seidel, climber Alex Honnold, CrossFit...
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June 16, 2021
L’Alpe d’Huez headlines GFNY La Vaujany
NEW YORK CITY, Jun 16, 2021 – As France enters summer season, GFNY racing continues to get back on track with the inaugural GFNY Vaujany where two assaults from different sides on the infamous L’Alpe d’Huez climb will test the best of climbers this weekend, Sunday, June 20. While the...
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June 15, 2021
Malaysia lockdown for Shimano and Kent continues
Malaysia lockdown for Shimano and Kent continues
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June 15, 2021
Taiwan e-bike exports up 44% in first 5 months, exceed regular bike exports
Taiwan exported $555 million worth of e-bikes in the first five months of 2021, up 44% from the same period in 2020, the country's Ministry of Finance announced. Exports of regular bikes totaled $525 million, up 38% from the same period last year. BRAIN
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June 15, 2021
Saucony® Unveils Updated Endorphin Collection — Introduces The All-New Endorphin Trail
WALTHAM, MA (June 15, 2021) – Whether trying to increase mileage or set a personal best, both new and seasoned runners alike share one common dream: to run faster, not harder. Global performance running lifestyle brand Saucony today announced that the award-winning Endorphin Collection, with the addition of the all-new...
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June 15, 2021
Better Bike Share Partnership Awards $89,970 in Grants
BOULDER, CO (June 15, 2020)— The Better Bike Share Partnership (BBSP) awarded $89,970 in mini-grants to 12 projects that will reach and engage traditionally underserved populations through shared micromobility. This is the sixth round of grant funding that PeopleForBikes will administer through its partner role with BBSP. “Better Bike Share...
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June 15, 2021
PTO Supports the SUB7 and SUB8 Project
15 June 2021.- The Pho3nix Foundation today announced their partnership with the Professional Triathletes Organisation (PTO) for their ground-breaking Sub7 Sub8 Project. The attempt, set to take place in 2022, pits four of the world’s best athletes against each other in a bid to break the mythical 7-hour (mens) and 8-hour...
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June 15, 2021
American record holder Shelby Houlihan receives 4-year ban following positive drug test
The American record holder in the 1,500m and 5,000m tested positive for nandrolone. Houlihan claimed the positive result was due to contaminated meat she ate in a burrito from a food truck on the day of the test. Houlihan’s ban is effective immediately, meaning she will miss the Tokyo Olympics....
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June 15, 2021
Tissot and USA Cycling Announce Partnership
Tissot is proud to announce a multiyear partnership with USA Cycling, the national governing body for the sport of cycling in the United States. International competitive cycling has been part of Tissot’s DNA since the brand was founded, and more officially so in the 80’s when the watchmaker became Official...
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June 15, 2021
2021 Little Rockers Kids Marathon Registration Opens June 28
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – Little Rock Marathon race officials announced today that registration for the Little Rockers Kids Marathon, presented by the Hatcher Agency, will open on June 28. The Little Rockers Kids Marathon is a family-friendly event to be held Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. The Little...
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June 15, 2021
Announcing ASSOS USA andPikes Peak APEX to Partner Again for The Hunt
Colorado Springs, CO – Sports Strategies announces Pikes Peak APEX and ASSOS USA will kick off The Hunt tomorrow, June 15th, when an ambassador will post the first clue on Instagram. Anyone who wants to join the 3-week scavenger hunt should follow @PikesPeakAPEX and @ASSOS_USA on Instagram for clues. Clues...
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June 15, 2021
Tower 26 Hermosa Beach Triathlon Sells Out!
Michael Epstein Sports Productions (MESP Inc) is proud to announce that our celebration of the opening of California taking place at the Hermosa Beach Triathlon has sold out! Held at the iconic Hermosa Beach Pier in Hermosa Beach CA, a town known as the birthplace of the Southern California Lifestyle,...
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June 15, 2021
The Revive Slip-on from Kane is Active Recovery Footwear for Body and Planet
Westport, CT (June 15, 2021) — Kane Footwear, a new name in active recovery footwear, is excited to announce the direct-to-consumer launch of its flagship bio-based molded, EVA foam slip-on, the Revive™. Constructed from Kane’s sugarcane-derived BounceBack™ foam, the Revive utilizes thoughtful styling and an active recovery design to provide...
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