April 29, 2021

Shimano bike division rides ‘wave of COVID’ to 76% sales growth in Q1

Shimano sales in its bike division were up 76.3% in the first quarter, compared to the same period last year; operating income in the division was up 170%. Net sales for the quarter were 103,757 million yen ($952 million) in the bike division, and operating income was 27,730 million yen....

April 29, 2021

Tread Labs High Performance Insole: Re-engineered and Back in Stock

WOBURN, Mass. -- Dash, Tread Labs’ high-performance insole with 100% carbon fiber arch supports are back. After working with elite cyclists and other competitive athletes, Tread Labs has re-engineered the insoles to be firmer, stronger, and more supportive. The 1.25mm thin carbon fiber arch support makes Dash the thinnest and lightest...

April 29, 2021

Tour of Utah to Return in 2022 with Medalist Sports

The Larry H. Miller Tour of Utah has entered into a licensing agreement with Medalist Sports to operate the professional cycling stage race and the Tour of Utah Ultimate Challenge, a non-competitive gran-fondo-style endurance event for amateur riders. Also, due to the Covid-19 pandemic, both events are postponed in 2021, with...

April 29, 2021

British Cycling joins social media boycott to protest online abuse towards athletes

Organisations from across the sporting world are banding together this weekend to fall silent on social media, to raise awareness of online racism and abuse directed towards professional sportspeople.  Cycling Weekly

April 29, 2021

U.S. Police & Fire Championships Announces Virtual 5k/10k

SAN DIEGO – April 29, 2021 – The 2021 United States Police & Fire Championships (USPFC) are going virtual. At least partially. What began 55 years ago as the “California Police Olympics,” the USPFC are celebrating Public Safety and First Responders and planning for a mix of live and virtual athletic...

April 29, 2021

April 29, 2021 Newsletter – Athletes to be tested daily for COVID-19 at Olympics

EDITOR'S PICKS Garmin’s Q1 Revenues Advance 25 Percent. Garmin Ltd. reported sales grew 25% in the first quarter ended March 27, led by gains of 38% in its Fitness segment, 46% in Outdoor and 28% in its Marine segment. Total revenue of $1.07 billion, a 25% increase over the prior-year quarter...

April 29, 2021

Challenged Athletes Foundation Hosts Virtual 2021 Heroes of Sport Celebration With Surprise Moments Featuring Professional Athletes

WHAT: On Thursday, April 29th, viewers around the world will have the opportunity to tune in online for the Challenged Athletes Foundation 2021 Heroes of Sport Celebration on Facebook, Instagram and You Tube. Viewers will experience firsthand how physically challenged athletes become stronger through sport. Several surprise moments will be...

April 29, 2021

Aqualung Launches New Online Consumer Experience Connecting Shoppers to Local Dive Shops

VISTA, Calif. (April 29, 2021) – Aqualung, the celebrated pioneer, designer, manufacturer and distributor of dive and watersports equipment for over 75 years, is launching a new online platform in an effort to connect consumers more easily with local dive retailers. In partnership with Locally, the definitive online-to-offline platform, this...

April 29, 2021

Course Records Smashed at Epic Jackpot Ultra Running Festival

HENDERSON, NEVADA – April 29, 2021 – Beyond Limits Running, the founder, owner and producer of the Jackpot Ultra Running Festival, Southern Nevada’s premier ultra-running endurance event, is proud to announce results for the 8th annual Festival which took place April 23-26, 2021 at Cornerstone Park.  Despite windy conditions with...

April 29, 2021

XTERRA Trail Marathon Series partners with International Trail Running Association

April 29, 2021 (Minneapolis, MN) - The newly established XTERRA Trail Marathon Series has joined forces with the International Trail Running Association (ITRA) to provide athletes with ITRA Performance Index points, build upon the shared values of both organizations, and form a deeper connection with the worldwide trail running community....