March 24, 2020

RunSignup Cancels 2020 Summer Symposium to Focus on Coronavirus Response

Moorestown, NJ – With the endurance industry facing uncertainty due to COVID-19 and related restrictions on gatherings, RunSignup has announced they will not hold a 2020 Summer Symposium. The biannual RunSignup Symposiums are an educational and networking opportunity for race directors, timers, and nonprofits; this year, RunSignup will shift their...

March 24, 2020

Final Surge Announces New Virtual Racing Service with Free Entry into Virtual 5K

Raleigh, NC – March 24, 2020 – Final Surge is announcing it’s new Virtual Racing service by giving free entry into the Final Surge Virtual 5K.  The race takes place this week on any day between Monday, March 23rd and Sunday, March 29th.  All finishers will be entered into a...

March 24, 2020

New Name, Same Great Race: The Great Pumpkin Run Undergoes Name Change

NEW YORK - The popular, award-winning fall race formerly known as The Great Pumpkin Run has undergone a name change for the 2020 fall race season. Coming off a successful, 20 race season, including a Virtual Run that had over 18,000 participants, the family-friendly 5K is now Gourdy’s Pumpkin Run,...

March 23, 2020

Peloton temporarily suspends sales and deliveries of its treadmill

Peloton announced that it will temporarily suspend the sale and delivery of its Tread, a treadmill with a touchscreen to stream live and on-demand classes, because the size of the machine is too big to deliver to customers while attempting to maintain physical distance during the novel coronavirus pandemic. Sales of its...

March 23, 2020

IOC member says 2020 Tokyo Olympics will be postponed because of coronavirus pandemic

Veteran International Olympic Committee member Dick Pound, a Canadian who has been one of the most influential members of the IOC for decades, said the games will likely be moved to 2021, with the details to be worked out in the next four weeks. Neither the IOC nor the Tokyo 2020...

March 23, 2020

Race Roster introduces a free innovative virtual event toolkit to support industry professionals during this challenging time

London, ON - In response to the impact of COVID-19 on the global running community, Race Roster has developed a free virtual event toolkit to aid the cancellation and postponement processes of beloved running events. “In times of uncertainty, movement helps. Race Roster’s commitment is to drive well-being and support...

March 23, 2020

Doping researcher who defended Lance Armstrong receives doping ban

A doping researcher who testified on behalf of Lance Armstrong during the US Department of Justice case has been banned from cycling for doping. John Gleaves, an assistant professor at California State University, has accepted a four-year suspension after testing positive at the Masters Track National Championships last August. Read more...

March 23, 2020

Cycling industry pivots to COVID-19 protective equipment production

Bike industry players, big and small, shift production to make personal protective equipment for front-line healthcare workers. Read more on VeloNews.

March 23, 2020

British Cycling extends suspension on sanctioned cycling activities to June 30

Given the ongoing uncertainty around the Coronavirus/COVID19 outbreak, and the developing Government advice and guidance, British Cycling has taken the decision to extend its current suspension on sanctioned cycling activities to June 30. Read more on the British Cycling site.

March 23, 2020

Orucase to produce face masks for COVID-19 battle

San Diego, CA—Orucase announces they have begun production on protective face marks to help tackle supply gaps for important protective articles. Like many other companies across different industries, Orucase has pivoted to help provided needed PPE gear to help battle the COVID-19 pandemic. Orucase, known for their innovative and award-winning...