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October 29, 2020
Harley-Davidson unveils a gorgeous new electric bike called Serial 1
The stunning new electric bike that it says will go on sale in March 2021 - and the motorcycle manufacturer is also spinning out its e-bike division as a separate company, called Serial 1 Cycle. Read more on The Verge.
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October 29, 2020
Life Time Reveals New Brand for Emporia Gravel Event: UNBOUND Gravel
EMPORIA, Kans., October 30, 2020 — Life Time is pleased to announce the new name for its wildly popular Emporia, Kans.-based gravel event. UNBOUND Gravel will carry on the 15-year history, legacy and energy of the original event with a new identity. Garmin will remain on as title sponsor of...
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October 29, 2020
Wall Street suddenly loves bike companies thanks to cycling boom
In October, Canyon, a high end, direct-to-consumer bike brand, announced that it was in talks with private equity and buyout firms. A sale could bring in $592 million and start a trend. Find out what other companies are making waves here.
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October 29, 2020
Lululemon Wants to Achieve Full Pay Equity for Gender and Race by 2022
The athletic apparel and accessories chain announced today that it has developed a long-term strategy to become a more equitable business through inclusion and diversity, as well as minimize its environmental impact. It set 12 ambitious goals, which involve commitments to invest $75 million into wellbeing programs by 2025, expand...
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October 29, 2020
Hoka Drives Stellar Quarter for Deckers Brands
Deckers Brands posted a monster quarter with sales rising 14% in constant currency, driven by 83% growth in its running brand Hoka One One. The brand, which has been on a tear for quite some time, increased 83% to $143 million. Nearly every brand in the company portfolio grew during the...
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October 29, 2020
Sea to Summit Provides all US Employees a Paid Day Off to Vote on November 3rd
Boulder, CO (October 29, 2020) — Sea to Summit, the global adventure equipment brand headquartered in Perth, Western Australia, is encouraging civic responsibility by providing its entire US-based staff a paid day off on Tuesday, Nov. 3. The company made the announcement last week that it would provide everyone the...
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October 29, 2020
Eversource Hartford Marathon & Half Marathon Raises More Than $420,000 in 2020 Movement With Purpose
October 2020 - Glastonbury, CT– The Hartford Marathon Foundation (HMF) created a widespread community movement with nearly 5,000 participants at the 2020 Eversource Hartford Marathon and Half Marathon earlier this month. The movement with purpose brought the community together virtually and raised $420,712 for local charities (reported to date). Together...
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October 29, 2020
The world comes together virtually on the streets of Singapore for the Standard Chartered Singapore Marathon 2020
SINGAPORE / TAMPA, 29 OCTOBER 2020 – The IRONMAN Group, event organiser of the Standard Chartered Singapore Marathon (SCSM), today announced the launch of registration for the 2020 SCSM that will feature a unique hybrid race format for participants to run through the streets of Singapore virtually, creating a world-class...
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October 29, 2020
Tracksmith Introduces New York Pioneer Club Collection
BOSTON (Oct. 29, 2020) – Inspired by the legacy of New York Pioneer Club athlete Ted Corbitt and in celebration of 50 years of New York’s marathon, Tracksmith today introduces the New York Pioneer Club Collection, a capsule collection designed in collaboration with writer, coach, and Black Roses NYC founder...
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October 28, 2020
Whoop, maker of the fitness tracker that pro athletes love, is now valued at $1.2 billion
Some of the biggest names in sports are investing in the wearable company Whoop amid a global pandemic. The fitness tracking company announced it closed a $100 million financing round. Whoop is the fitness tracker of choice for a number of pro athletes, now used to help monitor potential symptoms...
