February 18, 2020

Cycling goes Digital: The first Virtual Bicycle Conference in March 2020

Berlin, Germany, 18 February, 2020 – meetyoo, a leading provider of digital events and virtual conferences, announces the 2020 Digital WorldBike, the bicycle industry’s first ever virtual cycling conference, bringing together cycling enthusiasts, brands, advocacy groups and municipalities with a focus on bicycle safety and the future of cycling. The...

February 18, 2020

RunSignup Reaches $1 Billion in Processing

(Moorestown, NJ)– RunSignup, the leading technology provider for races in the US, reached a milestone on February 14, 2020 by officially processing more than $1 billion for their customers. The transactions represent over 24 million registrations and nearly $100 million in donations. RunSignup has grown consistently since it began in...

February 18, 2020

Myovolt teams up with IRONMAN legend Mike Phillips to power up his recovery

Myovolt, the leading technology provider in wearable recovery has teamed up with Mike Philips, New Zealand based Ironman to support his bid for the world Ironman champs in 2020. Mike Philips, who is coming back from injury which hampered his racing last year, is now hot on the heels of...

February 18, 2020

ElliptiGO Announces Crowdfunding Campaign

Solana Beach, CA - Feb 18, 2020 – ElliptiGO, the leader in elliptical and stand-up bicycles, announced that it has launched a private placement offering in accordance with Regulation Crowdfunding. The purpose of the fundraise is to provide ElliptiGO with the capital to invest in marketing its full line-up of...

February 18, 2020

Jaybird VISTA True Wireless Headphones Now Meet Tough Military Standards

Jaybird Drops Special Edition Colorway Celebrating EarthProof™Best-in-Class Durability PARK CITY, Utah — February 18, 2020— Jaybird, the leader in sport headphones for runners and adventurers, announced today the launch of a special edition colorway for its Jaybird VISTA™ Totally Wireless Sport Headphones – Planetary Green. VISTA is Jaybird's first true...

February 17, 2020

Wanda Sports considering $1 billion sale of Ironman triathlon

Wanda Sports Group Co. is considering selling the Ironman triathlon business it bought in 2015, according to people familiar with the matter. The company, part of Chinese billionaire Wang Jianlin’s conglomerate, is working with an adviser and has held discussions with some private-equity buyers that expressed interest in the business according to...

February 17, 2020

Tokyo Marathon cancelled due to virus fears

The 2020 Tokyo Marathon has cancelled its mass participation race, scheduled for March 1, due to a confirmed case of coronavirus. The event will still run its elite and wheelchair races. The 2020 marathon doubles as the Olympic Trials for Japanese runners (they will still have the opportunity to compete). The field...

February 17, 2020

Charity founded by disgraced cyclist announces relaunch plan

The cancer charity whose yellow wristbands became a global brand under founder Lance Armstrong is seeking to reinvent itself, years after donations and revenues crashed along with the disgraced cyclist’s career. Armstrong was nowhere to be seen earlier this month during Livestrong’s “relaunch” ceremony in Austin, and gone are the yellow...

February 17, 2020

Asics’ Q4 sales In North America show modest decline

Asics Corp.’s sales in the North American region in the fourth quarter slid 5.5 percent to ¥18.8 billion ($171 mm) from ¥19.9 billion a year ago. The operating loss in the region was reduced to ¥2.12 billion ($19 mm) from ¥2.95 billion. Read more about the decline on SGB Media.

February 17, 2020

Challenge Family heading to Sweden with Challenge Vansbro

With the focus on high quality racing and the beautiful nature of Sweden, CHALLENGE FAMILY announces a brand new race: CHALLENGE VANSBRO. This Middle Distance race will be introduced in 2021 and is the result of a partnership with open water swimming competition Vansbrosimningen and Vansbro Triathlon. The first edition of CHALLENGE VANSBRO will take...