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August 26, 2021
Lululemon Raises Minimum Base Pay
Effective Sept. 27, 2021, lululemon will raise the minimum base pay for the majority of its store and Guest Education Centre) employees in North America. As part of the additional investments, people who are currently employed, and individuals who are hired from this point forward, will receive a new minimum...
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August 26, 2021
Christopher Blevins Wins Inaugural Short Track World Championship
On Thursday, Christopher Blevins (Durango, Colo.; Trinity Racing) earned his first World Champion title, winning the first-ever Elite Men’s Short Track Cross Country event at the 2021 UCI Mountain Bike World Championships held at the Val di Sole resort in Commezzadura, Italy. Combating a field of 38 competitors, Blevins rode...
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August 26, 2021
Brayden Johnson finishes fifth in Cross-Country World Championship
VAL DI SOLE - TRENTINO, Italy – It was another beautiful day in the Dolomites as racers battled for gold. The juniors kicked off the day with their cross-country races, followed by the first-ever World Championship Short Track racing. Junior Women’s XC Junior US National Champion Ruth Holcomb (Durango, Colo.; Bear...
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August 26, 2021
Earning Announcements
Peloton shares fall after cycle maker posts disappointing earnings and outlook, cuts Bike price More Athleta’s Q2 Comps Gain 13 Percent Year-Over-Year More
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August 26, 2021
FloSports secures London Marathon streaming rights in North America, Australia
United States-based subscription streaming platform FloSports has secured the media rights to the Virgin Money London Marathon in North America and Australia, starting this year. The iconic international race – which is scheduled to be held on Sunday, October 3 – will be exclusively streamed on the FloTrack vertical in the United...
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August 26, 2021
Chris Froome invests in Factor Bikes
Chris Froome has joined a consortium injecting capital into Factor Bikes and its parts and accessories subsidiary Black Inc, with plans for the four-time Tour de France winner to use his racing and product experience to help with product development and marketing. Cycling News
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August 26, 2021
National Forest Foundation to Host Live Leadership Discussion in New York City
Missoula, MT (August 26, 2021) -- The National Forest Foundation (NFF), a congressionally-chartered nonprofit, will be hosting Our Forests, Our Future, a live panel discussion with corporate environmental, social and governance (ESG) leaders Thursday, Sept. 9 at 6 p.m. at The Union League Club in New York. Our Forests, Our...
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August 26, 2021
Athleta parent company Gap acquires Berkeley startup that allows customers to try on fits virtually
Ahead of its second quarter earnings call Thursday, Gap Inc. announced it has acquired e-commerce startup Drapr, a recent Y Combinator alum that has built technology that lets customers try on clothing virtually to ensure a better fit from home. SF Business Times
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August 26, 2021
Grandma’s Marathon Wins Top Honors in Statewide Readers’ Choice Awards Program
(DULUTH, MINN.) --- Grandma’s Marathon has been named a gold medal winner in the state’s premier Readers’ Choice Awards program, Minnesota’s Best, it was announced today. Grandma’s was voted the state’s top annual sports event or race in the inaugural “best of” program, which was put together by the Star...
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August 26, 2021
Maya Sets Triathlon World Alight
Dutch Triathlon Sensation Maya Kingma’s Season Like No Other In what has been a breakthrough season, Dutch top-ranked triathlon star Maya Kingma finished 6th at the World Triathlon Championship Series Grand Final in Edmonton, Canada to clinch the 4th overall spot on the World Triathlon Championship Series ranking and a...
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August 26, 2021
BOA Nutrition And Super League Triathlon Announce Multi-Year Partnership
Super League Triathlon (SLT) and BOA Nutrition have agreed a multi-year partnership that makes BOA the Official Nutraceutical Partner of the Championship Series. BOA’s multi-year partnership with Super League will begin with the 2021 Championship Series, which features four back-to-back races throughout September with events in London, Munich, Jersey and...
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August 26, 2021
Punch Gunk Announces Winners of Go Get It Grant
LOS ANGELES – Punch Gunk, the award-winning performance therapeutics company shaking up the pain relief and workout recovery industry, has announced the winners of their inaugural Go Get It Grant. After receiving many compelling applications from athletes in a variety of sports and from all across the world, a panel...
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August 26, 2021
Jenny Simpson to Make Her Long Distance Road Racing Debut at the 2021 Credit Union Cherry Blossom Ten Mile on September 12
August 26, 2021, Washington DC: Organizers of the 48th edition of the Credit Union Cherry Blossom Ten Mile Run announced today that Jenny Simpson, three time Olympian (2008, 2012 and 2016 bronze medalist) and three time World Championship medalist (gold in 2011, silver in 2013 and 2017) would be making...
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August 26, 2021
US Trail Running Conference Webinar Spotlights Sponsor Partnerships and Revenue
Estes Park, CO – The eighth webinar in a nine-webinar series produced by the US Trail Running Conference and presented by the leading trail registration platform UltraSignup, was hosted Thursday, August 19. The session subject for this latest session was: Sponsor Partnerships and Revenue. The session content was delivered by...
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August 26, 2021
The RunnerBox Named to Runner’s World 30 Best Cheap Gifts for Runners Under $30
The RunnerBox has been named to ” “30 Best Cheap Gifts for Runners Under $30” by Runner’s World Magazine, an authority in the running community and essential guide for everyone who runs. Published to help gift-givers on a budget find top options, the list contains products ranging form hats and socks to...
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August 25, 2021
PeopleForBikes Announces Major Investments to Grow Electric Bicycle Market and Access
BOULDER, COLO (August 25, 2021) — PeopleForBikes, a national bicycling advocacy nonprofit and the bicycle industry’s trade association, is committing more staff and resources to support the use of and access to electric bicycles across the U.S. Industry analysts estimate that more than 12 million electric bikes will be sold...
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August 25, 2021
How Exercise May Help Keep Our Memory Sharp
Irisin, a hormone produced by muscles during exercise, can enter the brain and improve cognition, a mouse study suggests. NYT An intriguing new study shows how exercise may bolster brain health. The study was in mice, but it found that a hormone produced by muscles during exercise can cross into the brain...
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August 25, 2021
Team USA Rides to Silver at 2021 World Championship Team Relay
VAL DI SOLE - TRENTINO, Italy – Today the Team Relay kicked off the 2021 UCI Mountain Bike World Championships. Each country’s team consisted of a rider from each category, Men and Women Elite, Men and Women U23, and Men and Women Junior. The team of Christopher Blevins (Durango, Colo.; Trinity...
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August 25, 2021
Dick’s Reports Huge Q2 Earnings
The retailer generated $3.27 billion in revenue in Q2 2021, a 20.7% increase compared to the same period a year prior. Dick’s surpassed Wall Street estimates of $2.85 billion in revenue. The quarter was driven by same-store sales, which increased 19.2% year-over-year. E-commerce sales decreased 28% compared to Q2 2020 following the...
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August 25, 2021
USA Cycling welcomes a diverse range of Speakers to headline the Inaugural Inclusion Conference and Opens Registration
Aug 25, 2021 (COLORADO SPRINGS, CO) - With the guidance and support of inclusivity experts, industry partners, athletes and sport advocates, USA Cycling will host the first ever Cycling Inclusion Conference on Sept 10 and 11 at the USAC headquarters in Colorado Springs, offering both in person and virtual attendance...
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August 25, 2021
2021 U.S. Adventure Racing National Championship
Cable, Wisconsin —The U.S. Adventure Racing Association (USARA) National Championship is coming to Wisconsin for the first time ever in 2021. Now in its 22nd year, the USARA National Championship is the premier amateur adventure racing event in the United States. From September 10 to 11, the best teams in...
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August 25, 2021
Got Grit? Answer ENVE’s Casting Call for All-Terrain Bike Reality Show
The ultimate all-terrain adventure bicycling reality show? That’s what ENVE’s got in mind, with help from a notorious influencer. When you need to produce a hit reality show, you swing for the fences. ENVE looks to have done just that, tapping crusty adventure bike influencer “Ronnie” Ronmance/Ultraromance for its new reality show....
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August 25, 2021
BT Sport Partners with Super League Triathlon For UK Coverage Of 2021 Championship Series
Super League Triathlon (SLT) and BT Sport have agreed a partnership which will see the entire 2021 Championship Series broadcast live on BT Sport, on demand via its App, as well as highlights. Super League’s Championship Series will feature four back-to-back races throughout September with events in London, Munich, Jersey and Malibu...
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August 25, 2021
2021 Challenge Gunsan-Saemangeum International Triathlon Championship – Open Virtual Race
Seoul, South Korea /Aug 25, 2021- Due to COVID19 travelling restrictions, Challenge Korea found it difficult to invite foreign participants to come to take part in this special event. Challenge Korea has an opportunity with ROUVY to invite athletes to preview and enjoy taking part in the competition via the...
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August 25, 2021
MYLAPS and Sportunity join forces to take event apps to the next level
Haarlem/Apeldoorn, 25 August 2021 - MYLAPS and Sportunity announce a long-term partnership today to offer best-in-class mobile event apps to sports events and athletes. The sports timing company and digital sports marketing agency join forces to further improve the digital experience for event participants, fans, and sponsors. From 1 September...