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September 29, 2020
Sports doctor confesses to distribution of illegal drugs and doping in Germany and Austria
Sports doctor Mark Schmidt, in an ongoing trial that started on Sept. 16, admitted that since 2012, he had been using doping methods and given prohibited substances to athletes. Read more on Inside the Games.
September 29, 2020
London Marathon virus testing finds runner, coach positive
An Ethiopian runner had to pull out of the London Marathon after she and the coach of two other elite marathoners tested positive for the coronavirus. Degitu Azimeraw, 2019 Amsterdam Marathon winner, and coach Haji Adilo tested positive in Ethiopia. Adilo is the coach of Ethiopian runners Shura Kitata and...
September 29, 2020
Pinarello Introduces Limited Edition Hani Rashid Dogma F-12
TREVISO, Italy – Pinarello, a leading brand of premium road bicycles, accessories, and apparel, today announced a new collaboration with Hani Rashid, a visionary architect, educator, and co-founder of New York City based architecture firm Asymptote Architecture. Together, Pinarello and Hani Rashid have developed a super limited collaboration, with Hani...
September 29, 2020
Motigo Solutions Prove Truly Unique For Today’s Virtual Run World
Denver, Colorado – September 29, 2020 – Motigo, a pioneer in delivering personalized audio to athletes during their race day, is proving to be the go-to-choice among virtual events big and small during this fall event season. With its personalized audio messaging, the Motigo app is allowing these now virtual...
September 29, 2020
INCUS Performance partners with Claire Cashmore on her road to become Paralympic Champion
INCUS Performance are delighted to announce the start of a long-term partnership with Claire Cashmore, a talented multisport athlete based in Loughborough, UK. Originally a swimmer Claire has competed in 4 paralympic games and won 8 medals, including a Gold and Silver medal at Rio 2016. After these games, Claire...
September 29, 2020
UCAN Welcomes Running Superstar Sara Hall to Its Team of Elite Athletes
One of the fastest US marathoners of all time, Sara Hall, has officially joined Team UCAN. Hall ran 2:22 at the Berlin Marathon last year, holds the World Record for the half marathon on the treadmill in 1:09:03, and is a 3-time US 10 Mile Champion. Sara will be racing...
September 29, 2020
Velo Releases Limited Edition Saddle Colorways
September 29, 2020: Based on early successes of the Senso Ray saddle, Velo is launching three limited edition colorways this fall of their newest saddle. The Senso Ray was launched earlier this year and will be available in a marbled red, marbled silver and an oil slick option. Velo’s flagship...
September 29, 2020
“Voice of IRONMAN” Mike Reilly to Emcee Inaugural Mind Body Tri
September 29, 2020 – Organizers of the Mind Body Tri, a first-of-its-kind virtual event designed to exercise the body and calm the mind, today announced that Mike Reilly, the official “Voice of IRONMAN,” will be the announcer of its inaugural event on October 24, 2020. Unlike a traditional triathlon, the...
September 28, 2020
Flywheel Files Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, Closes All Of Its Studios
On Sept. 14, Flywheel Sports Inc. closed its 42 studios, laid off its 1,200 employees and filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy in U.S. Bankruptcy Court in New York. Flywheel had $10 million to $50 million in liabilities and less than $50,000 in assets. Read more on Club Industry.
September 28, 2020
UCI plans to introduce time penalties for riders littering during races
David Lappartient, President of cycling’s governing body, says he saw unacceptable behaviour during the recent Tour de France of riders incorrectly disposing of their rubbish in nature – which is unacceptable. Read more on Cycling Weekly.
September 28, 2020
4 Ways Climate Change Affects You As a Runner
Rising temperatures, extreme weather, degraded air quality, and ravaged ecosystems could hold catastrophic consequences for endurance sports. Read more on Podium Runner.
September 28, 2020
Specialized Recalls 36,000 Bikes With Faulty Cranks
Last week, Specialized initiated a voluntary recall of about 36,000 Sirrus and Sirrus X bikes in the U.S. and another 3,200 in Canada after it learned the crank arms could disengage from the bike while riding. The brand also said it received seven reports of injuries related to the defect,...
September 28, 2020
Womxn Run The Vote Relay Raises $270,620 For Black Voters Matter
Washington, D.C. - September 28, 2020 - The Womxn Run the Vote Virtual Relay, co-sponsored by Oiselle and Run 4 All Women, raised $270,620 for Black Voters Matter. 10,000 participants paired off into 667 teams to cover the 686-mile virtual journey from Atlanta, GA to Washington, D.C. from September 21-27....
September 28, 2020
USA Cycling Announces Cancellation of 2020 Cyclocross Nationals
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – After months of planning and seeking alternatives to hold a safe and successful Cyclocross Nationals, USA Cycling is announcing today the cancellation of the 2020 Cyclocross National Championships and Collegiate Cyclocross National Championships. Although there has been a return to some local racing, the continued impacts...
September 28, 2020
Ventum Releases GS1, a New Performance Gravel Bike
(Heber City, UT) Building off its existing performance-inspired line of triathlon and road bikes, Ventum has announced its first-ever gravel bike, the GS1. Whether riding on forest trails or gravel frontage roads, the versatile GS1 is designed to go fast where the pavement ends. The bike will officially go on...
September 28, 2020
Mayweather Boxing + Fitness Announces Opening of Greenville, SC Studio
Greenville, SC (September 28, 2020) – Mayweather Boxing + Fitness – a group fitness and boxing experience created by legendary boxer Floyd Mayweather – announced today the opening of their Greenville, South Carolina Studio, the first location to open since the onset of COVID-19. On Saturday, October 3rd, the Mayweather...
September 28, 2020
RunSignup Raises $2.6 Million in Series A Funding from Payroc for Strategic Initiatives
Moorestown, NJ and DesPlaines, IL - Payroc is making a minority investment in the RunSignup|GiveSignup business to help fund the continued rapid expansion of the RunSignup customer base and provide additional fundraising capabilities to the nonprofit market with GiveSignup. RunSignup has seen unparalleled opportunity amidst the pandemic and sought additional...
September 28, 2020
USA Triathlon to Host National Athlete Recovery Day on Oct. 12
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo.— USA Triathlon today announced it will host the first-ever National Athlete Recovery Day on Oct. 12, the would-be day after the canceled 2020 IRONMAN World Championship in Kailua-Kona, Hawaii. The new annual event, which encourages athletes to focus on the importance of rest and recovery, will take...
September 28, 2020
OluKai Launches Premium Shearling, Leather, and Wool Slippers
Irvine, CA – Sept. 28, 2020– OluKai, the premium Hawaiian-inspired lifestyle brand, is thrilled to introduce several new slipper styles for men and women. According to Google Trends, 2020 research searches for slippers have already doubled over the 5-year trend. Known for comfort, OluKai is taking the aloha spirit one...
September 28, 2020
JAM Collective to Host a Virtual, Multi-Week Sustainability Instagram Live Series with Industry Leaders
San Francisco, Calif. – September 28, 2020– JAM Collective, an accomplished boutique agency specializing in public relations, social media, communications and strategic partnerships is thrilled to announce its upcoming Instagram Live Series: JAM Sustainability Sessions. Starting this week, JAM Sessions presents a multi-week sustainability series featuring prAna, Osprey, Houdini, LifeProof, and...
September 28, 2020
Believe In The Run Concludes GRIT, A Summer Distance Project Presented By Polar
BALTIMORE, Md., Sept. 28, 2020 – Believe in the Run, in partnership with Big Run Media, recently concluded GRIT, a summer distance project sponsored by Polar and ASICS. Over the course of the summer months (June 21 through Sept. 22), over 1300 registrants from all 50 states and 32 countries...
September 27, 2020
Kuss is Team USA top finisher in last day of the 2020 UCI Road World Championships
The UCI Road World Championships concluded Sunday with four Americans competing in the Men’s Elite Road Race through the countryside of Italy. Racing 258.2 kilometers over the course of 9 laps with over 5000 kilometers of climbing, this course proved to be difficult for the field of 177 riders. With...
September 26, 2020
Team USA Initiates Action Early On Day 3 In Imola
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – Six Americans competed in the 2020 UCI Road World Championships in the Elite Women’s Road Race on Saturday in Imola, Italy. This was one of the most challenging courses for a World Championship road race. After five laps of the course, totaling 144km, Anna van der...
September 25, 2020
Tokyo Olympics announces potential cost-reduction plan for 2021 event
The Tokyo Olympics organizers announced a proposal to cut the number of officials for next year’s event by 10 to 15 per cent in order to save money. This is just one part of their cost-reduction proposal, which reportedly includes 50 other measures to simplify the Games. Read more on...
September 25, 2020
2020 California International Marathon Canceled Due to COVID-19
SACRAMENTO, Calif. - The 38th annual California International Marathon, organized by the Sacramento Running Association and scheduled to run Sunday, Dec. 6 2020, has been canceled due to health and safety guidelines associated with the COVID-19 pandemic. All 2020 CIM registrants will receive a voucher for free registration into either...
