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June 1, 2021
Exercise Affects Us All Differently. A New Study Could Finally Explain Why
Exercise is good for everyone, but it doesn't affect us all in the same ways: some people might see boosts in levels of endurance, while others benefit from better blood sugar levels. Now scientists think they may have discovered one of the reasons why. Science Alert
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June 1, 2021
Meet the team tackling cycling’s garbage problem and eliminating single-use plastics
Canadian women's continental team InstaFund Racing, now in its third season, has set itself the big goal of going almost entirely free of single-use plastic, from June 1. It also aims to work towards having a carbon-neutral footprint from 2022. Velonews
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June 1, 2021
Rock ‘n’ Roll Running Series to celebrate Global Running Day with 24-Hour Sale Offering Best Prices of the Year for Events Returning in 2021 and 2022
TAMPA, Fla. (June 1, 2021) – In celebration of Global Running Day on Wednesday, June 2, the recently rebranded Rock ‘n’ Roll® Running Series will host a 24-hour sale on race registrations for events returning in 2021 and 2022, offering the best prices of the year. Runners and walkers alike can expect...
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June 1, 2021
GU Energy Labs Introduces New Liquid Energy Gel Flavor
Berkeley, Calif. — June 01, 2021 — GU Energy Labs today launched a new flavor in its Liquid Energy Gel lineup. Cola is a refreshing aid-station favorite flavor ideal for warm weather training and racing, with its slightly spicy sweetness. Cola is the fifth flavor in the Liquid Energy line,...
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June 1, 2021
Champion® and Levi’s® Unveil BMX Freestyle U.S. Olympic Competition Gear
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (June 1, 2021) – BMX Freestyle is making its Olympic Debut in Tokyo this summer, and USA Cycling has tapped Champion® Athleticwear and the Levi’s® Brand to be the official apparel providers for the BMX Freestyle National Team. As these athletes ascend to the highest platform in...
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June 1, 2021
MYLAPS offers coaching software to get extensive training insights
Haarlem/Utrecht – Get the most out of your training data and say goodbye to your stopwatch. The newly launched CoachSUITE turns MYLAPS training data into valuable (live) insights for sports coaches and athletes. MYLAPS offers this tool to all coaches, tracks, and federations that strive to get the most out...
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June 1, 2021
Pic2Go Partners with Tag Timing to power Sponsored Race Photography at 2021 Events
Pic2Go’s race photography platform will be used to automate race photo-tagging, branding and social sharing of the free race day photos by participants - at Tag Timing events in Macedonia during 2021. “Tag Timing was established in 2015, and very fast started to grow with the service that provides timing...
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June 1, 2021
Gnarly Nutrition Launches Fuel2O Sport Nutrition Drink Mix
Salt Lake City, UT (June 1, 2021) — Gnarly Sports Nutrition, the makers of clean, effective, and great tasting sports nutrition supplements, is proud to announce the launch of Fuel2O; a high-calorie, electrolyte-rich, easy-to-digest, powdered drink mix designed to keep you going during long endurance activities. Fuel2O is an all-in-one...
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June 1, 2021
Liv Cycling Unveils All New 2022 Langma Disc Range
NEWBURY PARK, Calif. (June 1, 2021) - Liv Cycling, the company dedicated to getting more women on bikes, today announced the all-new Langma Disc range offering road riders an even lighter, stiffer and faster bike that outperforms the competition. From discerning road enthusiasts to UCI WorldTour riders, the Langma Disc...
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June 1, 2021
B-17 Flying Fortress to be featured for the upcoming History and Heritage Race Series
The History & Heritage Race Series, powered by the Air Force Marathon, will hold three more virtual races in 2021. Soaring in as the fourth historical aircraft to be highlighted for the race series is the B-17 Flying Fortress, beginning July 1. As the second most produced bomber in United...
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June 1, 2021
Life Time Taps FloSports as Exclusive Official Media Partner and Broadcaster of Garmin UNBOUND Gravel
EMPORIA, Kans., June 1, 2021— Life Time, owner and producer of Garmin UNBOUND Gravel presented by Craft,has kicked off an exclusive two-year partnership with FloSports, a leader in sports streaming and original content. FloSports will serve as the Official Media Partner broadcasting the UNBOUND Gravel event weekend in 2021 and 2022...
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June 1, 2021
The RunnerBox and The RiderBox Come in Hot with their Latest Summer Edition
The RunnerBox and The RiderBox unveiled their new Summer Edition box today. Leaders in the subscription industry, The RunnerBox and The RiderBox deliver bi-monthly boxes to subscribers that highlight the top products of the season. With summer bringing hot temperatures and multiple racing opportunities, the latest edition is loaded with...
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May 31, 2021
Hitting the wall by the numbers
The who, where, when and why some runners bonk near the end of a marathon. Canadian Running
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May 31, 2021
Evidence of vaccination or negative COVID-19 test may be required for Tokyo 2020 spectators
Domestic spectators could only be permitted to attend events at the Tokyo 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Games if they provide either proof of vaccination or a negative COVID-19 test, it has been claimed. To date, over 3.2 million people have been fully vaccinated, roughly 2.6 per cent of the country’s...
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May 31, 2021
How to Choose the Right Dose of Exercise for Your Brain
A new study tests how much cycling it takes to maximize cognitive function in endurance athletes.
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May 31, 2021
Where Do Ultramarathons Go From Here?
More than 600,000 people ran an ultramarathon in 2018, a jump of nearly 350 percent in the last decade. Ultrarunning is similar to where obstacle racing was in the mid 2010s, when deaths and injuries — and lawsuits — piled up, forcing some of those races to close. New York Times
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May 28, 2021
Why is the peloton hiding its true colours?
Of the 978 riders in the men’s pro peloton, none are gay. While this statement is true on the surface – not a single male rider at WorldTour or ProTeam level publicly identifies as gay. There is a conspicuous absence of openly LGBTQ+ riders in the pro peloton, especially among...
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May 28, 2021
State Bicycle Team x Rapha
State Bicycle Team is releasing a capsule collection produced by Rapha for the 2021 Season. Each piece is adorned with the team’s signature tie-dye pattern adding to the unique style State Bicycle Co. Team is known for. The collection includes 2 of Rapha’s Classic Flyweight Jerseys (White and Black), a...
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May 28, 2021
Fayetteville hires Medalist Sports to manage cyclocross events
The city has hired longtime event firm Medalist Sports to manage two high-profile cyclocross races this fall and next winter. Medalist replaces Parkven Productions, owned by Brook Watts and Kristin Diamond, which parted ways with the events as the race community pondered responses to Arkansas' recent anti-transgender legislation. Bicycle Retailer
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May 27, 2021
UCI and Zwift reveal schedule for Olympic Virtual Series cycling events
A month after the UCI announced its partnership with Zwift to host the inaugural Olympic Virtual Series cycling events, the event schedule has now been unveiled. The Olympic Virtual Series — a new virtual event launched by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) — will run from June 1-27. Cycling News
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May 27, 2021
Stages Cycling Launches Virtual Ready Program for StagesBike SB20 Smart Bikes
(Boulder, CO – 27 May, 2021) StagesⓇ Cycling is offering customers three months of premium access to the virtual cycling platform of their choice with purchase of a StagesBike SB20 Smart Bike. The promotion, which is going on globally from now until July 1, 2021, includes many of the popular...
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May 27, 2021
Professional Triathletes Organisation Partners with British Triathlon to Support the Dorney Triathlon on 13th June
LONDON, ENGLAND: The Professional Triathletes Organisation (PTO) today announced that it has partnered with British Triathlon, the governing body of the sport in Great Britain, and event organiser Dorney Lake Events to provide a professional prize purse along with media and marketing support for the Dorney Triathlon on 13th June at...
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May 27, 2021
Giant Bicycles, Liv Cycling and PeopleForBikes’ Ride Spot Present the World Bicycle Day Challenge
Boulder, CO and Newbury Park, CA (May 27, 2021) — Giant Bicycles and Liv Cycling are partnering with PeopleForBikes and Ride Spot to present the World Bicycle Day Challenge — a 10-day campaign inspiring people to get out and ride. World Bicycle Day is Thursday, June 3, 2021. World Bicycle...
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May 27, 2021
2021 ASICS Falmouth Road Race Announces 8,000 In-Person Runners for August 15 Event; Charity Runners Guaranteed Spot In Field
Falmouth, MA (May 27, 2021)– Falmouth Road Race, Inc., organizers of the 49th Annual ASICS Falmouth Road Race, one of America’s premier running events of the summer season, today announced that it will host a field of 8,000 in-person runners for its upcoming event on Sunday, August 15. Those who...
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May 27, 2021
British Triathlon Confirms Live Photography at The AJ Bell 2021 World Triathlon Leeds
A UK space company has been commissioned to provide space-enabled, live event photos at the AJ Bell 2021 World Triathlon Leeds, organised by British Triathlon on 5-6 June. This service is set to boost participant engagement and virtual spectator involvements, helping the recovery of an industry heavily impacted by COVID-19....