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April 7, 2021
Former Pro Cyclist Phil Gaimon and Friends Launch Preem TV On YouTube
(Los Angeles, CA) - Preem TV, a new content channel for cyclists of all abilities and interests, officially announces its launch on YouTube (link). The brainchild of the larger Preem team, Preem TV will be the home for cyclists to draw inspiration, information, and connection about their time on two...
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April 7, 2021
BibRave Adds Industry Veterans Tony Yamanaka and Alex Curtis to Its Full-Time Ranks
Portland, OR - BibRave, the leading-edge endurance and fitness marketing agency, recently added two full-time staff members - Tony Yamanaka, 10+ year industry veteran and VP of Operations at Events Southwest, and Alex Curtis, former Brand Manager at Science in Sport. Yamanaka joins Team BibRave as Brand Partnerships Director, bringing...
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April 7, 2021
Fast Talk Laboratories Now Offers Coaching Guidance and Testing for Cyclists and Triathletes
April 7, 2021 – Boulder, Colorado, USA –Fast Talk Laboratories, the new sport science community and virtual performance center, is now offering testing and coaching services for cyclists and triathletes. Fast Talk Laboratories offers cyclists and triathletes innovative, science-based ways to achieve any goal and solve any problem through two...
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April 7, 2021
Featured Aircraft Revealed For Third Race In Virtual Series
The History & Heritage Race Series, powered by the Air Force Marathon, will hold six virtual races throughout the year. Each race will feature its own historical aircraft vital to the U.S. Air Force’s past. The first race in the series featured the F-111 Aardvark and the second race featured...
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April 7, 2021
Healthy Kids Running Series Partnering with RunDoyen Coaches to Motivate Participants
Healthy Kids Running Series is partnering with RunDoyen, the leading source of online coaching for runners, to motivate its participants and their families to live active healthy lifestyles. Healthy Kids Running Series is the largest co-ed youth running series offering a five-week program for children aged 2 to 14. Each...
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April 7, 2021
Supersapiens to be Title Sponsor for 2021 IRONMAN World Championship Kona
ATLANTA, 07 April 2021 — Supersapiens is proud to become the 2021 and 2022 title sponsor forthe IRONMAN World Championship, held annually in Kona, Hawaii. The deal also includes four of Europe’s most renowned races, IRONMAN UK, IRONMAN Hamburg, IRONMAN France, and IRONMAN Emilia Romagna. The Supersapiens training ecosystem, powered...
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April 6, 2021
USA Triathlon Announces Additional Safe Return to Multisport Resources
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — USA Triathlon today announced additional resources as part of its Safe Return to Multisport initiative, a comprehensive and multi-pronged set of racing, training and event production guidelines for the multisport community to rebound from the COVID-19 pandemic. The new resources include Guidelines for COVID-19 Contact Tracing,...
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April 6, 2021
U.S. Considering Boycott of 2022 Beijing Olympics
United States-China tension is spilling into sports: The U.S. is considering a boycott of the 2022 Beijing Olympics. The potential boycott of the Winter Games could be in concert with other countries, though it is not immediately clear which ones. Front Office Sports
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April 6, 2021
Alistair Brownlee’s sporting secrets snapped up by HarperColllins
Double Olympic champion Alistair Brownlee's book Relentless: Secrets of the Sporting Elite has been snapped up by HarperCollins. Executive publisher Oli Malcolm negotiated world all language rights for HarperNonFiction with Richard Downey at Blue Carpet Management. Relentless will be published on 8th July 2021. The book follows a four-year quest by Brownlee to discover the...
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April 6, 2021
Former Nike Manager Pleads Guilty in Fraud Case
Errol Andam faces 24 months to 37 months in prison after pleading guilty to criminal charges of wire fraud, money laundering and submitting a false mortgage application. The plea agreement requires Andam to pay $1.49 million in restitution to Nike and $173,172 to another company called Maplewood Mfg. In February,...
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April 6, 2021
GU Energy Labs® and TerraCycle® Celebrate the Partnership’s Six-Year Anniversary & Significant Recycling Milestone
TRENTON, N.J., April 6, 2021 – Leading sports nutrition brand GU Energy Labs and international recycling leader TerraCycle®celebrate their six-year partnership with two milestones: upcycling more than 1.7 million pieces of performance nutrition packaging through their Performance Nutrition Recycling Program and a donation to-date of $19,000 to schools and nonprofit...
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April 6, 2021
Diamondback Amplifies Spring 2021 Lineup with New ebike Collection
KENT, Wash., (April, 6 2021) — Diamondback Bicycles, a leader in mountain and gravel bike innovation, unveils a new electric bike category to the Spring 2021 collection. The four new Diamondback pavement ebikes incorporate reliable components, commuter ready details and Bosch high-performance motors to efficiently get riders to their destinations....
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April 6, 2021
Mountain Hardwear Announces 2021 Non-Profit Partnerships
Richmond, Calif. (April 06, 2021)- Mountain Hardwear, a leader in performance equipment and apparel for climbers, mountaineers, and athletes, announced its 2021 non-profit partnerships will include long-time allies American Alpine Club and American Mountain Guides Association (AMGA), and new additions, Protect Our Winters (POW) and YES Nature to Neighborhoods. The...
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April 6, 2021
Bridges of Hope Ride joins forces with Maryland Cycling Classic to bring Chairman’s ride event to Baltimore County this Labor Day Weekend
BALTIMORE, Maryland– The UnitedHealthcare Children’s Foundation (UHCCF) Bridges of Hope Ride will take place on Saturday, September 4, 2021, and is the official “Chairman’s Ride” for the Maryland Cycling Classic. The Chairman’s Ride is part of an epic weekend of cycling events in Baltimore culminating with the Maryland Cycling Classic,...
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April 6, 2021
Introducing Nuun Energy, A Clean Boost With A Lasting Lift
SEATTLE, Washington, April 6, 2021 – Nuun, the leading hydration solution, today announces the launch of its newest product category, Nuun Energy. The introduction adds to Nuun’s functional hydration portfolio that features a variety of effective formulas for sport, immunity, rest and everyday health. Packed with electrolytes, vitamins, adaptogens and...
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April 6, 2021
The 3-Person Relay is Welcomed Back to The Air Force Marathon’s September Event Lineup
The Air Force Marathon’s three-person relay has returned and takes place September 18, 2021 at the 25th Anniversary celebration of the event. Registration will close after first 250 teams sign up. “The Air Force Marathon has, since its inception, been about bringing people together to have fun and celebrate overcoming adversity,”...
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April 6, 2021
Canada’s Newest Walk/Run Challenge has “gone to the dogs”
(Toronto, ON, April 5th, 2021) - The ‘pandemic puppy phenomenon’ has been credited with keeping Canadians physically and mentally supported over the last 12 months by providing opportunities for safely-distanced outdoor activities like daily dog walks. To help keep this healthy trend going, starting today, dog owners can register for...
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April 6, 2021
BibBoards Reaches Mega Milestone Helping Over 1,000 Races in Three Years
Earlier today, it was revealed that BibBoards INC reached a remarkable milestone as records showed that the company had provided bib fasteners for endurance sports participants in over 1000 races across since 2017. The company reached this milestone in the pre-pandemic era, and it simply tells that they have been...
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April 6, 2021
TrainingPeaks Announces New and Extended Partnerships with National Governing Bodies
Boulder, Colo., April, 2021— TrainingPeaks, a global leader in providing smart and effective digital training solutions for athletes and coaches, announced National Governing Bodies (NGB) British Triathlon, Italian Triathlon, Triathlon Canada and USA Triathlon are extending their partnerships through 2021. TrainingPeaks is now partnered with 25 NGB’s around the world,...
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April 6, 2021
Hartford Marathon Foundation Engages Committee of Experts in Developing Thorough Covid-19 Mitigation Strategies
April 6, 2021- Glastonbury, CT– The Hartford Marathon Foundation (HMF) has culled the expertise of leading public health officials and medical experts to develop the standard of safety practices for returning to in-person running events in Connecticut. The non-profit race management company enlisted authorities from multiple health and safety disciplines...
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April 6, 2021
Running USA Launches Race Director Magazine
(April 6, 2021) - Running USA, the non-profit trade association for the sport of road running, is excited to announce a new digital magazine for race directors. Race Director Magazine (RDM)’s first issue is now available for readers interested in the running industry to explore and enjoy. The first issue...
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April 5, 2021
New Holland Brewing Back to Full Production After Facility Fire
Holland, MI (April 5, 2021) -- New Holland Brewing, recently included among the top-50 craft breweries in America, is back online and brewing again after a February 21st fire that occurred in their production facility. The late-night flame, which authorities suspect was electric in nature, impacted one wall and a...
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April 5, 2021
HOKA x Cotopaxi “Chase The Bright Side” Questival Adventure Race Encourages Do Good and Time To Fly Participation
(Salt Lake City, UT.) Apr. 5, 2021 – Outdoor and B Corp brand Cotopaxi today announces that its flagship community-driven adventure race event, Questival, is returning in 2021 with a new theme and new challenges in collaboration with leading footwear brand HOKA ONE ONE® and their partner organization Big City...
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April 5, 2021
Michael Schär kicked out of Tour of Flanders for littering
Michael Schär (AG2R Citroën Team) was disqualified from the Tour of Flanders after throwing a bidon towards a group of fans. The rider was off the back of the peloton with a second mechanical when the incident took place. Cycling News
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April 5, 2021
London Marathon organisers to host COVID-19 test event for UK Government
London Marathon Events (LME) is set to host the Reunion 10K as the UK Government aims to gather scientific data on holding mass participation events during the COVID-19 pandemic. The event on April 24 and 25 will be one of the pilots in the Events Research Programme, and is planned...