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July 21, 2020
A Return to No-Frills Racing
It’s high time to return to no-frills racing. But how? Here is a practical guide to organizing your own DIY race without the bells or whistles — and a memorable example of one. Read more on Podium Runner.
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July 17, 2020
How to Pitch and Freelance for Outside Magazine
The publisher of stories about adventure sports, gear, travel, fitness, health, culture, and the environment is always on the lookout for reporting, essays, service pieces, and cultural criticism focused on the outdoor world. If you want to be part of their team, read more on Outside.
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July 17, 2020
Brooks Panel Sees Soul Runners Making Running Stickier
The recent surge in running activity across the U.S. is driven by runners seeking stress relief after their lives were jolted by COVID-19. Fortunately, this new group of “soul runners” is expected to be more dedicated, making running a continuous part of their lives. Read more on SGBMedia.
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July 17, 2020
Fox drops offer to acquire Mavic, but about 13 potential buyers remain
The thirteen other groups include include several with ties to the bike industry. The Badger is still in the hunt, but French administrators will decide on the winning bid this month. Read more on Bicycle Retailer.
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July 16, 2020
A New Theory on Exercise’s Anti-Cancer Effect
The ability to sustain a high rate of energy burn for a prolonged period of time may help ward off cancer, according to a new study. Read more on Outside.
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July 16, 2020
Cancelled Marathons Spark Innovative Fundraising
The cancellations of marathons have hit many nonprofit organizations hard, since marathons served as a major source of funding. As nonprofit orgs try to fill the gaps of lost funds, fundraisers are getting creative and thinking of alternative approaches. Read more on NPQ.
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July 15, 2020
Why the Name of a Major Gravel Event Is Being Changed
Why the Name of a Major Gravel Event Is Being Changed. The event team of the Dirty Kanza was confronted about the problematic nature of the name of the race, which some argue is a racist slur against the Kaw people native to the land on which the race is...
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July 15, 2020
LeMond Bicycles moves $2 million closer to launch
LeMond Bicycles LLC recently raised a bit over $2 million in a private placement investment, possibly bringing the company closer to launching a bike line using technology developed by Greg LeMond's other business, LeMond Carbon. Read more on Bicycle Retailer.
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July 15, 2020
Zwift’s plan for policing pro races continues to shift. Here’s why
Zwift's policy for verifying pro results is getting another facelift after pushback from some riders. Could the platform's Olympic ambitions hinge on it developing a consistent verification program? Read more on VeloNews.
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July 15, 2020
Your Fitness Tracker Might Be Able to Predict COVID-19
The pandemic is prompting activity-tracking companies to pivot from personal to public health. Read more on Outside.
