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February 26, 2021
Fox Factory Sees Q4 Sales Climb 41 Percent
Reported were a 44.6% increase in Specialty Sports Group sales and a 38.7% increase in Powered Vehicles Group sales. Sales increased 41.2% to $262.4 million, compared to $185.9 million in the same period last fiscal year. SGB Media
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February 26, 2021
The SOS Curacao Offers Crypto Prize Purse
Willemstad, Curacao - The SOS Curacao March 12, 2022 looks to blaze a new path in the Triathlon world by offering Bitcoin as part of the prize purse to Athletes! Foundation Tri Curacao and PC Racing are looking to make the SOS Curacao a house hold name and by implementing...
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February 26, 2021
2021 DONNA Marathon Champions Announced
JACKSONVILLE, FLA. (Feb. 2021) – The 14th DONNA Marathon concluded Sunday, February 14 with thousands of runners from all 50 states, 627 cities and nine countries participating virtually. For this year’s race, which went virtual with the theme of “Everywhere, Together,” runners completed their own course and submitted times for review. This...
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February 25, 2021
A Chicago gym saw dozens of COVID-19 cases after infected people attended HIIT classes without masks
In one week in August, 55 who attended exercise classes at a Chicago gym contracted COVID-19 after only less than a quarter of gym-goers wore masks during their workouts, and almost none socially distanced. Business Insider
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February 25, 2021
The dos and don’ts of Strava
If you’re new to Strava, there are a few dos and don’ts you should know about. In fact, even if you’ve used Strava for years, it’s worth reviewing these dos and don’ts (specifically the don’ts, just to make sure you’re not doing anything that might annoy your followers). Canadian Running Magazine
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February 25, 2021
Wolverine World Wide Predicts Robust Return To Double-Digit Growth In 2021
In the fourth quarter ended January 2, sales reached $509.6 million, down 16.1 percent year-over-year. Wolverine said sales were significantly better than the company expected. Wall Street’s consensus estimate had been $479 million. SGB Media
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February 25, 2021
Fabletics launches at-home fitness app
Fabletics, which was co-founded by actress Kate Hudson as an e-commerce site in 2013 and now operates 50 stores nationwide, is offering a new fitness app called Fabletics FIT. The app provides access to hundreds of digital experiences, including on-demand workouts and meditations. Chain Store Age
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February 25, 2021
Under Armour Reduces Sponsorship Commitments By 47 Percent
Under Armour Inc. reduced its sponsorship commitments by 47 percent to $361.6 million in 2020 from $679.1 million in 2019, according to its just-released annual report. SGB Media
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February 25, 2021
Alex Peacock Joins SweatWorks as Chief Commercial Officer
Arlington, VA. / February 25, 2021 /– SweatWorks, the leading digital technology agency for the fitness and wellness industry, is expanding its executive team with the appointment of industry veteran, Alex Peacock, as Chief Commercial Officer. With 20 years’ experience building and scaling companies in the fitness technology sector, Peacock...
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February 25, 2021
Ignik Bolsters Sales Team with Powerhouse New Rep Groups
Seattle, WA – February 25, 2021 – Ignik, a Seattle-based brand committed to improving the sustainability of outdoor heating products, is thrilled to announce the addition of sales rep groups in two key territories, securing nationwide coverage in their second year of business. Adventure Marketing Group in the Southeast and...
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February 25, 2021
Pro Cyclist Travis McCabe Rejoins Felt Bicycles With A Gravel Focus
Rancho Santa Margarita, California (February 25, 2021)— Felt Bicycles is excited to announce the return of professional cyclist Travis McCabe to its stable of athletes, where he’ll focus on gravel races and other endurance events. McCabe was a rider on the then-named Holowesko Citadel pro cycling during the 2016 racing...
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February 25, 2021
PLAYTRI now open in Fort Walton Beach, Florida
(Dallas, Texas, February 25, 2021) –We are VERY excited to announce that Playtri Triathlon Stores is expanding with a new location in Fort Walton Beach, Florida, officially opened this week. This Playtri Triathlon Store location provides extensive options to meet athletes’ swim-bike-run gear and training needs. Playtri is dedicated to...
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February 25, 2021
P3R Partners with Fifth Season as the Official Greens of the DICK’S Sporting Goods Pittsburgh Marathon
PITTSBURGH, PA (February 25, 2021) – P3R has partnered with Fifth Season, making Fifth Season the Official Greens of the DICK’S Sporting Goods Pittsburgh Marathon. This partnership brings together two Pittsburgh-based organizations in alignment on health and wellness. Fifth Season is positively disrupting the food industry with its advanced technology...
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February 25, 2021
Super League Triathlon Shortlisted For Sports Technology Awards 2021
Super League Triathlon has been recognized for its outstanding innovation by being shortlisted in the prestigious Sports Technology Awards 2021. Super League’s new format, the SLT Arena Games, which blends in real life and virtual racing, debuted last year in Rotterdam and proved a massive hit both among fans and...
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February 25, 2021
Believe In The Run Concludes Winter GRIT, Raises Nearly $6,000 For The Donna Foundation
BALTIMORE, Md – Believe in the Run, in partnership with Big Run Media, recently concluded Winter GRIT, a distance project sponsored by ASICS and Polar. To kick off 2021, over 700 registrants from 48 states and 23 countries participated in the event. Additionally, the event raised nearly $6,000 for its...
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February 25, 2021
Nate Boyer Cruised Through Austin Marathon Course, Reaches Fundraising Goal
AUSTIN, Texas, February 25, 2021 - On Saturday morning, Feb. 13, Nate Boyer toed the Ascension Seton Austin Marathon start line ready to take on his first 26.2-miler. He was joined on that sub-freezing morning by Austin Marathon staff on bikes and the Ascension Seton support truck. Despite the Austin...
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February 25, 2021
Quintana Roo Debuts SRsix Aero Road Bike
Chattanooga, TN (February 25, 2021) — Quintana Roo announces the debut of the SRsix, QR’s premium-level aero road bike model. The SRsix joins the SRfive to compliment Quintana Roo’s suite of aero road bikes; the SRseries. Drawing on decades-long heritage in aerodynamics study in developing its race and award-winning triathlon...
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February 24, 2021
Crews Subaru Continues as Title Sponsor of 2021 She Tris Sprint Triathlon Events
Charleston, SC - Crews Subaru confirmed this month they will return as the title sponsor of all three 2021 She Tris Sprint Triathlon events to take place this year. The series will kick off on May 23rd in a new venue (Hobcaw Yacht Club, Mt. Pleasant) with a sprint triathlon...
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February 24, 2021
Mammut Announces New Athletes As Additions To Safety Collective
(Williston, VT) Feb 24, 2021 – Mammut has announced a robust new snow safety athlete team, supporting its mission and goals as the world’s premiere snow safety brand. Boasting the most advanced and reliable avalanche safety equipment on the market, Mammut has long been the go-to brand for snowsports professionals....
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February 24, 2021
Fleet Feet adds five stores in 2020, makes key hires
Fleet Feet announced significant growth in 2020 as it added five stores to close with 182 in operation and saw triple-digit growth of its e-commerce site. The franchisor also hired a new head of human resources and marketing and made a number of promotions to support future growth. SGB Media
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February 24, 2021
Polisport Group acquires Catlike helmet brand
The Polisport Group has announced that it has acquired the Spanish helmet brand Catlike in a bid to reinforce its portfolio in the high-end cycling market. Cycling Industry News
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February 24, 2021
An Olympic gold medalist has created specialist glasses that give cyclists eyes at the back of their heads
Callum Skinner, 28, who won gold and silver at the 2016 Olympics, developed the technology with physicist Alex Macdonald after raising more than £100,000 through a Kickstarter campaign. Sky News
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February 24, 2021
Team Novo Nordisk Announces Partnership with Maurten
Atlanta, GA., Feb, 2021 – Team Novo Nordisk, the world’s first all diabetes professional cycling team today announced an exciting new partnership with world class sports nutrition experts Maurten. “We are very pleased and proud to be working with a sports nutrition partner like Maurten,” began TNN Chief Medical Officer...
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February 24, 2021
“I feel Slovenia” – Virtual Tour of Slovenia Starts with Matej Mohorič and Jaka Špoljar
Ljubljana, Slovenia / February 24, 2021 - The already announced race series and events of “I feel Slovenia”, organized by Sport Media Focus, Slovenian Tourist Board and Adria Mobil Cycling Team, start today. Riders will experience the classic country views of Slovenia and the friendly competition it brings. WEEK 1 ROUTE...
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February 24, 2021
Stio Appoints Evan Torrance as Vice President of Marketing
JACKSON, Wyo. (February 24, 2021) – Stio, the Jackson Hole mountain lifestyle brand, has named Evan Torrance as vice president of marketing. Torrance joins the executive leadership team and reports to president Noah Waterhouse. In his new role, Torrance is responsible for Stio’s e-commerce platform, brand activation efforts, performance marketing...