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March 5, 2020
deboer wetsuits partners with Simone Mitchell – 2019 IRONMAN Wales Champion
Stamford, CT, March 5, 2020. deboer wetsuits is proud to partner with Ironman Champion, Simone Mitchell. In September 2019 Mitchell raced her first professional triathlon – Ironman Wales, where she took the title, broke the course record, and punched her ticket to Kona in 2020. Prior to her impressive professional...
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March 4, 2020
Tour of Sufferlandria Raises $231K For Davis Phinney Foundation
Louisville, CO — The Davis Phinney Foundation is the appreciative recipient of $231,000 raised by the the almost 2,025 cyclists participating in The Sufferfest’s annual Tour of Sufferflandria (ToS), an international virtual cycling ride. The Tour takes place on The Sufferfest’s training app that provides fierce (and fun) cycling, yoga,...
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March 4, 2020
Can short bouts of running lengthen lives?
A systematic review and meta-analysis in the British Journal of Sports Medicine of 14 observational studies has considered whether running — and what “dose” of running — affects the risk for death from any cause, and from cardiovascular health problems or cancer. The researchers looked at pooled data from just over 230,000 participants who were...
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March 4, 2020
ASO is looking to revive the women’s Tour de France
A.S.O. edged back slowly into women’s racing in 2014, with La Course by the Tour de France. But they now appear motivated to organize a full stage race, although the actual length has yet to be defined. While the women’s race will not be held during the Tour de France,...
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March 4, 2020
Cycling team manager threatens hunger strike over coronavirus quarantine in UAE
A manager of a French professional cycling team, who has been in quarantine in an Abu Dhabi hotel due to coronavirus concerns, threatened to go on hunger strike on Tuesday if authorities do not allow his team to leave the United Arab Emirates. Read more on Reuters.
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March 4, 2020
Nike unveils the official uniforms for the 2020 Summer Olympics—and they’re completely sustainable
Ahead of the Olympic games in Tokyo this summer, Nike revealed a new collection that spotlights sustainable materials. The innovative fabrics include polyester made from recycled plastic bottles and nylon, as well as rubber and yarn waste from Nike factories. Check them out on Forbes.
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March 4, 2020
Fox Factory’s Q4 sales climb 18.5 percent
Sales for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2019 were $185.9 million, an increase of 18.5 percent as compared to sales of $156.8 million in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2018. This increase in sales reflects a 24.2 percent increase in Powered Vehicles Group sales and an 11.3 percent increase in...
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March 4, 2020
Love Run Philadelphia Half Marathon Welcomes Penn Sports Medicine as Official Medical Partner
PHILADELPHIA – March 5, 2020 – The Love Run Philadelphia Half Marathon today announced a renewed partnership with Penn Sports Medicine for the sixth consecutive year. The annual half-marathon & 7.6K will take place in the City of Brotherly Love on Sunday, March 29, 2020. “We are delighted to collaborate...
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March 4, 2020
NorCalUltras Announces Partnership with Sufferfest Beer Company
Cool, CA – NorCalUltras is excited to announce its new partnership with Sufferfest Beer Company. Sufferfest Beer will be sponsoring the Way too Cool 50K and American River 50 Mile Endurance Run, which are two of the most premier endurance events in the U.S. “Sufferfest Beer is the perfect way...
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March 4, 2020
Tour of Southern Highlands: Oliviera, Gregg, Chromy, Sierpina, Take individual GC, LUX/sideshow p/b Specialized takes Men’s & Women’s Team GC
Woodstock, Georgia (Mar 3, 2020) – Olivera, Gregg, Chromy, Sierpina secure GC at ToSH 2020 Flavia Olivera, Wolfpack p/b Jakroo and Zach Gregg, Project Echelon, Kyle Chromy, LUX/Sideshow p/b Specialized and Meredith Sierpina, JA King, secure overall GC at 2020 Tour of Southern Highland. Final Results: BMC Switzerland Women’s...
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March 4, 2020
Thousands of Competitors Crossing the Finish Line to Have Their Names Called by the Iconic Voice of IRONMAN® Mike Reilly — Just 76 Days out From the Herbalife24 Triathlon, 5K and Bike Tour on the Streets of Los Angeles
LOS ANGELES-- With 76 days until race day, Herbalife Nutrition today announced Mike Reilly’s return as the finish line announcer of the Herbalife24 Triathlon Los Angeles™ on Sunday, May 17, where his memorable call will personalize and celebrate the finish of thousands of competitors. Reilly, the official "Voice of IRONMAN" worldwide...
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March 4, 2020
Professional Triathletes Organisation Advises Wanda Sports That the Value of IRONMAN Business May Be Adversely Affected by Failing to Engage in Discussions
LONDON, ENGLAND-- The Professional Triathletes Organisation today released the following letter sent to the Board of Directors of Wanda Sports Group Company Limited on 3rd March 2020 advising the Board that in its view the value of the Ironman® Business in any possible sale would be adversely affected by its failure...
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March 4, 2020
Manuel Kung joins the deboer team
Stamford, CT, Release: March 4, 2020. deboer wetsuits is proud to partner with Ironman 70.3 Champion, Manuel Küng. When Küng lines up on the start line you can expect to see him at the front of the swim. Growing up a talented swimmer, Küng transitioned to triathlon and has not looked...
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March 4, 2020
Introducing Kalk INK: CAKE’s Newest Off-Road Electric Motorcycle
(Stockholm, Sweden – March 4, 2020) – CAKE, the Swedish manufacturer of lightweight electric off-road performance motorcycles, today announced the launch of Kalk INK. This off-road electric motorcycle is an iteration of the game-changing Kalk OR platform and provides riders with a fast, hassle-free and thrilling backcountry experience that does...
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March 3, 2020
Sea Otter Classic to ‘monitor’ coronavirus situation, announce schedule decision soon
Organizers of next month’s Sea Otter Classic bike festival said Tuesday they are keeping a close eye on the COVID-19 virus outbreak and will make an announcement about the event’s 2020 edition in the next few days. Separately, organizers of the North America Handmade Bicycle Show announced that event would be postponed from...
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March 3, 2020
SynchroKnit™ Powered by Wigwam Sponsors Series of 29 Running Races for 2020
Sheboygan, WI. (March 3, 2020) – SynchroKnit™, the technology driven brand from the sock innovators at Wigwam Mills Inc., announces today that the brand is sponsoring a lineup of 29 running races over the coming nine months, in locations across the US. The races include road, trail and a wide variety of...
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March 3, 2020
Hoka One One ventures into apparel with sustainable performance and lifestyle options
The Deckers Brands company revealed its debut apparel line, a 27-piece collection geared to the needs of all athletes. The apparel ranges from $12 to $250 and is only available online. Read more on Footwear News.
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March 3, 2020
2019 IRONMAN Athlete Choice Awards Announced for IRONMAN and IRONMAN 70.3 Triathlons
TAMPA, Fla. (March 3, 2020) – The IRONMAN Group, a Wanda Sports Group company (Nasdaq: WSG), today announced the results of its 2019 Athlete Choice Awards, releasing the Top 10 highest-scoring events in a variety of categories based solely on athlete surveys from all of the 2019 IRONMAN® and IRONMAN...
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March 3, 2020
GU Energy Labs Launches Two Beverage-Inspired Flavors for Spring: Cola Me-Happy Gel and Salted Lime Chews
Berkeley, Calif. — GU Energy Labs is releasing two beverage inspired flavors just in time for spring training: Cola me-happy Energy Gel and Salted Lime Energy Chews, expanding the total number of Energy Gel flavors to 32 and the number of Energy Chews flavors to five. Cola me-happy Gel delivers...
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March 3, 2020
Liv Cycling Announces Global Partnership with Ladies AllRide
NEWBURY PARK, Calif. (March 3, 2020) - Liv Cycling, the company dedicated to getting more women on bikes, has expanded its partnership with Ladies AllRide, a program focused on growing the community of women mountain bikers across the globe. Ladies AllRide hosts skills camps that build riders’ technical skills through...
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March 3, 2020
NOCCO Kicks Off Global Partnership Journey With Battle Cancer
LOS ANGELES (March 3, 2020) – NOCCO – a leading no carb, branched chain amino acids (BCAA) beverage company – kicked off their partnership today with Battle Cancer – the mass-participation fitness competition that raises money for cancer charities across the world. NOCCO will support Battle Cancer with a variety...
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March 3, 2020
Perfect Hydration Launches Three New Sizes to Meet Increased Consumer Demand
LOS ANGELES (March 3, 2020) — Perfect Hydration, ultra-purified alkaline water with electrolytes, announced today the launch of three new sizes to its product lineup – the 1.5-liter, one-liter six-pack, and one-gallon bottle. The brand has introduced new sizes and product labels to meet increased consumer demand for clean-tasting alkaline water....
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March 3, 2020
The Pro’s Closet Announces Partnership with USA Cycling
(Boulder, CO – March 3, 2020) - USA Cycling today announced a new partnership with The Pro’s Closet, the world’s largest and most trusted brand in pre-owned bikes and components. As the Official Supplier of USA Cycling, The Pro’s Closet is excited to help shape the future of cycling by...
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March 3, 2020
Cadence Sports & Peer-to-Peer Professional Forum Release 2019 Million Dollar Club List of America’s Top Cycling Fundraising Events
Austin, TX – At least 48 cause-related cycling rides raised more than $1 million each in 2019, according to the annual study released by Cadence Sports & the Peer-to-Peer Professional Forum. This study goes deep into exploring individual events to disclose which rides were members of the “Million Dollar Club”...
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March 3, 2020
Para-triathlete, Jamie Brown, dominating the path to the 2020 Tokyo Paralympics with the support of RISE Brewing Co.
When Jamie Brown was a child, no one quipped he might one day be training for the Olympics — or even be a serious athlete at all. Born with Fibular Hemimelia, Jamie grew up with three fingers on one hand and had his right foot amputated before his first birthday....