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November 18, 2020
How do we track COVID spread at triathlons?
As large events start again, protocols are in place to mitigate risk during the race—but what happens before and after? Triathlete
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November 18, 2020
Brooks Running Gains New Runners with 49% Global Growth in Q3
Brooks Running reported record third quarter global revenue up 49 percent year over year, leading to a 2020 outlook of 27 percent growth. Brooks’ digital sales flexed from less than 35 percent of sales in 2019 to a peak of 82 percent of all sales this past April, and has since...
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November 18, 2020
PEAR Sports Announces the Appointment of Robert Falkenberg to Board of Directors
NEWPORT BEACH, CA -- PEAR Sports announced today that it has appointed Robert C. Falkenberg, CEO UnitedHealthcare of California, to its board of directors effective October 20, 2020. This brings PEAR’s total board membership to 8. “We are very excited to welcome Rob to our board of directors. He brings...
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November 18, 2020
Ride for Racial Justice and SBT GRVL Announce Groundbreaking Partnership and Athlete Program for 2021
DENVER (Nov. 18, 2020) – Ride for Racial Justice and SBT GRVL today announce a new, trailblazing partnership and athlete program that will bring greater diversity, equity and representation to one of the world’s most premiere gravel races. Launching today, the joint program offers 25 secured spots for Black, Indigenous...
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November 18, 2020
IRONMAN VR World Tour Culminates with a Trip to Oceania for IRONMAN VR33 Taupō and IRONMAN VR Global Triclub Championship
IRONMAN® VR World Tour™ The IRONMAN VR World Tour: Spotlight on Oceania The five-week long IRONMAN VR® World Tour focusing on specific regions of the world kicked off Oct. 19 and runs through Nov. 22. Participants have had the unique opportunity to virtually travel to 20 stunning race locations around...
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November 18, 2020
Air Force Marathon‘s new virtual race series creates way to honor the Air Force’s rich history and heritage of aviation
WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – Unveiling next year’s newest event, the History and Heritage Race Series, the Air Force Marathon aims to highlight retired aircraft that have shaped U.S. Air Force air power throughout history. On Dec. 1, registration will open for the first race in the six-part series...
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November 18, 2020
USA Cycling and Interscholastic Cycling Leagues Announce Partnership to Get More Kids on Bikes and Keep Them Riding
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. - USA Cycling and the Interscholastic Cycling Leagues of Arizona and Georgia are pleased to announce a new partnership. In an ongoing effort to get kids on bikes and keep them riding through life, these groups are committed to advancing opportunities for youth riders to ensure a...
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November 18, 2020
RaceRaves announces Best Racing Cities in the U.S.
Los Angeles, CA (November 18, 2020) — RaceRaves, the leading online race finder and reviews community for runners and endurance athletes, has announced the winners of its 2020 “Best Racing Cities in the U.S.” poll. The company’s authoritative new guide spotlights the top 10 large, midsize and small racing cities...
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November 18, 2020
Polar Partners with #1 Esports Team Ahead of 2020 World Championships
(Boulder, CO – November 18, 2020) - Zwift’s top eRacing team, Saris + The Pro’s Closet, today announces a new partnership with Polar, the world leader in heart rate and biometric monitoring technology. For decades, Polar has been universally recognized as the gold standard in heart rate measurement. By joining...
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November 18, 2020
Sea to Summit Welcomes Sally McCoy to the Global Leadership Team
Perth, Australia (November 17, 2020) — Sea to Summit, the adventure equipment manufacturer headquartered in Western Australia, is thrilled to welcome Sally McCoy, a seasoned outdoor industry executive, to the company’s global leadership team. McCoy will occupy the newly created position of Executive Chair of Sea to Summit and will...
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November 18, 2020
ROAD iD and Corrigan Sports Team Up to Provide a Safer Training and Racing Experience
ROAD iD, the leading manufacturer of wearable ID for runners, is thrilled to announce a new partnership with Corrigan Sports Enterprises. The two companies share a common mission to promote active, healthy lifestyles through training and participating in events. Their new partnership is designed to improve runner safety. “We are...
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November 18, 2020
RunSignup | GiveSignup Welcomes Bruce Kratz, VP of Development
RunSignup | GiveSignup welcomes Bruce Kratz as their new VP of Development. Kratz joins the team as a part of the growth plan that led to a Series A funding in September. He will manage and expand the development team to meet the technology needs of a growing customer base...
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November 18, 2020
The RunnerBox Unveils 2020 Limited Edition Holiday Box
The Runner and The RiderBox, leaders in the endurance sport gift industry, have released Limited Edition Holiday Boxes which are available for sale on a first come, first served basis beginning November 16th. Staying true to the company’s mission of providing fuel, gear, and motivation in a fun and economical...
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November 17, 2020
Mars to buy Kind bars maker to push into healthy snacks market
Candy manufacturer Mars Inc will buy Kind North America, the company that makes healthy granola and energy bars, as the Snickers and M&M maker looks to extend its global reach. Kind will operate as a separate business within Mars globally, the companies said. Reuters
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November 17, 2020
POM hires former Bike editors, will launch mountain bike title
Pocket Outdoor Media is adding scale to its Active Pass membership by hiring five Bike magazine editors who were furloughed this fall. The crew will lead the effort to launch a new mountain bike title in 2021. A360 Media also announced in October that it will “pause” the magazine as...
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November 17, 2020
Harley-Davidson Unveils E-Bike Models: The First Serial 1s Are Available Now
A couple weeks ago, motorcycle manufacturer Harley-Davidson announced its spinoff bicycle brand, Serial 1 Cycle Company. A first look at the new e-bike models is now here. GearJunkie
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November 17, 2020
Atlanta Track Club and Their Technology Partner haku Carry on the Tradition of the AJC Peachtree Road Race Through an Immaculate Virtual Experience
With a long and respected legacy of hosting Atlanta's most prestigious endurance events, Atlanta Track Club will be hosting this year’s Running of the AJC Peachtree Road Race virtually for the first time in its 51-year history. Despite not running or walking down Peachtree Road with 60,000 other participants in...
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November 17, 2020
Mountain Hardwear Bolsters European Presence With New Distribution Partners
Richmond, Calif. (November 17, 2020) - Mountain Hardwear, a leader in performance equipment and apparel for climbers, mountaineers, and athletes, is proud to announce the expansion of their international distribution to include four new distribution partners in Europe including MnO International, 2Pure, E.Tremmel Marketing and Amwear. “The value of having...
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November 17, 2020
icebreaker to plant a tree for every holiday purchase
DENVER, CO. (November 17, 2020)-- Icebreaker, the New Zealand-based apparel brand and leader in sustainable clothing, is giving back to nature this holiday season by planting one tree for every purchase made through icebreaker.com in the North American region. The initiative begins on Giving Tuesday, December 1, and will continue...
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November 17, 2020
USA Triathlon Announces “Race Local, Compete Nationally” Initiative Presented by TriBike Transport to Support Race Directors
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — USA Triathlon today announced its “Race Local, Compete Nationally” initiative presented by TriBike Transport, which provides USA Triathlon race directors with resources, payment flexibility and promotional support as in-person racing returns to the calendar. The initiative includes a new COVID-19 Safety Certification, which grants “Certified Safe...
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November 17, 2020
Mermaid Series launches the next episode of virtual challenges on sodisp.com
San Jose, CA (November 17, 2020) The Mermaid Series, a women’s focused triathlon and running race series has partnered with sodisp.com to provide an engaging and enhanced virtual experience for participants from across the globe with the RACE TO 2021. The 61 day challenge is leveraging the technology and virtual...
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November 17, 2020
Race Roster and the ASICS Runkeeper™ app introduce audio cues
London, ON (Tuesday, November 17, 2020) - Race Roster’s NEW audio cues feature provides event organizers with a fantastic way to engage with participants at exactly the right moment as they track their event progress using the ASICS Runkeeper™ app. Event organizers can set up recordings and sounds to play...
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November 16, 2020
Running Shoes are part of an environmental crisis. Is change coming?
A look at the environmental impact of a pair of sneakers and how a few companies are making the running shoe industry more sustainable. PodiumRunner
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November 16, 2020
Cotopaxi and MiiR Create Sustainable New Partnership And Drinkware Collection
(Salt Lake City, UT.) Nov 16, 2020 – Outdoor brands Cotopaxi and MiiR have created a powerful partnership to not only tackle the single use plastics crisis, but also to reinvent corporate expectations of “collaboration before competition”. The brands, both certified B Corps dedicated to giving back and doing good,...
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November 16, 2020
Emerald appoints Hervé Sedky as President and Chief Executive Officer
Sedky brings three decades of experience including, most recently, six years as President of Reed Exhibitions Americas. Before that, he was an executive for 20-years at the American Express Company, where he held the title of Senior Vice President and General Manager of American Express Business Travel.