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August 6, 2020
Panaracer launches new B2C website and welcomes everyone with 20% — for a limited time only
HAYWARD, CA (August 6, 2020) — Panaracer is pleased to announce the launch of its new, more comprehensive website for the North American market. First launched in 2017, the Panaracer USA website has been a go-to resource for cyclists of all disciplines to learn more about the Panaracer brand and...
August 5, 2020
Fitbit Reports Second Quarter Results for the Three Months Ended July 4, 2020
Fitbit, Inc. reported revenue of $261 million, GAAP net loss per share of $(0.39), non-GAAP net loss per share of $(0.12), GAAP net loss of $(104) million, non-GAAP net loss of $(32) million, cash flow from operations of $33 million, and non-GAAP free cash flow of $28 million for its...
August 5, 2020
Merrell and Sperry Parent Handily Tops Forecasts Despite Widespread Store Closures
Amid the coronavirus pandemic, business at Wolverine World Wide Inc. appears to be bouncing back. Reported second-quarter financial results beat analysts’ expectations: For the three months ended June 27, it logged adjusted diluted earnings per share of $0.08, compared with the prior year’s 52 cents. Revenues dropped 38.6% to $349.1...
August 5, 2020
Fitbit Sees 17 Percent Q2 Revenue Decline
Fitbit Inc., which has agreed to a merger with Google, reported sales fell 16.7% in the second quarter, to $261.3 million from $313.6 million a year ago. The net loss came to $104.1 million, or 39 cents a share, against a net loss of $68.5 million, or 27 cents, a...
August 5, 2020
New timing equipment helped a major mountain bike event adapt to Coronavirus restrictions
The largest annual mountain bike festival in Austria -- the “Salzkammergut Trophy” -- normally attracts more than 5,000 participants from over 40 nations. Due to the COVID-19 Pandemic, the 2020 event was facing possible cancellations, race refunds, and lost sponsorships. Instead, the organizer redesigned the event and created a new...
August 5, 2020
Registration Open for the 2021 DICK’S Sporting Goods Pittsburgh Marathon Weekend of Events
PITTSBURGH, PA – Registration for the 2021 DICK’S Sporting Goods Pittsburgh Marathon Weekend of Events is officially open. Runners of all abilities are encouraged to register for the weekend of events scheduled for April 30 - May 2, 2021. New this year, the weekend of events is introducing a second...
August 5, 2020
2022 IRONMAN 70.3 World Championship Coming To Taupō, New Zealand
TAMPA, Fla. / TAUPŌ, New Zealand (Aug. 5, 2020) – IRONMAN announced that Taupō, New Zealand has secured the right to host the 2022 IRONMAN®70.3® World Championship, a two-day event that will take place on December 10-11, 2022. Taupō was originally set to host the 2020 edition of the IRONMAN 70.3...
August 5, 2020
RunSignup | GiveSignup Releases July Numbers to Build an Understanding of the Impact of COVID-19
Moorestown, NJ – RunSignup|GiveSignup released their July numbers showing that their volume of registrations and transactions is down 27-30% compared to July 2019, but that donation volume is up 90% compared to the same month. The report is one in a series of reports released since March 2020 to evaluate...
August 4, 2020
BYOB: Runners must carry own bottles for trash-free Shonan Marathon
For the first time ever, marathon runners will cover the entire 42.195-km course while carrying something in their hands: their own bottles. In order to reduce waste, participants will run with their own bottles or cups, periodically refilling them from drink stations, with runners required to start the race with...
August 4, 2020
The Great American Outdoors Act has become law
One of the largest conservation bills drafted in recent memory was signed into law today, ending a months-long process. The Great American Outdoors Act guarantees mandatory, permanent financing of the Land and Water Conservation Fund at $900 million a year and earmarks $1.9 billion annually for the next five years...
August 4, 2020
USA Cycling Collegiate National Championship Update
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – USA Cycling has spent the last few months speaking with colleges, teams and Conference Directors while monitoring the decisions of other college-based sports and organizations across the country. In addition, we have considered a number of options to hold safe and viable Collegiate National Championships for...
August 4, 2020
Elite Paratriathlete Melissa Stockwell Releases “The Power of Choice: My Journey from Wounded Warrior to World Champion”
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — U.S. Army Veteran and Paralympic triathlete Melissa Stockwell, along with Post Hill Press, today announced that Stockwell’s memoir “The Power of Choice: My Journey from Wounded Warrior to World Champion” is now available for purchase. The debut book follows Stockwell’s path from tragedy to triumph and...
August 4, 2020
Pro Runners Keep Tradition and Participate in Virtual Fleet Feet Liberty Mile
PITTSBURGH (August 4, 2020)– Even though the make-up of the race is different this year, the 2020 Fleet Feet Liberty Mile will still challenge participants to run their fastest (and most fun) mile virtually. America’s best milers will also be joining in this year’s virtual elite field, which challenges them...
August 4, 2020
Nuun Hydration Launches New Product: Nuun Instant
August 4th, 2020 SEATTLE- Yesterday functional hydration company Nuun launched a new powder-formula product called Nuun Instant. The Seattle based company Nuun is known primarily for its clean-ingredient proactive hydration products designed to maintain hydration throughout an active lifestyle. Nuun Instant is different. It is designed to relieve dehydration after...
August 4, 2020
iFit Launches Live Outdoor Workouts and Real-Time Chat Between Members and Trainers
LOGAN, Utah — iFit, the leading interactive, connected fitness technology, offers Live Outdoor Workouts on iFit-enabled treadmills and ellipticals, such as NordicTrack and ProForm, as well as on the iFit app for tablets. The workouts are streamed live from magnificent outdoor locations, including beautiful cactus parks in Scottsdale, Arizona, as...
August 4, 2020
Challenged Athletes Foundation (CAF) Reimagines Fall Events to Raise Millions of Dollars
SAN DIEGO, CA – (August 4th, 2020) – Starting August 8, Challenged Athletes Foundation (CAF) will launch an all-new multi-week virtual athletic and fundraising challenge to celebrate and support individuals with physical challenges. The 2020 CAF Community Challenge presented by Vega will unite the global CAF community of supporters, corporate...
August 4, 2020
Liv Cycling Introduces Intrigue 29 Trail Bike Series
NEWBURY PARK, Calif. (Aug. 4, 2020) – Liv Cycling, the company dedicated to getting more women on bikes, today introduced Intrigue 29, its first 29er trail bike. Offering adjustable frame geometry, Maestro suspension and a 29-inch tubeless Boost wheelset, Intrigue 29 doesn’t sacrifice climbing agility or control while descending. “The...
August 3, 2020
Emerald Holding’s Q2 Marred By Event Cancellations
Emerald Holding Inc., the parent of Outdoor Retailer, Surf Expo and other trade shows, reported a steep decline in revenues in the second quarter due to event cancellations. To date, Emerald has submitted $95.1 million in claims, $89.1 million of which represents the net amount of budgeted gross revenues less...
August 3, 2020
Over 9,000 Participants From 88 Nations Register to Take Part in Rock ‘N’ Roll VR14
TAMPA, Fla. (August 3, 2020) – More than 9,000 people from 88 nations and 47 states stepped up the virtual start line in the 14th edition of the Rock ‘n’ Roll® Virtual Running™ (VR™) Series. Rock ‘n’ Roll VR14 gave participants the opportunity to challenge themselves with two different race...
August 3, 2020
GU Energy Labs Launches Boon: A Line of Healthy Snacks for Daily Life
Berkeley, Calif. — Aug. 03, 2020 — The creators of GU Energy Labs are launching Boon, a line of nutritious Stroopwafels and Almond Butters made for daily life. These wholesome, delicious, healthful snacks nourish the body during The Time Between— for lives in motion who still want to eat purposefully...
August 3, 2020
Icebreaker announces expansion of Denver-based team
Auckland, New Zealand, Aug. 3, 2020-- Original natural fibre apparel brand, Icebreaker is proud to announce the expansion of its executive and marketing teams in the recently relocated Denver office, as part of the VFC growth trajectory. Icebreaker was acquired by VFC in early 2018, and made the move to...
August 3, 2020
Herbalife Nutrition Cancels 2020 Herbalife24 Triathlon, 5k and Bike Tour Event
LOS ANGELES (August 3, 2020) - Herbalife Nutrition (NYSE: HLF), a premier global nutrition company, today announced it is canceling the 2020 Herbalife24 Triathlon Los Angeles, 5k and Bike Tour which had been scheduled for October 25, 2020. Herbalife Nutrition plans to hold a 2021 event on May 16, 2021. “We...
August 3, 2020
Colorado Classic publishes its COVID Mitigation Plan hoping to support other event organizers and riders
Denver, CO (August 3, 2020) —Despite cancelling its own event due to increased concerns around a spike in new COVID-19 cases nationwide, the Colorado Classic today published its COVID Mitigation Plan in the hope it will offer assistance to other event organizers, teams and riders as the sport continues to...
August 1, 2020
Danielle Dingman (USA) and Debuting Professional Matt Mcwilliams (USA) Take Titles in The HOKA ONE ONE IRONMAN VR17 Pro Challenge
TAMPA, Fla. (Aug. 1, 2020) – Danielle Dingman of Boise, Idaho and Matt McWilliams of Boulder, Colo. completed an American sweep in the professional women’s and men’s races, respectively during the 17th edition of the HOKA ONE ONE IRONMAN® VR™ Pro Challenge. This weekend’s race positioned eight professional athletes from...
July 31, 2020
Under Armour warns sales will decline as much as 25% in second half of 2020
Under Armour said Friday that it was “encouraged” by the momentum it has seen in June and July, as its stores are reopening after temporarily being shut. During an earnings call, however, it said revenue could fall anywhere between 20% and 25% in the back half of 2020. Within this...