Business

January 25, 2021

Feetures Celebrates 20 Years of Family-Owned Business and Announces Organizational Changes

Charlotte, NC – January 25, 2021 – Family owned and operated since 2001, leading performance sock brand Feetures is celebrating 20 years of making socks to help people perform at their best. As the brand enters its 20th year of producing products to support a healthy, active lifestyle, Feetures is...

January 25, 2021

Scott Sternberg Appointed to USA Triathlon Board of Directors

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — USA Triathlon today announced that Scott Sternberg, a Greenwich, Connecticut-based media and technology executive, has been appointed to the USA Triathlon Board of Directors. Sternberg will serve as an Independent Director for a two-year term starting in January 2021. Sternberg has worked at companies such as...

January 25, 2021

UltraRunning Magazine Celebrates 40 Years

January 25, 2021 - BEND, OR – Founded in 1981, UltraRunning Magazine is celebrating 40 years as the Voice of the Sport.™ The February 2021 issue will provide comprehensive and in-depth historical coverage featuring a summary of each decade written by former UR publisher John Medinger. Other contributors are a...

January 25, 2021

California Coalition of Endurance Sports Reports Projected Loss of Over $1 Billion in Economic Activity and $77MM in Charitable Contributions Due to COVID-19 Mandates

JANUARY 25, 2021—LOS ANGELES—Today the California Coalition of Endurance Sports announced the results of a recent member survey of industry leaders across the state on the economic impact of COVID-19 restrictions on for-profit and non-profit runs, walks, triathlons and bike rides. The survey results underscore the economic importance and financial...

January 25, 2021

HITS Endurance Announces Rebrand to Alpha Win

Saugerties, NY - HITS Endurance, a leading endurance race management group, announced today a rebrand of its identity and mission that reflects a deep dedication to athletes and their commitment to excellence in competition and health and wellness.  At the heart of this rebranding is a change of the company...

January 22, 2021

Minoura Announces 2021 Lineup of Trainers, Providing Smart Training Options

Minoura has announced their 2021 trainer lineup, highlighting the variety of options available depending on individual rider’s needs, goals and budgets. The line-up includes the bluetooth and ANT+ enabled Smart Turbo Kagura series, traditional wheel drive trainers, hybrid rollers and classic roller options. “At Minoura, we understand the important role...

January 21, 2021

Nike Exits 280,000 Square Feet Of Office Space

Nike moved out of two offices, an 84,000-square-foot space at S.W. Karl Braun Drive and 195,000-square-foot space at S.W. Alan Blumlein Way, according to according to a report from the real estate firm JLL Capital Markets, which says that the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has led to a rapid decline in...

January 21, 2021

PeopleForBikes Announces Ravi Rajcoomar as Vice President of Business Network

BOULDER, COLO (Jan. 21, 2021) — PeopleForBikes, the nation’s leading bicycle industry trade association, is proud to announce the addition of Ravi Rajcoomar as the vice president of the organization’s Business Network. In his new role, Rajcoomar will serve on PeopleForBikes’ senior leadership team and guide the organization in creating...

January 21, 2021

USA Triathlon and Pocket Outdoor Media Join Forces to Drive Triathlon Participation

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — USA Triathlon and Pocket Outdoor Media, publishers of Triathlete Magazine, today announced a partnership in which they will produce a joint magazine for all USA Triathlon Annual Members and Triathlete subscribers. The partnership also gives USA Triathlon Annual Members access to Triathlete Pass, a hub of...

January 21, 2021

Wiley X Founder Myles R. Freeman Leaves an Enduring Legacy

LIVERMORE, Calif. (January 21, 2021) – The iconic founder of protective eyewear company Wiley X, Myles R. Freeman, passed away peacefully early Sunday morning after a long illness. He was 79 years old. Myles started the company in September of 1987. As an Army Veteran, he understood the need for...

January 21, 2021

Professional Triathletes Organisation Announces Martin Turner as Executive Producer for The Collins Cup

LONDON, ENGLAND: The Professional Triathletes Organisation (PTO) today announced that it has enlisted the talents of multi award winning director and producer Martin Turner to head the broadcast coverage for the PTO’s flagship event - The Collins Cup. The Collins Cup will bring together the greatest professional triathletes in the...

January 21, 2021

Kyle Coon Named USABA Program and SafeSport Coordinator

COLORADO SPRINGS (January 21, 2021) – The United States Association of Blind Athletes is pleased to announce Kyle Coon as the organization’s Program and SafeSport Coordinator. In this position, he is responsible for planning, implementing and providing logistical management for various USABA events and programs. Since losing his sight at...

January 21, 2021

Aqua Lung Names Katie Roberts Director of Military and Professional, North America

VISTA, Calif. (January 21, 2021) – Aqua Lung, the celebrated pioneer, designer, manufacturer and distributor of dive and watersports equipment for 75 years, today announced it has appointed Katie Roberts as Director of Military & Professional, North America. Serving as a key member of Aqua Lung’s North American management group,...

January 20, 2021

A-Squared Bikes Hires SIMBOL Communications as PR Agency of Record

Lake Oswego, Oregon (January 20, 2021) — After making a name for itself over the last few years as a direct-to-consumer purveyor of high-quality but affordably priced triathlon and aero road bikes,  A-Squared Bikes (A2) has partnered with the long-time bike-industry insiders at SIMBOL Communications as their PR agency of...

January 20, 2021

Zwift Appoints YuChiang Cheng As Chief Product Officer to accelerate its product and customer experience

(LONG BEACH) - Zwift, the online training platform for cyclists, runners and triathletes worldwide, has today announced the appointment of YuChiang Cheng who joins as Chief Product Officer where he will own the end-to-end customer experience of Zwift’s products; driving customer value, innovation and quality. Cheng will lead Product Design...

January 20, 2021

Race Roster introduces ability to collect waiver signatures from participants who did not register themselves

London, ON (Wednesday, January 20, 2021) - Race Roster has introduced the ability to allow participants who did not register themselves to sign their own waiver outside of registration. “We often see people completing a registration for someone else, or participants who are registering themselves and multiple other people in...

January 20, 2021

Wattbike announce integration with virtual cycling platform ROUVY

Wattbikers are now able to connect their Atom, AtomX, Nucleus, Pro or Trainer with the ROUVY app to benefit from an immersive indoor cycling experience. With easy connectivity to ROUVY’s popular smart training app, the Wattbike Atom and AtomX smart bikes automatically adjust resistance to mimic the feel of real-world...

January 19, 2021

How Covid-19 Has Permanently Changed the Fitness Industry

Virtual classes and mental health options were turbocharged by the pandemic. Gym chain executives expect that to continue. Bloomberg

January 19, 2021

2021 Spartan World Championship in Abu Dhabi Offers $115,000 USD Prize Purse for Elite Endurance Athletes

BOSTON, Mass. (January 19, 2020) –  SPARTAN®, the world’s leading endurance sports and extreme wellness brand, has announced a $115,000 USD prize purse for the 2021 Spartan World Championship™, taking place December 3-5, 2021 in Abu Dhabi, UAE. The purse will be split evenly across the men’s and women’s fields,...

January 19, 2021

CTS Welcomes 5 New Coaches Specializing for Ultrarunning, Triathlon, and Cycling

(Colorado Springs, January 19, 2021) – CTS, a pioneer in the endurance coaching and camps industry, today announced five new additions to their staff of 50+ professional coaches. Patrick McGlade, Jackson Brill, Tamara Kozulina, Matthew Wisthoff, and Harley Nunan bring unique strengths to the CTS Coaching Staff and are available...

January 16, 2021

Here’s why Joe Biden might not have his Peloton bike in the White House

Indoor training bike's camera, microphone and internet connection could pose security risk, say experts. VeloNews

January 15, 2021

Gainful Receives $7.5 Million in Series A Funding

Gainful, which offers personalized subscriptions for protein powder blends and hydration products, received the funding led by BrandProject and Courtside Ventures, with participation from AF Ventures, Round13 Capital, Barrel Ventures and the founder of Polaris Sports. Front Office Sports

January 15, 2021

RRW: Boston Marathon Race Director Now Directing Mass Vaccination Sites

With mass-participation running events on hold, longtime Boston Marathon race director Dave McGillivray has shifted his event-organizing skills to perhaps the most important race of the 21st century: getting every American vaccinated against COVID19, aiming to vaccinate a whopping 7,000 people a day. Lets Run

January 15, 2021

Organizational Development continues within The IRONMAN Group: Thomas Siebert and Matt Wikstrom promoted to Senior Vice President

TAMPA, Fla. (January 15, 2021) – The IRONMAN Group is pleased to announce several senior level promotions within the company, including Thomas Siebert to Senior Vice President, Head of Finance – EMEA and Matt Wikstrom to Senior Vice President, Global Partnerships. Additionally, Marieka Barnard, Peta Bell, Dan Berglund, Joanna Jordan,...

January 15, 2021

Hyland’s Brings Cycling into Focus with Great Rides Powered by Hyland’s

LOS ANGELES – January 15, 2021 – Hyland’s, a century-old leader in products to support a healthy, active lifestyle, is announcing a series of cycling videos that feature some of the most beautiful and challenging routes in the United States. The new Great Rides Powered by Hyland’s series celebrates epic rides around...