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February 24, 2021
Dr. Stephen Seiler Joins Fast Talk Laboratories
February 24, 2021 – Boulder, Colorado, USA –Dr. Stephen Seiler, one of the world’s leading exercise physiologists and a pioneer of polarized endurance training research, has joined Fast Talk Laboratories, a new sport science community and virtual performance center. As a frequent guest and partner of the Fast Talk podcast,...
February 24, 2021
Public comment opens for Council for Responsible Sport’s standards for social and environmental responsibility of sport organizations
PORTLAND, OR February 24, 2021—As part of the stakeholder input process to develop a standard for the overarching operations of organizations that host and produce sports events, the Council for Responsible Sport (Council) invites public comments on the draft Responsible Sport Standard for Organizations (version 1) now through April 10,...
February 24, 2021
RunSignup | GiveSignup Closes Series A Funding Round To Compete With Eventbrite, GoFundMe and Classy
MOORESTOWN, N.J. — Feb. 24, 2021 — GiveSignup, the first purpose-built Supporter Engagement Platform for nonprofit revenue generation, today announced closing of its Series A funding round with a 25% boost from new investors: CloudBees Founder Sacha Labourey and former Eventbrite CFO Randy Befumo. Led by Payroc in September 2020,...
February 24, 2021
Marine Corps Marathon Organization and haku Showcase Exciting Technological Innovations for Virtual Desert Storm 218-Miler
In 1991, more than 900,000 U.S.-led troops traveled nearly 218 miles from the main airport in Al Jubail, Saudi Arabia to Kuwait City, marking the start of Operation Desert Storm and the Gulf War. In honor of the 30th anniversary of Operation Desert Storm, also known as the liberation of...
February 23, 2021
Alpenrose permanently closes its Velodrome, an institution for Portland’s cycling community
In a Facebook, Alpenrose Velodrome director Jen Featheringill and Oregon Bicycle Racing Association executive director Chuck Kenlan released a statement informing friends of the Southwest Portland facility that the Alpenrose Dairy property has been closed permanently for events and all other uses. Oregon Live
February 23, 2021
Pocket Outdoor Media raises $150 million from Sequoia Heritage
Pocket Outdoor Media, home to 22 active lifestyle publications and several technology groups, raised $150 million in a Series B funding round led by Sequoia Heritage to fuel its recent acquisitions. Axios
February 23, 2021
Mad Dogg Athletics Calls Peloton’s Trademark Cancellation Action Meritless
Mad Dogg Athletics Inc. responds to the trademark cancellation petition filed last week by Peloton Interactive over Mad Dogg’s trademark for the words “Spin” and “Spinning.” SGB Media
February 23, 2021
Interest In Peloton’s Fitness Apparel Is Rising
Interest In Peloton's fitness apparel is rising. Last quarter, the company sold 600,000 units of branded apparel. Front Office News
February 23, 2021
Introducing the All-New Pivot Trail 429
Tempe, AZ – The new Pivot Trail 429 defies categorization, and smashes KOMs. Mixing the progressive geometry and handling of longer travel all-mountain sleds with the responsiveness and speed of dedicated race rigs ushers in a new breed of hyper-capable trail bike. The new Pivot Trail 429 is a potent,...
February 23, 2021
Professional Triathletes Organisation Partners with Yougov Sport for Collins Cup Media Impact Reporting & Analysis
LONDON, ENGLAND: The Professional Triathletes Organisation (PTO) announced that it has commissioned specialist research and data analytics experts, YouGov Sport to provide an analysis of the media and economic impact for the organisation’s inaugural flagship event – The Collins Cup. The Collins Cup is a new race format modelled after the...
