BUSINESS NEWS
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March 6, 2024
California Fall Classic 100K and 55K at Lake Sonoma Eyes New Partnership and Name for 2024
/ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - First off – the Lake Sonoma Race Series (LSRS) wants to say “Thank You to 500 runners, 200 volunteers and 20 sponsors” that helped raise $23,300 for Children of the Vineyard Workers Scholarship Fund in last year’s California Classic. This year, we’re excited to announce Ted Knudsen...
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March 5, 2024
The UCI is banning time trial helmet optimisations – one day after Giro lid broke cover
Cycling's governing body, the UCI, is to carry out a review into its helmet regulations in light of some extreme examples worn by teams. The "head sock" which accompanies Specialized's TT5 helmet is to be banned from 2 April. The TT5 was subject to a review by the UCI, which...
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March 5, 2024
Strava’s New Integrations Unlock a Holistic View of Training for Athletes on the Platform
SAN FRANCISCO – March 5, 2024 /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - Strava, the leading digital community for active people with more than 120 million athletes, today announced new platform integrations with ŌURA and Open (U.S. only). Athletes now have the opportunity to bring their passive health scores – recovery and sleep –...
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March 5, 2024
TrainingPeaks Announces Partnership With German Triathlon Union
Louisville, Colo., March 5, 2024 /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - TrainingPeaks, the industry-leading training app for endurance coaches and athletes, today announced an exclusive partnership with the German Triathlon Union (DTU). TrainingPeaks is now the official training and coaching software for the national governing body, which is solely responsible and recognized by...
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March 5, 2024
Bike Lease? The Sweet Spot features BikeInsure to Protect Your Bicycle!
March 5, 2024 / Superior, Colorado / ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - The Sweet Spot Bike Leasing is excited to announce the continuation of its partnership with BikeInsure, which began in 2021. This partnership has transitioned from solely insuring bicycles during the proof-of-concept phase to providing comprehensive insurance coverage for every bike...
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March 5, 2024
Gold’s Gym Northridge Celebrates Second Anniversary with Major Renovation Reveal
Los Angeles, CA /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - Gold’s Gym SoCal – the original home of fitness workouts – commemorates the approach of its 40,000-square-foot Northridge location’s second anniversary with significant club enhancements. This celebration marks a milestone in the Northridge club's journey, showcasing a comprehensive renovation as a segment of Gold’s...
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March 4, 2024
Grinduro offers free entries to laid off industry workers
Gravel event series Grinduro is offering free event entries to members of the bike industry who have been recently laid off. The company said any industry members who were recently let go can email industry@grinduro.com with their name, contact details and the Grinduro event they want to go to. "We ask...
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March 4, 2024
P3R Named Among Best Places To Work In Sports By Sports Business Journal
PITTSBURGH, PA - (March 4, 2024) /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - P3R, the innovative engine behind Pittsburgh’s most exhilarating sporting events, proudly announces that it has been recognized as one of the Best Places to Work in Sports for 2023 by Sports Business Journal. Based on employee surveys and a review process...
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March 4, 2024
Virtual Races and the Tam Time Trial Land on Movemint
SAN FRANCISCO [03/04/24] /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - Movemint is proud to announce the beta launch of virtual events and the Tam Time Trial. Movemint’s virtual events are the segment-based challenge you’ve been waiting for. With the launch of virtual events, Movemint makes it easier than ever for organizers to hold fun...
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March 4, 2024
None to Run Celebrates 4 Years of Making Running Accessible to Everyone
/ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - None to Run, an app empowering beginners and recreational runners, celebrates its 4th anniversary with over 750,000 workouts logged and growing. None to Run has pioneered a gentler approach to running and has cultivated a global community dedicated to making running more achievable and enjoyable. None to...
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March 4, 2024
UESCA launches ThryvHive – a website, business, and marketing solution created for endurance coaches
Highlands Ranch, CO – March 4, 2024 /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – UESCA launches a website, business, and marketing solution specifically created for endurance coaches. ThryvHive is a “website as a service” offering aimed at providing coaches with an affordable solution to start and run a successful business. ThryvHive is a game-changer...
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March 1, 2024
Supersapiens abruptly stops glucose sensor shipments and membership services
Supersapiens, the company that specializes in glucose monitoring for athletes, let its customer base know via email about the termination of all memberships and the suspension of glucose sensor shipments. This decision is attributed to a broader “strategic restructuring,” as outlined in a message on the company’s website. Cycling Magazine
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February 29, 2024
Haute Route and Mavic Renew Sponsorship Agreement under New Ownership
/ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – Under the terms of the agreement with Haute Route’s new owners France Vélo Evénements (FVE), Mavic will continue to provide technical and mechanical assistance for all Haute Route events, offering participants access to the brand's cutting-edge products and unrivalled support services. Delivered in a format commensurate to...
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February 29, 2024
The White House Selects Strava as a Leading Partner for its Challenge to End Hunger and Build Healthy Communities
SAN FRANCISCO, FEBRUARY 29, 2024 /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - Strava, the leading digital community for active people with more than 120 million athletes, today announced a new partnership with The White House for its Challenge to End Hunger & Build Healthy Communities (the Challenge), which focuses on ending hunger and increasing...
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February 29, 2024
CTS Launches Sports Nutrition Coaching from Stephanie Howe, PhD
Colorado Springs, CO – February 29, 2024/ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – CTS, the worldwide leader in endurance coaching, today announced the launch of a new CTS Sports Nutrition Coaching package, created and delivered by Stephanie Howe, PhD. Coach Stephanie earned her PhD in Nutrition & Exercise Science from Oregon State University and...
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February 29, 2024
USA Cycling Gran Fondo National Championships Named Official Qualification Event for UCI Gran Fondo World Championships
(Gettysburg, PA – February 29, 2024) /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - Gran Fondo National Series and USA Cycling today announced that the 2023 and 2024 USA Cycling Gran Fondo National Championships are official qualifier events for Masters (racing age 30+) aiming to compete in the 2024 and 2025 UCI Gran Fondo World...
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February 28, 2024
Life Time Group Swings to Full Year Profit as Revenue Passes $2 Billion Mark
Life Time Group Holdings, Inc. reported that fourth-quarter revenue increased 18.2 percent to $558.8 million due to continued strong growth in membership dues and in-center revenue. Center memberships increased by 38,010, or 5.2 percent, in the quarter, when compared to December 31, 2022, and decreased sequentially from September 30, 2023...
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February 28, 2024
RBC GranFondo Whistler and XFondo accepted into gender equity Same Game Challenge
[Vancouver/Whistler, BC Canada]/ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - The organizing team behind the cycling events RBC GranFondo Whistler and XFondo announced today that they have been successfully accepted into the Canadian Women and Sport Same Game Challenge. The Same Game Challenge “helps sport and physical activity organizations across Canada build their capacity to...
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February 27, 2024
ShowcasedTennis Legend Andre Agassi Named Inaugural Chair of Life Time Pickleball and Tennis Board to Guide Future Growth, Programming and Community
Chanhassen, Minn., (February 27, 2024)/ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – There is no slowdown in sight in the growth of pickleball and tennis at Life Time (NYSE: LTH), and the passion among those playing is at an all-time high. With the goal of charting the Company’s future in these areas, Life Time Founder, Chairman...
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February 26, 2024
UCI hands out suspensions after Cynisca Cycling found guilty of participating ‘in a fraud’
The UCI has suspended members of Cynisca Cycling after the team disguised a mechanic as a rider in an effort to gain entry to last year's Argenta Classic. American team Cynisca were missing one of their five riders due to illness for the road race in Belgium. Mechanic Moira Barrett dressed as...
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February 26, 2024
Iconic Home of Fitness Gold’s Gym SoCal Welcomes All IHRSA-Goers for Free Workouts
Los Angeles, CA – As the fitness world converges on Los Angeles for the highly anticipated International Health, Racquet & Sportsclub Association (IHRSA) 2024 Convention and Trade Show, Gold’s Gym SoCal – the original home of fitness workouts – announces a special offer for all attendees. In celebration of this...
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February 23, 2024
Merrell Expects DD Decline in 2024; Return to Growth in H2
Merrell brand parent company Wolverine Worldwide (WWW) outlined progress and planning for some of its top brands when discussing fourth-quarter and full-year results, pointing to the outdoor footwear brand as a key contributor. Wolverine’s CEO Chris Hufnagel said the Merrell brand will have the opportunity to work more closely with...
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February 23, 2024
RunSignup Unveils New Pricing for RaceDay Suite and RaceDay Scoring
Moorestown, NJ — February 23, 2023 /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - RunSignup, the leading registration and technology provider for endurance events in the United States, introduces a simplified pricing model for its RaceDay timer technology suite. Commencing February, 2024, timers can secure an annual RaceDay Suite subscription encompassing RaceDay Scoring, Race Director,...
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February 22, 2024
Fox Factory sales down 9% in 2023
Fox Factory revenues in its Speciality Sports Group, which includes its bike-related brands, were down 43% in the company’s 2023 fiscal year, a decline the company attributed to “channel inventory recalibration” and “lower end consumer demand.” The decline in the SSG revenue came despite the inclusion of $16.8 million in...
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February 22, 2024
Apple Secures Hydration Patent, Smart Ring Rumors Heat Up
As Apple continues to push into the health and wellness space, new intellectual property filings and reports speculate that the tech giant might be moving into the hydration-tracking and smart ring markets. Apple recently filed a patent for a “wearable device with perspiration measuring capabilities” for its Apple Watches. The solution would...