EVENT NEWS
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December 15, 2020
USA Cycling just overhauled its youth development system. Here’s why.
The new Olympic Development Academy system charges riders $10,500 to participate, but offers high-performance coaching and racing opportunities to a wider group of cyclists. VeloNews
December 14, 2020
Documentary ‘The Infinite Race’ examines hard truths about the people who run Mexico’s most controversial foot race
The Infinite Race highlights the complicated relationship between the sport and an indigenous people who, for better or worse, have had their very identity enveloped in a unique manner by their mere association with running. Forbes
December 10, 2020
5 bicyclists killed, 4 injured after truck hits group on ‘retirement ride’ in Nevada
On a highway ride to celebrate a cyclist's retirement, four male one female bicyclist were killed and four others were injured in a crash involving a truck, which struck the group of about 20. USA TODAY
December 9, 2020
The king of Strava art is back with another amazing Christmas drawing
Anthony Hoyte has impressed us all yet again with his creativity and patience, as he creates a 127km bike route which spells out a simple message: Merry Christmas. Cycling Weekly
December 8, 2020
Triathletes Set to Race in Inaugural Esports World Championship
The start list for the event includes pro triathletes Lionel, Angela Naeth, and former pro Holden Comeau—the current Zwift national champion. The Zwift-hosted event is 50km long and takes place in the virtual world of Watopia - a Figure 8 Reverse route on Zwift, which covers 50km and 483m of...
December 8, 2020
Olympic Games to reach equal gender participation for 2024 event
The UCI and IOC (International Olympic Committee) confirmed there will be an equal number of female and male cyclists taking part at the Paris Olympic Games in 2024, with 90 athletes from each gender participating in road events. VeloNews
December 4, 2020
The Great Spartan Games are here: Watch Episode 1 now
Despite the ups and downs of 2020, the Spartan Games are on. The lineup includes ultramarathoners, CrossFitters, swimmers, adventure racers, triathletes, and more competing for $100,000. Gear Junkie
December 4, 2020
A new challenge for professional triathletes: Toppling Ironman Inc.
For decades, the Ironman and other races filled with weekend warriors have dominated triathlon. Now, the elites are trying to take control with a new series. NYT (subscription)
December 4, 2020
The 2021 NYC Half Marathon has been canceled because of COVID-19 concerns
The race was among the first to be canceled in 2020, making this the second straight year that the race will not be held. Runner's World.
December 3, 2020
Refunds requested for 18% of Tokyo 2020 tickets.
Refunds for roughly 810,000 tickets have been sought, out of a total of 4.45 million initially sold during the domestic lottery. Ticket holders in Japan were given the option in November to ask for their money back after the Games was postponed to summer 2021 due to Covid-19. SportsPro