EVENT NEWS
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March 16, 2020
Coronavirus made races unsafe, so athletes and organizers are turning to simulations
With coronavirus sweeping the globe, scores of marathons, smaller races, and cycling competitions hang in the balance. That has led some to the world of race simulators. Read more about the options events are looking into and what it takes to make it happen on Mashable.
March 16, 2020
Cycling: UCI seeks retroactive end to Olympic qualifying process
Cycling's governing body (UCI) plans to retroactively use March 3 as the cut-off point for Olympic qualification in mountain bike, BMX Racing and BMX Freestyle as the coronavirus pandemic continues to decimate the sporting calendar. Road and track cycling have completed their qualification events, the last of which was the...
March 11, 2020
Endurance events cancelled or postponed in the U.S. due to the coronavirus
At the recommendation of the County Health Officer, this weekend's the Spartan Race in San Luis Obispo set to take place this weekend will be postponed to a later date. The NYC Half Marathon, which brings 25,000 runners to the streets of Brooklyn and Manhattan, and was scheduled for this Sunday, has been...
March 9, 2020
London Marathon cancellation fears grow due to coronavirus
Four major marathons or half-marathons have been called off in Europe over the past three days. The Barcelona Marathon became the latest road race to be postponed or scrapped as a result of the outbreak that has thrown sport worldwide into chaos. The event, scheduled for next Sunday, was put back...
March 5, 2020
Pro cycling teams left scrambling as races cancelled due to coronavirus pandemic
Pro cycling teams across the globe are scrambling to deal with a growing coronavirus crisis, one that is already putting the pinch on the international racing calendar. The UAE Tour was stopped in its tracks, and three teams remain in quarantine. On Thursday, RCS Sport canceled Strade Bianche, the first major European race to be affected...
March 4, 2020
ASO is looking to revive the women’s Tour de France
A.S.O. edged back slowly into women’s racing in 2014, with La Course by the Tour de France. But they now appear motivated to organize a full stage race, although the actual length has yet to be defined. While the women’s race will not be held during the Tour de France,...
March 4, 2020
Cycling team manager threatens hunger strike over coronavirus quarantine in UAE
A manager of a French professional cycling team, who has been in quarantine in an Abu Dhabi hotel due to coronavirus concerns, threatened to go on hunger strike on Tuesday if authorities do not allow his team to leave the United Arab Emirates. Read more on Reuters.
March 2, 2020
Determined runners defy ban on Paris Half-Marathon
Several hundred determined athletes defied a government-ordered ban on large public gatherings to run Paris's half-marathon on Sunday (44,000 would have been expected had the event been held). French Health Minister Olivier Veran announced the ban on Saturday after a special cabinet meeting which also outlawed any indoor events of...
February 27, 2020
UAE Tour halted after two coronavirus cases confirmed at the race
Teams at the UAE Tour have been informed that the race has been cancelled after two Italians at the race have tested positive for coronavirus. The entire race is staying at hotels on Yas Island, just outside of Abu Dhabi and race officials have asked everyone to stay in their hotel rooms under lockdown....
February 26, 2020
Court approves sale of Tough Mudder to Spartan Race – Tough Mudder Virginia to be first 2020 event.
Judge Sontchi of the The Bankruptcy Court of Delaware, approved the sale of Tough Mudder to Spartan Race. Kyle McLaughlin has been reinstated as CEO and Tough Mudder updated their US website to include eight Tough Mudder event weekends. Read more about the verdict on Obstacle Racing Media.