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September 25, 2020
Tutus, Necklaces and Bling rally Girlfriends to go Virtual
Vancouver WA – What do you do when Covid-19 keeps wrecking havoc on Live events? You straighten your crown, put on your sneakers, RISE, and go for a Run or Walk! Although Girlfriends is transitioning to a virtual option, the event will instead offer an official 6K, 10K & Half...
September 23, 2020
Newberry College in South Carolina Adds Women’s Triathlon as Varsity Sport
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo.— USA Triathlon, along with Newberry College Director of Athletics Ralph Patterson, today announced that Newberry College in Newberry, South Carolina, will add women’s triathlon to its varsity sport offerings. The school is the 14th at the NCAA Division II level, and the only school in South Carolina,...
September 23, 2020
CAF and Strava Team Up for a Two-Week Cycling Challenge to Help Athletes with Physical Disabilities Gain Access to Sports
SAN DIEGO, CA – (September 23, 2020) – Starting on October 4, cyclists across the United States will have the opportunity to join the Ride for Challenged Athletes Foundation Strava Challenge, a two-week, 100-mile challenge, for a chance to win incredible prizes and support athletes with physical disabilities. From October...
September 22, 2020
Chicago Bike Industry Leaders Team Up With The Newberry Library to Benefit Blackstone Bicycle Works
CHICAGO, IL (Sept. 22, 2020) — PeopleForBikes Ride Spot, the Newberry Library and the CRR1919 Commemoration Project invite Chicagoland residents to participate in the Chicago Race Riot of 1919 Route, a historical biking tour to remember a monumental moment in Chicago history and raise money for Blackstone Bicycle Works. Thanks...
September 21, 2020
DelMoSports and its athletes step up to the plate
Cape May, NJ (September 21, 2020) - As events around the country have been challenged to keep going amidst the uncertainly caused by COVID-19, many local charities which rely on the support of these events have been significantly impacted as well. DelMoSports is pleased to report that through converting a...
September 18, 2020
Professional Triathletes Organisation Supports Spanish Triathlon Championships with 15,000 Euro Prize Purse
LONDON, ENGLAND: The Professional Triathletes Organisation today announced that it will provide a 15,000 EURO professional prize purse for the Spanish Middle Distance Triathlon Championships to be held on September 26, 2020 in Bilbao. The Biscayan capital is set to host the ninth edition of this event. The 1.9k swim...
September 17, 2020
Beirut Marathon Association to Host Virtual 5k to Bring Light to the City After Recent Tragedy
To support and bring relief to the people of Beirut, who are continuing to struggle after a tragic explosion in August, the Beirut Marathon Association will be hosting a global virtual 5k called Embrace Beirut. All of the proceeds collected from the virtual event will be donated to the Lebanese...
September 16, 2020
Challenged Athletes Foundation 2020 Community Challenge Presented by Vega Gains Momentum Going into Back Half
Watch the Week 6 Challenge Digest here SAN DIEGO, CA – (September 16, 2020) – In just six weeks of launching, the first-ever 2020 CAF Community Challenge presented by Vega has raised nearly $700,000 to support individuals with physical challenges. Close to 700 participants have from across the globe are...
September 16, 2020
Balega Debuts 2020 Limited Edition ‘Grit and Grace’ Collection to Benefit Breast Cancer Prevention Partners
DURHAM, N.C. — Balega International, a leading sock brand in the run specialty market, is proud to announce its continued support of Breast Cancer Prevention Partners (BCPP) with the release of its Fall 2020 limited edition Grit and Grace collection. One dollar from every pair of Grit and Grace socks...
September 15, 2020
Adaptive Athletes Attempt Historic Ride Through Grueling Idaho Terrain
BOISE, Idaho (September 15, 2020) – For the first time in race history, athletes with permanent physical disabilities attempted the Smoke ‘n Fire mountain bike race, taking on more than 420 miles of self-supported bikepacking throughout Idaho, September 9-13. The team was comprised of Willie Stewart, an above-the-elbow amputee; Andre...
September 15, 2020
The Trans-Texas Virtual Run Raises Over $16,000 for the Tarahumara Community Affected by COVID-19
Houston, Texas (September 15, 2020) – Trail Racing Over Texas (TROT), the largest trail racing company in Texas and host of The Trans-Texas Virtual Run has raised over $16,000 for its nonprofit charity partner, True Messages, to help the Tarahumara of Northern Mexico as they wrestle with the Novel Coronavirus....
September 15, 2020
Austin Pole Vault and Starky’s FA.S.T. Camp Unite to Support Military Athletes
US Military Endurance Sports (USMES) Boulder, CO – Sept 15, 2020 – Austin Pole Vault and Throw co-founder Brandon Frye first met Andrew “Starky” Starykowicz when the Frye family provided host housing for CapTex Tri. “I brought my wife and three girls to watch Andrew race,” said Frye, “and the...
September 14, 2020
The Pikes Peak APEX Pushes Forward to Raise Funds for The Pikes Peak Outdoor Recreation Alliance Trail Stewardship Fund
Colorado Springs, Colorado — The Pikes Peak APEX presented by RockShox is not only attracting a strong professional field of racers for the 4-day mountain bike challenge on the slopes of Pikes Peak, but it is raising funds to improve the trails in the Pikes Peak region. The first-year event...
September 9, 2020
Ride for Racial Justice Announces Ride and Rally in Fort Collins, Adds New Board Member
DENVER – Ride for Racial Justice today announces its third ride-event, to take place on Saturday, Sept. 12, to rally support in the fight against systemic racism in the sport of cycling and beyond. Ride for Racial Justice will be partnering with Fort Collins, Colo.-based organization Bike Ride for Black...
September 9, 2020
American Veteran Wins Taylor Phinney-painted Allied Cycleworks Able Bike
Louisville, Colo. — The Davis Phinney Foundation, which supports people with Parkinson’s, was honored to award a very special prize to an American combat veteran - a custom-painted bike from a pro-cycling star. The randomly-selected winner was Katie Kuiper of Colorado Springs, a former combat veteran for the United States....
September 3, 2020
34 Members of The Bike Cooperative Donate More Than $13,000 to Support Youth Bicycling
BOULDER, CO (September 3, 2020) — Through a partnership with PeopleForBikes, member businesses of The Bike Cooperative have donated more than $13,000 that will enable youth from across the U.S. to attend the 2021 Youth Bike Summit. These funds will provide mini-grants for nonprofit community cycling organizations identified by PeopleForBikes...
September 3, 2020
The Louisiana Marathon is proud to announce the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Kids Marathon Challenge in partnership with Louisiana Department of Education
Baton Rouge, LA. – The Louisiana Marathon is excited to announce the Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana Kids Marathon Challenge starting Monday, September 14, 2020. The Blue Cross Kids Marathon Challenge is a virtual-based fitness program to expand the reach and access of the Blue Cross Kids Marathon that...
August 28, 2020
RunSignup | GiveSignup Hosts a Virtual “Cram Session” to Prepare the Endurance Industry for an Unprecedented Fall
Moorestown, NJ – RunSignup|GiveSignup hosted a free Virtual Cram Session on August 25, 2020 to help race organizers, timers, and nonprofits plan for an unprecedented fall race season. The one-day program consisted of 11 sessions focused on pivoting normal operations to meet the moment, including virtual races, virtual challenges, modified...
August 27, 2020
Outspoken: Women in Triathlon Summit and Live Feisty Media announce the [un]phased podcast addressing diversity in Triathlon and Endurance Sport
Denver, Colorado, USA — August 27, 2020 – Live Feisty Media and the producers of the Outspoken: Women in Triathlon Summit are excited to announce the launch of a new podcast: [un]phased. A LIVE launch event will be held virtually on Tuesday, September 1st, 2020 at 5pm PST. Sign up for the event...
August 27, 2020
Paul Sherwen Project and ROAD iD Announce Limited Edition Wrist ID in Honor of the Late Paul Sherwen
NBC Sports commentator, Phil Liggett, and Paul Sherwen’s wife Katherine Sherwen, announced the launch of the Paul Sherwen Project, to honor Tour de France commentator and former professional cyclist, the late Paul Sherwen. The Paul Sherwen Project will serve to continue supporting the good that Paul was enacting in Uganda and across...
August 26, 2020
SBT GRVL Raises $30K for Advocacy Partners Through SBT VRTL Ride Experience
STEAMBOAT SPRINGS, Colo., (August 26, 2020) –SBT GRVL, a world-class gravel bike experience presented by Canyon Bicycles, raised $30,000 dollars for its advocacy partners through its global virtual ride, SBT VRTL . This free community ride experience was held on Sunday, August 16. Leading up to SBT VRTL the SBT GRVL...
August 25, 2020
The JPB Foundation Awards Multi-Year Grant to PeopleForBikes to Support The Better Bike Share Partnership
BOULDER, CO (August 25, 2020) — The PeopleForBikes Foundation is pleased to announce the award of a three-year grant from The JPB Foundation to support the Better Bike Share Partnership (BBSP), a national collaboration focused on improving social and racial equity in shared micromobility systems across the U.S. The City...
August 24, 2020
100%® chooses Challenged Athletes Foundation as First Charitable Partner
SAN DIEGO, Calif. – August 24, 2020– 100%® has announced that it is the official Global Eyewear Partner of the Challenged Athletes Foundation (CAF). Late last year, the two San Diego-based organizations worked side by side to support athletes competing and training in everything from endurance sports to baseball. Earlier...
August 24, 2020
Thirty Days to Celebrate #NationalDogDay with the Best Friends Virtual 5k Benefiting Pets For Vets
SAN DIEGO, CA -- The Doggone Events Series launches the Best Friends Virtual 5k in honor of #NationalDogDay on August 26th, a go-at-your-own-pace 5k for people and their dogs, benefitting Pets for Vets. This virtual 5k invites participants nationwide to get outside with their dog on their favorite course, path,...
August 20, 2020
XTERRA Jade Mountain VR Duathlons debut August 27-31
The XTERRA Jade Mountain VR Duathlons, to be held over five days from August 27-31, are the first of eight virtual races to engage the XTERRA family and showcase the global nature of the sport with events themed around XTERRA’s regional championship venues. The event is inspired by the island...
