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March 10, 2021
BibRave Innovates the Virtual Race Experience with the Napa Valley Marathon
Portland, OR - BibRave, the running industry leader in grassroots digital marketing, created a unique digital content series for the Napa Valley Marathon, managed by Blistering Pace Race Management (BPRM), that propelled their recent virtual experience beyond the standard race model. With the Behind the Vines digital content series, BibRave...
March 9, 2021
Nike Names New North America Head Following Sneaker Resale Saga
Nike Inc. has named a new head for its North America business, as well as made changes to its senior leadership team, following the sneaker resale saga that dominated headlines last week. The sportswear giant announced the appointment of Sarah Mensah, who steps in as VP and GM of North...
March 9, 2021
Echelon Announces Connected Bike Exclusive to Sam’s Club
Just months after its mishap with Amazon, Echelon announced that its Echelon Sport-s connected bike is available exclusively at Sam’s Club for $799 and includes a free six-month trial of its Sport membership. Front Office Sports
March 9, 2021
Endurance Sportswire Executive Interview Series – CREDO Tri’s Co-Founder and CEO Heath Eskalyo
Heath Eskalyo recently launched a new mobile app for triathletes that motivates, inspires and brings together age group triathletes and pros. We sat down with Heath for a Q & A to learn more about his idea for the app and how it is helping triathletes. Tell us a bit about...
March 9, 2021
PeopleForBikes Releases Study Investigating Barriers to Inclusive Bicycling Culture
BOULDER, COLO. (March 9, 2021) — PeopleForBikes is proud to release a new, groundbreaking report, "Where Do We Go From Here? Breaking Down Barriers to Bicycling in the U.S." The 2018-2019 study found that meaningful engagement with historically marginalized communities, expanded private-sector encouragement programs and an investment in quality bicycle...
March 9, 2021
Mayweather Boxing + Fitness Chicago Studio Celebrates One Year Anniversary
CHICAGO, IL (March 9, 2021) – Mayweather Boxing + Fitness – a group fitness and boxing experience created by legendary boxer Floyd Mayweather – is celebrating the one-year anniversary of its downtown Chicago Studio, which has continued to experience growth and success. Throughout 2020, the Studio surpassed sales and membership goals,...
March 9, 2021
Dick’s Sporting Goods Posts Quarterly Earnings Beat but Outlook Suggests Slower Sales in 2021
Dick’s Sporting Goods Inc. logged better-than-expected fourth-quarter financial results but provided an outlook that suggested a slowdown in sales for the year ahead. For the three months ended Jan. 30, the Coraopolis, Penn-based retailer recorded profits of $225 million, or earnings of $2.43 per share, versus the prior year period’s...
March 9, 2021
Machines For Freedom x Dioscvri Launch Mystic Felines Collection
Los Angeles, Calif. (March 9, 2021) – Machines For Freedom®, the inclusive women’s cycling apparel brand has joined forces with Alameda, California-based art studio, Dioscvri to launch a collaborative garment and gear collection featuring a hand-carved block design. The Mystic Felines Collection consists of a long sleeve shirt, a short-sleeve shirt, a...
March 9, 2021
Jaybird Teams Up With Des Linden To Inspire Future Generations of Runners
PARK CITY, Utah — March 9, 2021—Jaybird, the leader in wireless headphones for outdoor sports and fitness enthusiasts, announced its partnership with American long-distance runner, Des Linden. Linden is a two-time Olympian in the marathon, representing the U.S. in 2012 and 2016, and won the Boston Marathon in 2018 becoming...
March 9, 2021
How virtual cycling platform Zwift created an enduring new esport
It’s not just a pandemic pastime. Zwift’s gamified version of e-cycling is here to stay. Fast Company
March 9, 2021
Zwift Appoints New Board Members: Patrick Pichette and Celeste Burgoyne
LONG BEACH, CA, Zwift, the online fitness platform for cyclists, runners and triathletes worldwide, has confirmed the appointment of Patrick Pichette and Celeste Burgoyne to its board of directors. The appointments follow Zwift’s recent Series C funding round. “We made a commitment to invest in the very best talent to...
March 9, 2021
5x World Champ Craig Alexander Launches Vespa Pro Triathlon Team
(Miami, FL) March 9, 2021 – With the high profile CHALLENGE:MIAMI Triathlon serving as his backdrop, Craig “Crowie” Alexander, 5x World Triathlon Champion and former Hawaii IRONMAN course record holder, today announced the launch of the Vespa Professional Triathlon Team. Slated to include 12 of the world’s most accomplished and...
March 9, 2021
Sea to Summit’s Telos TR2 Wins BACKPACKER Editor’s Choice Award
Boulder, CO (March 9, 2021)— Sea to Summit, the global adventure equipment brand headquartered in Perth, Western Australia, is thrilled to accept a BACKPACKER Magazine Editor’s Choice award for the company’s Telos range of backpacking tents. The Telos is part of an ambitious and innovative new lineup of lightweight and...
March 9, 2021
“I feel Slovenia” – Virtual Tour of Slovenia | Stage 3 with Domen Novak and Aljaž Turk
Ljubljana, Slovenia / March 9th, 2021 - The open, Virtual Tour of Slovenia by ‘I feel Slovenia’ on ROUVY is now going for its third stage events. Cyclists worldwide continue to travel and race around Slovenia virtually. Both formats, the Group Ride (on March 10th) and the race (on March...
March 9, 2021
Detroit Resident runs 313 Kilometers for charity as part of 313 Day Virtual Running event
DETROIT, MI – Local endurance event company, Epic Races has not been able to hold actual running events during this pandemic so they have focused on expanding their virtual events and helping nonprofits raise money while they themselves have not been able to hold live events that bring in much...
March 9, 2021
Cleary Bikes Chooses Thorpe Marketing as its Agency of Record
Richmond, Cali — Cleary Bikes, a specialty manufacturer of kids’ bikes, has selected Thorpe Marketing as its public relations agency of record. Thorpe Marketing will manage Cleary Bikes’ public and media relations. “We’re really looking forward to growing Cleary into a brand leader within the kids' bike category. Cleary is...
March 9, 2021
BKOOL Announces Women on Wheels Challenge presented by ELITE
FONTANIVA, ITALY, March 9, 2021 — Elite Cycling announced their WOMEN ON WHEELS, BKOOL challenge on March 8th (International Women’s Day). Designed to celebrate, connect, and support women cyclists, it will continue throughout Women’s History Month and will close on April 11th. “The goal is to celebrate all women in...
March 9, 2021
US Trail Running Conference DEI Webinar sets high benchmark
Estes Park, CO– The second webinar in a nine-webinar series introduced by the US Trail Running Conference was hosted on Thursday, February 25. The session subject was Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI), and focused on Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC). Mirna Valerio, a certified DEI trainer and former...
March 9, 2021
Olympian Katie Zaferes Joins Team UCAN
Olympian Katie Zaferes has made the switch to UCAN to fuel her training and racing at the highest levels in the sport of triathlon. Zaferes is ranked the #1 short-course triathlete in the world, is the reigning World Triathlon Series Champion, and a favorite for Olympic Gold in Tokyo. Zaferes...
March 9, 2021
Cadence Sports and Peer-to-Peer Professional Forum Release 2020 Million Dollar Club List of America’s Top Cycling Fundraising Events.
Austin, TX – Despite an unprecedented environment surrounding the COVID-19 global pandemic, at least 45 cause-related cycling events raised more than $1 million each in 2020, according to the annual study released by Cadence Sports & the Peer-to-Peer Professional Forum. This study goes deep into exploring individual events to disclose...
March 8, 2021
How Gyms Found a Way Through the Pandemic
Many gyms have closed during the pandemic, but some have found creative ways to persist. Fifty-four million Americans have received at least one COVID-19 vaccination shot as of last Thursday, and with that comes more people getting back to pre-pandemic routines, including going to the gym. Front Office Sports
March 8, 2021
Inov-8 Relaunches Under Original Founder
Inov-8 founder Wayne Edy quietly bought back the footwear company from Descente last year and is planning a relaunch with a new running shoe for trail and ultramarathon runners. Edy, who founded Inov-8 in 2003 and now owns 100% of the business outside of Northern Asia. SGB Media
March 8, 2021
Trek-Segafredo to donate Strade Bianche prize money to women’s cycling projects
Following the great prize money debate of Omloop Het Nieuwsblad, fans raised €26,668 for the women’s prize purse for Strade Bianche. The money is to be given directly to the top 5 riders of the opening WorldTour event of 2021. Cycling Tips
March 8, 2021
Rebecca Rusch Partners with Chamois Butt’r for the 2021 Season
Pleasant Valley, MO (March 8, 2021) – Chamois Butt’r, the ultimate skin lubricant and chamois cream, is thrilled to partner with seven-time world champion, MTB Hall of Famer, and Emmy Award winner, Rebecca Rusch. Rebecca kicked off her 2021 season in Knik Lake, Alaska at the Iditarod Trail Invitational (ITI350),...
March 8, 2021
Wild Rye and Pivot Cycles Introduce Spring ’21 Apparel Collaboration
KETCHUM, Idaho (March 8, 2021)— Wild Rye, women’s four-season brand dedicated to crafting beautiful and technical mountain apparel announced today its first seasonal collaboration with premium bicycle manufacturer, Pivot Cycles. The collaboration brings to life a three-piece apparel collection as well as multi-season programming and content that highlights and brings...