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October 6, 2020

Emerald Holding Launches Stock Buyback Plan

Emerald Holding Inc., the parent of Outdoor Retailer, Surf Expo and other trade shows, announced that its Board of Directors has approved the repurchase of up to an aggregate of $20 million of its common stock. The repurchases will be on the open market at prevailing market prices, and will continue...

October 6, 2020

New Study Predicts Marathon Performance from Wearable Data

Scientists from France and Finland have come up with a way to make predictions from smart-watch data logged during the last six months of an athlete’s training. They use mathematical models to accurately predict marathon times — and when someone is overtraining. Read more on Podium Runner.

October 6, 2020

TV helicopter causes freak crash in Giro d’Italia finale

Two riders from Italian team Vini Zabu-KTM were caught up in a freak crash during Tuesday’s stage 4 of the Giro d’Italia after a wind blast from a low-flying helicopter blew metal barriers into the road. The crash happened in the final meters of the 140-kilometer stage from Catania to...

October 6, 2020

New Running Industry Diversity Coalition Pushes for Equity and Inclusion

Two runner-activists, Verna Volker and Alison Mariella Désir, have been working to make the running community more inclusive, through founding Native Women Running and Harlem Run, respectively. They teamed up with six others and created the Running Industry Diversity Coalition to fight systemic racism in the running community and running...

October 6, 2020

Now Live on Kickstarter — Milo: The Action Communicator

SAN FRANCISCO, October 6, 2020— Milo™ (MY-low), the hands-free, phone-free group communicator wearable device that operates sans Wi-Fi or cell signal, launches its Kickstarter campaign today to begin taking pre-orders. The Milo Kickstarter campaign is at: https://www.okmilo.com/kickstarter Milo is the walkie-talkie revolutionized and reimagined on an advanced technology software and hardware...

October 6, 2020

The Digital Swiss 5 organized by Tour de Suisse, ROUVY, and Velon, wins the prestigious Digital Communication Award 2020

The situation around the coronavirus pandemic this spring called for a new approach to cycle racing, for professional teams and the many fans around the world. A platform was required to deliver a professional sporting event, while at the same time complying with the epidemic regulations of all countries. Based...

October 6, 2020

Taiga Coolers Unveils First Sustainably-Built, Hard-Sided Cooler

MESQUITE, Texas (Oct. 6, 2020)- Taiga Coolers, the American-made, veteran-owned brand known for crafting customizable, high-performance coolers, is proud to officially announce the launch of its sustainably-built cooler, the Taiga Terra. Developed with a plant-based polymer, the Taiga Terra cooler is the first of its kind on the market, and...

October 6, 2020

Tracksmith Launches Alumni Championship

BOSTON (Oct. 6, 2020) – Tracksmith, an independent running brand, today announces the launch of the Alumni Championship, a new virtual race aimed at reigniting the competitive spirit, and from which profits will go to support collegiate track and field programs facing extinction. The Alumni Championship is open to athletes...

October 6, 2020

First Tech Company Utilizing AI/AR Advances to See Dynamic Weight Loss

BELLEAIR BLUFFS, Fla., October 6, 2020/  “COVID-19 has helped our business by increased interest in EnvisionBody’s software amidst a surge of in-home connected workout devices,“ said Salina Ray, CEO of EnvisionBody. “With gyms forced to close, live streaming devices that allow access to personal trainers and exercise classes within the...

October 6, 2020

‘Discover Your Sweet Spot’ with Stryd’s New Automated Run Power Training

Boulder, CO, October 6, 2020 — Stryd, the global leader in run power technology, is releasing the world’s first fully-automated run power training system. Paired to work in concert with the Stryd power meter, the most accurate and consistent run training device on the market today, it makes achieving goals...

October 6, 2020

TrainingPeaks Announces Diversity and Inclusion in Endurance Sports Discussion Panel to be Hosted at 2020 Endurance Coaching Summit

Boulder, Colo., - TrainingPeaks, a global leader in providing smart and effective digital training solutions for athletes and coaches, today announced the addition of a Diversity and Inclusion in Endurance Sports Panel, to be hosted live at the 2020 Endurance Coaching Summit – virtual and free to all registrants. The panel...

October 6, 2020

Machines For Freedom Launches Cool Weather Cycling Essentials Fall Collection

Los Angeles, Calif. (Oct 6, 2020) – Machines For Freedom®, the inclusive women’s cycling apparel brand, today announces the launch of its fall 2020 collection, to continue delivering problem solving, performance-wear for womxn cyclists. The new cool weather-ready line up consists of innovative apparel pieces  such as the Essential Cycling Pant,...

October 6, 2020

Joe Friel’s RIDE INSIDE Brings Indoor Cycling Fitness So You Can Rule Zwift, Climb Leaderboards, and Achieve Your Goals

Boulder, CO, USA — October 6, 2020 — As the weather cools and days grow shorter, a new guide to indoor cycling from cycling’s top coach is here. RIDE INSIDE from celebrated cycling coaches Joe Friel and Jim Rutberg is the essential guide to get the most out of indoor cycling,...

October 5, 2020

Two COVID-19 positives for USA Cycling ahead of MTB Worlds.

USA Cycling announced on Monday that two members of its delegation for this week's UCI Mountain Bike World Championships in Leogang, Austria have tested positive for COVID-19. Find out who they are on Cycling News.

October 5, 2020

Parent company shutters Bike magazine

A360 Media, which acquired Bike magazine last year, is “pausing” the mountain bike magazine and its digital publications indefinitely. A360 Media notified Bike editorial and sales staffers Friday afternoon that they were being furloughed. On Friday A360 Media also furloughed staff at its Snowboarder and Surfer magazines, and Powder magazine staff will be furloughed Nov. 20. Read more on Bicycle Retailer.

October 5, 2020

Cold weather next challenge for fitness industry.

A chunk of the fitness industry has sustained itself amidst COVID-19 two ways: virtual workouts and outdoor offerings. The latter will become difficult — if not impossible — in much of the nation as fall stretches into winter. What's the plan? Read more on Front Office Sports.

October 5, 2020

A new book on Nike pulls no punches.

We're gonna check it out. According to Outside, 'Win at All Costs' is an indictment of more than just the Nike Oregon Project.

October 5, 2020

ICON Health & Fitness Announces $200 Million Growth Investment Led By L Catterton

LOGAN, Utah--(October 5, 2020) - ICON Health & Fitness (“ICON”), the world leader in innovation, design and distribution of connected fitness equipment and software, today announced a $200 million growth investment led by L Catterton, the largest and most global consumer-focused private equity firm, and is joined by existing investor Pamplona Capital...

October 5, 2020

NOCCO BCAA Beverage Brand Announces Partnership With Classic Distributing and Beverage Group Inc.

LOS ANGELES – NOCCO – the leading no carb, branched chain amino acids (BCAA) beverage brand – has partnered with Classic Distributing and Beverage Group Inc. to expand their Southern California footprint due to swelling consumer demand. With Classic Distributing, NOCCO’s flavors will become more widely available to regional consumers...

October 5, 2020

Five Amputees Surprised with Life-Changing Össur Running Prosthetics as Grants from Challenged Athletes Foundation (CAF)

SAN DIEGO, CA - Through a 20-year partnership, CAF and Össur have given the gift of mobility to thousands of amputees around the world. Through several surprise moments with high-profile celebrities and professional athletes, there are five new grant recipients who received Össur running prosthetics. Surprise moments included MLB’s Eric...

October 5, 2020

NYCRUNS Unveils “Run This One” Virtual Racing Platform

New York, NY — NYCRUNS — one of New York City’s largest running organizations — announced last week that it will launch a second “Subway Systems Challenge” virtual race using its Run This One platform, following the success of its original challenge. The first event, which challenged participants to run...

October 5, 2020

Two Members of Team USA Test Positive for COVID

Colorado Springs, Colo. - USA Cycling has been notified by the UCI that two people planning to travel from the UCI Mountain Bike World Cup event in Nove Mesto, Czech Republic to join the USA Cycling delegation at the UCI World Championships in Leogang, Austria tested positive for COVID-19 during...

October 5, 2020

USA Triathlon to Ride Through 2021 With Quintana Roo as Official Bike Partner

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — USA Triathlon today announced it has renewed its bike partnership with Quintana Roo, the only company in the world entirely devoted to triathlon bikes, through 2021. An official partner of USA Triathlon since 2013, Quintana Roo will continue to support USA Triathlon’s high-performance programming and elite...

October 5, 2020

Track, Calories and Stair Climbing Challenges added to sodisp

In our mission to provide the most complete Virtual Challenge Platform we have released three new challenge types at sodisp.com: Track Challenge: A Track Challenge allows you to upload the gpx file of an actual course and each participant should run exactly that track in order to qualify. This allows you...

October 5, 2020

20/21 ROUVY CAREER YEAR – A Season With Italian Fleur and Up to $20,000 in prizes

October 5th, 2020 - October 1st, every year is when ROUVY starts over the Career Season. The 20/21 season is the 5th edition since the official introduction of the feature on the ROUVY platform. Additionally to Augmented Routes, Official Races, Workouts library and Challenges, CAREER is one of the top 5 features...