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October 7, 2020
Why Women Are Biking in Record Numbers in N.Y.C.
When the pandemic hit, the subways were emptied of wary riders and the streets were drained of traffic. Cycling suddenly seemed like a safer way to get around, so more women began using the city’s bike-share program, with the number of women biking surging by 147% in July compared with...
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October 7, 2020
ESPN Poised to Potentially Lay Off Hundreds
The economic shutdown caused by the pandemic is sparking painful fallout for media companies. ESPN could lay off hundreds of – sources pegged the potential number of job losses between 300 to 700 employees. The cuts will hit hardest the ESPN employees who work behind the camera, but some on-camera...
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October 7, 2020
Rock ‘n’ Road Trip Stops in the Midwest for Bose Rock ‘n’ Roll VR Chicago, Offering Participants a Virtual Tour of the Windy City with Half Marathon, 12K, 5K, and Remix Challenge
CHICAGO, Ill. / TAMPA, Fla. (October 7, 2020) – After last weekend’s Rock ‘n’ Roll VR® San Jose that saw more than 10,000 participants run virtual streets of Silicon Valley, the Rock ‘n’ Road Trip tour bus makes its way to Chicago, Illinois for a date with a recently retired...
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October 7, 2020
The IRONMAN Group expands Trail Running Portfolio with acquisition of mozart 100 Race in Austria
SALZBURG / LONDON / TAMPA (October 7, 2020) – Today, the IRONMAN Group announced it has acquired the mozart 100® trail running event, held annually in the Austrian city of Salzburg, birthplace of the world-renowned Austrian composer and the event’s namesake. It is the first major trail-running event in Europe owned by...
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October 7, 2020
Ride for Racial Justice Announces Final Ride of 2020 in Colorado Springs
DENVER (Oct. 7, 2020) – Ride for Racial Justice today announces its fourth and final ride-event of the season, to take place on Saturday, October 10 in Colorado Springs, Colo. As consistent with all three past events in Denver, Boulder and Fort Collins, this ride will aim to rally support...
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October 7, 2020
Live Feisty Media Launches Hit Play Not Pause – a Feisty Menopause Podcast
Victoria, BC— October 7, 2020. Live Feisty Media is releasing its 6th podcast, this time tackling the long-ignored subject of performance during menopause and beyond. The podcast is designed for active women who want to optimize their performance and feel fit and strong during their peri- and post- menopausal years,...
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October 7, 2020
10th Anniversary GFNY NYC World Championship Jersey
NEW YORK CITY – The unveiling of GFNY’s 2021 Championship jersey showcases a new style, a brand-new fabric and nod towards GFNY’s trademark color, fluo green. The 2021 Championship jersey will commemorate the 10th edition of GFNY World Championship NYC on May 16th, 2021. Like all official GFNY Apparel, it...
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October 7, 2020
Run Austin Virtual Series Launches Fourth Event, Makin’ Music 5-Miler
AUSTIN, Texas, October 7, 2020 - In July, the Ascension Seton Austin Marathon presented by Under Armour and 3M Half Marathon presented by Under Armour created the Run Austin Virtual Series. Everyone is invited to participate in the 6-month-long virtual series. The events provide monthly milestones as participants train for...
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October 7, 2020
Alistair Brownlee Joins Incus Performance as Investor and Strategic Advisor
INCUS Performance are delighted to announce that Alistair Brownlee, one of the most high-profile triathletes of recent decades, has invested in the company and will sit as a strategic advisor. With his extensive triathlon background, Alistair will be well positioned to provide knowledge for both new product features and business...
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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...
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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.
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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,...
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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,...
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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.
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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.
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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.
