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February 6, 2020

Registrations Open for Australia’s Largest Half Marathon

Rise to the challenge along Sydney’s most spectacular course SYDNEY (6 February 2020)- The Sydney Morning Herald Half Marathon presented by BUPA Dental will return to its world-famous course on Sunday, 17 May 2020 with registrations for the 29th running of Australia’s largest and most iconic half marathon open from today. More...

February 6, 2020

Altra Announces Alysia Montaño and Tina Muir to the Team

DENVER, COLORADO – February 6, 2020 – Altra is pleased to welcome six-time US National Champion, World Championship Medalist and Olympian Alysia Montaño along with International Elite Runner and accomplished Podcast Host Tina Muir to the team. In addition to their long list of accomplishments on the track and on...

February 6, 2020

Boston Marathon Champion leads new group of COROS Pro Athletes

2018 Boston Marathon Champion Des Linden one of six new athletes looking to take their talents to Tokyo. Tustin, CA, February 5, 2019 – COROS Wearables Inc., makers of innovative GPS watches is introducing Six new Road Runners to its Pro Athlete Team. Led by 2 time Olympian and 2018...

February 6, 2020

XLAB Launches The C-Fast Versadjust, The Only Center-Adjusting Computer Mount For Triathletes

ESCONDIDO, CA - XLAB, creators of the Gorilla Cage, Torpedo Versa, and other high-performance hydration and repair storage accessories, announced today the release of the C-Fast Versadjust, the only center-adjusting computer mount for quick and easy viewing between aerobars. Fundamentally re-designed and re-engineered, the C-Fast Versadjust is available in 2...

February 6, 2020

Austin Marathon Invites Brands to Two-Day Health and Fitness Expo

Limited space remains to engage with enthusiastic endurance community AUSTIN, Texas, February 5, 2020 - The Ascension Seton Austin Marathon presented by Under Armour invites brands and businesses to reserve their space at the two-day Health and Fitness Expo. Local and national brands will have the opportunity to engage with...

February 6, 2020

Tour de Suisse 2020: Time Trial from Stage 7 Released for Virtual Racing

Czech Republic / Switzerland - February 6, 2020 - Having recently announced a partnership with Cycling Unlimited AG, the race event organizer behind the Tour de Suisse and TORTOUR ultra-cycling marathon, ROUVY is now releasing the first roads from Stage 7 of the Tour de Suisse 2020, making the great...

February 6, 2020

Tour of Sufferlandria To Raise Funds for The Davis Phinney Foundation

The virtual cycling event scheduled for Feb. 15-23 and will raise funds to help people with Parkinson’s live well today Mythical Nation, Worldwide — The Sufferfest, an online platform that provides fierce (and fun) cycling, yoga, and strength training workouts for people all over the world and the Davis Phinney...

February 6, 2020

Sebring to host inaugural GFNY Florida on October 25, 2020

GFNY Global Cycling Marathon Series heads to central Florida for a family friendly, scenic destination race NEW YORK CITY, February 6, 2020 – An eagerly anticipated third GFNY race in the USA has been announced. Hosted in Sebring, in Central Florida, GFNY Florida Sebring will offer a 132km long route...

February 5, 2020

Rad Power Bikes Closes $25 Million in Funding to Grow Direct to Consumer Electric Bike Business

Vulcan Capital and Durable Capital Partners LP Invest in North America’s Largest Ebike Brand SEATTLE - February 5, 2020 — Rad Power® Bikes, a Seattle-based ebike brand, closed $25 million in funding led by Vulcan Capital and Durable Capital Partners LP. The funding will support new brick and mortar retail...

February 5, 2020

Nike, Adidas say coronavirus will hurt business in China

Nike Inc. closed about half of its company-owned stores in China as a result of the coronavirus outbreak, which it expects to have a material impact on operations in the country. Rival brand Adidas AG followed suit Wednesday, saying it has closed a significant number of stores in China and franchisees are doing likewise. Read more...

February 5, 2020

Oceana Running Festival Set to Launch in Virginia Beach

VIRGINIA BEACH, VA – Navy League of Hampton Roads announced today the launch of an exciting new running event set on Naval Air Station Oceana. The Oceana Running Festival will be the first running event to be held entirely on the runway at Apollo Soucek Field. The inaugural event will...

February 5, 2020

Tokyo Olympics organizers look on anxiously as coronavirus menaces the Games

Japan's Olympic organizers knew that hosting the Games in July would mean hot weather for athletes and spectators. They were not expecting a major epidemic to force them to take everyone's temperature upon entering the venues. Read more on Washington Post.

February 5, 2020

Pioneer sells cycle sports business to Shimano

Cycling power meter specialist Pioneer has signed an agreement to transfer its cycle sports business to Shimano. Shimano plans to develop products, web services and applications using the Pioneer Cycle Sports assets and make Shimano services available to customers who currently use Pioneer’s Cyclo-Sphere web services, PC tool, and smartphone applications. Read more...

February 5, 2020

Peloton Raises Guidance After Cruising To Q2 Beat

In just its second quarterly earnings report since going public, Peloton Interactive Inc. notched impressive earnings and revenue beat as the company grew its number of connected fitness subscribers 96 percent to 712,005 and its total members to more than 2 million. Read what the earnings look like on SGBMedia.

February 5, 2020

Endurance Training Coach Joe Friel to Host Luxury Cycling Camp in Mallorca, Spain

Sedona, AZ, USA— February 5, 2020 — Renowned triathlon and cycling coach Joe Friel is leading a 6-day cycling training camp on the Spanish island of Mallorca this spring. From March 29th — April 4th, the legendary coach and author will be hosting the trip, with specially designed rides, advanced training workshops,...

February 5, 2020

BibRave Partners with Blistering Pace Race Management to Reimagine Race Promotion

New campaigns stepped outside the box to create fresh race marketing ideas. Portland, OR - BibRave, the running industry leader in grassroots digital marketing, recently partnered with race management company Blistering Pace Race Management (BPRM) to create two new programs that broke from typical race marketing strategies. To increase the...

February 5, 2020

Liv Cycling Welcomes Three New Athletes to Liv Racing

Roster Expands to 17 Women from Around the Globe with 2020 Additions Celebrating Emerging Talent NEWBURY PARK, Calif. (Feb. 5, 2020) –Liv Cycling, the company dedicated to getting more women on bikes, today revealed the Liv Racing 2020 roster, officially welcoming up-and-coming athletes Savilia Blunk, Riley Miller and Lisa Tertsch...

February 5, 2020

CCN Sport Named Official Clothing Sponsor of The RiderBox p/b Happy Tooth Foundation Women’s Pro Cycling Team

CCN Sport, a leader in sports apparel, has been named as the official clothing sponsor of The RiderBox p/b Happy Tooth Foundation Women’s Pro Cycling Team. Based out of Asheville, North Carolina, the team will focus on criterium and stage races throughout the United States. CCN’s commitment to The RiderBox...

February 5, 2020

The Amy D. Foundation Names Executive Director

Julie Kuliecza Takes The Helm Of The Growing Nonprofit (Boulder, CO). The Amy D. Foundation announced Julie Kuliecza as the Executive Director of the nonprofit dedicated to building opportunity, participation, and equality for women in the sport of cycling. Kuliecza, a paralegal, professional cyclist and former managing director of a...

February 5, 2020

deboer wetsuits is proud to have Palani Distribution as a retail partner in France

Stamford, CT, Release: February 5, 2020. deboer wetsuits is proud to have Palani Distribution as a retail partner in France. France is an important market for deboer wetsuits, and we are very excited to work with Palani Distribution in retail and growing the brand. Arnaud Selukov, Owner of Palani Distribution...

February 5, 2020

Elite Athletes Carlos Trujillo And Iveen Chepkemoi Sign with Elite Runner Management

Olympian Trujillo & Kenyan Chepkemoi sign agency contracts with Chris Mengel GROSSE POINTE (MI) - Professional runners Carlos Trujillo and Iveen Chepkemoi have signed agency contracts with Elite Runner Management LLC (ERM), the Michigan based sports agency headed by Chris Mengel. “It’s a privilege to have the opportunity to work...

February 5, 2020

PWR Lab Launches World-Class Training Experience For Olympic Hopefuls

PWR Lab invites elite distance runners to apply for sponsored training camp accommodations in Flagstaff, AZ in preparation for the 2020 Olympic Trials and Olympic Games Santa Cruz, CA (February 5, 2020) – PWR Lab, an innovative running analytics company leveraging training data from wearables to help runners avoid injuries,...

February 5, 2020

20th Annual Baltimore Marathon Start Line Moved to Camden Yards’ Eutaw Street

Baltimore, Md. (February 5, 2020) - Corrigan Sports Enterprises announced today the start line of the annual Baltimore Marathon and Four-Person Team Relay will move inside Oriole Park at Camden Yards at Gate A and proceed down Eutaw Street along the B&O Warehouse before making a left at the Babe Ruth...

February 5, 2020

Salomon Teams With Raleigh Distance Project

Elite women’s team will compete in Salomon footwear through the 2020 racing season Ogden, UTAH (Feb. 5, 2020) – Salomon, the global leader in outdoor and winter sports equipment, announces a new partnership with the Raleigh Distance Project, a team of elite female runners based in Raleigh, North Carolina. Salomon...

February 5, 2020

Ashworth Awards launches its 100% Made in USA dimensional steel product line

The new products that is a true game changer for endurance sports! North Attleboro, MA - Ashworth Awards announces the launch of its brand new sustainable 100% Made in USA Dimensional steel medallion and award product line.  The new products are made from recycled steel that is fabricated completely in the...