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September 16, 2021
Don’t look back, Peloton—Apple might be gaining on you
Apple’s Fitness+ is taking on a decided Peloton vibe. But rather than readying itself to make its own exercise equipment, Apple is after something bigger. Fast Company
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September 16, 2021
Spanish pro launches social media tirade after race disqualification for illegal riding position
Jon Aberasturi took to Twitter to share his frustration at being disqualified from the Tour de Luxembourg, after he was seen using the ‘super tuck’ position during stage two. The riding position, aimed at improving aerodynamics, is one of those that was banned by the UCI on April 1 this...
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September 16, 2021
IRONMAN Adds New Races in France and Germany In 2022
TAMPA / LONDON / AIX-EN-PROVENCE / DRESDEN (September 16, 2021) – IRONMAN announced today that it will add two new events to its 2022 race calendar with the IRONMAN® Pays d'Aix-en-Provence triathlon in France and IRONMAN 70.3® Dresden triathlon in Germany. The inaugural full-distance race in Aix-en-Provence will be held on...
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September 16, 2021
Beti Bike Bash p/b Yeti Cycles Announces Toyota as Official Sponsor
EVERGREEN, COLO, Sept 16, 2021 – The Beti Bike Bash p/b Yeti Cycles, to be held on October 3rd in Lakewood, CO, proudly announces Toyota as a returning official sponsor. Toyota has continued to show its dedication to the community through supporting women’s specific events, including the Beti Bike Bash....
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September 16, 2021
TrainerRoad Announces Adaptive Training Open Beta and Free Trial, Providing Cyclists Early Access to the Future of AI-Powered Training
RENO, Nevada (September 16, 2021) – TrainerRoad, cycling’s most complete & effective training system and the market leader in making athletes faster, is excited to announce the open beta availability of their new Adaptive Training system, offering personalized training powered by advanced machine learning for every cyclist. TrainerRoad now offers...
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September 16, 2021
The Land of Endurance Daily Recap – Thursday, September 16, 2021
GEORGE, Utah (September 16, 2021) - Race week for the 2021 Intermountain Healthcare IRONMAN® 70.3® World Championship presented by Utah Sports Commission continued today with multiple events as the countdown to race day gets ever closer in St. George, Utah. The Land of Endurance Daily Recap, which pays homage to this...
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September 16, 2021
Outside TV Expands Reach Joining YouTube TV’s Sports Plus Add-on Package Offering
BOULDER, Colo., September 16, 2021 – Outside Inc.––the world's leading creator of active lifestyle content, services, events, and experiences––today announced its television service, Outside TV, is now available on YouTube TV as part of its optional sports add-on package offering: YouTube TV Sports Plus. Outside TV joins the likes of...
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September 16, 2021
Running legend and global health and wellness advocate Meb Keflezighi joins Kilter Board of Advisors to connect active lifestyles with important causes
MADISON, WI (September 16, 2021) -- Meb Keflezighi, the only athlete ever to win the Boston and New York City Marathons and an Olympic marathon medal, will join the Kilter Board of Advisors, it was announced today by Seth Braddock, Kilter Founder & CEO. The newly created Kilter Board of...
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September 16, 2021
L39ION of Los Angeles and the City Of Sacramento Announce The Inaugural Downtown Cycling Event – Into The Lion’s Den Powered By SRAM
SACRAMENTO (September 16, 2021) – The fastest criterium cyclists in the U.S. will come together in downtown Sacramento to compete for a $100,000 prize purse at the inaugural Into the Lion’s Den powered by SRAM race and cycling festival on Saturday, October 30, 2021. Cycling fans will enjoy an exciting...
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September 16, 2021
GFNY Santa Fe: diverse terrains in the Southwest
GFNY Endurance Sports Series returns to the US for the first time this year with GFNY Santa Fe on Sunday, September 19. The race offers a long course of 75 miles and a (non-competitive) medium course of 61 miles. The long course, with 7,150 feet of climbing, will take riders...
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September 16, 2021
Ventum Launches the All-New Ventum One
HEBER CITY, Utah – Ventum, a leader in high-performance gravel, road and triathlon bikes, is launching the All-New Ventum One, a revamped version of its flagship triathlon bike, the Ventum One. Developed over four years, the All-New Ventum One is the most aerodynamic bike the company has ever engineered and...
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September 15, 2021
The Land of Endurance Daily Recap – Wednesday, September 15, 2021
St. GEORGE, Utah (September 15, 2021) - Race week for the 2021 Intermountain Healthcare IRONMAN® 70.3® World Championship presented by Utah Sports Commission has officially kicked off in St. George, Utah, bringing along a plethora of activities and events. Every year hundreds of thousands of triathletes across the globe register...
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September 15, 2021
HOKA ONE ONE® Introduces the Next Iteration of Popular Bondi Line—The All-New Bondi X
GOLETA, Calif.), September 15, 2021 – HOKA ONE ONE®, a division of Deckers Brands (NYSE: DECK), will release the brand-new Bondi X at HOKA.com and retailers nationwide on October 1, 2021. The Bondi X is designed to provide an even more efficient, propulsive ride to the original max-cushion road shoe....
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September 15, 2021
On Running Shoemaker’s IPO Beats Target to Raise $746 Million
The maker of On Running performance shoes priced its U.S. initial public offering above a marketed range to raise $746 million. On Holding AG and some of its investors sold 31.1 million shares for $24 each on Tuesday, according to a statement confirming an earlier report by Bloomberg News. The company had...
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September 15, 2021
How St. George Became the New Kona
Kona? Out. St. George? In. Instead of a big island in the middle of the Pacific Ocean, triathlon's Big Show will take place in southwestern Utah—the story behind what brought it there. Triathlete
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September 15, 2021
Marmot Celebrates Winners of Elevation Grants Focused on Supporting Outdoor Creatives of Color
Rohnert Park, Calif. — Sep 14, 2021— Marmot proudly announces the winners of its Elevation Grant campaign focused on supporting outdoor creatives of color. With a hugely successful number of entrants into a contest vying for the two coveted spots, winners Janelle Paciencia and Jade Begay are sure to produce...
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September 15, 2021
Mountain Hardwear Releases Two New Backcountry Ski Packs; Snoskiwoski 40™ and Powabunga 32™
Richmond, Calif. (September 15, 2021) - Mountain Hardwear, a leader in performance equipment and apparel for climbers, mountaineers, and athletes, has introduced the new snowsports-focused Snoskiwoski 40™ and Powabunga 32™packs. After nearly seven years of product development in conjunction with Mountain Hardwear athletes, the two packs are designed with ski...
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September 15, 2021
2021 Intermountain Healthcare IRONMAN 70.3 World Championship presented by Utah Sports Commission expected to create Total Economic Impact of more than 15 million dollars as Elite Competitors take in The Best Of Southwestern Utah
GEORGE, Utah / TAMPA, Fla. (Sept. 15, 2021) – What arguably may be the most anticipated IRONMAN® 70.3® World Championship in history, the pinnacle event in IRONMAN 70.3 racing returns following a COVID-19 induced hiatus. The Southwestern community of St. George, Utah, United States plays host to more than 3,000 athletes...
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September 15, 2021
Women For Tri Partners With The Outspoken: Women in Triathlon Summit, Scholarships to Support Women
Denver, Colorado, USA — September 15, 2021. The producers of the Outspoken: Women in Triathlon Summit presented by Cervélo are excited to announce a continued Juno level partnership with Women For Tri®, an initiative of IRONMAN® and The IRONMAN Foundation®. Women For Tri will provide scholarships to four successful applicants...
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September 15, 2021
BikeFlights Celebrates One Million Served
PORTLAND, OR (September 15, 2021) - BikeFlights.com, a bicycle shipping service and bike box supplier, is celebrating a major milestone: one million served. “We’re grateful for the opportunity to have helped ship so many bikes, wheels and gear for our customers over the past 12+ years,” said William Alcorn, President...
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September 14, 2021
Top Triathletes from Across the Globe Head to St. George To Compete in the 2021 Intermountain Healthcare IRONMAN 70.3 World Championship Presented by Utah Sports Commission
St. GEORGE, Utah / TAMPA, Fla. (September 14, 2021) – More than 3,000 of the world’s top athletes are registered to compete in St. George, Utah on Saturday, Sept. 18 at the 2021 Intermountain Healthcare IRONMAN® 70.3® World Championship presented by Utah Sports Commission. The IRONMAN Group has produced this...
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September 14, 2021
Apple Expands Fitness Offerings, Unveils New Watch
The technology giant is expanding Fitness+, adding six new languages and a Group Workout feature. Also revealed was the Apple Watch Series 7, better tailored for outdoor workouts and outdoor cycling, including features like pausing at lights and during breaks, a fall support system, and easy contacting of emergency services. Front Office...
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September 14, 2021
The New Science on How We Burn Calories
If you take in more calories or energy than you use, you gain weight; if the output is greater than the input, you lose it. But how does that change our understanding of obesity? NY Times
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September 14, 2021
Fitbit, Apple fitness tracker data exposed on unprotected database
A database that was not password protected exposed more than 61 million records containing data from fitness trackers and wearables, according to a breach report by WebsitePlanet and security researcher Jeremiah Fowler. His team found many of the exposed records contained information like first and last name, display name, birthdate, weight, height, gender and geolocation...
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September 14, 2021
Columbus Marathon will require proof of vaccination, negative COVID-19 test for athletes
Race director Darris Blackford said the board made the decision based on protocols other marathons are implementing, such as the Akron Marathon, the Boston Marathon and the Chicago Marathon. Columbus Dispatch