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February 17, 2021
Better Bike Share Partnership Announces Five Living Lab Cities Focused on Equity
BOULDER, COLO. (Feb. 17, 2021) —The Better Bike Share Partnership (BBSP), a collaboration funded by The JPB Foundation to build equitable and replicable shared micromobility systems, is pleased to announce the selection of its Living Lab grantees. BBSP will provide five organizations with funding, support and additional resources as they...
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February 17, 2021
‘I FEEL SLOVENIA’ Virtual Tour of Slovenia is Coming with Primož Roglič on the start line!
Ljubljana, Slovenia / February 17, 2021 - Cycling has been a sport for some time now, where you can be active during all 12 months of the year. One of the main reasons behind cycling being an all-season and year-round sport is its fast growing industry of cycling trainers, which allows...
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February 17, 2021
USA Cycling’s Olympic Development Academy to Begin in May 2021
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – In keeping with our commitment to champion the participation and performance of the next generation of athletes, USA Cycling has finalized the timeline for the first year of the Olympic Development Academy. This timeline was restructured following our announcement that the ODA would be run as...
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February 17, 2021
Challenged Athletes Foundation Looks to 2021 as a Year to Get Stronger Through Sport
SAN DIEGO, CA – (February 17, 2021) – Challenged Athletes Foundation CAF) has announced today their rollout plans for 2021 including a Spring grant distribution to individuals with physical challenges, in-person and virtual October fundraising events and the launch of a new weekly video interview series called “Heroes of Sport.”...
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February 17, 2021
Diva Dash relaunches with a Women’s Fitness Adventure that motivates and reconnects women all over the country with hybrid-style event.
Boulder, CO (February 17, 2021) – Well-known for its creative and colorful obstacles, the Shape Diva Dash offered a fun challenge to women of all fitness levels. The pandemic put a halt on these types of events, which connected communities, friends, and motivated women. “We heard from many women who...
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February 17, 2021
GORE® Wear announces new strategic direction; QBP to become North American distributor
NEWARK, DE — GORE® Wear, the manufacturer of premium performance apparel, today announces its path forward with a new wholesale approach and a more focused product portfolio. The Gore fabrics division will realign its consumer garments by further investing into the cycling category, while restructuring its wholesale business with a...
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February 17, 2021
Introducing: The Rideaway Experience, a New Series of Experiential Off-Road Cycling Camps in 2021 from Life Time
BOULDER, Colo., (February 17, 2021)- From the event directors of UNBOUND Gravel, Leadville Race Series and Big Sugar NWA comes The Rideaway Experience, a brand new off-road cycling camp series produced by Life Time. Each camp is designed to offer riders an inclusive environment focused on adventure, culture, and community. The...
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February 16, 2021
Brooks Has a Top 10 Selling Sneaker for the First Time and Bests Nike as the No. 1 Women’s Running Shoe Brand
The list of top-selling sneakers for January featured plenty of Nike and Jordan Brand, which is typical. However, Brooks entered the top 10 for the first time ever. Footwear News
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February 16, 2021
PEARL iZUMi Pedals into Spring 2021 with New Styles, Steadfast Commitment to Sustainability
LOUISVILLE, Colo. — PEARL iZUMi, the world leader in cycling apparel and footwear, today debuts its Spring 2021 collection, featuring a range of new and revamped styles and key technologies designed to provide maximum comfort, performance and style for riders across all categories. With its new collection, the brand furthers its commitment...
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February 16, 2021
Run Specialty’s Sprint To Omnichannel
Run specialty has finally embraced online retailing due to COVID-19 to support a strong sales recovery in the second half of 2020, according to the latest survey from the Running Industry Association (RIA). SGB Online
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February 16, 2021
2020 Prize Money Lists Show Massive—And Expected—Drops in Pro Payouts
For 2020, the prize money list was publicized last week and the message is clear: with almost no races last year, pros struggled to earn any prize money at all. triathlete
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February 16, 2021
POC launches “world’s first self-powered cycling helmet” with integrated lighting
The Omne Eternal, a “self-powered cycling helmet,” integrates solar technology into the shell that charges via ambient light to power a rear light. The helmet uses Powerfoyle, a “light-harvesting material” that, like other solar cells, can convert any light source into electrical energy. Bike Radar
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February 16, 2021
Garmin launches Enduro smartwatch focused on trail running as activity grows 70% during lockdown
The watch’s chief feature is its incredibly long battery life: using solar charging built-in to its screen, the Enduro can last up to 65 days, and can even last even longer. With the GPS and other features switched off, it has last as long as 300 days. Independent
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February 16, 2021
Virtual Race by Tour des Stations on ROUVY – Experience The Col de la Croix-de-Coeur, a Unique Climb in the heart of The Swiss Alps from Home
From January 18th to February 14th, The Tour des Stations Challenge on ROUVY reunited 5,700 athletes from all over the world to ride 5 of the most beautiful climbs of this famous cyclosportive. After this great challenge, a poll was conducted to choose one of the 5 climbs to be...
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February 16, 2021
Adidas is selling Reebok after defending the $3.8 billion purchase for years
Adidas acquired Reebok in 2006 for roughly $3.8 billion in an attempt to better compete with Nike, but the brand has posted disappointing sales figures in recent years. Adidas said Tuesday that it has begun a formal process to divest from Reebok, pivoting to focus on its core brand. Business...
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February 16, 2021
USA Triathlon Announces 2021 U.S. National Team Roster, Tokyo United Campaign
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo.— USA Triathlon today announced the 11 members of its 2021 U.S. National Team, the group of athletes who will represent the U.S. at the highest levels of elite World Triathlon competition during the 2021 season. The 2021 Toyota U.S. Paratriathlon National Team will be announced in the...
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February 16, 2021
Stages Cycling introduces new SC2 Plus Indoor Bike with Stages Power
BOULDER, CO - February 16, 2021 - Stages Cycling today announced the launch of the SC2 Plus Indoor Bike, providing world class studio bike technology to riders at home. Equipped with a Tour de France-winning Stages Power Meter, the SC2 Plus has Bluetooth and ANT+ connectivity for use with 3rd...
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February 16, 2021
Thule to Open First Brand Store in North America in Downtown Denver
Seymour, CT USA - February 16, 2020. Thule, a global leader in products designed for an active lifestyle, will be opening its first-ever brand store in North America in downtown Denver, Colorado. This new retail store will offer U.S. customers a first of its kind shopping experience by showcasing all...
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February 16, 2021
Saucony® Celebrates 40 Years of the Jazz with Limited-Edition Icon Pack
WALTHAM, MA (Feb. 16, 2021) –With its award-winning build and low-key vibe, the Saucony Jazz became an instant classic when it debuted in 1981. Now, global performance running lifestyle brand Saucony celebrates the 40th anniversary of the Jazz with the launch of the all-new Icon Pack. The perfect bridge between performance...
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February 16, 2021
LIV Racing Women’s Worldteam Announces New Satellite Rider For 2021
OOSTERHOUT (The Netherlands)– Feb. 16, 2021 – The Liv Racing Women’s WorldTeam today announced the addition of American Ayesha McGowan as a satellite rider for 2021. McGowan will train with the WorldTeam with the goal of racing after August 1. “We first met Ayesha at our 2019 training camp and...
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February 16, 2021
Pivot Elevates All-Terrain Riding with New E-Vault Set to Electrify Performance
Tempe, AZ – Feb. 16, 2021 – Developed by one of most premium bike companies in the world, Pivot Cycles®, the new E-Vault is a bold and sophisticated approach to electric-assist urban and gravel cycling that bolsters human capability and performance. Expanding possibilities and exploring limits, its refined fusion of...
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February 16, 2021
rabbit Athlete Eric Senseman Snags a Golden Ticket to the Western States 100 Endurance Run at the Black Canyon 100k
February 16th, 2021 - Santa Barbara, California - The Western States 100 Endurance Run, the world’s oldest 100-mile trail race, permits just 369 entrants each year. There were 6,664 applicants entered for selection from the race lottery in 2020, and when the race was cancelled last year due to the...
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February 16, 2021
athleteReg Partners with Spot to Offer Robust Injury Protection
athleteReg, home of BikeReg, RunReg, SkiReg, TriReg, and PledgeReg, is thrilled to announce a new partnership with Spot, the tech startup offering subscription, on-demand injury insurance that protects everyone from athletes and adventurers to families at home. Participants can now add a Spot policy to their event registration on all...
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February 15, 2021
The CEO of IRONMAN Speaks to its Customers
CEO of IRONMAN Group Andrew Messick presented was an update on what customers can expect over the 2021 season on YouTube. Within the roughly five minute presentation, Messick admitted that, “many” of its races, “will be moved to later in the year.” Messick noted that Ironman Africa, Cape Epic, and...
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February 15, 2021
Bicycle maker Dorel ends take-private deal with Cerberus Capital
Canadian bicycle maker Dorel Industries Inc has terminated its deal weeks after the private equity firm sweetened its bid for the company. Cerberus this month raised the deal value to about C$16 a share from C$14.50 a share after talks with shareholders, a day after which two Dorel shareholders rejected...
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