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July 23, 2021
Punch Gunk Announces Go Get It Grant Judges
SAN DIEGO, Calif. – Punch Gunk, the award-winning performance therapeutics company shaking up the pain relief and workout recovery industry, has announced the judging panel that will help determine the recipients of their inaugural Go Get It Grants. The panel will include Ken Lubin, Meg Treat, Cameron McIntyre and Nadene...
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July 23, 2021
Shark Pods Becomes an Official Sponsor of Salty Sports Society’s Speedo SALT Series
Saint Augustine Beach, Florida – Salty Sports Society, a leader in beach sporting events, has signed Shark Pods as a sponsor of the Speedo SALT Series. Shark Pods, invented in Ponte Vedra Beach, FL, are made for open water swimmers, triathletes, lifeguards, and surfers to reduce the number of shark...
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July 22, 2021
The Trouble With Bike (and All Outdoor) Apparel
This documentary is an interesting look into the manufacturing process and how a brand that cares about profits and the environment figures out how to have the best of both. Adventure Journal
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July 22, 2021
Triathlon named for Trump is canceled again. Event director says it wasn’t his call.
For the second time in less than six months, the 2021 edition of Tri at the Trump — a sprint triathlon that was originally scheduled to take place at Trump National Golf Club, Charlotte this September — has been canceled. The Charlotte Observer
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July 22, 2021
Sea Otter Australia postponed to 2022 due to COVID
Is this 2020 all over again? Sea Otter Australia has been postponed from its 2021 dates to September 29, 2021 to October 3 2022 due to the current COVID threat. Note from Sea Otter: Unfortunately, after carefully monitoring the evolution of the current coronavirus threat, it has become clear that...
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July 22, 2021
8-Hour Dream Endurance Race Brings ‘Dreams’ and New Course Records
CARMEL, Ind. (July 22, 2021) – Participants made their way through the campus of Butler University in Indianapolis in perfect conditions on Saturday, July 16 for the seventh annual 8-Hour Dream Endurance Race and Cat Nap 5K. The sold-out event, one of six CRRG Events signature races, produced new course...
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July 22, 2021
SEC Halts Alleged Ongoing Offering Fraud Involving Cycling Companies
Arrested: Samuel Mancini managed and controlled Outdoor Capital Partners LLC (OCP), which he purported to be a venture capital and private equity firm, and promised investors that he was raising $20 million, including $5 million of his own money, for OCP Italia to invest solely in acquiring controlling interests in...
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July 22, 2021
Zone7 Raises $8 Million In Series A Round To Expand Artificial Intelligence Platform For Predicting Sports Injury Risks
Zone7’s system analyzes data that teams collect on athletes when they’re practicing, playing in games, working out and even sleeping. It then produces reports on each player’s fitness and other variables, forecasts their injury risk and suggests ways in which so-called “operators” such as coaches and medical personnel can help....
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July 22, 2021
Portland Design Works is Officially Certified Climate Neutral
PORTLAND, OR (July 22, 2021) — Portland Design Works, creators of gear for everyday cycling, is proud to announce that the company is now officially Climate Neutral Certified. “We believe that we can make a change toward more sustainability within the bicycle industry. We are small but mighty, and proud...
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July 22, 2021
Janus Cycle Group — owner of Merlin and Dean — sold to former real estate executive
Titanium bike and component manufacturer Janus Cycle Group announced Thursday it sold all company assets to Phil Joseph, a former real estate executive. Joseph, an avid cyclist, purchased 100% ownership stake in the assets, which include Merlin Metalworks, Dean Titanium, Knight Composites, Ionic Bikes, and Rossin Bikes. BRAIN
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July 22, 2021
UltrAspire Elite Sally McRae Wins Badwater 135 Ultramarathon
Badwater 135, known as the world’s toughest foot race, spans 135 miles from Death Valley to Mt. Whitney, California. You begin the race at Badwater Basin which marks the lowest elevation in North America at 280’ (85m) below sea level. The race finishes at Whitney Portal at 8,300’ (2530m), which...
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July 22, 2021
Cali Condors Secure BRATTER PA as ISL Season Sponsor for Second Consecutive Year
MIAMI BEACH, Fla. (July 22, 2021) — The Cali Condors today announced attorney Joshua Bratter’s BRATTER PA has signed on for a second year as the team’s 2021 International Swimming League (ISL) season sponsor. Led by General Manager and four-time Olympic gold medalist, Jason Lezak, the Cali Condors are one of...
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July 22, 2021
Alpha Win & Events.com Partner to Power Margaritaville Hollywood Beach Resort Half Marathon
LA JOLLA, CA, July 22, 2021— Events.com, a mobile-first event management and registration platform, today announced its partnership with Alpha Win, formerly known as HITS Endurance. Alpha Win has grown to include the 2021 Margaritaville Hollywood Beach Resort Half Marathon. Alpha Win currently uses Events.com as the official registration platform for...
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July 22, 2021
Skechers Reveals Strong Q2 Earnings on Wholesale Boom
The company announced record quarterly sales of $1.66 billion, an increase of 127.3% year-over-year, and 31.7% over the second quarter of 2019. BW
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July 22, 2021
Liv Launches New Breakaway Collection
NEWBURY PARK, Calif. (July 22, 2021) - Liv, the company dedicated to getting more women on bikes, today introduced its new Breakaway Collection for road cyclists. Featuring performance level gear including a jersey, bib short, socks and cap, the collection pairs with the new Liv Langma Advanced 1 Disc and...
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July 22, 2021
Strava opening new office in Dublin
The leading social platform for athletes and the largest sports community in the world reports that it now has over 88 million athletes. The brand’s international expansion comes at a high-momentum moment for Strava as its global community continues to grow rapidly, adding 2 million athletes every month. In addition...
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July 22, 2021
Pikes Peak APEX presented by RockShox Welcomes Springs Wealth Group as 2021 Supporting Sponsor and Co-Host of the APEX Awards and After Party
Colorado Springs, CO, July 22, 2021 – Sports Strategies announces a partnership between Springs Wealth Group and Pikes Peak APEX. Springs Wealth Group joins The APEX as a supporting sponsor for 2021 and will co-host the APEX Awards & After Party on Sunday, September 26, 2021, following the fourth and...
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July 22, 2021
Lake Sonoma Race Series Partners with Personalized Coaching from Trails & Tarmac
In an exciting and unique partnership designed to elevate the performance of ultrarunners, the Lake Sonoma Race Series has teamed with Trails & Tarmac to provide athletes competing in the Northern California ultra races personalized coaching in the lead up to the inaugural 50-mile and 100-kilometer events slated for Sept...
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July 22, 2021
Ultra-Trail Harricana du Canada™ and The North Face extend their partnership for three years
La Malbaie – The Ultra-Trail Harricana du Canada™ is proud to announce that The North Face Canada has confirmed its partnership as the presenter of the event for the next three years (2021-2022-2023). The company, which specializes in sports clothing and accessories, mainly oriented towards mountain activities and trail running,...
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July 22, 2021
Outside Announces New Hire, Senior Content Producer for Nutrition and Cooking, Biju Thomas
Boulder, Colorado — July 22, 2021 — Outside, Inc., the world’s leading creator of active & healthy lifestyle content, events, and experiences, announced Biju Thomas, chef, entrepreneur, cyclist, and food industry pro, has joined the Outside, Inc. team as Senior Content Producer for Nutrition and Cooking. Thomas will have a...
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July 22, 2021
Santa Barbara Half Marathon Ready to Run on Sunday, November 7
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – The Santa Barbara Half Marathon is set for Sunday, November 7. The road race event supports the Santa Barbara Running Association’s (SBRA) youth running programs. Organized by Run Local®, the fall event welcomes runners and walkers from the local community and around the country to be inspired...
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July 22, 2021
Challenged Athletes Foundation Flagship Fundraising Weekend Returns to Reunite the Community and Raise Millions of Dollars
SAN DIEGO, CA – (July 22, 2021) – Returning live this October, the Challenged Athletes Foundation (CAF) is set to host the CAF Community Weekend featuring the 28th Annual San Diego Triathlon Challenge from October 22-October 24, 2021. For the first time in the event’s history, Sunday’s legendary events will...
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July 21, 2021
Ann Arbor Marathon Returns This October
Ann Arbor, MI (July 21, 2021) – The 10th running of the Probility Ann Arbor Marathon will be held on October 24, 2021, after receiving final approval from Ann Arbor’s City Council last night. Typically held in March, it was postponed to October after the cancellation of both the 2020...
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July 21, 2021
Triathlons Have a Diversity Problem: Here’s Who’s Fixing It
Black athletes make up less than 1% of triathletes in the U.S. and Canada. One woman is ready to change that statistic. GearJunkie
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July 21, 2021
Lifting Weights? Your Fat Cells Would Like to Have a Word
We all know that lifting weights can build up our muscles. But by changing the inner workings of cells, weight training may also shrink fat, according to an enlightening new study of the molecular underpinnings of resistance exercise. NYT