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April 15, 2021
Tokyo Olympics Could Still Be Canceled
Nearly everything that could go wrong seemingly has so far for the Tokyo Olympics, and the threat that they might not even happen still lingers. A powerful politician, Liberal Democratic Party Secretary General Toshihiro Nikai, floated the possibility that the games could still be canceled — three months before they...
April 15, 2021
Fast Talk Laboratories Partners with INSCYD for Testing and Coaching Education
April 15, 2021 – Boulder, Colorado, USA – Fast Talk Laboratories, the new sport science community and virtual performance center, announces a partnership with INSCYD, the leading remote, protocol-based physiological testing technology. Fast Talk Laboratories now offers INSCYD testing and analysis services for athletes as well as education and support...
April 15, 2021
Team Evergreen Announces BOA Technology as Presenting Sponsor of The Hundo
EVERGREEN, COLO, April 15, 2021 — Team Evergreen Cycling, a cycling organization that prides itself on thoughtful philanthropic impact, is pleased to announce BOA® Technology as the presenting sponsor of this year’s Hundo mountain bike race, taking place on June 19th in the Buffalo Creek trail system. BOA Technology Inc.,...
April 15, 2021
The MAAP Training Collection
No matter your reason, training is an essential part of being a cyclist. In 2020, MAAP launched their first Training Collection to their community, featuring long and short sleeve jerseys and bib shorts. In 2021, due to the popularity of their first launch, they’ve expanded their offerings with solid new...
April 15, 2021
American River 50 Mile Endurance Run Presented by Norcalultras Returns May 8, 2021
Folsom/Auburn, CA – The American River 50 (AR50), one of the nation’s most historic 50-mile endurance run, is returning for its 42nd year on May 8, 2021. Starting in Folsom, California and ending in Auburn, California the race is now ranked as the second largest 50-mile endurance run. Recognized for...
April 14, 2021
TYR Sport Signs World Champion Michael Andrew
Seal Beach, CA – April 14, 2021 - TYR Sport is proud to announce the signing of World Champion Michael Andrew. “We are thrilled to partner with Michael Andrew on his road to Tokyo,” said Matt Dilorenzo, CEO of TYR Sport. “Michael is an incredibly talented and versatile athlete, who...
April 14, 2021
Smartwool Will Recycle Your Old Nasty Socks, Even if They Didn’t Make Them
Smartwool will collect these socks and shred them into their constituent fibers. To make new socks, you say, yes, brilliant. Well, no. That is very likely way too expensive and maybe impossible. Smartwool is turning your old socks into dog beds. Which makes sense, because dogs love eating socks almost as...
April 14, 2021
Inside the battle to boycott Arkansas’ bike races
The cycling community debates a boycott of Arkansas and its bike events after the state's passage of anti-trans laws. VeloNews
April 14, 2021
Dish Network Sues Peloton, LuluLemon, Icon Health & Fitness
Dish Network and its Sling TV division sued Peloton, Lululemon, and ICON Health & Fitness. The network provider says the fitness companies used Dish’s patented technology developed by Move Networks Inc., which “allows Internet users to stream content from across the world in real time at the highest possible quality.” Move Networks...
April 14, 2021
Running and air pollution: what you need to know
A recent study published in the European Heart Journal found there is a sliding scale when it comes to pollution, exercise and risk of cardiovascular diseases (CVD). Canadian Running Magazine
April 14, 2021
IRONMAN VR Team Challenge Enters Week 2 Of Showcasing the EMEA Region On IRONMAN Now Facebook Watch Page with Teams Taking on a Sprint Distance Duathlon Simulation
IRONMAN VR Team Challenge EMEA (Europe, Middle East & Africa) IRONMAN VR Team Challenge Week 2 taking place on Thursday, April 15 at 7:00 p.m. GMT (2:00 p.m. ET) with three teams facing-off in a Sprint Distance virtual duathlon. Professional triathlete, Jesper Svenson, will join this week’s competition providing the...
April 14, 2021
Oiselle + Allbirds Launch Limited Edition Shoe by Designer Mia Saine
Seattle, WA - April 14, 2021 - Oiselle and Allbirds have teamed up on an exclusive collaboration to launch a limited edition version of Allbirds’s Tree Dasher. The running shoe will feature illustrations by Memphis-based artist Mia Saine meant to encourage every body to move and celebrate the inclusive movement in active...
April 14, 2021
IMT Des Moines Marathon Announces Title Sponsor
Des Moines, Iowa (April 14, 2021) – The IMT Des Moines Marathon announced today that it is partnering with DMOS Orthopaedics as the title sponsor of the DMOS Orthopaedics Sports & Fitness Expo. DMOS Orthopaedic Centers has been leading the way since 1955, providing innovative quality care to patients of...
April 14, 2021
Registrations Open For Malibu Triathlon 2021
Malibu Triathlon presented by Bank of America has officially opened registration for 2021. The iconic event will take place across the weekend of September 25-26, with the Olympic distance event on Saturday and Classic distance on Sunday. The Olympic distance is a 1.5k Ocean swim, a 40k out and back...
April 14, 2021
L’Etape Czech Republic has teamed up with ROUVY to offer a premium virtual social ride with Daniel Turek
Prague, Czech republic / April 14th 2021 - This year L’Etape Czech Republic can be exclusively tried in advance from the comfort of your own home. ROUVY became the official partner of the project and digitized one of the nicest sections of the route. Cyclists can ride them accompanied by...
April 14, 2021
Challenge Taiwan is ready to welcome over 6000 athletes:
Where triathlons are struggling worldwide and many races are unfortunately cancelled, CHALLENGE TAIWAN is all set to host a race for over six thousand athletes at the end of April (24-25, ed.). This will make the 2021 edition of the race even bigger than the one held late last year....
April 14, 2021
Addaday Grows Executive Team with Respected Industry Leaders
SANTA MONICA, Calif., April 14, 2021 – Addaday, a health and wellness lifestyle brand dedicated to taking the guesswork out of feeling better, announces the appointment of four strategic hires to help position the brand for its continued global growth. The announcement comes after a year of brand milestones including...
April 14, 2021
GFNY adds L’Alpe d’Huez
NEW YORK CITY – The Global Endurance Sports Series GFNY adds a second race in the dream destination of Vaujany in the French Alps on June 20, 2021. At GFNY La Vaujany, riders get to tackle L’Alpe d’Huez from two sides for a total of 103km with 3,669m of climbing....
April 14, 2021
Groundbreaking New Product Ear Pro Launches in the U.S.
San Jose, Calif. (April 14, 2021) – Ear Pro, the top preventative remedy against ear problems caused by trapped water, is now available to consumers in the U.S. via select online outlets and local retailers. Made with natural ingredients, including liquid paraffin oil and oregano oil, Ear Pro is safe...
April 13, 2021
2021 Rookie Triathlon and Jack’s Generic Triathlon Canceled
AUSTIN, Texas, April 14, 2021 -- High Five Events has canceled Rookie Triathlon and Jack’s Generic Triathlon for 2021. The decision was made due to heightened COVID-19 requirements and a low number of registrations. Rookie Tri was scheduled for May 2nd and Jack’s Generic Tri was scheduled for August 29th....
April 13, 2021
Desiree Linden Sets 50K World Record
Two-time Olympian and 2018 Boston Marathon champion Desiree Linden tackled her first ultramarathon on Tuesday on a certified 50K course near Eugene, Oregon, and she finished the distance faster than any other woman in the world ever has, becoming the first to break three hours. Women's Running
April 13, 2021
New Balance To Sponsor Boston College
Boston College described the partnership as its “largest financial footwear and apparel agreement” in Boston College (BC) athletics history. New Balance secures the right to provide uniforms, apparel and footwear for 30 BC’s 31 varsity sports. SGB Media
April 13, 2021
Poll finds 72 per cent of Japanese public want Tokyo 2020 cancelled or postponed
The Olympics are scheduled to start in just over 100 days but COVID-19 continues to cause disruption across the world and cases remain on the rise in Japan. A new survey has suggested Tokyo 2020 organizers are still struggling to win public support with more than 70 per cent of...
April 13, 2021
Snowbasin Announces Multi-Year Partnership with Salomon
HUNTSVILLE, Utah (April 13, 2021) – Today, Snowbasin Resort and Salomon announce a new multi-year partnership in which Salomon will provide Snowbasin with equipment for rentals and lessons. The partnership between the two Northern Utah-based companies will add a community access point for Snowbasin guests and bolster offerings of the...
April 13, 2021
Marty Nothstein drops appeal of dismissal in lawsuit against USA Cycling
Former U.S. congressional candidate and Olympic gold medal cyclist Marty Nothstein has withdrawn his appeal of a judge’s decision dismissing Nothstein’s defamation lawsuit against USA Cycling over its disclosure of a misconduct allegation against him. The Morning Call