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July 6, 2021
World Bicycle Relief Raises USD $1 Million for Women and Girls at Conclusion of Mid-Year Fundraising Campaign
Chicago – July 6, 2021– World Bicycle Relief, the global nonprofit that mobilizes people through the Power of Bicycles®, today announced the successful conclusion of its mid-yearfundraising campaign, “Women on Wheels.” Capped by the second annual Pedal to Empower event, which united more than 900riders in a global cycling activation...
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July 6, 2021
Tokyo 2020 ask fans to stay away from marathons and race walking in Sapporo
Organizers claimed that the move was necessary in order to reduce the risk of COVID-19 infections. Sapporo is the capital of Japan's northernmost island Hokkaido, which remains under state of emergency measures because of coronavirus. Inside the Games
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July 6, 2021
Neversecond™ Science-Based Sports Nutrition Helps Athletes Fuel Optimally
(July 6, 2021; NEW YORK, NY) Today, endurance sports nutrition upstart, Neversecond™, introduced their line of scientifically-proven fueling solutions that promise to forever alter the sports nutrition landscape by helping endurance athletes unlock their true potential. Neversecond™ gels and drink mix, which are being used by EF Education-Nippo Pro Cycling and...
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July 6, 2021
USA Triathlon Announces 2020 U.S. Paralympic Triathlon Team
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo.— USA Triathlon today announced its 2020 U.S. Paralympic Triathlon Team, comprised of the 17 athletes who will represent the United States at this summer’s Paralympic Games Tokyo 2020. The Tokyo-bound team includes four defending medalists from triathlon’s debut at the Paralympic Games Rio 2016, five athletes who...
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July 6, 2021
Boilermaker Road Race to require vaccination proof
The 15K presented by Excellus BlueCross BlueShield will have a capacity of 12,000 and the Utica National 5K will have a capacity of 4,000. All registered runners must be vaccinated by September 22nd, 2021 in order to participate. Road Race Management
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July 6, 2021
Ashworth Awards announces their Title Sponsorship of Baystate Marathon events
Ashworth Awards is happy to announce yet again that it is the title sponsor of the 2021 Baystate Marathon and Half Marathon this fall, October 17th. For many years running, Ashworth Awards has been the title sponsor of Baystate with its team members volunteering at the race as well! Owners...
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July 5, 2021
Soul Cap: Afro swimming cap Olympic rejection could be reconsidered after backlash
Soul Cap, which makes caps to fit over and protect dreadlocks, afros, weaves, braids, and thick and curly hair, said FINA, the water sports world governing body, had told them the hats aren't suitable because they don't follow "the natural form of the head". The comments sparked criticism from many...
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July 5, 2021
What’s Next for Peloton After a Rocky, Record-Setting Year
Peloton has beaten earnings estimates every quarter of 2021 so far. However, product issues and a crowded market pose new threats. Front Office Sports
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July 2, 2021
Is marijuana a performance-enhancing drug? The best evidence says no
Weed isn't going to help you win the Olympic Gold. One of America’s top sprinters, Sha’Carri Richardson, won the women’s 100-meter event at the U.S. track and field trials in June. She was set to make her Olympic debut in Tokyo this month, but tested positive for marijuana following her...
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July 2, 2021
The Olympics need to change
First, star sprinter Sha'Carri Richardson, 21, was suspended by U.S. Anti-Doping Agency. That means she won't be able to run the 100 meters at the Tokyo Olympics later this month. Her crime: testing positive for marijuana use. This was during the U.S. Olympic Track and Field Trials last month in Eugene,...
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July 2, 2021
Chloe Woodruff resigns from The US Women’s Olympic Mountain Bike Team, Replaced by Erin Huck
July 2, 2021 (COLORADO SPRINGS, CO)- Chloe Woodruff has formally resigned from her position as a member of the US Women’s Olympic Mountain Bike Team and will not attend the Tokyo Olympic Games. Woodruff cited personal reasons for her decision. Woodruff will be replaced by rider Erin Huck. Huck had...
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July 2, 2021
USA Cycling Partners with Zespri™ SunGold™ Kiwifruit to Help Fuel Your Rides
Colorado Springs, CO (July 2, 2021) - USA Cycling is proud to announce Zespri™ SunGold™ Kiwifruit as an official sponsor for the summer cycling season. With a combination of more than 20 vitamins and minerals1 and three times the vitamin C in a medium orange2,* per serving (2 kiwifruit), Zespri SunGold Kiwis are the perfect pre and...
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July 2, 2021
Maryland Cycling Classic Postponed to ’22 Amid COVID Challenges
BALTIMORE, Maryland– The Maryland Cycling Classic, America’s top one-day professional race, has announced the postponement of the event, scheduled for September 5, 2021, due to post-COVID conditions not aligning with the standards necessitated for a world-class event. “From the beginning, our aspirations have been a world-class professional cycling race in...
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July 2, 2021
ROAD iD and the Paul Sherwen Project Team Up for the Tour de France, Fueling Skills Training for Young Women in East Africa.
ROAD iD, the premiere line of wearable identification products for cyclists and the Paul Sherwen Project, the foundation created to honor Tour de France commentator and former professional cyclist, the late Paul Sherwen, join forces again to announce the launch of the 2021 Limited Edition Paul Sherwen Project Wrist ID...
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July 2, 2021
July 4th Final Day to Sign Up for Cascade Run Off Redux Virtual 15K and Receive Classic T-Shirt
Portland, OR — Just two days left for running enthusiasts to sign up for Cascade Run Off Redux, an event that celebrates the birth of professional running at the 1981 Cascade Run Off in Portland, Oregon. Those who sign up by end of day on July 4th, whether they intend...
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July 2, 2021
2021 Rose Bowl 5k returns Fourth of July weekend
PASADENA – This weekend, running events will return to Los Angeles County, this time with thousands of athletes at the start line. Traditionally held in conjunction with the Rose Bowl Half Marathon, the 2021 Rose Bowl 5k will take place as a stand along event over two days on Friday,...
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July 1, 2021
Copper Triangle Springs Back to Life in 2021
Copper Mountain, Colo. — It’s all up from here! A full 79 miles, 6,500 elevation gain. Need we say more? Coming to you on Aug. 7 2021! Registration is open now. Registration is limited to the first 3,000 riders, so don’t miss out. The Roll Massif Copper Triangle is a...
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July 1, 2021
Pensacola Sport’s Ray Palmer Elected Board Treasurer of Sports ETA
Pensacola, Fla. – Sports Events and Tourism Association (Sports ETA) announced new board leadership as elected at the Annual General Membership Meeting this week. Ray Palmer, STS, of Pensacola Sports was elected Board Treasurer. “It’s an honor to be selected by my peers to represent them on our industry’s national...
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July 1, 2021
New Holland Brewing Wins 2021 West Michigan Best and Brightest Award
Holland, MI (July 1, 2021) -- New Holland Brewing, recently included among the top-50 craft breweries in America, is proud to announce that the company has been awarded the 2021 West Michigan and National Best and Brightest Award. Having won both the 2020 West Michigan Best and Brightest, and the...
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July 1, 2021
Ridepanda receives $3.75 million in financing from four investors
E-commerce company Ridepanda announced it received a combined $3.75 million in financing from investors to help meet demand for its electric vehicles, which include e-bikes. In addition to e-bikes, Ridepanda offers e-mopeds and e-scooters with financing, extended warranties, and customer services, including assembly at home or at a nearby shop. BRAIN
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July 1, 2021
Rwandan marathon runner thrown off Tokyo 2020 team for breaking COVID-19 rules
Rwandan marathon runner Félicien Muhitira has been thrown off the country's team for the delayed Olympic Games in Tokyo after breaching COVID-19 rules at a training camp. The Rwanda National Olympic and Sports Committee (RNOSC) said Muhitira had left the camp in at a hotel in Nyamata without the permission...
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July 1, 2021
Tour de France drops lawsuit after crash, probe still ongoing
The Tour de France has withdrawn a lawsuit against a spectator who caused a massive pile-up during the first stage of the race in northwest French region of Brittany but French police continue to investigate the incident. Local prosecutor Camille Miansoni told a news conference on Thursday that the probe was...
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July 1, 2021
The DONNA Foundation Announces New Dates and Details for the 2022 DONNA Marathon Weekend
July 1, 2021 — JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — The DONNA Foundation today announced new details for 15th Anniversary of the National Marathon to Finish Breast Cancer, including new host venues and a shift in dates to February 4-6, 2022. While the race was conducted virtually in 2021, organizers anticipate an estimated...
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July 1, 2021
Decathlon Sends First American Athlete Ambassadors to 2021 Tokyo Olympics
SAN FRANCISCO (July 1st, 2021)— Decathlon, the world’s largest sporting goods retailer, is proud to announce that two sponsored athletes, paralympic swimmer, Jamal Hill, and racewalker Robyn Stevens, have qualified for the Tokyo Summer Olympics and will be the first Team USA athletes to represent the French brand at the...
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July 1, 2021
Thousand and CHPT3 Team Up to Create Striking New Twist on Classic Chapter Helmet
LOS ANGELES (July 1, 2021)-- Thousand, creators of classically-designed and innovative bicycle helmets, today announced a design collaboration with British bicycling brand, CHPT3, and the availability of the limited edition CHPT3 x Thousand Barrivell Chapter Helmet. Inspired by the architecture and history of CHPT3 founder, David Millar’s, second home city...