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May 10, 2021
As Nike Sales Fall in China, Competitors Cash In
Sportswear competitors Anta and Li Ning are seeing record sales and both are reportedly in the running to buy Reebok from adidas. Front Office News
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May 10, 2021
bluerub CHAFE now distributed in the UK
Loveland, CO: Today, bluerub, a natural body care company for all athletes, announced certification for CHAFE to be distributed through Live on the Edge in the UK. This represents the first bluerub product in the UK and the EU and allows more athletes to use natural body care that works....
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May 10, 2021
Pic2Go Partners with The Steamboat Marathon 2021 to deliver Race Day Photos to Participants
After being canceled for the first time in history last year, The Steamboat Marathon, celebrating the 40th anniversary, will return this summer - on Sunday, June 6. The race, sponsored by Bank of the West, will have the half marathon shift to a virtual event while the full marathon and...
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May 10, 2021
Dorel Sports sees Q1 revenue increase by 43.6%
Dorel Sports has delivered its eighth consecutive quarter of revenue growth, with first-quarter revenue increasing to $270.3 million – an increase of $82.1 million or 43.6% from $188.2 million last year. bikebiz
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May 9, 2021
Brazilian Olympic Committee transports 20 tonnes of sports equipment and PPE to Tokyo
The Brazilian Olympic Committee has now sent the last of 20 containers of sports equipment and COVID-19 protection materials to Japan ahead of the Tokyo 2020 Games' scheduled opening on July 23. Transported were 68,000 disposable masks, 12,500 disposable shoe covers, 400 alcohol sprays and 250 aprons, among other products....
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May 9, 2021
deboer wetsuits partners with 8x IRONMAN and IRONMAN 70.3 Champion, Amelia Rose Watksinson
Stamford, CT, Release: May 10, 2021 - deboer wetsuits is thrilled to announce a partnership with Amelia Rose Watkinson. In an abbreviated 2020 race season Rose Watkinson was undefeated in Australia, taking titles at Ironman Cairns, Ironman 70.3 Sunshine Coast, and Hervey Bay 100. In 2021 Rose Watkinson has remained...
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May 7, 2021
Adidas Raises Outlook, Sales Jump 156% in China
Adidas released first-quarter earnings Friday, reporting net income of $605 million with revenue growing 27% for the first three months of the year.Footwear sales increased 31%; sales in China grew 156% and E-commerce sales rose another 43%, after a 35% uptick in the same quarter last year. Front Office Sports
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May 7, 2021
USA Cycling’s Statement on the Delay of Announcing the 2021 Marathon Mountain Bike National Championships
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – During preparations to announce the date and location for the 2021 USA Cycling Marathon Mountain Bike National Championship, USA Cycling learned of an anti-transgender bill being considered in the host state’s legislature. This legislation would have barred transgender youth from participating in school sports consistent with...
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May 7, 2021
Sasquatch Racing Presents Their Biggest Virtual Running Adventure Ever: The Rock the Loch Challenge
San Francisco, CA (May 7, 2021) – Sasquatch Racing, the production company behind The Sasquatch Scramble, The Rattlesnake Ramble, and The Krampus Cross Country 5K/10K (& Brewfest) is rolling out its biggest virtual running adventure yet on May 10, 2021 with the Rock the Loch Challenge. Unlike a conventional challenge where...
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May 7, 2021
KINeSYS SPF50 named in Runners World Top Sweat-Resistant Sunscreens
Each year Runner’s World USA shares their Best Sweat-Resistant Sunscreens for Runners, and for the 4th consecutive year KINeSYS SPF 50 Fragrance Free Spray Sunscreen has been named as an Editors’ Choice. What Runner’s World Editors Say: “With its fine-mist pump (no aerosols here), KINeSYS sprays on as a thin...
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May 6, 2021
Fox Factory Delivers Record First Quarter Sales of $281.1 Million
Sales increased 52.5% to $281.1 million, compared to $184.4 million in the same period last fiscal year. Gross margin increased 410 basis points to 34.8%, compared to 30.7% in the same period last fiscal year. Yahoo! Finance
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May 6, 2021
Orbea to move US operations to Boulder
After nearly 15 years in Little Rock, Arkansas, Orbea is moving its U.S. offices and operations to Boulder this month. Orbea said Boulder's central location will help provide better dealer support and customer care, and the region offers a pool of talent. Bicycle Retailer
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May 6, 2021
Stages Cycling Introduces Power Meter for Latest Cannondale™ SI Cranks
(Boulder, CO) StagesⓇ Cycling adds to their already impressive line of Stages Power Meters for any bike, any drivetrain and any rider with the latest model for use with Cannondale’s SI cranks. Stages has offered its single-side left power technology for Cannondale SI crank models since 2014, which features Cannondale’s...
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May 6, 2021
IOC and Pfizer strike vaccine deal for Tokyo 2020 athletes
The British Olympic Association has been handed a boost in its bid to vaccinate all its athletes and support staff prior to the start of the Olympic Games in Tokyo in less than 12 weeks’ time. Under a deal struck between the International Olympic Committee and pharmaceutical giant Pfizer, vaccines...
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May 6, 2021
Peloton Sales Rise, But Treadmill Recall Looms
Peloton’s sales rose 141% in its fiscal Q3, bringing revenue to $1.26 billion as the pandemic-fueled at-home fitness boom continued into the early months of 2021. But Peloton anticipates $165 million in fiscal Q4 losses related to the recall of its two treadmills. Front Office Sports
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May 6, 2021
Nine Woman-Founded Nonprofits Named Finalists for Title Nine’s Pitchfest
Emeryville, Calif. (May 6, 2021)- Title Nine, the adventure and outdoor apparel retailer that encourages women to risk, lead and own, is proud to announce the nine incredible woman-founded organizations chosen as finalists in its inaugural annual Pitchfest Nonprofit Edition. As finalists, these women are leading movements of equality and...
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May 6, 2021
XTERRA Oak Mountain this Weekend in Shelby County, Alabama
XTERRA is Back! The first major in the U.S. since the 2019 World Championship in Maui is just two days away at the 15th XTERRA Oak Mountain off-road triathlon in Shelby County, Alabama on Saturday, May 8. Operating under the best practices outlined in USA Triathlon’s Safe Return to Multisport...
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May 6, 2021
Miraflora Expands Hemp Infusions CBD Sparkling Beverage Line
BOULDER, Colo. (May 6, 2021)—Miraflora Naturals, purveyor of 100% organic hemp flower oil products, today announced the launch of Miraflora Hemp Infusions +Relax and +Sport CBD sparkling beverages. Infused with 35 mg of hemp flower extract and packed with functional vitamins and minerals, the Hemp Infusions +Relax and +Sport join...
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May 6, 2021
UTMB Group and The IRONMAN Group partner to launch the ground-breaking UTMB® World Series
UTMB Group – a major player in trail running which has led the sport’s development for the last 18 years – has joined forces with The IRONMAN Group to boost the sport’s international development and, together, will launch the world’s ultimate trail-running circuit: the UTMB® World Series. From as early...
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May 6, 2021
Science in Sport extend partnership with INEOS Grenadiers and launch new campaign, “Progression is our Obsession”
The success of the partnership has been achieved through a collaborative and insight led approach to Performance Solutions, including nutritionist recruitment, tailored fuelling plans and bespoke product development based on the needs of the team and individual riders. This approach has made the partnership the longest and most successful performance...
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May 6, 2021
Vincent Luis to Star In Multi-Part Documentary Series with Super League Triathlon
Super League Triathlon has announced it is making a multi-part documentary series with Vincent Luis chronicling his attempt to create history in 2021. ‘Invincible’ will follow the World and Super League champion with SLT’s film crews given exclusive access to the biggest year in his career. Luis is attempting to...
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May 6, 2021
Colombia’s Team Medellin, Ukraine’s AMORE E VITA, Hagens Berman Axeon, Elevate–Webiplex Pro Cycling and Team Illuminate Added to Maryland Cycling Classic Line-Up
BALTIMORE, Maryland– The Maryland Cycling Classic supported by UnitedHealthcare, America’s top one-day professional cycling race and the only UCI-sanctioned road race in the U.S., today announced the next round of teams confirmed to compete at the inaugural event, scheduled for September 5, 2021. Team Medellin (COL), recent winners of the...
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May 6, 2021
deboer wetsuits partners with Holly Lawrence, Ironman 70.3 World Champion
Stamford, CT, May 6, 2021. deboer wetsuits is thrilled to announce a partnership with Holly Lawrence. Lawrence is among the most dominant athletes racing Ironman 70.3 and middle distance triathlon. A winner of the 2016 Ironman 70.3 World Championship, and runner-up in 2019, Lawrence has a wealth of experience and...
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May 6, 2021
Oiselle Signs On as Founding Sponsor of &Mother
Seattle, WA - May 6, 2021 - Oiselle signs on as a Founding Sponsor of new US non-profit &Mother. Co-founded by US Olympian Alysia Montaño, &Mother is dedicated to breaking barriers limiting a woman’s choice to pursue and thrive in both career and motherhood -- starting with professional athletes. As...
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May 5, 2021
1800 racers at inaugural GFNY Mazatlán
NEW YORK CITY, May 6, 2021 – A gentle rolling course along the pacific shores of Sinaloa in Mazatlán provided a perfect season opener for the 1800 riders at Sunday’s inaugural GFNY Mazatlán. Race day started early at 6am against a backdrop of clear blue skies. Following a tried and...