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May 3, 2021
Brompton Bicycle Expands Product Lineup at REI with Addition of Folding Electric Bike
NEW YORK (May 3, 2021) – Brompton, the London-based manufacturer of the iconic Brompton folding bike, has expanded its product line offering in select REI stores across the U.S. today with the addition of the Brompton Electric to its in-store inventory. Along with the brand’s traditional folding bike, the Brompton...
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May 3, 2021
The 2021 Columbia Threadneedle Investments Boston Triathlon Returns August 28-29, 2021
BOSTON – May 3, 2021 – In accordance with the announcement last week from Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker reopening Massachusetts for racing events, ethos, the mass participation event organization that produces the Columbia Threadneedle Investments Boston Triathlon, is announcing the annual event will return on August 28-29, 2021. Registration is...
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May 3, 2021
Skratch Labs Introduces Sport Crispy Rice Cakes
Boulder, CO (May 3rd, 2021) - Skratch Labs, an innovator in performance nutrition, announces the release of a new product line, Sport Crispy Rice Cakes. Sport Crispy Rice Cakes are designed for athletes who don’t want to get weighed down by their energy food. They provide real food energy powered...
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May 3, 2021
BOA Launches New Running Styles
May 3rd. 2021 - BOA is proud to announce its first capsule of new styles for both men and women in 2021. Eleven new silhouettes are launching today not only adding essential running basics, but also making merchandizing easier in-store and online. BOA has already released ten new, fully-sublimated prints...
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May 3, 2021
Fast growing running shoe company ON Running targets autumn IPO: sources
Shoe firm ON Running, backed by Swiss tennis star Roger Federer, is preparing for a U.S. stock market listing as early as this autumn in a deal valuing the firm at about $5 billion, people close to the matter said. Reuters
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May 2, 2021
Javier Gómez (ESP) and Romina Palacio Balena (ARG) win Challenge Cancun
Under hot temperatures – it was already 32 degrees Celsius at 6.30 in the morning and the humidity was 96 percent – CHALLENGECANCUN was just won by Spain’s Javier Gómez and Argentina’s Romina Palacio Balena. Gómez lived up to his role as favourite, while Balena provided a wonderful surprise. It was Victor...
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May 1, 2021
IRONMAN St. George: IRONMAN confirms death of participant during triathlon
A participant died during the first part of the IRONMAN St. George 70.3 course Saturday, just over an hour after the race had officially concluded. The assistant personnel overseeing the 1.3-mile swim course noticed the participant, whose name, age, gender of the athlete and other information were not disclosed, was...
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May 1, 2021
Natascha Badmann And Carlos Moleda To Be Inducted into IRONMAN Hall of Fame
TAMPA, Fla. (May 1, 2021) – IRONMAN is pleased to announce that athletes Natascha Badmann and Carlos Moleda will be inducted into the IRONMAN® Hall of Fame this year. A ceremony is planned for race week of the 2021 Supersapiens IRONMAN World Championship®, in Kailua-Kona, Hawai`i. “We have the great...
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May 1, 2021
TrackGirlz Teams with Oiselle on Masterclass Featuring the Legendary Tigerbelles
Frisco, TX - May 1, 2021 - TrackGirlz and Oiselle have partnered on the TrailblazHer Masterclass to honor female athletes who paved the way for future generations. This event will feature four members from the Tennessee State University women’s track team during the 1960s, known as the Tigerbelles, who helped...
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April 30, 2021
Emerald Holding Sees Steep Q1 Revenue Drop
Emerald Holding Inc. reported revenues tumbled 87% as results continue to be negatively impacted by event cancellations due to the pandemic. Emerald is actively pursuing collection of the remaining unpaid amounts of filed insurance claims for its canceled and impacted 2020 events. To date, Emerald has submitted $167 million in...
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April 30, 2021
British Cycling launch new research project into off-road e-Bikes
British Cycling has announced that it will be working with other cycling organisations and land managers to support a new, long-term research project into the use of off-road e-Bikes, including electric mountain bikes. The project is set to be undertaken by Edinburgh Napier University. The research will focus on current...
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April 30, 2021
Peloton, Strava and TrainerRoad collect and share the most personal data, finds new cycling app study
Peloton, Strava and TrainerRoad have been found to be the most 'personal data-hungry' cycling apps, according a recent study by Supplement Timing. The study looked at over 100 of the most popular fitness and health apps available on the app store, releasing its findings to rank them according to which...
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April 30, 2021
KINeSYS Sunscreen Sponsors ‘For the Long Run’ Podcast
Vancouver, Canada; 30 April 2021. During the month of May KINeSYS Performance Sunscreen is sponsoring the ‘For the Long Run’ podcast, hosted by ultrarunner Jonathan Levitt. KINeSYS is a sunscreen designed specifically for active people and their community includes many runners, both professional athletes and keen enthusiasts. Skin Cancer Awareness Month...
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April 30, 2021
Virtual Rad-Bundesliga by The German Classic ESCHBORN-FRANKFURT on ROUVY on May 1st
Frankfurt, Germany / April 30, 2021- Gesellschaft zur Förderung des Radsports mbH, the event organizer behind the UCI-licensed races of ESCHBORN-FRANKFURT and DEUTSCHLAND TOUR, organizes, the German ‘pros-only’, 2 Virtual qualifying races on ROUVY. Only German licensed professionals, over 100 men and 25 women will compete in the “Men’s BUNDESLIGA”...
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April 30, 2021
ESW May 14, 2021 Weekly News Report
AWARDS USA Triathlon, Elk Grove Village Present 4 Star Endurance With Entrepreneur/Business Plan of the Year Award ESW USA Triathlon Announces Winners of 2020 Multisport Awards Presented by Wahoo Fitness ESW BUSINESS USA Cycling releases details of Inclusion Conference ESW TSG Consumer Partners to Sell Stake in Nuun to Nestlé Health Science Businesswire Credit Union Cherry Blossom...
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April 30, 2021
USA Triathlon Announces 2021 Splash & Dash Youth Aquathlon Series Calendar
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — USA Triathlon today announced that its Splash & Dash Youth Aquathlon Series is set to return, with more than 30 swim-run events currently planned in cities across the United States this season. Additional events will be added to the calendar as the season progresses. The series,...
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April 30, 2021
Legacy Capital Agrees to Become Title Sponsor of The Woodlands Marathon and Speaker Series
THE WOODLANDS, TX (April 30, 2021) The Woodlands Marathon Management is pleased to announce Legacy Capital has agreed to become the title sponsor of The Woodlands Marathon. Legacy Capital agreed to a five-year agreement and will serve as title sponsor from 2022-2026. Today’s announcement creates a partnership that has an...
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April 30, 2021
Sports Backers, CarMax announce partnership for CarMax Richmond Half Marathon
RICHMOND, VA – Sports Backers announced today a new partnership with CarMax, making the Richmond-based retailer of used cars the title sponsor of the CarMax Richmond Half Marathon starting with the 2021 event on November 13. The event is slated to return to downtown Richmond in 2021, along with the...
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April 30, 2021
DTU and RACE RESULT joining forces // Bringing back triathlon races in Germany
The German Triathlon Union (DTU) is increasing its commitment to clubs and organizers in order to make more competitions possible again this year, and at the same time to ensure the best possible health protection at the events. The DTU is now working in cooperation with RACE RESULT, who last...
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April 30, 2021
Chevron Houston Marathon Kicks-Off Registration for the 50th Anniversary Celebration in 2022
Houston (April 30, 2021) – The Houston Marathon Committee (HMC) will open its first window of registration – Guaranteed Registration – for the 2022 Houston Marathon Weekend of Events this Saturday, May 1, with Open Registration available to all runners on June 2, 2021. The in-person race for the 50th Anniversary...
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April 29, 2021
The Startup that Makes Fitness a Video Game
The gaming craze and at-home fitness come together in Ergatta’s rowing machine. The connected rowing company gamifies workouts, with its machine effectively acting as a controller, allowing people to race and compete on a screen as they work out. Front Office Sports
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April 29, 2021
100% Introduces the SP21 MTB Gear Collection
SAN DIEGO, Calif. – April 29, 2021 – Once again, 100% is pushing the boundaries of technical mountain-bike riding apparel with the launch of the Spring 2021 Collection. This modern-day disruptive collection intentionally balances function and design. Leading off the 2021 collection is the all-new R-Core Concept. When paired with...
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April 29, 2021
2021 IRONMAN North American Season Kicks Off Following Successful Events in Texas and Florida; Intermountain Healthcare IRONMAN 70.3 North American Championship in St. George, Utah Set for this Weekend
TAMPA, Fla. (April 29, 2021) – The 2021 IRONMAN® North American season is officially underway following the successful kick off with IRONMAN 70.3® Texas in Galveston on April 11 and IRONMAN 70.3 Florida in Haines City on April 18, and continues with this weekend’s Intermountain Healthcare IRONMAN 70.3 North American Championship in...
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April 29, 2021
Shimano bike division rides ‘wave of COVID’ to 76% sales growth in Q1
Shimano sales in its bike division were up 76.3% in the first quarter, compared to the same period last year; operating income in the division was up 170%. Net sales for the quarter were 103,757 million yen ($952 million) in the bike division, and operating income was 27,730 million yen....
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April 29, 2021
Tread Labs High Performance Insole: Re-engineered and Back in Stock
WOBURN, Mass. -- Dash, Tread Labs’ high-performance insole with 100% carbon fiber arch supports are back. After working with elite cyclists and other competitive athletes, Tread Labs has re-engineered the insoles to be firmer, stronger, and more supportive. The 1.25mm thin carbon fiber arch support makes Dash the thinnest and lightest...