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February 17, 2021
Do You Even Zwift? The Indoor Cycling Platform Is Having A Moment
Riding in a virtual environment with friends from all over the world on a real bike attached to a trainer on any computing platform is “to Zwift.” Forbes
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February 17, 2021
This year is very different for the hundreds of marathons taking place. Here is a look at how two major marathons are handling the registrations in very different ways. Running with Miles
This year is very different for the hundreds of marathons taking place. Here is a look at how two major marathons are handling the registrations in very different ways. Running with Miles
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February 17, 2021
Wellness firm Therabody attracts celebrity investors Marcus Rashford, Jay-Z and Daniel Craig.
Tech wellness firm Therabody has raised funding from over 100 celebrities, a star-studded line up of investors hailing from sport, business, culture and entertainment. Therabody, which makes massage therapy guns, will use the raised capital to fund research and development for new products and services. Verdict
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February 17, 2021
Garmin Earnings, Revenue Beat in Q4
Garmin announced earnings per share of $1.73 on revenue of $1.35B. Shares are up 10% from the beginning of the year, still down 0.67% from its 52 week high of $133.38 set on February 16. Investing.com
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February 17, 2021
CamelBak® Partners with Melanin Base Camp® and Diversify Outdoors®
PETALUMA, Calif. (February 17, 2021) – CamelBak®, the global leader in award-winning personal hydration products, announces a new partnership with two organizations of record in the diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) space, Melanin Base Camp® and Diversify Outdoors®, in order to continue supporting conversation, education and action around these critical social...
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February 17, 2021
For Fun: Peloton gets an ‘SNL’ ad with instructors who mercilessly neg you
Saturday Night Live knows that Peloton's inspirational instructors aren't for everyone. That's the inspiration for Pelotaunt. Mashable
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February 17, 2021
Do you even Zwift? The indoor cycling platform is having a moment.
The COVID pandemic gave the company a massive tailwind as consumers sought home-based fitness alternatives. This let to a monster $450 million funding round in September 2020, in which both Amazon and Specialized Bicycles participated. Forbes
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February 17, 2021
Onewheel Announces First “Flow State” Brand Ambassadors
SANTA CRUZ, CA., Feb. 17, 2021 – Future Motion, maker of the popular Onewheel electric boards, today launched the Flow State ambassador program and content series. While other brands in the space focus on transportation, Onewheel has doubled-down on cultivating a leading lifestyle brand by partnering with luminaries of sport,...
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February 17, 2021
Leon’s Triathlon to Host Inaugural USA Triathlon Military and First Responders National Championships on June 6
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo.— USA Triathlon today announced it will host its first-ever USA Triathlon Military and First Responders National Championships this June to honor the service and sacrifice of military as well as police, fire and EMS personnel in the multisport community. The inaugural event will be held Sunday, June...
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February 17, 2021
Better Bike Share Partnership Announces Five Living Lab Cities Focused on Equity
BOULDER, COLO. (Feb. 17, 2021) —The Better Bike Share Partnership (BBSP), a collaboration funded by The JPB Foundation to build equitable and replicable shared micromobility systems, is pleased to announce the selection of its Living Lab grantees. BBSP will provide five organizations with funding, support and additional resources as they...
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February 17, 2021
‘I FEEL SLOVENIA’ Virtual Tour of Slovenia is Coming with Primož Roglič on the start line!
Ljubljana, Slovenia / February 17, 2021 - Cycling has been a sport for some time now, where you can be active during all 12 months of the year. One of the main reasons behind cycling being an all-season and year-round sport is its fast growing industry of cycling trainers, which allows...
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February 17, 2021
USA Cycling’s Olympic Development Academy to Begin in May 2021
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – In keeping with our commitment to champion the participation and performance of the next generation of athletes, USA Cycling has finalized the timeline for the first year of the Olympic Development Academy. This timeline was restructured following our announcement that the ODA would be run as...
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February 17, 2021
Challenged Athletes Foundation Looks to 2021 as a Year to Get Stronger Through Sport
SAN DIEGO, CA – (February 17, 2021) – Challenged Athletes Foundation CAF) has announced today their rollout plans for 2021 including a Spring grant distribution to individuals with physical challenges, in-person and virtual October fundraising events and the launch of a new weekly video interview series called “Heroes of Sport.”...
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February 17, 2021
Diva Dash relaunches with a Women’s Fitness Adventure that motivates and reconnects women all over the country with hybrid-style event.
Boulder, CO (February 17, 2021) – Well-known for its creative and colorful obstacles, the Shape Diva Dash offered a fun challenge to women of all fitness levels. The pandemic put a halt on these types of events, which connected communities, friends, and motivated women. “We heard from many women who...
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February 17, 2021
GORE® Wear announces new strategic direction; QBP to become North American distributor
NEWARK, DE — GORE® Wear, the manufacturer of premium performance apparel, today announces its path forward with a new wholesale approach and a more focused product portfolio. The Gore fabrics division will realign its consumer garments by further investing into the cycling category, while restructuring its wholesale business with a...
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February 17, 2021
Introducing: The Rideaway Experience, a New Series of Experiential Off-Road Cycling Camps in 2021 from Life Time
BOULDER, Colo., (February 17, 2021)- From the event directors of UNBOUND Gravel, Leadville Race Series and Big Sugar NWA comes The Rideaway Experience, a brand new off-road cycling camp series produced by Life Time. Each camp is designed to offer riders an inclusive environment focused on adventure, culture, and community. The...
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February 16, 2021
Brooks Has a Top 10 Selling Sneaker for the First Time and Bests Nike as the No. 1 Women’s Running Shoe Brand
The list of top-selling sneakers for January featured plenty of Nike and Jordan Brand, which is typical. However, Brooks entered the top 10 for the first time ever. Footwear News
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February 16, 2021
PEARL iZUMi Pedals into Spring 2021 with New Styles, Steadfast Commitment to Sustainability
LOUISVILLE, Colo. — PEARL iZUMi, the world leader in cycling apparel and footwear, today debuts its Spring 2021 collection, featuring a range of new and revamped styles and key technologies designed to provide maximum comfort, performance and style for riders across all categories. With its new collection, the brand furthers its commitment...
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February 16, 2021
Run Specialty’s Sprint To Omnichannel
Run specialty has finally embraced online retailing due to COVID-19 to support a strong sales recovery in the second half of 2020, according to the latest survey from the Running Industry Association (RIA). SGB Online
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February 16, 2021
2020 Prize Money Lists Show Massive—And Expected—Drops in Pro Payouts
For 2020, the prize money list was publicized last week and the message is clear: with almost no races last year, pros struggled to earn any prize money at all. triathlete
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February 16, 2021
POC launches “world’s first self-powered cycling helmet” with integrated lighting
The Omne Eternal, a “self-powered cycling helmet,” integrates solar technology into the shell that charges via ambient light to power a rear light. The helmet uses Powerfoyle, a “light-harvesting material” that, like other solar cells, can convert any light source into electrical energy. Bike Radar
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February 16, 2021
Garmin launches Enduro smartwatch focused on trail running as activity grows 70% during lockdown
The watch’s chief feature is its incredibly long battery life: using solar charging built-in to its screen, the Enduro can last up to 65 days, and can even last even longer. With the GPS and other features switched off, it has last as long as 300 days. Independent
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February 16, 2021
Virtual Race by Tour des Stations on ROUVY – Experience The Col de la Croix-de-Coeur, a Unique Climb in the heart of The Swiss Alps from Home
From January 18th to February 14th, The Tour des Stations Challenge on ROUVY reunited 5,700 athletes from all over the world to ride 5 of the most beautiful climbs of this famous cyclosportive. After this great challenge, a poll was conducted to choose one of the 5 climbs to be...
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February 16, 2021
Adidas is selling Reebok after defending the $3.8 billion purchase for years
Adidas acquired Reebok in 2006 for roughly $3.8 billion in an attempt to better compete with Nike, but the brand has posted disappointing sales figures in recent years. Adidas said Tuesday that it has begun a formal process to divest from Reebok, pivoting to focus on its core brand. Business...
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February 16, 2021
USA Triathlon Announces 2021 U.S. National Team Roster, Tokyo United Campaign
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo.— USA Triathlon today announced the 11 members of its 2021 U.S. National Team, the group of athletes who will represent the U.S. at the highest levels of elite World Triathlon competition during the 2021 season. The 2021 Toyota U.S. Paratriathlon National Team will be announced in the...