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March 13, 2020

FitRankings Virtual Race Technology Provides Solution for Event Cancellations

AUSTIN, Texas, March 13, 2020 -- FitRankings is working with endurance event directors to provide a virtual option for their canceled events. Around the globe, events are being canceled due to Coronavirus concerns as event directors focus on participant safety and public health. FitRankings’ virtual race solution can be fully...

March 13, 2020

KIS Triathlon Team Head Coach and Racing Pro Scott DeFilippis Continues with Team XRCEL to Fuel His 2020 Season

Charleston, SC (March 13, 2020) – - New World Consumer Products announces its continued sponsorship of KIS Triathlon Team Head Coach and racing Professional Scott DeFilippis as an XRCEL Athlete Fuel Brand Ambassador. Scott joined the XRCEL team in 2015 and has been a big part of our ambassador program...

March 13, 2020

RunSignup Releases Tools for Coronavirus Emergency Planning

Moorestown, NJ – In response to the wave of Coronavirus-related restrictions on public gatherings, RunSignup has released new tools to help race organizers navigate the process of postponing or modifying their events. While some events are outright cancelling, many others are working towards a flexible postponement and/or moving runners to...

March 12, 2020

Rebecca Reifel Joins the Davis Phinney Foundation as Events and Development Manager for Team DPF

Boulder, CO – The Davis Phinney Foundation is pleased to announce the appointment of Rebecca Reifel as its new events and development manager. Based at the Foundation’s offices in Boulder, Colorado, Rebecca will manage Team DPF cycling, running, walking and community driven events around the country. Founded by Olympic Bronze...

March 12, 2020

Cannondale stands out In Dorel’s Q4 earnings

Dorel Industries Inc. - whose bike brands include Cannondale, Schwinn, GT, Mongoose, Caloi, and IronHorse - this week reported revenue for the fourth quarter of $653.4 million, down 4.4 percent from $683.5 million a year ago. The company posted a net loss of $0.6 million or $0.02 per diluted share compared...

March 12, 2020

Cancelling Your Race? Now There’s A Feel Good Solution For Your Runners & Partners

Denver, Colorado – March 12, 2020 – With our beloved running industry facing unforeseen challenges and increasing uncertainty around prospective cancellations due to the Coronavirus, Motigo, the pioneer in delivering personalized audio to athletes during their activities and races is making its platform available to events forced to cancel their race...

March 12, 2020

Strong professional field prepares for Challenge Shepparton

A beautiful and iconic race like CHALLENGE SHEPPARTON deserves an equally amazing pro field and therefore it is that CHALLENGE FAMILY proudly presents some very strong athletes who will race in Australia. Including athletes like Levi Maxwell, Tim van Berkel, Tim Reed, Matt Burton, Steve McKenna, Terenzo Bozzone, Radka Kahlefeldt, Hannah Wells, Grace Thek...

March 12, 2020

Pic2Go Introduces Vyuz and offers 1000 Free Personal Video Messages to Race Directors

Pic2Go, the Sponsored Race Photography solution provider has launched Vyuz (http://vyuz.me) – a Personalized Marketing Video Messages platform. Vyuz offers an innovative video-marketing approach, letting events and organizations communicate with participants and clients in a personalized, visual, engaging way! With the launch of the Vyuz platform – race directs are now...

March 12, 2020

Fleet Feet Liberty Mile, Downtown Pittsburgh’s Only Nighttime Road Race, Returns on July 24

PITTSBURGH (March 12, 2020) – The Fleet Feet Liberty Mile, downtown Pittsburgh’s only nighttime road race, will return on Friday, July 24. The “night at the races” brings friends and families together to celebrate fitness through one-mile races for recreational, competitive and professional runners. Attracting first-time runners to some of...

March 12, 2020

US Trail Running Conference announces partnership agreement with Spartan Trail

Estes Park, CO – Active at Altitude, organizers of the US Trail Running Conference, has announced that Spartan Trail will be the presenting sponsor for the Trail Runner segment at the 2020 event. The eighth annual US Trail Running Conference is held in partnership with the American Trail Running Association...

March 12, 2020

Olympian takes GFNY Monterrey title

NEW YORK CITY, March 12, 2020 – Over 1500 riders from 20 countries took part in GFNY Monterrey Inter Proteccion last Sunday March 8. Top riders were in attendance from Mexico and Latin America resulting in an exciting fast-paced race with Olympic Cyclist Hector Rangel taking the title. GFNY Monterrey...

March 12, 2020

ECHOS Communications Announces REVEAL Live Streaming Global Media Conference

SAN FRANCISCO - March 12, 2020- The unfortunate postponement or cancellation of major industry trade shows creates a significant loss for the bike industry, and other events may follow. Brands rely on these annual events to launch and showcase their latest products and innovations, and the media are eager to...

March 12, 2020

CoolEvents Releases Statement On Coronavirus

PHOENIX, March 12, 2020 — CoolEvents is closely monitoring developments around the world relating to the Coronavirus/COVID-19 as participant safety and public health are paramount concerns. We are working with the appropriate municipalities in which our events are held, and following guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention...

March 12, 2020

BASE Performance partners with ITU and 70.3 athlete, Sarah Alexander

Boulder, CO, March 12, 2020. BASE Performance is excited to partner with Sarah Alexander for 2020. Sarah brings her ITU speed and experience embracing discomfort to explore her limits in long-course triathlon racing. She ended 2019 with top-5 finishes at Gulf Coast 70.3 and Traverse City 70.3. BASE is excited...

March 11, 2020

New XTERRA Podcast powered by Braveheart Coaching

HONOLULU, HI (March 11, 2020) - XTERRA Global, LLC, owners and producers of the XTERRA World Tour, today launched a new monthly XTERRA Podcast series powered by Braveheart Coaching. Hosted by five-time off-road triathlon world champion Lesley Paterson and her husband Dr. Simon Marshall, the audio show explores the stories...

March 11, 2020

Endurance events cancelled or postponed in the U.S. due to the coronavirus

At the recommendation of the County Health Officer, this weekend's the Spartan Race in San Luis Obispo set to take place this weekend will be postponed to a later date. The NYC Half Marathon, which brings 25,000 runners to the streets of Brooklyn and Manhattan, and was scheduled for this Sunday, has been...

March 11, 2020

The Pro’s Closet Introduces Certified Pre-Owned For All

(Boulder, CO) - The Pro’s Closet, the world’s largest and most trusted brand in pre-owned cycling, is expanding its Certified Pre-Owned (CPO) program with Guaranteed Buyback to every bike it sells. This move comes on the heels of advancements to its state-of-the-art bicycle processing facility designed to bring the highest...

March 11, 2020

USA Cycling announces Jim Miller’s return as Head Of Elite Athletics

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – USA Cycling President and CEO Rob DeMartini has announced Scott Schnitzspahn’s resignation and Jim Miller’s return to USA Cycling. Miller rejoins the organization where he worked for 17 years after spending the past two years at TrainingPeaks. “We thank Scott for all that he has done...

March 11, 2020

Spartan and GoFundraise Partner to Transform Lives

BOSTON, Mass. (March 11, 2020) - Leading extreme wellness and endurance brand Spartan™, has partnered with GoFundraise to create  “Race for a Cause,” a program designed to encourage Spartan participants across the US to raise funds for non-profit organizations in keeping with the brand’s spirit of community and  supporting others....

March 11, 2020

Laura Knoblach will attempt to be the first female to complete a TripleDECA 1×30 Ultra Triathlon

Stamford, CT, Release: March 11, 2020. deboer wetsuits is proud to support Laura Knoblach in her pursuit to become the first female to complete a TripleDECA 1x30 Ultra Triathlon.  Beginning October 30, 2020 Knoblach will compete in the DECAMAN USA TripleDECA 1x30 in New Orleans.  A TripleDECA 1x30 requires athletes...

March 11, 2020

Big Box Storage Named Presenting Sponsor of the 2020 Pacific Beach 5K Challenge

San Diego, CA, March 11, 2020 - San Diego Running Co., San Diego’s premier race management company, has named Big Box Storage, as the presenting sponsor of the 2020 Pacific Beach 5K Challenge. The Pacific Beach 5K Challenge is based in the San Diego beach community of Pacific Beach and...

March 11, 2020

Specialized Bicycle Components partners with Adventure Fit to launch the Gold Rush Bike Rally, a “gravel bike hootenanny” in Colorado this September.

Boulder, CO. (March 11th, 2020) – Specialized Bicycle Components and Adventure Fit announce the revival of Gold Rush Bike Rally, a gravel bike race in historic gold mining country west of Boulder, Colorado. It is the sister event to the popular Old Man Winter Rally, an event known for its...

March 11, 2020

Punta del Este hosts riders for GFNY South America Championship this weekend

NEW YORK CITY, March 11, 2020 – Often referred to as the San Tropez of South America, Punta del Este is a gem of a GFNY destination. Punta del Este offers a wide variety of restaurants and sights and sounds to be enjoyed post-race. Starting and finishing in the heart...

March 11, 2020

IRONMAN Foundation to Provide Continued Support with Hurricane Maria Recovery Efforts at 2020 IRONMAN 70.3 Puerto Rico

TAMPA, Fla./SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (March 11, 2020) – The IRONMAN Foundation® will return to Puerto Rico for continued Hurricane Maria recovery efforts in conjunction with the IRONMAN® 70.3® Puerto Rico Presented by Discover Puerto Rico triathlon, which will be held on March 15, 2020. The support includes a large-scale...

March 11, 2020

BASE Performance expands to Puerto Rico with iBike PR as Exclusive Distributor

Boulder, CO, Release: March 11, 2020. BASE Performance is proud to have signed with iBike PR as exclusive distributor in Puerto Rico. Puerto Rico is a valuable market to expand for BASE Performance, and we are excited to have iBike PR as our exclusive distributor. Puerto Rico has many iconic...