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February 8, 2021
Klean Kanteen Expands Reusable Lineup to Include Food Solutions
CHICO, Calif. (Feb. 8, 2021) – Klean Kanteen, the Climate Neutral Certified, family and employee-owned leader in sustainable drinkware, is pleased to introduce new food box storage solutions and improved food canisters. The new Klean Kanteen Food Boxes are reusable, conveniently sized and ideal for meals on the go. Made...
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February 8, 2021
Rockstar All Access moves forward with Highway 61 Challenge
February 08, 2021 Memphis, TN – Rockstar All Access announces today it has finalized plans to move forward with the inaugural Highway 61 Challenge. The ride is set to roll on March 25th from the Guesthouse at Graceland in Memphis, TN. Covering 500 miles the ride will take participants south along...
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February 8, 2021
USA Cycling announces 2021 Professional Cyclocross Calendar
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – USA Cycling announced on Monday the Professional Cyclocross (ProCX) calendar with a dynamic 11-event program for 2021. The ProCX will offer spirited head-to-head competition among the top North American cyclocross athletes as the USA prepares to host the world’s best at the UCI Cyclocross World Championships...
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February 8, 2021
Swiss Running Brand On Expands in Track & Field With Elite Athlete Chloe Abbott
ZURICH, Switzerland, February 8, 2021 - On, Swiss high-performance running brand, today announces the signing of University of Kentucky standout Chloe Abbott to its roster of Track & Field athletes. The NCAA runner-up in 2019's 400m (400m PB of 50.98) has set her sights on representing On and Team USA...
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February 8, 2021
KINeSYS Secures a Coveted Place in 2021 Bicycling Magazine Fitness Awards
8th February 2021; Vancouver, Canada - BICYCLING Magazine, the world’s leading cycling media brand, have announced their coveted 2021 Fitness Awards. These are the essential products obsessively tested by Bicycling Magazine’s gear and fitness experts, and KINeSYS Performance Sunscreen has taken out Best Sunscreen with their SPF 30 Clear Zinc. Bicycling Magazine provides over...
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February 8, 2021
Ötztaler Cycle Marathon partners with ROUVY to offer Virtual Experience of the Epic Austrian Alps
Sölden, Austria / February 8, 2021 - The Ötztaler Rad Marathon is a legendary event that celebrates its 40th edition this year. Fortunately, a long compulsory break that befell the race is now coming to an end. The preparations for the Ötztaler Cycle Marathon to be held on 29th, August 2021, have...
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February 8, 2021
Zone3 USA Signs a Multi-Year Agreement with Without Limits Productions
BOULDER, Colorado, February 8th, 2021 – Zone3 USA has agreed to a multi-year partnership to cover all of the swim and swim course needs for Without Limits Productions. Zone3 USA will also be the Title Sponsor of the popular Stroke and Stride series held every summer at the Boulder Reservoir....
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February 8, 2021
Life Time Launches First-Ever Her Summit: An Outdoor Sport Education Series for Women from March 19-21
BOULDER, Colo., (February 8, 2021) - Her Summit, a virtual women’s retreat created to increase comfort, accessibility and knowledge of outdoor sports for women was introduced today by Life Time, the premier omnichannel healthy lifestyle brand that owns and operates luxury athletic resorts and iconic athletic events. The virtual weekend...
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February 6, 2021
Ted Metellus named race director of TCS New York City Marathon
This makes him the first black race director of any of the Abbott World Marathon Majors races, right on the heels of large-scale allegations of sexism and racism in NYRR by current and former employees. ESPN
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February 5, 2021
Peloton wants to make ‘tens of millions’ of bikes and treads — and says its recent acquisition will help it get there
Peloton has plans to dominate the at-home fitness industry through its acquisition of fitness manufacturer Precor, allowing the firm to ramp up production across the US. Business Insider
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February 5, 2021
Colorado and Georgia high school leagues leave NICA
Two of the longest-standing high school mountain bike racing leagues in the country, the Colorado High School Cycling League, and the Georgia Interscholastic Cycling League, have decided to go it alone, withdrawing from the National Interscholastic Cycling Association. Bicycle Retailer
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February 5, 2021
UCI to ban ‘super tuck’ with suspension touted as possible punishment
The aerodynamic position that allows riders to descend faster is often criticised as being a dangerous manoeuvre, and cycling’s governing body are banning it alongside a range of new measures to improve rider safety. Cycling Weekly
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February 5, 2021
USA Cycling Announces 2021 National Downhill Series
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – USA Cycling announced Friday the 2021 National Downhill Series. Downhill racers will have the chance to compete in these internationally and domestically ranked races spanning coast-to-coast. This schedule is dependent upon the state of the pandemic and events reserve the right to make changes accordingly. This...
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February 5, 2021
After 413 days, J&A Racing welcomed runners back with a live event
February 5, 2021 – VIRGINIA BEACH, VIRGINIA– After 413 days, J&A Racing welcomed runners back to the start line of a live event on January 30, 2021. A small field of 250 runners participated in the inaugural Sun Up to Sun Down Trail Race presented by Fruitive. While this event...
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February 5, 2021
2x Olympic Gold Medalist Maggie Steffens Joins Team UCAN
Maggie Steffens, considered one of the greatest water polo players in history, is teaming up with UCAN on her quest for a 3rd Olympic Gold Medal. Steffens is Captain of Team USA and ranks 2nd on the All-Time scoring list in Olympic history. She was named MVP at the Olympics...
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February 5, 2021
National Multisport Nonprofit Seeks Donors, Sponsors and Partners for its 2021 Nationwide TRIAD Initiatives Benefitting Youth
Baltimore, MD. - The International Association of Black Triathletes (IABT) is a national humanitarian nonprofit dedicated to providing advancement for urban youth and communities they represent through the sport of triathlon by being a gateway to reduce academic and health disparities and to increase opportunities for collegiate studies, internships, and...
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February 5, 2021
The Continent’s Best Obstacle Course Racers Descend on North Lake Tahoe, CA for the 2021 Spartan North American Championship Presented by Yokohama
BOSTON, Mass. (February 4, 2021) – Spartan®, the world’s leading endurance sports and wellness brand, will once again return to the rugged mountains of Squaw Valley | Alpine Meadows in North Lake Tahoe, CA — host of the 1960 Winter Olympics — for the 2021 Spartan North American Championship on...
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February 4, 2021
Endurance sports tired of sitting on sidelines
The California Coalition of Endurance Sports has a two-pronged objective: to get athletes — especially in San Diego County — back running, swimming and biking. The San Diego Tribune
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February 4, 2021
S.F. gyms challenge city over Covid restrictions: Prove it
A group representing dozens of local gyms has lobbed another legal challenge at San Francisco officials demanding further justification for what has been throughout most of the pandemic some of the strictest regulations on indoor fitness nationwide. BizJournals
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February 4, 2021
Truly immersive retail experiences: How brands like Nike are using augmented reality in 2021
Virtual and augmented reality tools have enabled gaming and entertainment to innovate at new rates, but now it’s the retail industry who is exploring how best to use these digital tools. As Nike unveils its latest interactive experience, which incorporates AR and QR-code scanning, the potential applications of virtual tech in retail are becoming...
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February 4, 2021
Race registration company UltraSignup sold to Tennessee firm
Software company Atiba Labs plans to stick with the brand’s look and feel, but will address the website’s need for more horsepower. UltraRunning Magazine
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February 4, 2021
Former Nike Manager Charged in Million-Dollar Plot to Defraud the Swoosh
Federal prosecutors in Oregon charged Errol Andam, a former marketing manager at Nike, with wire fraud, money laundering and making false statements on a loan application as part of a scheme to defraud his former employer. Footwear News