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November 2, 2020
What does the future of road racing look like during a pandemic?
The coronavirus pandemic has already changed road racing, maybe irrecoverably. It's a sport that brings together tens of thousands of everyday athletes in tandem with elite runners -- on a single course, often for the duration of a day. So while just about every major sport has been able to...
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November 2, 2020
Emerald Holding takes earnings beating on cancelled shows
You know them for your favorite trade shows that didn't happen this year including Outdoor Retailer, SurfExpo and others. The company reported revenues of $8.5 million in the third quarter ending September 30 compared to revenues of $75.6 million for the third quarter of 2019, a decrease of 88.8 percent....
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November 2, 2020
Tour de France 2021 route revealed
Next year's course for the world's most watched cycling event has been announced. Scheduled to begin on June 26, 2021, riders will tackle Mont Ventoux twice on stage 11 before finishing down in the town of Malaucène. A summit finish in Tignes will also take place on stage nine, two...
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November 2, 2020
Under Armour is selling MyFitnessPal and exiting stores
While other companies are "all in" on fitness platforms primarily resulting from the growing online workout boom, Under Armour is taking a loss on its MyFitnessPal acquisition it made just five years ago for $475M. The company is selling the diet- and exercise-tracking app to investment firm Francisco Partners for...
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November 2, 2020
Pocket Outdoor Media Acquires FinisherPix, Global Sports Photography Provider
Boulder, Colorado, USA — November 2, 2020 —Pocket Outdoor Media (POM), the world's leading creator of active lifestyle content, today announced the acquisition of FinisherPix, a global provider of endurance sports photography. Since its founding in 2010 by Robbie Little and Thomas Reichhold, FinisherPix has photographed over 4.5 million runners,...
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November 2, 2020
The Charlottesville Marathon and Half Marathon are moving to Knight’s Gambit Vineyard and the stunning Albemarle wine country.
Looking to the new running landscape of 2021 and beyond, providing a safe environment is Bad to the Bone Sports’ first priority. Therefore, the Charlottesville Marathon & Half Marathon- produced by Bad to the Bone Sports- has chosen Knight’s Gambit Vineyard of historic Albemarle wine and horse country as the new...
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November 2, 2020
Sportstats Grows Again, Launching New Brands and Services
Created in response to the cancellation of events by the COVID-19 pandemic, VirtualRun.World keeps people active and engaged by offering the ability to race virtually. Currently shipping in Canada, the United States, and Australia, the brand continues to grow its global presence. VirtualRun.World strives to offer a premier virtual racing...
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November 2, 2020
INCUS launch Nova Run for Performance tracking
INCUS Performance are delighted to release the first running performance integrations for INCUS | NOVA as a BETA, after the success of their swimming launch in February 2020. The INCUS | NOVA is a small wearable device, worn in compatible apparel at the top of the spine, that measures detailed...
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November 2, 2020
Skylar Schneider, Kendall Ryan & Justin Williams to lead 2021 L39ION of Los Angeles Co-Ed Domestic Elite Team
LOS ANGELES, November 2, 2020 – Williams Racing Development, the company that uses marketing to promote and increase diversity within cycling, today announced the roster for their 2021 L39ION of Los Angeles USA Cycling Domestic Elite Team and the establishment of a Men’s UCI Continental Team, L39ION of Los Angeles....
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November 2, 2020
Professional Triathletes Organisation announces $150,000 Increase to Prize Purse at PTO 2020 Championship
LONDON, ENGLAND: The Professional Triathletes Organisation today announced that it has increased the prize purse at the PTO 2020 Championship at CHALLENGE DAYTONA® by $150,000 to $1,150,000. Originally the $1,000,000 prize purse was to be paid to the top 20 male and female finishers but given that the racing calendar for...
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October 31, 2020
iFit Celebrates the Halloween Season with Virtual, Spooky Haunted Tours and a Live 5K Race
(LOGAN, Utah, October 31, 2020) — iFit, the patented, interactive, connected fitness platformcelebrates the Halloween season with a collection of spooky workouts and a live 5K race. iFit members can embrace the season with eerie walking tours in New Orleans, Nevada and Romania, where they’ll learn about the supernatural activity...
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October 30, 2020
Challenge Kaiserwinkl-Walchsee decor for 2021 Middle Distance Triathlon, Aquathlon and Aquabike European Championships
With pride, passion and lots of enthusiasm CHALLENGE KAISERWINKL-WALCHSEE announces that next year the 2021 Middle Distance Triathlon, Aquathlon and Aquabike European Championships will be organized at the iconic race in Austria. "After a year in which we had to cancel a lot of races, including CHALLENGE KAISERWINKL-WALCHSEE, it is even more special...
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October 30, 2020
Tough Mudder Launches Tough Turkey, A Free Virtual Turkey Trot
Thanksgiving is a holiday of traditions. Tailgating at football games, jogging in your local turkey trot, waiting in crowded lines for Black Friday sales, travelling to see family. For most of us, all of these are cancelled in 2020. The team at Tough Mudder believes it’s time for a new...
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October 30, 2020
GFNY Florida Sebring breaks records
NEW YORK CITY, October 30, 2020 – Sebring, Florida delivered a successful event under the new normal to the delight of the 700 riders who were able to travel in for the inaugural event last Sunday 25th October. The majority of riders at GFNY Florida Sebring were local to the...
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October 30, 2020
Race Roster invests heavily in Customer Success
London, ON (Friday, October 30, 2020) - Speed is no stranger to Race Roster’s growing Customer Success team. They’re not only quick to answer your call, but they’re also likely to be one of the first runners at your finish line. Race Roster’s Customer Success team takes pride in their...
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October 29, 2020
Skechers (SKX) Tops Q3 Earnings and Revenue Estimates
Skechers came out with quarterly earnings of $0.53 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.35 per share. This compares to earnings of $0.67 per share a year ago. Skechers posted revenues of $1.30 billion for the quarter ended September 2020. Read more on Zacks.
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October 29, 2020
Harley-Davidson unveils a gorgeous new electric bike called Serial 1
The stunning new electric bike that it says will go on sale in March 2021 - and the motorcycle manufacturer is also spinning out its e-bike division as a separate company, called Serial 1 Cycle. Read more on The Verge.
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October 29, 2020
Life Time Reveals New Brand for Emporia Gravel Event: UNBOUND Gravel
EMPORIA, Kans., October 30, 2020 — Life Time is pleased to announce the new name for its wildly popular Emporia, Kans.-based gravel event. UNBOUND Gravel will carry on the 15-year history, legacy and energy of the original event with a new identity. Garmin will remain on as title sponsor of...
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October 29, 2020
Wall Street suddenly loves bike companies thanks to cycling boom
In October, Canyon, a high end, direct-to-consumer bike brand, announced that it was in talks with private equity and buyout firms. A sale could bring in $592 million and start a trend. Find out what other companies are making waves here.
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October 29, 2020
Lululemon Wants to Achieve Full Pay Equity for Gender and Race by 2022
The athletic apparel and accessories chain announced today that it has developed a long-term strategy to become a more equitable business through inclusion and diversity, as well as minimize its environmental impact. It set 12 ambitious goals, which involve commitments to invest $75 million into wellbeing programs by 2025, expand...
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October 29, 2020
Hoka Drives Stellar Quarter for Deckers Brands
Deckers Brands posted a monster quarter with sales rising 14% in constant currency, driven by 83% growth in its running brand Hoka One One. The brand, which has been on a tear for quite some time, increased 83% to $143 million. Nearly every brand in the company portfolio grew during the...
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October 29, 2020
Sea to Summit Provides all US Employees a Paid Day Off to Vote on November 3rd
Boulder, CO (October 29, 2020) — Sea to Summit, the global adventure equipment brand headquartered in Perth, Western Australia, is encouraging civic responsibility by providing its entire US-based staff a paid day off on Tuesday, Nov. 3. The company made the announcement last week that it would provide everyone the...
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October 29, 2020
Eversource Hartford Marathon & Half Marathon Raises More Than $420,000 in 2020 Movement With Purpose
October 2020 - Glastonbury, CT– The Hartford Marathon Foundation (HMF) created a widespread community movement with nearly 5,000 participants at the 2020 Eversource Hartford Marathon and Half Marathon earlier this month. The movement with purpose brought the community together virtually and raised $420,712 for local charities (reported to date). Together...
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October 29, 2020
Tracksmith Introduces New York Pioneer Club Collection
BOSTON (Oct. 29, 2020) – Inspired by the legacy of New York Pioneer Club athlete Ted Corbitt and in celebration of 50 years of New York’s marathon, Tracksmith today introduces the New York Pioneer Club Collection, a capsule collection designed in collaboration with writer, coach, and Black Roses NYC founder...
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October 29, 2020
The world comes together virtually on the streets of Singapore for the Standard Chartered Singapore Marathon 2020
SINGAPORE / TAMPA, 29 OCTOBER 2020 – The IRONMAN Group, event organiser of the Standard Chartered Singapore Marathon (SCSM), today announced the launch of registration for the 2020 SCSM that will feature a unique hybrid race format for participants to run through the streets of Singapore virtually, creating a world-class...