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September 9, 2020
Four teams on edge after COVID ‘yellow cards’ at the Tour de France
There are nerves behind the scenes as four teams face possible expulsion after staff members as well as Tour director Christian Prudhomme tested positive for COVID-19 in mid-race controls. Under Tour rules, if two members of a team’s 30-person bubble test positive within a seven-day period, the team could be...
September 9, 2020
Under Armour Is Laying Off 600 Employees
Under Armour is the latest company in the retail space to resort to mass layoffs as the pandemic continues to take its toll on the U.S. economy. The athletic apparel and footwear maker also raised its restructuring costs for the year by $75 million and now expects to incur about...
September 9, 2020
Ride for Racial Justice Announces Ride and Rally in Fort Collins, Adds New Board Member
DENVER – Ride for Racial Justice today announces its third ride-event, to take place on Saturday, Sept. 12, to rally support in the fight against systemic racism in the sport of cycling and beyond. Ride for Racial Justice will be partnering with Fort Collins, Colo.-based organization Bike Ride for Black...
September 9, 2020
XTERRA VR Introduces Speed Challenge with new Trail Blaze Races
Honolulu, HI (September 9, 2020) - The first-ever XTERRA Trail Blaze VR Trail Runs will be held over five days - Thursday, September 10 to Monday, September 14, 2020. Entry is free and features a runners’ choice of 5K, 10K, or 21K distances for individuals and a “5x5K” option for...
September 9, 2020
TransRockies Launches New Gravel Stage Race In British Columbia
Panorama, B.C. (Sept. 9, 2020)— TransRockies Race Series, a global leader in adventure stage races, is excited to announce a brand new premiere gravel bike race - the TransRockies Gravel Royale, which will take place in British Columbia, August 23 - 26, 2021. Traversing Panorama Mountain Resort, Nipika Mountain Resort,...
September 9, 2020
Wattbike receive investment of £11.5M from leading specialist investor, Piper
Wattbike was founded in Nottingham, UK in 2007 by former world champion rower Ian Wilson in collaboration with British Cycling with a mission to create the best performing indoor training bike, differentiated by its exceptional accuracy and patented technology that supports scientific quality data collection through the Wattbike Hub. The...
September 9, 2020
The XTERRA Podcast, Ep6 with Paula Reid Available Now
Honolulu, HI (September 9, 2020) - She has cycled through 50 countries and done a good deed in each, skied to the south pole, sailed around the world, and streaked through towns. Paula Reid is an advocate for knowingly going into the unknown, a master of adventure psychology, and a...
September 9, 2020
The Pro’s Closet Closes $12M Growth Investment, Co-led by Edison Partners and Foundry Group
(Boulder, CO - September 9, 2020) - The Pro’s Closet (TPC), the world’s largest and most trusted brand in pre-owned cycling, has raised $12 million in strategic funding led by Foundry Group and Edison Partners. Ridgeline Ventures and existing private investors also joined the round. The latest round of funding...
September 9, 2020
RunSignup’s Biannual Registration Market Analysis Reviews Impact of COVID-19
Moorestown, NJ – RunSignup | GiveSignup released their biannual Registration Market Analysis, an effort to evaluate the true state of the endurance market in an industry without a comprehensive aggregator for data. The report builds a three-dimensional view of the marketplace, with a snapshot of major news in the industry...
September 9, 2020
American Veteran Wins Taylor Phinney-painted Allied Cycleworks Able Bike
Louisville, Colo. — The Davis Phinney Foundation, which supports people with Parkinson’s, was honored to award a very special prize to an American combat veteran - a custom-painted bike from a pro-cycling star. The randomly-selected winner was Katie Kuiper of Colorado Springs, a former combat veteran for the United States....
September 9, 2020
athleteReg Releases New Check-In Tool to Aid in Contact Free Packet Pickup
athleteReg is excited to announce the launch of the newly created check-in tool to help event directors with both managing participants as well as merchandise on event day with QR code functionality to seamlessly scan in participants. In addition, the check-in tool has multi-device capability with updates done in real-time....
September 8, 2020
Tour de France peloton reacts to positive COVID-19 tests of Christian Prudhomme, four team staffers
Monday’s PCR testing for COVID-19 at the 2020 Tour de France revealed zero positive tests amongst the pro peloton. But five positive tests amongst team staff and race management created a stir within the race’s traveling entourage. Read more on VeloNews.
September 8, 2020
LimeLight Sports buys mass participation company Virgin Sport
Sports marketing group LimeLight Sports has announced its acquisition of Virgin Sport, the five-year-old mass participation events business. The deal means that three of the UK’s top participation events - the Asics London 10k, Oxford Half Marathon and Hackney Half Marathon - will now be run by LimeLight Sports Club,...
September 8, 2020
IOC, Tokyo organizers to push forward with 2021 Games ‘at any cost’
Officials from the International Olympic Committee and the Tokyo Organizing Committee have said the postponed Olympic Games will go ahead no matter what next summer – not even the global pandemic will not stop the Tokyo 2021 Olympics. Read more on Canadian Running.
September 8, 2020
Virtual Mammoth Gran Fondo introduces ‘e-Fondo’
The Mammoth Gran Fondo is introducing its first ‘e-Fondo’ for electric bicycles during its first virtual event during the month of September. The Virtual Mammoth Gran Fondo features a month-long challenge from September 1-30. In the challenge participants ride their bike – and for the first time, their e-bikes, as...
September 8, 2020
Lululemon quarterly sales top expectations, CEO ‘cautiously optimistic’ for rest of 2020
Lululemon reported surprise revenue growth, despite lockdowns, as stores started reopening and consumers stocked up on workout apparel and yoga accessories. Lululemon’s net income shrank during the second quarter to $86.8 million, or 66 cents a share, from $125 million, or 96 cents a share, a year earlier. Revenue rose...
September 8, 2020
NinjaUSA Announces Technical Committee to Lead the Sport of Ninja in the United States
Colorado Springs, Colorado. NinjaUSA announced today the appointment of a steering (technical) committee to represent the needs of Ninja athletes and the sport in the United States. The goals of the Ninja Technical Committee are to unify the Ninja community and provide platforms necessary to validate the sport and take...
September 8, 2020
Addaday Welcomes Four-Time Obstacle Racing World Champion Amelia Boone To Its Roster of Elite Athletes
SANTA MONICA, Calif., September 8, 2020 – Addaday, a world leader in injury prevention and recovery technology, announced today its partnership with ultrarunner, four-time Obstacle Racing World Champion and full-time lawyer Amelia Boone. The new partnership unites Addaday’s award-winning technology with someone who understands what it means to truly live...
September 8, 2020
Trail Racing Over Texas to Resume In-Person Events at “The Remix” Race on October 10th
Houston, Texas – Trail Racing Over Texas (TROT), announces its return to in person racing this Fall with “The Remix” on Oct. 10th. A full slate of Fall races in Texas will also be open for registration, albeit with a strict participant cap to ensure participant, volunteer, and staff safety....
September 8, 2020
iFit-Powered NordicTrack Treadmill Wins Runner’s World 2020 Fitness Award
(LOGAN, Utah, September 8, 2020) — iFit, the interactive, connected fitness technology, is the key feature that won the NordicTrack Commercial 2950 treadmill a spot in Runner’s World’s highly sought-after 2020 Fitness and Nutrition Awards, the only piece of cardio equipment recognized. “Connected fitness is one of the hottest trends...
September 8, 2020
Sasquatch Racing Launches The Haunted Bay Area Run Tour; an Interactive Virtual Event Like No Other
San Francisco, CA (September 8, 2020)– Sasquatch Racing, the production company behind The Sasquatch Scramble, The Rattlesnake Ramble, and The Krampus Cross Country 5K/10K (& Brewfest) is rolling out their first ‘Virtual 2.0’ event, The Haunted Bay Area Run Tour. The event launches on September 8 and runs through November...
September 7, 2020
Nasal Breathing: the Secret to Optimal Fitness?
Most of us breathe through our mouths while exercising, especially during intense aerobic workouts. However, emerging research suggests nasal breathing might be more effective. Read more on U.S. Health News.
September 7, 2020
Challenge North America announces new race for 2021: Challenge Miami
(Daytona Beach, FL) — CHALLENGENORTHAMERICA®- an organization led by athletes to help enhance race experiences for athletes and their families— has announced expansion efforts with an exciting new race to be held at the Homestead-Miami Speedway®. The CHALLENGEMIAMI™ Triathlon Festival of events weekend will be held March 12-14, 2021 as...
September 6, 2020
Riders dismayed at number of fans on Tour de France climbs
Riders and teams took to social media to ask fans to have more respect for the peloton, being that they are already feeling the pressure about racing under strict health protocols and possible exclusion from the Tour if they test positive for COVID-19. Read more on VeloNews.
September 4, 2020
A Look Back at the Swiss Epic Mountain Bike Race that Marked the First Step in the IRONMAN Group’s Return to Racing
TAMPA, Fla. / ZURICH / LONDON (4 September 2020) – In what is arguably the most difficult year in the history of endurance sports and mass-participation events, the recent success of the Swiss Epic mountain bike race operated by The IRONMAN Group served as a much-needed boost to riders and...
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