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March 11, 2024
Lance Armstrong’s Next Ventures targets $100M 2nd fund
Famed cyclist-turned-GP Lance Armstrong is targeting $100 million for Next Ventures’ second fund. The new fund is San Francisco-based Next Ventures’ first raise in nearly five years. Its predecessor, a 2019 vintage fund that had targeted $75 million, closed on $50 million with an additional $10 million in special purpose vehicles....
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March 11, 2024
Giant Group’s February Revenue Decline Worsens Sequentially
The Giant Group reported monthly revenues for February 2024 declined 27.2 percent to NT$4.14 billion, representing a return to deeper declines after a three month trend in improving performance. January sales were down 17.7 percent and the year-to-date results were down 22.4 percent to NT$8.94 billion. The February decline is...
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March 11, 2024
‘We’re thinking about it’ – drone filming might be used at the Tour de France this year
The broadcast directors of the Tour de France are considering using drones to capture the race for television audiences this summer. The technology was used for the first time in a WorldTour event at Paris-Nice last week, where remote-controlled cameras followed the riders at over 60km/h in the team time...
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March 11, 2024
Liv Introduces The New Pique Advanced 29 Series
NEWBURY PARK, Calif. (March 11, 2024) /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – Liv, the company dedicated to getting more women on bikes, today launched the new Pique Advanced 29 series, the 3rd generation of the performance XC product line. Tailored for race-minded cross-country riders, this series excels across both technical and fast terrains,...
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March 11, 2024
Sportive Breaks team up with record-breaking endurance athlete Sean Conway, in launch of seven-day LEJOG challenge
11th March 2024 - UK/ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – Cycling travel experts, Sportive Breaks promote bespoke premium travel packages for cyclists looking to take part in the world’s most prestigious grand tours, cycling classics and weekenders. The team leaves no stone unturned in the packages they offer, which are specially curated using...
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March 11, 2024
10th Annual Livermore Valley Half and Sold-Out 5K Showcases California’s Original Wine Country
Livermore Valley, CA /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - The 10th Annual Livermore Valley Half Marathon and 5K, held in California's original wine country, proved to be a resounding success with 3,500 runners and a brand new, sold-out 5K. Participants from across the country gathered on March 3rd to experience the award-winning course...
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March 11, 2024
Honey Stinger Expands NIL Program with Launch of National Campaign Featuring More Than 40 Athletes from Top NCAA Programs
STEAMBOAT SPRINGS, Colo. (March 11, 2024) /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - Honey Stinger, a leading and most trusted sports nutrition brand, announces a significant expansion of its Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) Program with the launch of a national campaign featuring more than 40 athletes from prominent NCAA programs. Through a partnership with...
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March 11, 2024
Christie Clinic Illinois Race Weekend Launches New Nonprofit: Kicks for CU Kids
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - Christie Clinic Illinois Race Weekend is returning for its 2024 event with a brand-new charitable program that will empower youth runners to take part in the race weekend festivities. The race has created and launched its new non-profit, Kicks for CU Kids. The organization aims...
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March 11, 2024
Pho3nix supports life-changing work of Tipo Boxing Academy
/ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - The Pho3nix Foundation expands its footprint in Africa through the Tipo Boxing Academy powered by Pho3nix in Lagos, Nigeria. The partnership between the sport nonprofit and Tipo Boxing Academy supports life-changing work that offers a lifeline to many children in an underprivileged setting, helping redirect the path...
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March 8, 2024
Marathon cheat smears made my life hell, says editor of running magazine
An editor at a leading running magazine who was accused of cheating at the London Marathon has been cleared, saying she has “been through hell”. Kate Carter, the acting commissioning editor of Runner’s World UK, was accused of “unethical” behaviour after anomalies were spotted in her performances at two major events last...
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March 8, 2024
Rehydrating 25,000 Runners: Electrolit Activates as Official Partner of the 39th annual Los Angeles Marathon presented by ASICS
Los Angeles, CA. (March 8, 2024)/ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – Electrolit – the preferred, premium hydration beverage made from pharmaceutical quality grade ingredients – returns with a new multiyear partnership with The McCourt Foundation, becoming the official hydration sponsor for some of Southern California’s most iconic races, including the 39th annual Los Angeles...
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March 8, 2024
Freeletics Closes $45 Million Funding Round with Superstar Investors
Digital fitness company Freeletics closed on a $45 million Series A funding round led by FitLab, Causeway Media Partners and Jazz Venture Partners, with participation from Courtside Ventures, Elysian Park Ventures, ward.ventures, and business strategist Tony Robbins. The investor group is affiliated with several professional sports franchises, including the San...
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March 8, 2024
Focusing on the Full Athlete Experience, IRONMAN Announces Digital Enhancements with the Launch of My IRONMAN Athlete Profile
- Athletes can now manage and review their IRONMAN experience all in one place, through the creation of a personalized My IRONMAN digital profile, enabling simplified race registration process, historical view of IRONMAN and IRONMAN 70.3 race results and analytical stat breakdowns since 2017, as well as TriClub integration and...
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March 8, 2024
RunSignup Publishes March US Race Registration Market Analysis
Moorestown, NJ- March 8, 2024 /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - RunSignup, the leading registration and technology provider for the endurance race industry, continues its tradition of publishing its market analysis on the endurance industry. These reports serve both as a compass for internal evaluations and a valuable resource for the wider endurance...
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March 8, 2024
UltraSignup Presents the 2024 Dirt Circus: A Free Community Event Connecting Trail Runners Across the Nation
Nashville, TN, March 8, 2024/ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – UltraSignup is thrilled to announce the return of the Dirt Circus event series for 2024; celebrating community, local race organizations, and the spirit of trail running across the United States. Following the success of its inaugural year, Dirt Circus is back, promising an...
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March 8, 2024
TrainingPeaks Becomes Official Training Software of Purple Patch Fitness
Louisville, Colo., March 8, 2024 /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - TrainingPeaks, the industry-leading training app for endurance coaches and athletes, today announced a partnership with Matt Dixon’s Purple Patch Fitness. TrainingPeaks is now the technology platform of choice for Purple Patch, which offers performance training for time-starved athletes. The group previously used...
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March 8, 2024
Livermore Valley Half Marathon Champions Sustainability with Recyclable BibBoards Bib Clips
Livermore, CA /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - The Livermore Valley Half Marathon, known for its commitment to innovation and sustainability, has taken a significant step towards an eco-friendly race experience by partnering with BibBoards for pinless bib attachment. This forward-thinking move eliminates the need for traditional safety pins, contributing to a cleaner...
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March 8, 2024
Electrolit Serves the 2024 Miami Open presented by Itaú as Official Hydration Sponsor
Houston, TX. /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – Electrolit – the preferred, premium hydration beverage made from pharmaceutical quality grade ingredients – proudly announces it is the official hydration beverage of the prestigious 2024 Miami Open presented by Itaú, taking place from March 17 - 31. "Being part of the Miami Open presented by...
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March 8, 2024
Launch Week for the 2024 Mississippi Gulf Coast Marathon and the 2025 Louisiana Marathon starts Monday
BATON ROUGE, LA. /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - Registration for duo of the Mississippi Gulf Coast Marathon and the Louisiana Marathon launch registration on Monday, March 11th. The weekend-long events bookend the holiday season with Coastal Mississippi hosting on December 14-15, 2024, and Baton Rouge is hosting on January 18-19, 2025. Runners...
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March 8, 2024
Bikeflights Announces 2024 Brand Ambassadors
PORTLAND, OR (March 8, 2024) /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - Bikeflights, a bicycle shipping service trusted by riders worldwide, is pleased to introduce its roster of 2024 Brand Ambassadors and Sponsored Teams. "What Bikeflights offers is hugely helpful in managing logistics, reducing stress and saving time and money for Ambassadors who are...
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March 7, 2024
HotelPlanner Expands Partnership with Ventures Endurance on Athlete Hotel Bookings
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - HotelPlanner, a leading travel technology platform and hotel booking engine, today announced an expanded sponsorship with Ventures Endurance, a subsidiary of Gannett’s USA TODAY NETWORK Ventures, to share revenue on athlete hotel bookings for more than 115 annual endurance and adventure races and...
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March 7, 2024
TrainingPeaks Partners with German Cycling as Official Software Provider
Louisville, Colo., March 7, 2024 /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – TrainingPeaks, the industry-leading training app for endurance coaches and athletes, is now the exclusive training software provider for the German Cycling Federation (BDR). TrainingPeaks will be used by BDR’s elite riders and their coaches for 2024 and beyond. The platform will also...
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March 7, 2024
How did the Barkley Marathons start? The story behind the world’s toughest ultramarathon
Deliberately obscure, and designed to be near-impossible to finish. The Barkley Marathons is perhaps one of the most famous events that everyone knows next to nothing about. The start date is kept secret for all but the 40 runners brave enough to try and tame the Barkley beast. The route changes year...
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March 7, 2024
‘It’s a joke’ – Anti-doping testers swoop Spanish amateur race, 130 riders abandon
An astonishing story has exposed the potential extent of doping on the amateur circuit in Spain, with 130 riders abandoning a race in Valencia at the weekend. The suspected reason: the presence of anti-doping authorities at the finish line. Spanish cycling website Ciclo21 carries anonymous quotes from riders who, without...
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March 7, 2024
Trek will cut spending by 10%
According to the memo, which Bike Retailer obtained, Burke outlined a strategy where Trek will reduce both its overall inventory volume – by some 20% measured by days in stock – and the number of SKUs (stock keeping units) in its lineup by an even larger 40% by the 2026...