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July 20, 2023
SFIA and Running USA Announce Strategic Partnership
July 20, 2023/ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – The Sports & Fitness Industry Association (SFIA) and Running USA today announced an exciting strategic partnership that will benefit the members of both organizations. As the premier trade association for the sports and fitness industry, with a mission to promote participation and industry vitality, the SFIA...
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July 19, 2023
2024 Little Rock Marathon registration open, theme for 22nd annual race revealed
LITTLE ROCK, ARK /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - Registration for the 22nd running of the Little Rock Marathon is open, race officials said Wednesday, adding that the theme this year should transport participants a few thousand years. Little Rock Marathon Executive Director Geneva Lamm said the marathon registration from now until September...
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July 19, 2023
Thule Inc’s Q2 Sales Fall on Continued Cycling Inventory Imbalances
Thule Inc. reported another challenging quarter as sales fell 15 percent in the Swedish company’s second quarter. The decline was blamed on continued weak bike-related product sales as retailers continue to focus on reducing inventory levels. The maker of car racks and bike accessories indicated inventories had returned to more...
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July 19, 2023
Jonas Vingegaard Was Momentarily Stuck Behind Motorbikes and a Car at the Tour de France
This year’s Tour de France keeps getting weirder and weirder when it comes to reasons riders are struggling. Between far too many awkward crashes caused by fans and now, official race vehicles themselves causing issues, it really has been a wild ride. Today, current leader of the Tour, Jonas Vingegaard,...
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July 19, 2023
Carbitex Announces Leadership Appointments, Manufacturing Shift
KENNEWICK, Washington (July 19, 2023) /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – Carbitex – the leader in flexible carbon fiber composites focused on footwear, travel, and accessories – is pleased to announce key updates that will further strengthen its position in the market and enhance the customer experience both in the United States and abroad....
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July 19, 2023
Application Window Now Open for 2024 Boston Marathon Medical Research Funding Program
BOSTON /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – The Boston Athletic Association (B.A.A.) is now accepting letter of intents from scientific researchers interested in being part of the 2024 Boston Marathon Medical Research Funding Program at the 128th Boston Marathon presented by Bank of America, to be run on April 15, 2024. The B.A.A. Medical...
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July 19, 2023
Could the Tour de France start in the USA soon?
Could the Tour de France start in the USA soon? As foreign 'grand départs' get more ambitious, Tour de France technical director Thierry Gouvenou explores the possibility of a start across the Atlantic. VELO
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July 19, 2023
ShowcasedINFINIT Nutrition Introduces :PREMIUM Fructose Fuel
Cincinnati, Ohio, July 19, 2023 /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – INFINIT Nutrition, the leader in personalized sports nutrition, announced the launch of a new product line to the US market. :PREMIUM Fructose Fuel is an ultra high carbohydrate sports drink mix scientifically formulated for endurance athletes who are looking to go harder for longer. “Fueling...
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July 19, 2023
Darn Tough Vermont ® Announced as Official Sock Partner for US Trail Running Conference
/ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – Active at Altitude, organizers of the US Trail Running Conference, have announced that Darn Tough Vermont will continue as the Official Sock Partner of the 2023 Conference. Darn Tough Vermont is an American manufacturer of premium all-weather running, outdoor, and lifestyle socks, backed up by the industry's original...
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July 19, 2023
RBC GranFondo Whistler announces new military categories in support of Invictus Games Vancouver Whistler 2025
[Vancouver / Whistler, BC]/ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - In April 2022, Prince Harry, The Duke of Sussex, announced as the Founding Patron of the Invictus Games Foundation that the bid for the Invictus Games 2025 had been awarded to Canada. The Games will occur from February 6 to 17, 2025, in Vancouver...
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July 19, 2023
Triathlon Coach Jim Vance Joins 80/20 Endurance to Lead Coach Education Programs
Lehi, UT /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – 80/20 Endurance, a leading provider of online training resources for endurance athletes, is pleased to announce the appointment of veteran triathlon coach Jim Vance as the company's Coach Education Leader. In this role, Vance will spearhead efforts to expand and manage the training, education, and support...
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July 19, 2023
2nd Annual Asheville Bike Fest Grows to Include Expo, Industry Night, Film Fest, and Gran Fondo
(Gettysburg, PA – July 19, 2023) /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - The second annual Asheville Bike Fest, presented by Cane Creek, attracted cyclists from all over the nation to Asheville, North Carolina, on July 14-16. Activities included a cycling expo at Rabbit Rabbit in downtown Asheville, industry night, bicycle-themed film festival, and...
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July 19, 2023
RunSignup’s Midyear Trends Show Increases in Participation and Pricing
July 19, 2023/ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – RunSignup, the leading technology solution for US endurance events, released their midyear trends update. The report is built from internal RunSignup data (representing an estimated 35-40% of the US endurance market) to determine overall changes in the market since the release of the 2022 RaceTrends report....
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July 18, 2023
Giant Group Sales Inch Down in Q2 as June Decline Disappoints
Revenue was for the Taiwan-based bike manufacturing company totaled NT$22.42 billion (US$ 730.3 mm) in the second quarter, a decline of 1.24 percent from NT$22.70 billion in Q2 2022. June sales were down 13.5 percent from the prior-year comparable month, following a 3.5 percent decline in May as the declines...
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July 18, 2023
Can getting high enhance your runner’s high? A new study says yes
If you aren’t already doing high mileage, perhaps it’s time to start. A recent study published in the Journal of Cannabis and Cannabinoid Research has shed light on an intriguing correlation between cannabis use and the exhilaration you feel after a run. According to the study, incorporating cannabis into your...
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July 18, 2023
Hendersonville Local Luca Shaw and Anna Newkirk Win 2023 Elite Downhill National Titles at Ride Rock Creek
RIDE ROCK CREEK, N.C. /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – The 2023 USA Cycling Gravity Mountain Bike National Championships concluded on Sunday in Zirconia, North Carolina. The final day of competition saw hundreds of athletes vying for the national downhill title across multiple age groups. Athletes from across the country took to the three-quarter...
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July 18, 2023
Announcing The Official Launch of The “Bay Area Challenge”
CA - July 18, 2023 /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – Jumping Fences Inc., Giants Enterprises, and Run Local® Events are thrilled to introduce the exhilarating “Bay Area Challenge," an extraordinary event that combines the excitement of completing five renowned races in the Bay Area over a 12-month period. The “Bay Area Challenge” offers...
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July 18, 2023
SaltStick Electrolytes, Nix Biosensors Team Up with 8x IRONMAN Winner Ben Hoffman and Others for Education Campaign Around Sweat Testing & Hydration Science
THOUSAND OAKS, CALIF.— July 18, 2023 /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – SaltStick, a leading electrolyte brand, and Nix Biosensors, a cutting-edge health biosensing company, have joined forces to educate endurance athletes about the growing use of sweat testing in sport. Titled Sweat Science, the three-month digital campaign will follow the journey of...
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July 18, 2023
OOFOS Launches Collaborative Sport Flex Pack with Lifestyle Brand RE-INC
July 18, 2023/ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – Today, OOFOS, the global leader in Active Recovery footwear, announced it is launching its second collaborative Sport Flex pack with mission-driven Brand RE—INC. Started by four members of the USWNT and global sport & activism icons, Christen Press, Tobin Heath, Meghan Kingenberg and Megan Rapinoe, RE—INC...
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July 18, 2023
Kinomap Partners with Leading Fitness Manufacturer SportsArt to Improve Cardio Experiences
July 18, 2023 – BOSTON/ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – Interactive fitness platform Kinomap is excited to announce a new partnership with leading fitness equipment manufacturer SportsArt. The two global brands, with shared passions for personal improvement, sustainability and innovation, are working together to improve and personalize the experience of cardio equipment users worldwide....
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July 18, 2023
RACE RESULTS adds new representative in Argentina
/ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – Following the high interest in its sports timing solutions and a growing customer base, RACE RESULT has now established a new representative for Latin America. José María Ravera is well known in the sports event industry in the region and valued as professional timer and race organizer for...
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July 17, 2023
EXEC: Nike Hit by Lawsuit Over Pocket Bras
Nike is facing a lawsuit in Boston Federal Court by an inventor who claims the sportswear giant stole her technology for a line of sports bras with pockets. In court papers, SherryWear, LLC said its founder, Sherry Goff, first pitched her patented Pocket Bra to Nike in 2015. SGB
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July 17, 2023
Tour de France Fan Causes Massive Crash by Taking a Sidelines Selfie
A sideline selfie had catastrophic consequences at the Tour de France on Sunday. A spectator trying to take a photo at Stage 15 of the world-famous cycling event inadvertently knocked the handlebars of rider Sepp Kuss of Team Jumbo-Visma, setting off a large crash. People
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July 17, 2023
Whoop reveals pro riders’ sleep data from last year’s Tour de France – and they’re not getting a full 8 hours
Fitness and health tracking brand Whoop has revealed the findings of its sleep study based on male and female professional cyclists competing in the 2022 editions of the Tour de France and Tour de Femmes. The study investigates how the cyclists’ sleep and recovery changed over the course of several...
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July 17, 2023
Thousands of Runners Beat the Heat in Wine Country
Sonoma, CA /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – A cross country and track runner at the University of Portland, Nolan Hosbein credits his mother for steering him toward the sport. Mom has been running road races for years and Nolan literally followed in her footsteps at races. “She’s my biggest supporter,” said Hosbein. And on a...