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January 26, 2021

Colnago Gran Fondo National Series and RGT Announce Schedule for 9-Event E-Fondo Series

(Gettysburg, PA) – The Colnago Gran Fondo National Series today announced the event schedule for the upcoming 9-event E-Fondo Series. The first e-sports cycling competition to feature timed segments, the series leverages RGT Cycling’s innovative “Magic Roads” to recreate GFNS’s real-world courses in a virtual environment. The E-Fondo Series will...

January 26, 2021

Finish Line Selects Thorpe Marketing as Agency of Record

NEW YORK (Jan. 26, 2021) – Finish Line™, the world’s leading manufacturer of specialty bicycle lubricants and related maintenance products, has selected Thorpe Marketing as its public relations agency of record. Thorpe Marketing will manage Finish Line’s public relations and assist the marketing department with their communications strategy in North America....

January 26, 2021

Hospital Hill Run Launches 2021 Fundraising Options for Children’s Mercy

Kansas City, MO - The Hospital Hill Run, Kansas City's oldest running tradition, launched the 2021 Hospital Hill Run Official Fundraising Program in Partnership with Children's Mercy. Funds raised will go directly to the 'I love Children's Mercy Fund,' which provides advanced medical treatments, compassionate care, and world-class research to kids...

January 26, 2021

deboer wetsuits partners with 2019 Ironman European Champion, Skye Moench

Stamford, CT, Release: January 26, 2021. deboer wetsuits is proud to announce its partnership with Skye Moench.  In 2019 Moench staked her claim as one of the top long course triathletes in the world when she won the Ironman European Championship in Frankfurt, and followed that up with a win...

January 26, 2021

Aqua Lung Welcomes World-Renowned Wildlife Photographer and Conservationist Paul Nicklen as a Global Ocean Ambassador

CARROS, France (January 26, 2021) – Aqua Lung, the celebrated pioneer, designer, manufacturer and distributor of dive and watersports equipment for 75 years, today announced world-renowned wildlife photographer and conservationist Paul Nicklen is joining the brand as a global ocean ambassador. As part of the partnership, Nicklen will exclusively use...

January 26, 2021

MYLAPS Americas and RunSignup Announce Registration and RaceDay Scoring Partnership

January 26, 2021 - Atlanta, GA and Moorestown, NJ - MYLAPS Americas Sports Timing and RunSignup l GiveSignup today announced MYLAPS Americas is now offering RunSignup’s RaceDay Scoring as its certified and preferred scoring software for timers. In addition, MYLAPS Americas will collaborate on promotion of the RunSignup | GiveSignup...

January 25, 2021

Tour De France Broadcaster NBC Sports will shut down by the end of the year

This leaves a question mark over the way fans will watch the network’s premier cycling property, the Tour de France, as well as a collection of other major races. Cycling Tips

January 25, 2021

Sports Illustrated poised to build paywall for readers

Starting Feb. 2, the venerable Maven-owned sports publication is expected to set up a metered paywall around much of its “premium content,” said sources. Front Office Sports

January 25, 2021

Peloton braces for COVID disruptions as European race calendar draws closer

A wave of early season cancelations and worsening health conditions in Europe have pro teams on edge again. VeloNews

January 25, 2021

In the race for performance running, this brand could soon overtake Nike in the women’s market

The NPD Group Inc. senior industry adviser Matt Powell revealed that Brooks has the potential to pass Nike as the No. 1 women’s performance running shoe brand. Footwear News.

January 25, 2021

‘Fat But Healthy?’ New Research Suggests Fitness Doesn’t Cancel Obesity’s Negative Health Effect

Leading an active lifestyle is not enough to counter the negative effects of being overweight on heart health, according to new research challenging the idea that fitness is more important than weight in leading a healthy lifestyle, and prompting calls for policymakers to rethink health initiatives that prioritize physical activity...

January 25, 2021

Feetures Celebrates 20 Years of Family-Owned Business and Announces Organizational Changes

Charlotte, NC – January 25, 2021 – Family owned and operated since 2001, leading performance sock brand Feetures is celebrating 20 years of making socks to help people perform at their best. As the brand enters its 20th year of producing products to support a healthy, active lifestyle, Feetures is...

January 25, 2021

Scott Sternberg Appointed to USA Triathlon Board of Directors

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — USA Triathlon today announced that Scott Sternberg, a Greenwich, Connecticut-based media and technology executive, has been appointed to the USA Triathlon Board of Directors. Sternberg will serve as an Independent Director for a two-year term starting in January 2021. Sternberg has worked at companies such as...

January 25, 2021

UltraRunning Magazine Celebrates 40 Years

January 25, 2021 - BEND, OR – Founded in 1981, UltraRunning Magazine is celebrating 40 years as the Voice of the Sport.™ The February 2021 issue will provide comprehensive and in-depth historical coverage featuring a summary of each decade written by former UR publisher John Medinger. Other contributors are a...

January 25, 2021

Mammut Wins ISPO Gold Award with the World’s First Climbing Tracker

25.01.2021 - Mammut is the recipient of three awards at the ISPO Online Munich 2021 for product innovation in the category, Outdoor. The Mammut Climbax climbing tracker received the Gold Award by the international jury of experts due to its innovation and high performance capabilities. Additionally, Mammut’s «Close The Loop»...

January 25, 2021

California Coalition of Endurance Sports Reports Projected Loss of Over $1 Billion in Economic Activity and $77MM in Charitable Contributions Due to COVID-19 Mandates

JANUARY 25, 2021—LOS ANGELES—Today the California Coalition of Endurance Sports announced the results of a recent member survey of industry leaders across the state on the economic impact of COVID-19 restrictions on for-profit and non-profit runs, walks, triathlons and bike rides. The survey results underscore the economic importance and financial...

January 25, 2021

Decathlon Wins Prestigious Outdoor Retailer Innovation Award

San Francisco, Calif. (Jan. 25, 2021) — Decathlon, the world’s largest sporting goods retailer, is proud to announce that it is a recipient of the coveted Outdoor Retailer Innovation Award 2021 for its 2 Second Easy Tent — a groundbreaking, state-of-the-art, easy-to-pitch tent designed to make the outdoors more accessible...

January 25, 2021

HITS Endurance Announces Rebrand to Alpha Win

Saugerties, NY - HITS Endurance, a leading endurance race management group, announced today a rebrand of its identity and mission that reflects a deep dedication to athletes and their commitment to excellence in competition and health and wellness.  At the heart of this rebranding is a change of the company...

January 24, 2021

Hartford Marathon Foundation Inspires Community Giving, Fosters $513,000 in Participant Donations in 2020

Glastonbury, CT – The Hartford Marathon Foundation (HMF) pivoted its 2020 calendar of road race events to create virtual races, challenges and engagement programs for runners and walkers to keep active for physical and mental health benefits.  In the process, the non-profit race management company fostered $513,122 in donations from...

January 24, 2021

That’s a Wrap: More Than 1,000 Attend Endurance Exchange Virtual Industry Conference

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — The second annual Endurance Exchange, the premier industry-wide conference for endurance sports hosted by USA Triathlon, came to a close Saturday after three days of education, inspiration and connection in and around the multisport community. The virtual event drew more than 1,000 total attendees — nearly...

January 22, 2021

Malibu Triathlon Announces 2021 Race Dates

Malibu Triathlon presented by Bank of America is delighted to confirm its 2021 race weekend will be held on September 25-26. This year’s Age Group races will feature the event’s prestigious Classic and Olympic distances. The Classic distance is a 0.5 mile swim, 17 mile bike and 4 mile run,...

January 22, 2021

CAKE Announces the First CAKE Kalk One Design Global Championships

(Stockholm, Sweden) – CAKE, the Swedish manufacturer of lightweight electric off-road performance motorcycles, today announced that the inaugural CAKE Kalk One Design Global Championships will take place as a single event at the Gotland Ring on the island of Gotland, Sweden in summer 2021. The final date will be decided...

January 22, 2021

COROS Announces First Major Software Update of 2021

Tustin, CA, January 22, 2021 – COROS Wearables Inc., makers of performance sports wearables, announced today a major software and app update. The new features and advancement of existing features comes as the brand continues to respond to the ever-evolving needs of performance athletes of all disciplines. The latest update...

January 22, 2021

The RunnerBox and Another Mother Runner Release Limited Edition Sole Mates Box Ahead of Valentine’s Day

The RunnerBox, the leading provider of athletic gift boxes, and Another Mother Runner, a prominent community of like-minded female runners, have partnered to release a co-branded Valentine’s Day box aptly named the Sole Mates Box. The pair have collaborated on a Valentine’s Day special edition twice in the past, both...

January 22, 2021

Minoura Announces 2021 Lineup of Trainers, Providing Smart Training Options

Minoura has announced their 2021 trainer lineup, highlighting the variety of options available depending on individual rider’s needs, goals and budgets. The line-up includes the bluetooth and ANT+ enabled Smart Turbo Kagura series, traditional wheel drive trainers, hybrid rollers and classic roller options. “At Minoura, we understand the important role...