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June 12, 2021

Danish safety video is the best PSA we’ve seen promoting bicycle helmets

A video by the Danish Road Safety Council is quite brilliant, and a fun reminder that everyone should be wearing helmets when they ride. Even if they’re a careful rider…or a Viking. BikeRumor

May 12, 2021

Island Brands USA Launches Summer’s Two New Favorite Beers

Charleston, SC (May 2021)- Island Brands USA, producers of clean, better-for-you, super premium beer, is thrilled to announce the launch of their two newest products, Island Southern Peach & Island Lemonada. These two flavors are poised and ready to not only fuel awesome summer adventures, but also deliver a superior...

June 25, 2020

Tour de France director gives update on safety measures for fans and riders

Throughout the coronavirus lockdown there has been speculation about the measures needed to keep spectators, staff, riders and media safe at the Tour de France. Tour director Christian Prudhomme has offered an update on the safety measures that are likely to be put in place for fans and the peloton. Read more...

April 7, 2020

PHOOZY Donates More Than $25,000 in Protective Device Capsules to Healthcare Workers, Laboratory Workers, and First Responders

CHARLOTTE, NC (April 7, 2020): PHOOZY, maker of protective capsules for phones, tablets and laptops, is donating more than $25,000 in products to healthcare workers, laboratory workers, and first responders across the nation. The capsules will offer extra protection for their devices by reducing exposure to viruses, germs and bacteria...

February 10, 2020

Outerbike Adds Four New Experiential Event Destinations, Activating ‘See Try Buy’ in Seven Iconic Riding Locations in 2020

New venues bridge core qualified consumers to more specialty brands + retailers nationwide MOAB, Utah (Feb. 10, 2020) – Outerbike, the premier three-day experiential consumer event dedicated to helping mountain bikers find their perfect bike and gear, celebrates a decade of successful partnership connecting specialty bike brands with qualified, enthusiast...

February 9, 2020

Boston Marathon announces changes to start times

Previously, the elite women got a head start on the elite men by about 28 minutes, which allowed for significant TV time devoted to the women’s race, before the men started. It also meant that the winner of the elite women’s race broke the tape ahead of the men’s winner. But in recent...

January 23, 2020

The Suunto Elite Team Announces its Athlete Selections for 2020

The Suunto Elite Team Announces its Athlete Selections for 2020 OGDEN, Utah (January 23, 2020) – Suunto, a global leader in sports watches, dive computers and precision instruments, announces the selection of its athlete team for the 2020 competition season. The Suunto Elite Team, formerly the Suunto Multisport Team, will...

January 22, 2020

Nomination Window Open for Kahtoola’s Annual TransRockies™ Run Team Giveaway

Passionate Trail Running Teams of Two Encouraged to Apply Flagstaff, Ariz. (Jan. 22, 2020) – Kahtoola, creator of award-winning MICROspikes® and NANOspikes® footwear traction, wants to let all trail runners who take their fun seriously know that the nomination window is now open for the Kahtoola Team Giveaway - for...

January 17, 2020

PrimaLoft Promotes Chris Humphris to Senior Vice President of Global Sales

PrimaLoft, Inc. announced the promotion of Chris Humphris to the position of Senior Vice President, Global Sales. LATHAM, N.Y. (January 17, 2020) – PrimaLoft, Inc., the leader in advanced material technology, today announced the promotion of Chris Humphris to the position of Senior Vice President, Global Sales. This represents a...

January 15, 2020

LEM Helmets Continues Partnership with Italian UCI Pro Women’s Cycling Team BePink for 2020 Season

MORGAN HILL, Calif. (Jan. 15, 2020) – LEM Helmets, manufacturer of innovative, stylish, and performance cycling head protection for road, mountain, commute, and kids, today announces its continued sponsorship of talented UCI pro women’s cycling team BePink. Continuing the success of its 2019 partnership, for 2020 the BePink team expands...

December 31, 2019

ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE HOLIDAY PROMO EXTENDED THROUGH MONDAY!

Does your company offer services to the running, cycling or triathlon industry? If the answer is yes, Endurance Sportswire is the 'must have' marketing tool for your organization. Endurance Sportswire is the only press release distribution service and job board exclusively for the running, cycling and triathlon industries. We have distributed...

November 21, 2018

GFNY heads to Chile for season ending race in Casablanca

(NEW YORK CITY, November 21, 2018) – An action-packed GFNY year comes to a close with the season ending GFNY Chile in Casablanca, Chile this Sunday November 25. A one-hour drive from Chiles’ capital, Santiago, the world-renowned Casona Vermonte Winery is the host of the start and finish of the...

November 21, 2018

GFNY heads to Chile for season ending race in Casablanca

(NEW YORK CITY, November 21, 2018) – An action-packed GFNY year comes to a close with the season ending GFNY Chile in Casablanca, Chile this Sunday November 25. A one-hour drive from Chiles’ capital, Santiago, the world-renowned Casona Vermonte Winery is the host of the start and finish of the...

June 27, 2018

Expert Endurance Event Advice from Legendary Race Director Dave McGillivray

Dave McGillivray is the founder of DMSE Sports, managing more than 30 major road races and charitable events per year, including working with the Boston Athletic Association Operations Team to manage all the logistics of the B.A.A. Boston Marathon. His name is a household word throughout the endurance industry–the term...

May 9, 2018

When Every Second Counts: Tips for Race Timers

In the world of endurance events, every second counts, and nobody knows the need for speed like a race timer. Tasked with tracking, tabulating and delivering results, timers take on a crucial and often logistically complicated job–but a new solution is streamlining the process from start to finish line. BEATING...

April 25, 2018

We Love What You Love

Hi. It’s great to be here. We’re ACTIVE Network, and on our Active Insights page, we look forward to sharing fascinating stories, industry trends and insider tips to power outstanding endurance events. Why? Because we love what you love. Founded in 1999, ACTIVE Network is headquartered in Dallas, with offices...

April 11, 2018

Beyond Gamification: Creating Rewarding Race Experiences

Love a great game? You’re not alone–and we’re not just talkin’ courts and balls. To gamify is to transform an action into a game by adding points, badges and other engaging elements. From soda companies to airlines, brands of all kinds are using gamification as a way to boost participation...

November 22, 2016

14 races in 2017 for Global Cycling Marathon Brand GFNY

NEW YORK CITY, November 22, 2017 - GFNY World, the global cycling marathon brand, continues expanding its portfolio of events in 2017. A total of 14 races will be held, including the Campagnolo GFNY World Championship in NYC and the regional championships Asia, Europe and Latin America. All the GFNY World...

October 2, 2019

ACTIVE Network Announced October Race Director of the Month: Brennan Lindner

By Jackie Veling As Co-founder and President of Generic Events, Brennan Lindner manages a large list of endurance events that span the globe, reaching as far as Bali, Indonesia, where he organizes the annual Bali International Triathlon—known as the “Triathlon for the Soul”—now in its 12th year. We recently spoke...

September 20, 2019

How to Manage Your Running Volunteers

As much as participants may think races run themselves, they don’t. It often takes an army of volunteers to make sure these events go smoothly with minimal setbacks. And the real key to a successful race are those perennial volunteers who come back year after year. They are enthusiastic about...

September 18, 2019

IRONMAN Announces Creation of Kukui Swim Wave for Legacy and Wild Card Athletes at the 2019 Vega IRONMAN World Championship

TAMPA, Fla. (September 18, 2019) — IRONMAN, a Wanda Sports Group company, announced today the creation of the “Kukui” Swim Wave for the 2019 Vega IRONMAN World Championship® which takes place on Saturday, Oct. 12, 2019. The Hawaiian Kukui is a candlenut tree that symbolizes enlightenment and its name will...

September 17, 2019

RunSignup Biannual Registration Market Report Suggests Industry Consolidation

Moorestown, NJ – RunSignup 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 followed by...

August 29, 2019

ACTIVE Network Announces Race Director of the Month: Krys Davis

ACTIVE Network spoke with event creator Krys Davis on her extraordinarily popular Wicked Wine Run series.  When Krys Davis planned her first Wicked Wine Run with her husband, Sam, they could have never guessed what it would eventually turn into: a large, nationwide race series that draws in thousands and...

August 29, 2019

UTMB Announces New 2020 International Race in VAL D’ARAN, Spain

Chamonix-Mont-Blanc, France (Aug 29, 2019) — UTMB® and local organizers InAran Sports, have today announced the inaugural edition of Val d’Aran by UTMB®, the newest international event created by UTMB®, will be held in the heart of the Spanish Pyrenees from 3-5 July 2020. Announced at the world summit of trail...

August 16, 2019

How to Increase Volunteer Sign Up at Your Next Event

It can be easy as a race organizer to spend all your time focusing on attracting participants to your event. After all, participants are the ones you put your events on for, and they are your key revenue source. But having enough registrants is just half the equation. Your event...