Dorel opens subsidiary in Chile; acquires local bike retailer 01/07/2015 bicycleretailer.com - Dorel Industries is opening an office in Chile, based in Santiago de Chile. Dorel said it has also acquired the assets of Intercycles, a Santiago-based bicycle retailer. A long-time distribution partner of...

SRAM signs AG2R-La Mondiale for multi-year agreement 01/07/2015 bicycleretailer.com - SRAM is reuniting with the French UCI WorldTour team AG2R La Mondiale. The team will use SRAM components, Zipp wheels and Quarq power meters.

USA Cycling hires six new staffers 01/07/2015 velonews.competitor.com - USA Cycling announced the hiring of six new staff members in three departments on Wednesday. Andy Sparks was named director of track programs, and Mark Guthart assumes the technical director role vacated...

Dorel Sports Expands into Chile 01/07/2015 sportsonesource.com - Dorel Industries Inc. has opened Dorel Sports Chile S.A. in Santiago de Chile to lead all sales, marketing, distribution and customer service of all Dorel Sport's brands, including Cannondale, GT, Schwinn,...

Tough Mudder to use tear gas in 2015: Racers tasked with ‘Cry Baby’ obstacle 01/07/2015 washingtontimes.com - The popular endurance race known as Tough Mudder has added another painful obstacle to its repertoire: tear gas. The downtown Brooklyn company, which designs the 10- to 12-mile course, will be using...

Fast-Growing Hoka One One Looks To Go Beyond Niche 01/07/2015 running.competitor.com - Hoka One One doesn’t want to be a niche brand—and it’s ready to prove it. The Richmond, Calif.- based brand, has been growing at an aggressive pace, but according to president Jim...

Meb Keflezighi, Shalane Flanagan Head U.S. Squad for Boston Marathon 01/07/2015 runnersworld.com - Meb Keflezighi, whose 2014 Boston Marathon victory was one of the most emotional moments in the race’s history, Shalane Flanagan and Dathan Ritzenhein are among the elite Americans who’ll be part of...

First Endurance Announces Partnership with Mark Allen 01/07/2015 lavamagazine.com - First Endurance is partnering with six-time Hawaii Ironman World champion Mark Allen for 2015. Through the 2014 season First Endurance established a relationship with Mark Allen and his athletes. His...

IRONMAN Asia Pacific in new brand partnership with Endura Sports Nutrition 01/07/2015 triathlonbusiness.com - IRONMAN Asia Pacific has confirmed a new partnership with ENDURA Sports Nutrition, which will see ENDURA become the exclusive and ‘Official IRONMAN – Electrolyte’ supplier for all IRONMAN and IRONMAN 70.3 events...

Cycling can keep us young at heart, new study shows 01/06/2015 express.co.uk - Serious cycling could help keep you young as well as fit, a study shows. Scientists found that fit amateur cyclists aged 55 to 79 were physically and bio- logically younger than most...

Richard Fries named executive director of MassBike 01/06/2015 bicycleretailer.com - Race announcer, event promoter and journalist Richard Fries is set to become the new executive director of the Massachusetts Bicycle Coalition, also known as MassBike.

Mike’s Bikes secures ‘multi-million dollar’ credit line for growth plan 01/06/2015 bicycleretailer.com - alifornia retailer Mike's Bikes has secured a "multi-million dollar" credit facility through Business Capital, a commercial finance and debt restructuring firm. The retailer plans to use the credit line to finance growth...

UCI announces stricter anti-doping rules for 2015 01/06/2015 velonews.competitor.com - Corresponding with new World Anti-Doping Agency Code, which came into effect on January 1, 2015, the UCI announced several significant changes to its anti-doping rules — like the formation of an...

Craft Sportswear North America Names Schenker CEO 01/06/2015 sportsonesource.com - Craft Sportswear North America has named Eric Schenker as its new chief executive officer. Schenker previously held the position of director of sales and marketing and will take over the role of...

Mizuno Hires VP, Product Management, Running Division 01/06/2015 sportsonesource.com - Mizuno USA appointed Mark Sheehan as vice president - product management, running division. Sheehan will report to Dick Lyons, Senior VP/GM – product divisions.

Whole-Grain Diet Might Extend Life 01/06/2015 runnersworld.com - A diet rich in whole grains is associated with a significantly lower risk of early death, especially from cardiovascular disease, according to research published in JAMA Internal Medicine.

BMO Vancouver Marathon Secures BMW i as New Official Automotive Sponsor for 2015 01/06/2015 runnersweb.com - The new BMW i3, the first all-electric BMW and World Green Car of the Year, will lead the pack at the 2015 BMO Vancouver Marathon as a result of a new sponsorship...

Jordan Rapp & Jesse Thomas sign with Dimond Bikes 01/06/2015 triathlonbusiness.com - Dimond Bikes, operating as part of Rüster Sports, has announced a five year partnership with five-time Ironman Champion and ITU Long Distance World Champion, Jordan Rapp, as well as four-time Wildflower Champion...

ProRunnerTalk confirms elite runners featured in 2015 webcast speaker series 01/06/2015 triathlonbusiness.com - ProRunnerTalk has announced the six elite runners and experts to appear on its 2015 speaker calendar. Olympians Meb Keflezighi, Leo Manzano, Nick Symmonds and Alysia Montano as well as Badwater Ultramarathon champion...

Polar launches fitness tracker with heart rate and other features 01/05/2015 bicycleretailer.com - Polar is launching a new fitness monitor at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas this week. The new Polar A300 offers activity tracking, heart rate monitoring with a Polar H7 heart...

Jenn Andrs named executive director of Tour of Utah, other promotions announced 01/05/2015 bicycleretailer.com - Miller Sports Properties has named Jenn Andrs the executive director of the Tour of Utah men's professional cycling stage race. Also appointed are Frank Zang as senior vice president of...

Dorel rebrands recreation division, adds staff 01/05/2015 bikebiz.com - In a New Year mini-rebrand Dorel Recreational/Leisure becomes Dorel Sports. There are also a number of new hires at the company. Joining Dorel Sports are Damon Rinard, new engineering manager for road...

Sho-Air International to sponsor Twenty16 team 01/05/2015 velonews.competitor.com - Sho-Air International will be supporting United By Sport, LLC., a long-running women’s cycling program, for the 2015 season. In addition to supporting the UCI road team, the program also supports a track...

Garmin Goes Beyond the Smartwatch 01/05/2015 outsideonline.com - Tech king Garmin moved beyond its fitness-navigation niche and firmly into the wearables genre Monday at the Las Vegas Consumer Electronics Show with the debut of three new products: the Fenix3, Epix...

Under Armour Hires PR Firm to Target Outdoor and Action Sports 01/05/2015 sportsonesource.com - Under Armour, Inc. is partnering with Charleston, SC-based public relations firm Groundswell PR to represent its Outdoor Performance Division products. The global athletic performance gear company has appointed Groundswell to oversee its...

Mizuno USA Hires industry-news Veteran Mark Sheehan as Vice President Of Running Product Management 01/05/2015 runningnetwork.com - Mizuno USA, a global leader in sports apparel, footwear and equipment, announced the appointment of Mark Sheehan as Vice President - Product Management, Running Division.

Knight Composites Teams up with Pro Heather Jackson Through 2016 01/05/2015 lavamagazine.com - When the crew at Knight Composites set out to design the fastest wheel in the world, they had a very special athlete in mind to test their 65mm and 95mm depths. Today...

Alcatel OneTouch Signs On As Color Run Sponsor 01/04/2015 mediapost.com - Alcatel OneTouch is partnering with The Color Run in North America to be its presenting sponsor in 2015. The sponsorship includes integration of TCL Communication’s Alcatel OneTouch technology in selected markets of...

Ellie Greenwood and Rob Krar Named 2014 UltraRunners of the Year 01/01/2015 ultrarunning.com - Ellie Greenwood is the female Ultra Runner of the Year. It’s the third time she has won the award in the past four years. And the male Ultra Runner of the Year...

Strava launches Annual Achievements for 2015 01/01/2015 bikeradar.com - Strava, the social fitness app, has launched new Annual Achievements trophies for segment leaderboards and personal records. As of the January 1, Annual Achievements trophies were added to Strava. Cyclists and runners...

Breck Epic adopts Beaver Run Resort as host property 12/31/2014 bicycleretailer.com - The 2015 Breck Epic MTB Stage Race has a new official lodging partner and host property, Beaver Run Resort in Breckenridge. The new location is close to downtown and borders open space,...

Zwift Planning Virtual-Cycling Tournament 12/31/2014 outsideonline.com - Virtual-cycling platform Zwift is planning a tournament-style competition rumored to help top-tiered professional racing teams find promising riding talent, according to The Telegraph. The platform still undergoing beta testing, six top world...

Lifetime Fitness Expands Commitment Day to Four-Day Festival 12/31/2014 sportsonesource.com - Life Time Fitness has expanded its annual Commitment Day to a four-day Commitment Festival that kicks off Friday, Jan. 1, with a 5K Fun Run in 52 cities.

The Bike Cooperative Grows West Coast Membership 12/31/2014 sportsonesource.com - The Bike Cooperative added 15 independent bicycle dealers to its membership in the back half of the year, including eight from the West Coast.

Many Americans Misinformed About Weight Loss Supplements 12/31/2014 runnersworld.com - A new Consumer Reports survey confirms: If you’re looking to lose weight, your best bet is to focus on diet and exercise, and avoid attempting to shortcut the process by taking weight...

Best Of Competitor 2014 Winners Announced! 12/30/2014 running.competitor.com - Competitor is pleased to announce the 2014 winners for each region. The results are based on nominations from online readers and social media followers from around the country about their favorite races,...

Fitbit Exploring IPO 12/30/2014 sportsonesource.com - Fitbit Inc is in talks with banks for its initial public offering in the United States, according to a report by Bloomberg. Sources told Bloomberg that Morgan Stanley would lead the...

Specific Sugar May Be Link Between Red Meat and Cancer 12/30/2014 runnersworld.com - A team of researchers believes that consumption of red meat is linked to the development of certain types of cancers in humans because the body sees red meat as a foreign invader,...

Ryan Hall to Race in Los Angeles Marathon 12/29/2014 outsideonline.com - Ryan Hall announced via Twitter this month that he would race the 2015 L.A. Marathon on Sunday, March 15. Hall has traditionally competed in the Boston and London marathons in the spring.

Praxis adds staff, international distributors 12/29/2014 bicycleretailer.com - Praxis has added engineers at its Santa Cruz, California, offices and its Taichung, Taiwan, office. Praxis also has added sales and customer service reps at both locations. Praxis has added new...

New Marathon Emerges In Boulder, Offers Free Entries For Canceled Races 12/29/2014 running.competitor.com - Boulder’s district attorney file sa lawsuit against race director of canceled races, but things appear to be taking a turn for the better. A new race organization with ties to the...

USADA Doping Ban for Trail-Loving “Middle-Aged Mom” 12/29/2014 lavamagazine.com - In a press release sent out before Christmas, USADA, the United States Anti-Doping Agency, announced that Kristi Anderson, an “athlete in the sport of track & field,” had accepted a 12-month sanction...

In the News: Study finds asthma rife among elite athletes 12/29/2014 velonews.competitor.com - The Guardian reports that a new study finds that 70 percent of top UK swimmers and third of Team Sky cyclists suffer from some form of asthma, especially exercise-induced asthma.

Mountain Biker Sues Race Group Over Injury 12/29/2014 outsideonline.com - Portland mountain biker Lisa Belair has filed suit against organizers of the Dog River Super D bike race after she took a spill on the course and fractured her spine in four...

Top Runners at Short Ultramarathons are Getting Younger, Faster 12/29/2014 runnersworld.com - The shortest standard ultramarathon distance, 50 kilometers, is increasingly dominated by younger, faster runners, while much older runners continue to reign supreme at extreme distances such as 1,000 kilometers, according to an...

‘Rocker’ Shoes Could Help Facilitate Post-Marathon Recovery 12/29/2014 runnersworld.com - Research published online earlier this month suggests that wearing Masai Barefoot Technology (MBT) shoes after a marathon could help facilitate postrace recovery, or at least reduce perceived postrace fatigue.

New anti-drafting initiatives 12/29/2014 slowtwitch.com - Representatives of the German Triathlon Union (DTU), race officials, active triathletes and Challenge Roth organizers got together for an anti-drafting summit and at the end agreed on new regulatory and psychological anti-drafting...

Chicago firm launches active lifestyle investment platform 12/29/2014 bicycleretailer.com - Range Light, a Chicago investment firm, has launched a new program to invest in healthy, active lifestyle businesses. The new program is called Range Light Active and is looking to partner...

Lifetime Achievement Award: Jens Voigt 12/26/2014 velonews.competitor.com - Jens Voigt, who completed his 15th Tour de France, and his colorful career as a successful race cyclist are highlighted in this article written by Chris Chase.

Ryan Hall to Run 2015 LA Marathon 12/26/2014 running.competitor.com - Ryan Hall will return to the marathon on March 15 at the 2015 LA Marathon, the race announced this week. The Los Angeles race doubles as the USATF Marathon Championships in 2015,...

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