BRAIN partners with 3 Dots Design to launch Retail Remodel Project 12/11/2014 bicycleretailer.com - Bicycle Retailer and industry-news News is launching a project designed to illustrate the power of retail design and merchandising through the makeover of a bike shop. Similar to popular home renovation and...

Bonk Breaker to Fuel Slipstream Sports Athletes for the 2015 Cannondale-Garmin Pro Cycling Team 12/11/2014 lavamagazine.com - Committed to expanding its growing active lifestyle footprint in the European and international marketplaces, Bonk Breaker® will provide the official nutrition bars for Slipstream Sports. In addition to fueling Slipstream’s athletes with...

Fox Head Appoints Pete Fox as Chief Creative Officer 12/11/2014 prnewswire.com - Fox Head, Inc., the number one motocross equipment, apparel and accessory brand, today announced that Pete Fox will rejoin the company in the newly created role of Chief Creative Officer (CCO).

23% revenue growth for Science in Sport and ‘imminent launches’ in the pipeline 12/11/2014 triathlonbusiness.com - Leading endurance sport nutrition company, Science in Sport (SiS) has announced its half year results for the six months ended 30 September 2014.

Winston-Salem awarded 2016-17 USA Cycling Masters  Road National Championships 12/11/2014 usacycling.org - USA Cycling and Visit Winston-Salem today announced that Winston-Salem has been selected to host the 2016 and 2017 USA Cycling Masters Road National Championships slated for late summer of 2016 and 2017.

Kristin Bachochin Klein elected to USA Cycling Board of Directors 12/11/2014 usacycling.org - Kristin Bachochin Klein, Senior Vice President of AEG Sports and Executive Director of the Amgen Tour of California, was elected to the USA Cycling Board of Directors this week as an At-Large...

One Minute of Intense Exercise Has Major Impact 12/11/2014 outsideonline.com - Researchers from McMaster University found that one minute of high exertion, as part of a 10-minute exercise program performed three times per week over six weeks, yields statistically significant aerobic benefits.

Pack Running Could Lead to a PR 12/11/2014 runnersworld.com - A new study published in the Journal of Sport Sciences supports what many runners have anecdotally observed—if you want to race your best, you could benefit from running in a pack. Choose...

Report: IOC Considers Dropping 10,000 meters from Olympics 12/11/2014 running.competitor.com - The International Olympic Committee (IOC) is considering dropping several track and field events from the Summer Olympics schedule, including the 200 meters and the 10,000 meters, according to a published report.

Zoic adds three reps 12/10/2014 bicycleretailer.com - Zoic Clothing has added three independent reps: Nora Goldman of Momentum Sales will rep for Zoic, and Brent Childress has re-enlisted with Zoic after a 10-year hiatus. Lastly, covering Central California for...

Ferrari doping inquiry reveals 38 cyclists with alleged ties to doping 12/10/2014 velonews.competitor.com - Cyclists from Alexandre Vinokourov to Roman Kreuziger worked with banned doping doctor Michele Ferrari, according to case files leaked in the Italian media.

2016 Tour de France Route Released 12/10/2014 outsideonline.com - n July 2, the 2016 Tour de France will launch from the foot of the iconic Mont Saint-Michel monastery in Normandy, in the Manche department, tour organizers announced Tuesday.

Nike Sues Former Designers 12/10/2014 sportsonesource.com - Nike filed a breach of contract lawsuit against three former designers who plan to join Adidas to build a new creative studio coming to Brooklyn, NY in 2015.

UCI grants embattled Astana team 2015 WorldTour license 12/10/2014 velonews.competitor.com - Astana, the Kazakhstani team under scrutiny for recent doping positives as well as a dubious relationship with banned Italian doctor Michele Ferrari, was granted a 2015 WorldTour license, the team announced Wednesday.

Mavic to Relocate U.S. Office to Utah 12/10/2014 sportsonesource.com - Mavic Inc. will relocate from Haverhill, MA to Ogden, UT next summer to fully integrate with parent company Amer Sports hub there.

Status of USRA Half Marathon Series Unclear 12/10/2014 runnersworld.com - A half marathon in Columbia, South Carolina, scheduled for Saturday, December 13, never filed for the necessary permits to hold its race, according to the Columbia police department. The race is listed...

Women Are Better Marathon Pacers, on Average, than Men 12/10/2014 runnersworld.com - A statistical analysis of marathon splits has found that women are 18.69 percent better at running an even pace during marathons than men are.

Jelly Belly continues sponsorship, prepares for 2015 12/09/2014 velonews.competitor.com - Jelly Belly, the longest-running pro cycling team in the American peloton, will return for its 16th season, having re-signed with its title sponsor for 2015.

Johnson to retire as CEO of USA Cycling in 2015 12/09/2014 velonews.competitor.com - USA Cycling announced that Steve Johnson, president and CEO of USA Cycling, will step down from his post next October after more than 15 years with the organization following the 2015 UCI...

Fox Factory to Acquire Easton Cycling 12/09/2014 sportsonesource.com - Fox Factory Holding Corp. entered into a definitive agreement to acquire substantially all the assets of the Race Face and Easton Cycling businesses, formerly Race Face Performance Products, Inc. and 0999324 B.C....

Tour of Utah announces 2015 route, expanded women’s event 12/09/2014 velonews.competitor.com - The Larry H. Miller Tour of Utah announced its 2015 route for the race that will run August 3-9, exclusively in the northern half of Utah. For the first time, the event...

Liv adds to its global marketing staff 12/08/2014 bicycleretailer.com - Liv has announced a few movements on their team. Amy Stanfield has been hired as Liv global senior marketing manager, while Janette Sherman has been promoted to Liv global communications manager. Also,...

Rotating Mass Media says revenues up nearly 5%, announces promotions 12/08/2014 bicycleretailer.com - Rotating Mass Media saw a nearly 5 percent increase in total revenue in 2014 versus the prior year. The company saw a 61 percent increase in web and e-news revenue, and has...

Report: Banned doctor Ferrari spotted with Astana riders in 2013 12/08/2014 velonews.competitor.com - Italy’s most notorious doctor, Michele Ferrari, visited team Astana prior to the 2014 season in which it won the Tour de France with Vincenzo Nibali, according to a new report.

Cellcom marathon director steps down 12/08/2014 greenbaypressgazette.com - Cellcom Green Bay Marathon race director Sean Ryan is stepping down from the post, explaining in his resignation letter that he has a disagreement with the event's board over the schedule of...

Running Store Consolidation: What it Means for Runners 12/08/2014 running.competitor.com - Brian Metzler gives us a glimpse at how the business of running is changing through running store consolidation through this in-depth article.

Trail Running Not Allowed at Tennessee Park 12/08/2014 running.competitor.com - A 400-acre, hiker-friendly park in Tennessee has a message to trail runners: no running allowed. Tennessee Park Officials said runners must stick to the paved and gravel roads in the park....

Positive Subliminal Messages Could Help You Perform Better 12/08/2014 runnersworld.com - New research has found that endurance athletes who are exposed to positive subliminal cues during exercise perform significantly better. This is why triathletes and runners who see encouraging signs and hear positive...

British Triathlon covered with Yellow Jersey Cycle Insurance 12/08/2014 triathlonbusiness.com - British Triathlon has confirmed Yellow Jersey Cycle Insurance as the latest addition to its select family of sponsors, as Official Cycle Insurance Supplier.

IRONMAN Asia Pacific in new brand partnership with Winners Sports Nutrition 12/08/2014 triathlonbusiness.com - IRONMAN Asia Pacific has confirmed the new partnership between IRONMAN and Winners Sports Nutrition, which will see Winners become the Official IRONMAN Energy Bar & Gel supplier for all Australian events; and...

Fox Factory buys Race Face and Easton Cycling for $30.2M 12/05/2014 bicycleretailer.com - Fox Factory Holding Corp. has purchased Race Face Performance and Easton Cycling, the companies announced last week. The purchase price was approximately $30.2 million, according to a Fox press release.

UCI promises more support for women’s cycling 12/05/2014 bikebiz.com - The Union Cycliste International (UCI) has unveiled a two year plan to further the development of women's road cycling. The plan includes bringing the UCI Women Road World Cup back to the...

Women’s World Cup returns to U.S. with Parx Casino Philly Classic 12/05/2014 velonews.competitor.com - The women’s World Cup will return to the United States in 2015 as part of a global push to develop women’s racing, the UCI announced Friday.

Tempe Police Call Off Run From the Cops 5K 12/05/2014 runnersworld.com - In light of national protests about police killing unarmed members of the public, the Tempe, Arizona, Police Department announced Thursday it won't hold its annual Run From The Cops 5K, which was...

Tour de France earned £130 million for the UK 12/04/2014 bikebiz.com - The UK Grand Depart of 2014's Tour de France earned the nation far in excess of its budget of £27m. According to the published economic evaluation report, the Grand Depart earned £130...

Columbus Running Company Named Top U.S. Running Store For 2014 12/04/2014 running.competitor.com - The Columbus Running Company was named the No. 1 shop out of more than 800 running specialty stores in the U.S. Founded by 24-year-olds, Eric Fruth and Matt DeLeon, the Columbus Running...

2016 Olympic Trials Marathon to feature record prize money 12/04/2014 usatf.org - The 2016 U.S. Olympic Team Trials – Men’s and Women’s Marathon will deliver a record $600,000 prize money. The Olympic Trials Marathons, to be contested Feb. 13, 2016 in Los Angeles, will...

Bell hires Scott Sharples as marketing manager for the bike division 12/04/2014 bicycleretailer.com - Scott Sharples has joined Bell Helmets as its new marketing manager for its bicycle business. Sharples has more than 25 years of industry-news experience.

Sophie Ballo and Matthew Beaudin join Rapha North America 12/04/2014 bicycleretailer.com - Rapha North America has hired Sophie Ballo as its new marketing manager, and Matthew Beaudin as its social media and content manager.

USA Pro Challenge announces 2015 host cities 12/04/2014 velonews.competitor.com - USA Pro Challenge race officials unveiled seven of the host cities for the 2015 race on Thursday. Running from August 17-23, the race will feature several notable changes for its fifth edition,...

Under Armour’s sponsorship of Honolulu Marathon one of its few in running 12/04/2014 bizjournals.com - The Honolulu Marathon's newest sponsor, Under Armour, the "Official Running Partner" of the Honolulu Marathon, will be selling official merchandise, T-shirts, footwear and other running apparel at the race and the expo.

Lance Armstrong at impasse with feds over evidence 12/04/2014 usatoday.com - The federal government's $100 million lawsuit against Lance Armstrong has reached an impasse in recent months, with each side accusing the other of foot-dragging and withholding key evidence. On Wednesday, both sides...

Bell Helmets Names Marketing Manager for Bikes 12/04/2014 sportsonesource.com - Bell Helmets, which is a unit of BRG Sports, has named Scott Sharples as marketing manager for its bicycle business.

Empire State Building Run-Up Has New Organizer 12/04/2014 runnersworld.com - Though the partnership between New York Road Runners and the Empire State building appeared as secure as any in running, Empire State Realty Trust has ended its relationship with NYRR. The building...

Rosetta Stone Hits the Track as the New Official Language-Learning Solution of USA Track & Field 12/03/2014 usatf.org - USA Track & Field (USATF) and Rosetta Stone Inc. (RST) announced a multi-year partnership naming Rosetta Stone the official language-learning solution of USATF.

Zoot to sponsor Dry Tri at Tri Expo 12/03/2014 triathlonbusiness.com - Zoot has been confirmed as sponsor of the Dry Tri feature at Tri Expo in Manchester next March. Zoot will be present during the three-day event to offer visitors expert advice on...

Pro Cycling Teams May Look to GoPro (GPRO) as Potential Revenue Booster 12/03/2014 streetinsider.com - Bloomberg said that GoPro might be utilized by professional cycling teams soon. Talks about mounting cameras to road cycles for events such as the Tour de France are underway.

Shimano adds computer control to Dura Ace Di2 levers 12/03/2014 velonews.competitor.com - Shimano Dura Ace Di2 shift levers will soon be able to control Garmin, Magellan, and PRO cycling computers. The Dura Ace shifters have a small button on the top of each hood...

Campagnolo Renews Sponsorship of North American Handmade Bicycle Show 12/03/2014 sportsonesource.com - Campagnolo has renewed its sponsorship of the North American Handmade Bicycle Show (NAHBS) in 2015.

Red Frog Events Just Purchased the Country’s Largest St. Patrick’s Day Festival 12/03/2014 chicagoinno.streetwise.co - Red Frog Events has purchased ShamrockFest, the largest St. Patrick's Day festival in the United States.

Chicago Marathon Champ Reportedly Paid $600,000 to Avoid Drug Ban 12/03/2014 runnersworld.com - Liliya Shobukhova allegedly paid Russia’s national track federation more than $600,000 to stave off a drug suspension, according to testimony from her agent, Andrei Baranov.

Zwift hires retired pro racer Mike McCarthy 12/02/2014 bicycleretailer.com - Zwift, which plans to release interactive indoor training software early next year, has hired former world champion and Olympian Mike McCarthy as its vice president of content and licensing.

Exercising Too Long Can Hurt Your Immune System 12/02/2014 outsideonline.com - Scientists using a new research method have found that short, high-intensity workouts are better for the immune system than longer endurance exercise regimens.

USATF announces HOKA as sponsor of Middle Distance Classic 12/02/2014 usatf.org - HOKA ONE ONE has come aboard as title sponsor of USATF’s 2015 Middle Distance Classic meet, USATF CEO Max Siegel announced.

A Look at the 2013 Dallas Marathon Cancellation 12/02/2014 runnersworld.com - Race organizers announced that the races scheduled for Sunday, December 8, would be canceled because of an ice storm that came to be known in the area as “Icepocalypse 2013." Even if...

Coeur d’Alene considers canceling Ironman competition 12/02/2014 khq.com - Coeur d'Alene's Ironman competition may not be around for much longer. The Chamber of Commerce has begun research to see if the $100,000-per-year event is worth continuing due mainly to declining revenues.

BikeRadar seeks new Editor-in-Chief 12/01/2014 bikeradar.com - BikeRadar, the world’s biggest – and best – bike reviews website is looking for someone with a love of cycling and digital media to take the lead as the site’s new Editor-in-Chief.

Thule IPO Values Company at Nearly $1 Billion 12/01/2014 sportsonesource.com - Nordic Capital spun off 30 percent of its holdings in Thule Group AB Nov. 26 for SEK2.2 billion, or about $295 million, in a highly successful initial public offering on Nasdaq Stockholm....

Turkey Trotters Loot Finish-Line Food Tent 12/01/2014 running.competitor.com - Cincinnati’s Thanksgiving Day Race ended in chaos and empty tables of food. One Thanksgiving Day Turkey Trot left the race organizer and several runners with a sour taste in their mouths after...

Reynolds Cycling sees growth in Asian market, appoints Leggara as sales and marketing agent 12/01/2014 bicycleretailer.com - Reynolds Cycling has appointed Leggera Technologies International, an Asian-based bicycle consulting company, to assume sales and marketing duties for Reynolds Cycling's aftermarket products throughout Asia.

People Who Think They’re Taking EPO Run Faster 12/01/2014 runnersworld.com - In a study that will be published in Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise, runners who thought they were taking the performance-enhancing drug EPO ran about 5 seconds per mile faster...

Chevron Houston Marathon Increases Race Day Cap to 27,000 for 2016 Races 12/01/2014 runnersweb.com - The Houston Marathon Committee (HMC) announced on Monday that 2016 will feature a field-size increase to 27,000 runners for the Chevron Houston Marathon and Aramco Houston Half Marathon.

Southern California Bicyclist under new ownership 11/28/2014 bicycleretailer.com - Southern California Bicyclist, a regional, bimonthly publication, has a new owner. Christopher Reynolds has acquired the magazine from longtime owner and founder Will Decker.

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