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February 27, 2024
Norco Factory Racing Rider Gracey Hemstreet Makes History at Red Bull Hardline Tasmania
VANCOUVER /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - Norco Factory Racing rider Gracey Hemstreet was the biggest story of the Red Bull Hardline race in Tasmania last weekend, after becoming the first-ever female rider to complete the entire Hardline course. At just 19-years-old, the young Canadian’s fearless performance secured her the title of fastest woman...
February 27, 2024
Verge Launches The Intermarché-Wanty “They Win! You Win! Classics” Competition for Devoted Racing Supporters.
NEW YORK — February 27th, 2023 /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – Verge, proud custom kit supplier for UCI World Tour Team Intermarché-Wanty, invites devoted fans to ride along during the Spring Classics with their loyalty competition “They Win! You Win! Classics.” Strade Bianche, Milan-San Remo, Gent-Wevelgem, Tour of Flanders, Paris-Roubaix and Liège–Bastogne–Liège,...
February 26, 2024
UCI hands out suspensions after Cynisca Cycling found guilty of participating ‘in a fraud’
The UCI has suspended members of Cynisca Cycling after the team disguised a mechanic as a rider in an effort to gain entry to last year's Argenta Classic. American team Cynisca were missing one of their five riders due to illness for the road race in Belgium. Mechanic Moira Barrett dressed as...
February 26, 2024
Bikeflights Becomes Tour de France Femmes Avec Zwift Official Service
PORTLAND, OR (February 26, 2024) /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - Bikeflights, a bicycle shipping service trusted by riders worldwide, is now a Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift Official Service. “We’re pleased to extend Bikeflights’ relationship with Amaury Sport Organisation (A.S.O.) to both continue our support for the Tour de France and...
February 25, 2024
Peloton May Partner With Other Marathons + Content For “Performance Athletes” + Marathon Training – Peloton Buddy
In the latest Peloton earnings call, CEO Barry McCarthy discussed plans to cater towards “performance athletes” with marathon-focused content and new partnerships. McCarthy shared the company’s plans to provide special content centered around performance athletes, specifically those training for marathons. A significant part of this strategy involves strategic partnerships with...
February 24, 2024
Peter Sagan undergoes heart procedure after experiencing ‘tachycardic episode’
Peter Sagan underwent an ablation procedure at a hospital in Ancona, Italy, after his heart rate exceeded 200 bpm during a race near Valencia last weekend. Further tests were carried out on Sagan earlier this week which revealed he had experienced episodes of tachycardia during extreme exercise. An ablation, which is...
February 23, 2024
Merrell Expects DD Decline in 2024; Return to Growth in H2
Merrell brand parent company Wolverine Worldwide (WWW) outlined progress and planning for some of its top brands when discussing fourth-quarter and full-year results, pointing to the outdoor footwear brand as a key contributor. Wolverine’s CEO Chris Hufnagel said the Merrell brand will have the opportunity to work more closely with...
February 23, 2024
Two Wildcards for Gran Premio New York City awarded
NEW YORK CITY, February 23, 2024 /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - The inaugural UCI 1.2 men elite pro race Gran Premio New York City will be held on May 19, 2024 on the same course and same day as the 12th annual mass participation race Michelob ULTRA GFNY World Championship NYC. The...
February 23, 2024
RunSignup Unveils New Pricing for RaceDay Suite and RaceDay Scoring
Moorestown, NJ — February 23, 2023 /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - RunSignup, the leading registration and technology provider for endurance events in the United States, introduces a simplified pricing model for its RaceDay timer technology suite. Commencing February, 2024, timers can secure an annual RaceDay Suite subscription encompassing RaceDay Scoring, Race Director,...
February 22, 2024
Fox Factory sales down 9% in 2023
Fox Factory revenues in its Speciality Sports Group, which includes its bike-related brands, were down 43% in the company’s 2023 fiscal year, a decline the company attributed to “channel inventory recalibration” and “lower end consumer demand.” The decline in the SSG revenue came despite the inclusion of $16.8 million in...