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April 27, 2020
On a lighter note – ‘Oh no, I spelled it wrong’: Nurse runs solo marathon in shape of ‘Boston Strog’
Lindsay Devers planned her marathon-length riverside run in Boston to spell out an inspirational message during the coronavirus pandemic. But she forgot just one thing. Read more on CBC News.
April 27, 2020
When might racing return, and what will it look like?
What’s “normal” during this pandemic changes almost daily, including the ever-growing pileup of canceled or postponed races. At some point, however, racing will return. Based on interviews with several running insiders, Runner's World outlines ideas about what the near future of road racing might look like.
April 27, 2020
Restrictions on cycling set to be lifted in France, Italy and Spain
Welcome news for both pros and amateurs is emerging from Spain, Italy and France, as the three nations are expected to ease cycling bans next month. During the coronavirus crisis, many European nations have enforced strict lockdown rules including a ban on recreational cycling, with many professionals being caught up in the...
April 22, 2020
The longest virtual race yet: 1,000K ‘across’ Tennessee
Organized by the Laz Lake, race director of the famously difficult Barkley Marathons, The Great Virtual Road Race Across Tennessee is, as the name suggests, a virtual run, and it will take place from May 1 until August 31. Why such a long window to complete the race? Because it’s a 1,000K run that...
April 22, 2020
Endurance Sports Coronavirus Daily News Updates
Endurance Sportswire is providing timely and pertinent articles and news updates specific to coronavirus and the running, cycling and triathlon industries. NEWS UPDATES 4/22 USOPC to cut up to 20%, says no Olympic games would be ‘devastating’. Read more on HERE. NEWS UPDATES 4/21 USA Track and Field lays off 7;...
April 20, 2020
USA Track and Field lays off 7; CEO takes 20% pay cut
USA Track and Field has laid off seven people from its 65-person staff and CEO Max Siegel is taking a 20% pay cut to offset lost revenue due to the coronavirus pandemic. The organization that runs the country’s largest summer sport has been forced to cancel dozens of events, including the...
April 15, 2020
Tour de France sets new dates of Aug. 29 to Sept. 20; rest of cycling calendar remains unsettled
Tour de France organizers announced Wednesday that the three-week cycling race would be pushed back roughly two months, from June 27-July 19 to Aug. 29-Sept. 20. Cycling’s calendar will need much more juggling to accommodate the other two grand tours and the world championships. Read more details on NBC Sports.
April 13, 2020
USA Cycling putting timely emphasis on personal well-being
Kelsey Erickson had spent nearly a decade working in the mucky world of international anti-doping when she heard that USA Cycling was looking for someone to build and administer a wellness program for riders at all levels. Read more on USA Today.
April 13, 2020
Tour de France faces postponement as French ban public events through mid-July
The Tour de France is headed for a likely postponement after French President Emmanuel Macron on Monday announced the suspension of all mass public gatherings until mid-July to curb the spread of COVID-19. Read more on VeloNews.
April 9, 2020
Cycling-World governing body UCI to furlough staff, reimburse event fees
Cycling's world governing body the UCI said on Thursday it was furloughing its entire staff, either fully or partially, in a bid to "weather the storm" caused by the coronavirus pandemic. Senior management and elected UCI officials have agreed to salary reductions while 130 UCI employees will be furloughed. Other measures...