PRESS RELEASES
Browse the latest press releases from companies serving the running, cycling and triathlon industries. You’ll find news regarding new hires, promotions, products, partnerships, mergers, acquisitions, special announcements, and more.
October 17, 2021
Funk and Spirig Take Titles at Challenge Peguera-Mallorca
The CHALLENGEFAMILY European season closed in style today with world-class racing at CHALLENGEPEGUERA-MALLORCA and stunning wins from Frederic Funk (DEU) and Nicola Spirig (SUI). The day started with a calm swim in perfect conditions and Lucy Hall (GBR) showed her dominance in the women’s race, catching the back markers of the pro men, despite...
October 16, 2021
Runners Complete 150-Mile Relay from Pittsburgh to Cumberland, Md. in the Fourth Annual GAP Relay Presented by UPMC Health Plan
PITTSBURGH (October 16, 2021) – The GAP Relay presented by UPMC Health Plan was back to a live start line with brave participants testing their grit and running the entire 150-mile Great Allegheny Passage. This year 40 relay teams, comprised of more than 240 runners from 16 states, participated in...
October 15, 2021
Diamondback’s Eat My Dust Gravel Scholarship Returns for its Second Year
KENT, Wash., (October, 15, 2021) — Diamondback, a leader in the gravel cycling space, and professional triathlete and gravel racer Rach McBride have teamed up for the second annual Gravel Scholarship. This year with a new name, the Eat My Dust Gravel Scholarship, which will aim to encourage more female,...
October 15, 2021
ROUVY releases the augmented city tours around the European capitals with language localization
Prague, Czech Republic / October 15, 2021 - If anyone ever dreamed of a trip around the European capitals, he or she can do one from home on ROUVY’s indoor cycling reality platform now! The release brings the possibility to cruise through and get familiar with the impressive historic streets...
October 15, 2021
Nathan Sports Launches First Collection of Polarized Performance Eyewear
Fountain Valley, CA (October 15, 2021) – Nathan Sports, the performance running company specializing in hydration, storage, safety and apparel, is excited to announce their entry into the eyewear market with their first-ever line of performance-quality polarized sunglasses. Nathan strives to find purpose-driven solutions to offer the best quality products...
October 14, 2021
Altra Announces Partnership with Elite Distance Runner Frank Lara
DENVER (Oct. 14, 2021) – Altra, a leading innovator in the performance footwear category, has announced the signing of professional road runner Frank Lara to its Elite Athlete team. Lara, who is the 2020 USATF 15K Road Race champion, will further strengthen the brand’s exceptional lineup of sponsored athletes, and enhance...
October 14, 2021
Bob Stapleton Steps Down as Chairman from Usa Cycling Board, Replaced by Vice Chairman Brendan Quirk
Oct. 14, 2021 (COLORADO SPRINGS, CO) - Today, USA Cycling announces that Bob Stapleton is stepping down as chairman of the board for the organization, a position he has held since 2014. Vice chairman Brendan Quirk was elected by board members to replace Stapleton, effective immediately. Quirk was co-founder of...
October 14, 2021
Colfax Marathon Participants Raising Funds for Davis Phinney Foundation
Denver, Colo. — The iconic Colfax Marathon returns to Denver Oct. 16-17 for its 15th anniversary. Runners have a variety of distances to choose from, all very beautiful and popular with runners from around the country. After canceling its 2020 race for health reasons, the celebration has returned. Runners can raise...
October 14, 2021
TCS London Marathon to host the 2022 AbbottWMM Wanda Age Group World Championships
Following the successful inaugural AbbottWMM Wanda Age Group World Championships in London earlier this month, organizers announced today that the 2022 edition will return to the British capital as part of the TCS London Marathon on October 2, 2022. Qualifying for the 2022 World Championships began on January 1, 2021...
October 14, 2021
Digital Japan Cup Cycle Road Race UTSUNOMIYA | Riders from UCI World and Pro Teams will race virtually on Oct 16th on ROUVY
Utsunomiya City, Japan / October 14th, 2021 - The Japan Cup Cycle Road Race Organizing Committee together with ROUVY present and bring Asia's premier road race to the global community of cycling enthusiasts. The 2021 edition of Japan Cup Cycle Road Race will have 2 virtual competitions, the “pros only” and...
