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.
December 3, 2020
The Texas Distance Challenge wins The Bib Rave 100 “Best Virtual Race Experience”
Texas – The Texas Distance Challenge, a virtual initiative created for participants to run, walk or ride around or across Texas while supporting the open spaces of the great State of Texas, is honored to be listed among the races with the “Best Virtual Race Experience” by The Bib Rave...
December 3, 2020
BibRave Announces Winners of The BibRave 100 for 2020
Portland, OR – BibRave, the running industry leader in grassroots digital marketing, announced the winners of the 4th edition of The BibRave 100: A Definitive List of the Best Races in America. In light of all the cancellations related to the pandemic, the 2020 list is a “A Decade in...
December 3, 2020
Statement of the PTO on Andrew Starykowicz Case
LONDON, ENGLAND: The Professional Triathletes Organisation today announced that it will be appointing counsel to investigate what appears to be structural irregularities in the anti-doping case against Andrew Starykowicz. The PTO has written to USA Triathlon and World Triathlon, the applicable recognised not-for-profit governing bodies, to communicate its concerns and...
December 2, 2020
USA Triathlon Renews with HotelPlanner as Official Booking Partner Through 2023
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo.— USA Triathlon today announced it has extended its partnership with HotelPlanner, a leading online provider of group hotel bookings and individual hotel stays worldwide, as the organization’s Official Booking Partner through 2023. The partnership encompasses support for USA Triathlon high performance programs and USA Triathlon National Championships,...
December 2, 2020
Tour de France Champion Greg LeMond Launches New Carbon Fiber eBikes
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. - LeMond Bicycles, Inc. (https://lemond.com- “LeMond”), a company that encapsulates Greg LeMond’s legendary cycling career and 30 years of building the most game-changing innovations in cycling, is announcing the launch of its first models: eBikes that reflect the LeMond team’s meticulous approach to design, technology, and innovation. With...
December 2, 2020
Colorado Classic Jersey Challenge Culminates in Leading the Charge Yellow Jersey Contest
Denver, Colo. (December 2, 2020)— For the past three months, people have logged commuter miles, climbed like mountain goats, played a guessing game of speed, and shown that the cycling stars of tomorrow are nothing short of inspiring. Now that December is here, it’s time for the fifth and final...
December 2, 2020
USA Cycling partners with Hyperice for World-Class Recovery
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – USA Cycling and Hyperice, a leading recovery and performance technology brand and innovators of percussion, vibration, and thermal technology, today announced that Hyperice has been named an Official Partner of USA Cycling. The partnership will make Hyperice products available to the USA Cycling Elite Athletics teams,...
December 2, 2020
Challenge Family adds Challenge Gdansk to portfolio: ‘Highlight finish on the pier’
With an iconic location next to the Baltic Sea, a lightning fast course and a breathtaking finish on the beautiful city pier, CHALLENGE FAMILY is already looking forward to the newest race on the calendar: on June 20th, 2021, CHALLENGE GDANSK will take place for at least 1750 athletes. "I'm very proud and happy...
December 2, 2020
RunSignup | GiveSignup Opens Registration for Virtual 2021 Planning Kickoff
RunSignup | GiveSignup, the leading technology provider for US races, opened registration for their 2021 Planning Kickoff on December 9, 2020.This virtual event includes three fast-paced, high level sessions to help race organizers use the lessons of 2020 to prepare for an unconventional 2021. Registration for the event is free,...
December 2, 2020
LEOMO Launches Remote Saddle-Fitting Service for Cyclists and Triathletes
BOULDER, CO (Dec. 2, 2020) — LEOMO Inc. and Tokyo-based Nalsima Friend Co., Ltd., which operates Japan's premier bike specialty shop, have jointly launched the world’s first remote cycling saddle-fitting service. This service is aimed at helping cyclists and triathletes select the optimum saddle by combining the rental saddle service...