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.
November 12, 2020
Bikerumor reveals every last detail of Shimano’s 12-speed MTB groups
Greensboro, NC - Bikerumor, the world’s largest cycling tech blog, has published the reference technical comparison of Shimano’s latest 12-speed mountain bike groups. “We knew our readers were wondering what the key differences were between each group, but there wasn’t a good overview available anywhere,” said Bikerumor founder Tyler Benedict....
November 12, 2020
Challenged Athletes Foundation and National Wheelchair Basketball Association Host Panel Discussion to Empower Female Adaptive Athletes
SAN DIEGO, CA – (November 12, 2020) – Challenged Athletes Foundation (CAF) and National Wheelchair Basketball Association (NWBA) are set to co-host an engaging discussion on the importance of female participation in sports. Moderated by Paralympian Andrea Woodson-Smith, the panel will be held virtually on November 18 at 1:00pm PST...
November 11, 2020
Fourth Stop on IRONMAN VR World Tour Visits the Southern Coast of Africa Offering IRONMAN VR32 South Africa
IRONMAN® VR World Tour™ The IRONMAN VR World Tour: Spotlight on Africa The five-week long IRONMAN VR® World Tour focusing on specific regions of the world kicked off Oct. 19 and runs through Nov. 22. Participants have the unique opportunity to virtually travel to 20 stunning race locations around the...
November 11, 2020
Sun Valley Takes Gold In Prestigious Resort Awards
Sun Valley Resort, the fabled, prestigious and original North American destination ski resort, is proud to announce it has been named as the top ski resort in the 2021 Annual Ski Resort Awards by SKI Magazine. This is the first time the Resort has won this award. The annual Resort...
November 11, 2020
Brompton Bicycle Launches Campaign for Movement
NEW YORK (November 11, 2020) – Brompton Bicycle, the London-based manufacturer of the iconic Brompton folding bike, launches its Campaign for Movement initiative today along with a partnership with Transportation Alternatives, a New York City-based advocacy group leading the movement for safe, equitable streets. “Campaign for Movement is a call...
November 11, 2020
Super League Triathlon Moves Into USA With Acquisition Of Malibu Triathlon
Super League Triathlon (SLT) is set to establish itself in the USA with the acquisition of the Malibu Triathlon. The prestigious event has welcomed world class athletes as well as Hollywood stars such as Matthew McConaughey and Zac Efron during its long and illustrious history and secures Super League Triathlon...
November 11, 2020
PKRS Launches Endurance Athlete Ambassador Program
(Santa Monica, CA – NOVEMBER 11, 2020) — PKRS.AI, the artificial intelligence-enabled holistic training platform for endurance athletes, today launches an all-new ambassador program to motivate people around the world to reach their peak potential through sports. PKRS is now accepting applications to join the ambassador program online at pkrs.ai/ambassadors....
November 11, 2020
Feeling Patriotic? Retro Stars-and-Stripes Kit Raises Funds for Military Athletes
US Military Endurance Sports (USMES) Boulder, CO – Nov 11, 2020 – In honor of Veterans Day 2020, USMES and Pactimo introduce the USMES Retro Kit, honoring the US Military. The limited-edition stars-and-stripes design raises funds for US Military Endurance Sports, a 501(c)3 supporting endurance sports for active duty and...
November 11, 2020
2021 CapTex Triathlon Opens Registration
AUSTIN, Texas, November 11, 2020 - High Five Events, one of the largest privately owned event production companies in the United States, opens registration for the CapTex Triathlon presented by Life Time today, November 11th. Every year on Memorial Day weekend, triathletes from around the country participate in Austin’s only...
November 11, 2020
Organizations Raise More than $30 Million on RunSignup | GiveSignup’s Challenge Platform
RunSignup | GiveSignup released a new Virtual Challenge platform in Spring, 2020 to provide nonprofits and race directors with an interactive way to engage supporters from a distance. In November, the platform reached an impressive milestone, with 1,800+ virtual challenges raising more than $30 Million and registering more than 410,000...