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.
August 26, 2020
JP Sportswear Pivots to P.P.E. Launching New Sports Medical Subsidiary: JP Medicalwear
LYNWOOD, California (August 26, 2020) - JP Sportswear is one of the most established apparel manufacturers in the United States. A typical day at the factory in early 2020 would have found the company producing high quality apparel and accessories for yoga, cycling, swim and many other active focused clients....
August 26, 2020
SBT GRVL Raises $30K for Advocacy Partners Through SBT VRTL Ride Experience
STEAMBOAT SPRINGS, Colo., (August 26, 2020) –SBT GRVL, a world-class gravel bike experience presented by Canyon Bicycles, raised $30,000 dollars for its advocacy partners through its global virtual ride, SBT VRTL . This free community ride experience was held on Sunday, August 16. Leading up to SBT VRTL the SBT GRVL...
August 26, 2020
Hotter’N Hell 100’s first virtual race experience starts on ROUVY August 29th
The United States’ largest one-day cycling event takes place on the scenic country roads surrounding Wichita Falls. Though the in-person event was canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Hotter’N Hell organization invites riders from all over the world to come together and ride the virtual edition. The route begins...
August 26, 2020
World class field at Challenge Davos: ‘Looking forward to a spectacular race’
In a few days time - August 28th and August 29th - CHALLENGE DAVOS will be held for the fourth time in total. It's considered the first CHALLENGE FAMILY race of the 2020 calendar and thus also the first major triathlon in Switzerland. Despite many corona-related adjustments, many international triathlon stars will not miss...
August 26, 2020
GFNY Florida Sebring Covid-19 safety measures approved
NEW YORK CITY, August 26, 2020 – GFNY reports that Covid-19 safety measures submitted for the race have been cleared and approved by the local authorities. GFNY is looking forward to holding the event as planned. The event will be one of very few cycling events in the USA and...
August 26, 2020
Sports Backers Announce New ‘Great European 2500’ Virtual Race Through Europe
Richmond, VA – Sports Backers announced the new ‘Great European 2500’ virtual race across Europe, with registration now open for the event that runs from October 3-December 3. In the event, participating teams will cover the 2,500-kilometer (1,552-mile) distance of a pre-selected course that spans eight European countries, starting in London,...
August 26, 2020
Race Roster introduces virtual challenges to further engage your participants
London, ON (Wednesday, August 26, 2020) - Race Roster recently introduced virtual challenges - a NEW virtual event option to further engage your participants. Challenges can be introduced as a standalone virtual event or as an additional category to an existing event, keeping your participants motivated year round! What is...
August 26, 2020
The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s Team In Training Resilience Challenge adds Meaning to Miles
Rye Brook, NY (August 26, 2020)– Having blood cancer is tough. Having blood cancer now is even tougher. The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s (LLS) Team In Training campaign is partnering with leading event technology platform, haku, to raise awareness and funds in support of LLS’s goal of creating a world without...
August 25, 2020
Rock ‘N’ Roll VR17 Sees Over 10,000 Registered Participants From 89 Nations Register to Take On 10K, 6K, or the Remix Challenge
TAMPA, Fla. (Aug. 25, 2020) – More than 10,000 people from 89 nations and 46 states stepped up the virtual start line for the 17th edition of the Rock ‘n’ Roll® Virtual Running™ (VR™) Series. This past weekend’s Rock ‘n’ Roll VR17 gave participants the opportunity to challenge themselves with...
August 25, 2020
The JPB Foundation Awards Multi-Year Grant to PeopleForBikes to Support The Better Bike Share Partnership
BOULDER, CO (August 25, 2020) — The PeopleForBikes Foundation is pleased to announce the award of a three-year grant from The JPB Foundation to support the Better Bike Share Partnership (BBSP), a national collaboration focused on improving social and racial equity in shared micromobility systems across the U.S. The City...