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.
July 16, 2020
Robert Wilhite Tapped as New Event Manager for Six Gap Century and Three Gap Fifty
DAHLONEGA, GA. (July 16, 2020) - For the first time in 32 years, organizers for the Six Gap Century & Three Gap Fifty will outsource production services for the annual bicycle ride, held each fall across the North Georgia Mountains. Robert Wilhite, a Georgia-based cycling coach and founder of the...
July 16, 2020
Super League and Zwift Bring Back Pro Triathlon With Major New Innovation
LONDON, ENGLAND: Super League and Zwift are bringing triathlon back with the first major professional race of 2020 and a trailblazing new concept. In a first for the sport, the SLT Arena Games will be an amalgamation of in real life and virtual racing and provide an immersive viewing experience...
July 16, 2020
USA Triathlon Launches “Transition 3” Elite Athlete Career, Education and Wellness Program
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — USA Triathlon today officially launched Transition 3 (T3), a new elite and para elite athlete service program developed by the National Governing Body to provide educational, career and wellness support for professional triathletes as they prepare for life after sport. The program offers resources to guide...
July 16, 2020
Los Angeles Road Runners Presented by Volvo Launches Its New Season with Digital Programming Geared Towards Keeping the Los Angeles Running Community Together and Engaged
July 16, 2020, LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – The Los Angeles Road Runners presented by Volvo, the official training program of the Los Angeles Marathon presented by ASICS, launches its 2020-2021 season today with a series of free virtual events to promote connectivity within the LA running and walking community during socially...
July 16, 2020
Cycling Event Task Force Releases “Race Management Guidelines for the COVID-19 Era” Report
Colorado Springs, Colo. (July 16, 2020) –The newly-formed Cycling Event Task Force, an informal and diverse group of U.S.-based pro cycling leaders and stakeholders, today announced the publication and release of its findings and recommendations regarding the operation of elite bicycle racing events during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Providing augmented...
July 16, 2020
The Trans-Texas Virtual Run Is All About the Data
Houston, Texas (July 16, 2020)– Trail Racing Over Texas (TROT), the largest trail racing company in Texas and host of The Trans-Texas Virtual Run has launched a custom digital dashboard for tracking the over 2,000 event participants that have registered to date to run across the great State of Texas....
July 15, 2020
PEARL iZUMi’s Fall 2020 Collection Keeps Riders Rolling All Year Long
LOUISVILLE, Colo. (July 15, 2020) — PEARL iZUMi, the world leader in cycling apparel and footwear, today debuts its Fall 2020 line, featuring a broad range of new styles designed to keep riders pedaling comfortably through all conditions. Furthering its mission to feature sustainable content across 90% of its product line by...
July 15, 2020
Professional Triathletes Organisation Announces Appointment of Chris Kermode as Vice Chairman
LONDON, ENGLAND: The Professional Triathletes Organisation today announced that it has appointed Chris Kermode as its Vice Chairman and member of the Board of Directors. Chris started his career as a journeyman tennis professional from 1985-1988, after which he held a number of leadership positions in tennis. From 2013-2019, Chris...
July 15, 2020
Hutchinson Tires Launches New US Website
MONTARGIS, FRANCE, June 15th, 2020 — Hutchinson Tires (manufacturing bicycle tires since 1890) is pleased to announce they’ve launched a new website specifically tailored to the US market. The new site reflects an ongoing global rebranding effort for Hutchinson Tires. “As we’ve started to gain traction as a tire brand...
July 15, 2020
Athletes of Elite Runner Management To Race Saturday
This Saturday, July 18, eight professional athletes of Elite Runner Management will run a virtual marathon relay to raise donations for victims of the COVID-19 pandemic. “Since most races have been postponed or canceled due to the virus, the marathon relay will give my athletes an opportunity to do what...
