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 3, 2020
Icebreaker announces expansion of Denver-based team
Auckland, New Zealand, Aug. 3, 2020-- Original natural fibre apparel brand, Icebreaker is proud to announce the expansion of its executive and marketing teams in the recently relocated Denver office, as part of the VFC growth trajectory. Icebreaker was acquired by VFC in early 2018, and made the move to...
August 3, 2020
Herbalife Nutrition Cancels 2020 Herbalife24 Triathlon, 5k and Bike Tour Event
LOS ANGELES (August 3, 2020) - Herbalife Nutrition (NYSE: HLF), a premier global nutrition company, today announced it is canceling the 2020 Herbalife24 Triathlon Los Angeles, 5k and Bike Tour which had been scheduled for October 25, 2020. Herbalife Nutrition plans to hold a 2021 event on May 16, 2021. “We...
August 3, 2020
Colorado Classic publishes its COVID Mitigation Plan hoping to support other event organizers and riders
Denver, CO (August 3, 2020) —Despite cancelling its own event due to increased concerns around a spike in new COVID-19 cases nationwide, the Colorado Classic today published its COVID Mitigation Plan in the hope it will offer assistance to other event organizers, teams and riders as the sport continues to...
August 1, 2020
Danielle Dingman (USA) and Debuting Professional Matt Mcwilliams (USA) Take Titles in The HOKA ONE ONE IRONMAN VR17 Pro Challenge
TAMPA, Fla. (Aug. 1, 2020) – Danielle Dingman of Boise, Idaho and Matt McWilliams of Boulder, Colo. completed an American sweep in the professional women’s and men’s races, respectively during the 17th edition of the HOKA ONE ONE IRONMAN® VR™ Pro Challenge. This weekend’s race positioned eight professional athletes from...
July 31, 2020
Barebells Protein Bars Expands to Trader Joe’s Locations Nationwide
LOS ANGELES (July 31, 2020) – Barebells– the best-selling, high-in-protein, no added sugar* protein bar brand – is hitting Trader Joe’s locations nationwide. The popular Cookies & Cream and Caramel Cashew flavors can be found on store shelves this August as a part of the brand’s coast-to-coast growth initiatives and...
July 31, 2020
Nuun Hydration Announces New Partnership with Non-Profit &Mother
July 31, 2020 SEATTLE - Yesterday Nuun Hydration announced the formal partnership between their brand and the new non-profit “&Mother” founded by Olympic Medalist Alysia Montaño. The profit of select merchandise available on Nuun’s website will benefit the organization in their mission to break down the barriers limiting a woman’s...
July 31, 2020
haku Rolls Out Innovative Fitness Wearables Integration
haku, the unparalleled technology partner leading innovative solutions for the endurance industry, has announced the rollout of its fitness wearables integration with top brands - including Fitbit and Garmin - aiming to provide the absolute best participant experience during virtual events. Being the only technology provider to have advanced event...
July 30, 2020
ElliptiGO Bike for Humanity II with Bill Walton and Friends Sets Participation Records
SAN DIEGO, Calif. (July 30, 2020) – ElliptiGO Inc., creator of the world’s first elliptical bicycle, is proud to announce that the ElliptiGO Bike for Humanity II cycling event with Bill Walton and Friends (www.bikeforhumanity.com) held on Saturday, July 25th, 2020 set records for participation. More than 1,700 riders from...
July 30, 2020
Shock Doctor Launches All-New, Athlete-Centric FaceMask and Gaiter
FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif. — Shock Doctor is releasing all-new Play Safe Face Masks and Gaiters, sport-specific face coverings that help protect athletes against airborne droplets while supporting elite performance. Shock Doctor continues its legacy of innovation in protection by taking an athlete-centric approach to designing Play Safe Face Masks and...
July 30, 2020
2020 GAP Relay Presented by UPMC Health Plan Goes Greener, Offsetting Twice as Much Carbon as 2019
PITTSBURGH – P3R has partnered with the Pennsylvania Environmental Council (PEC) to offset the carbon footprint at this year’s GAP Relay presented by UPMC Health Plan. Working together, they were able to offset more than twice as much carbon as last year’s event, making the GAP Relay one of the...