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.
June 15, 2020
Jaybird Teams Up with Equinox Media as Official Headphone Partner of New SoulCycle At-Home Bike
PARK CITY, Utah — June 15, 2020— Jaybird, the leader in sport headphones for outdoor and fitness enthusiasts, announced that it is the official headphone partner of Equinox Media’s recently launched SoulCycle at-home bike. The SoulCycle at-home bike is powered by Variis, a first-of-its-kind fitness platform that gives consumers unlimited,...
June 15, 2020
Nikki Bartlett (GBR) and Ben Kanute (USA) emerge Victorious during the IRONMAN VR11 Pro Challenge Weekend
TAMPA, Fla. (June 15, 2020) – The 11th edition of the IRONMAN® VR™ Pro Challenge saw Nikki Bartlett of Cheltenham in the United Kingdom and Ben Kanute of Phoenix, Arizona take top honors in the women’s and men’s races respectively. For the second straight week, the professional triathletes took on a 3...
June 15, 2020
Three new, free to use, scoring methods for virtual events on sodisp
sodisp has announced three new scoring methods for virtual events on sodisp.com to create a virtual event or challenge that works best for event organizers. Best result: The 'classic' event goal: the faster you go, the higher your ranking. As everyone's route is different and no one will have the...
June 15, 2020
rabbit to Use Leftover Fabric for Cloth Face Coverings, Donations to Support COVID-19 Food Relief Charity
Santa Barbara, California - In light of the current global health pandemic caused by COVID-19, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has recommended the use of cloth face coverings in public settings in an effort to slow the spread of the virus. Since critical supplies such as surgical...
June 12, 2020
V-Race Across America Starts Tuesday, June 16
Boulder, CO (June 12, 2020) – For the first time in 39 years Race Across America (RAAM) will not be held, however, the virtual version will start on the regularly scheduled date of Tuesday, June 16. Racers from 30 countries will participate in one of three races – VRAAM (3000...
June 12, 2020
#TriWeek Virtual Challenge Presented by TOWER 26 Set for June 22-July 5
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo.— USA Triathlon today announced the details of the #TriWeek Virtual Challenge Presented by TOWER 26, an online run-bike event designed to connect and inspire multisport athletes of all skill levels. The challenge starts Monday, June 22, the first day of National Triathlon Week (which is June 22-28),...
June 12, 2020
Brand new Challenge Bled will host the 2020 ETU European Championships: ‘Memorable race for years to come’
While CHALLENGE BLED is scheduled for the weekend of 18-20 September 2020, European athletes can look forward to more than 'just' a race in the pearl of Slovenia. It is with pride that CHALLENGE FAMILY announces that this brand new CHALLENGE BLED will host the 2020 ETU Middle Distance Triathlon European Championships, ETU Aquathlon European Championships...
June 11, 2020
USA Cycling Announces Olympic Long Team for Mountain Bike, Road, and Track
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – On Thursday, USA Cycling announced the men’s and women’s mountain bike, road, and track Olympic long teams, naming the initial lists of athletes from which the final roster for the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020 will be selected next summer. Athletes are still eligible to make the...
June 11, 2020
Joseph Gray wins WMRA Greatest Of All Time (GOAT) Men’s Mountain Runner Poll
Colorado Springs, CO - The American Trail Running Association (ATRA) supported the recent effort of the World Mountain Running Association (WMRA), to recognize the amazing achievements of mountain runners worldwide through an online poll for the Greatest Of All Times (GOAT) mountain runners. With more than 4,000 votes cast from fans...
June 11, 2020
XTERRA cancels 2020 World Championships and Tour Point Series
Honolulu, HI (June 11, 2020) - XTERRA today announced the 25th edition of the XTERRA World Championship in Maui scheduled for November 8 and the 13th annual XTERRA Trail Run World Championship half-marathon on Oahu, December 6, have been cancelled due to COVID-19. “The health and safety of our athletes,...