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.
May 7, 2020
The RunnerBox and The RiderBox Launch US Ambassador Program
The RunnerBox and The RiderBox are proud to announce the opening of the application process for the 2020 Ambassador program. Applications will be accepted for one week, from Thursday, May 7th until Friday, May 15th. Ambassadors will work with the RB Team to help inspire and motivate outdoor enthusiasts through...
May 7, 2020
ReSport Launches Platform for British Rowing Challenges and Virtual Races
Realtime Experience Sport (ReSport), a platform for advanced mapping, registration, results, and race tracking systems, has partnered with British Rowing to develop a slate of virtual events to compensate for the cancellation of rowing races due to the COVID-19 pandemic. First up, the 1 Minute Challenge kicks off Friday, May...
May 7, 2020
“Stay Home” Virtual Races to Benefit Organizations Across the US During COVID-19
WASHINGTON, Utah – In a joint effort, Vacation Races, Virtual Running Club, Wander Project and the Public Lands Alliance announce the launch of individual and team fundraising options for the Stay Home Half Marathon and the Backyard Ultras, which allow participants to run distances between 5K and 100K in exchange...
May 7, 2020
CAKE Wins the Fennia Prize for the Kalk OR Electric Motorcycle
(Stockholm, Sweden – May 7, 2020) – CAKE, the Swedish manufacturer of lightweight electric motorcycles, today announced that it received the Fennia Prize for its high-performance, off-road electric motorbike, the Kalk OR. The Fennia Prize is granted every two years by the Design Forum Finland, Fennia Group, Elo, and the...
May 6, 2020
2020 GAP Relay Presented by UPMC Health Plan Now a Virtual Event
PITTSBURGH (May 6, 2020) – P3R has announced that the 2020 GAP Relay presented by UPMC Health Plan, scheduled for June 19-20 on the Great Allegheny Passage, will now be a virtual relay race. Event partner UPMC Health Plan is committed to supporting runners and the Allegheny Trail Alliance and...
May 6, 2020
Alta Cycling Launches Real Heroes Bike Month Giveaway
KENT, Wash., May 6, 2020 — Alta Cycling Group, a premier cycling company, is proud to launch the Real Heroes Bike Month Giveaway to celebrate and give back to workers on the frontlines of the COVID-19 crisis. Starting today through May 22, Alta is accepting nominations for healthcare workers, teachers,...
May 6, 2020
QR Debuts New Bike Series with the Introduction of its SRfive Aero Road Bike
Chattanooga, TN (May 6, 2020) – American Bicycle Group (ABG), manufacturer of high-performance bicycles - Quintana Roo (QR), Litespeed (LS) and Ocoee - today announced the debut of the Quintana Roo SR series of road bikes, and with it unveils its new model: the SRfive aero road bike. Designed, engineered...
May 6, 2020
Why Racing Releases Comical Pre-race Instruction Video
Vancouver, WA - Why Racing Events, the race event company that did a spoof on Tiger King and promoted a Naked Triathlon as part of an April Fool’s Joke is at it again. Prior to one of their virtual events, they released this Pre-Race announcement video and asked athletes to watch...
May 6, 2020
Inaugural GFNY Alpes Vaujany confirmed for August 30, 2020
NEW YORK CITY, May 6, 2020 – Vaujany, in the French Alps, will host the 2020/21 GFNY Europe Championship on August 30 as scheduled. A statement from the Prime Minister’s office on April 28 announced that no events of 5000 persons, or more will be allowed before September 1st. GFNY...
May 6, 2020
27th Annual 3M Half Marathon Will Open Registration for 2021
AUSTIN, TX, May 6, 2020 - Registration for the 2021 3M Half Marathon presented by Under Armour will open on Friday, May 8th. Every year, thousands of participants take on one of the fastest 13.1-mile courses in the country in search of their half marathon PR. Participants receive a custom...