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January 14, 2021
Colorado Classic plans a return to racing in 2022, cancels 2021 event
Denver, Colo. (January 14, 2021)— The Colorado Classic® presented by VF Corporation, America’s premier women’s only racing event, today announced its plans to return to racing in 2022 and not hold an event in 2021. Following an overwhelming success in its debut as a women’s standalone event in 2019, racing worldwide...
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January 14, 2021
Leslie Jordan, Inc ‘Warms Up’ 2021 with New Fleece-Bottom Gaiters
Portland, OR – Jan. 14 , 2021 - Leslie Jordan Inc, the brand that race directors count on, is adding a NEW Fleece-Bottom Gaiter to their line of face coverings. In 2020 they added reusable branded cloth masks to their product line. For 2021 they are adding fleece to the...
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January 14, 2021
ChronoTrack launches industry podcast for Race Directors and Timers
ChronoTrack has just released “The Chrono Show”, an endurance industry podcast for Event Producers, Race Directors, Timers, and a variety of industry insiders...the people that make endurance sports competitions possible for all of us to enjoy. The show focuses on the history of this industry, the individuals that created it,...
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January 14, 2021
2021 Jack’s Generic Triathlon Opens Registration
AUSTIN, Texas, January 14, 2021 -- Registration is open for 2021 Jack’s Generic Triathlon, also known as JGT. It’s one of the longest-standing triathlons in Central Texas and will celebrate its 18th anniversary at Walter E. Long Metropolitan Park in northeast Austin. JGT is produced by High Five Events and...
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January 13, 2021
Big 5 Q4 Comparable Sales Jump 10.5%
Big 5 Sporting Goods Corporation reported sales results for the fiscal 2020 fourth quarter and full year ended January 3, 2021. Net sales were $290.5 million compared to net sales of $244.1 million for the 13-week fourth quarter of fiscal 2019. Same store sales increased 10.5% for the fourth quarter...
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January 13, 2021
The science behind the runner’s high
Recent research suggests endorphins may not be behind the mood-boosting effects of running. Canadian Running
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January 13, 2021
Lights & helmets that talk to cars? Trek & Specialized get closer w/ B2V prototypes
Still in the prototype phase, but Trek and Specialized have come up with intriguing prototypes that include B2V integration. Trek is working on a prototype Flare RT+B2V tail light, while Specialized is working on integrating the technology into their Ride App and ANGi helmet impact monitors. BikeRumor!
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January 13, 2021
Muncie, Indiana to Host Full-Distance IRONMAN Triathlon in 2021
MUNCIE, Ind. / TAMPA, Fla. (January 13, 2021) – Following the sellout of all 12 full-distance IRONMAN® triathlons across the United States and Canada in 2021, The IRONMAN Group today announced the addition of a new full-distance IRONMAN triathlon that will take place in the long-standing IRONMAN partner city of...
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January 13, 2021
Elite Paratriathlete Joel Rosinbum Elected President of USA Triathlon Board of Directors
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo.— Elite paratriathlete Joel Rosinbum was today announced as the newest USA Triathlon Board of Directors President, following the Board’s 2021 officer elections. Rosinbum is the first paratriathlete in USA Triathlon’s history to be elected to the position. Kevin Haas, a Board member since 2013 and Treasurer from...
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January 13, 2021
Zwift Named As A Top Place To Work By Built In LA
(January 13, 2021 - Long Beach, CA) - Zwift, the global online training platform, has today been awarded a top ten position on Built in LA’s 100 Best Places to Work in Los Angeles for 2021. Zwift is heavily invested in their people and in the experience they bring to their...
