September 29, 2020

“Voice of IRONMAN” Mike Reilly to Emcee Inaugural Mind Body Tri

September 29, 2020 – Organizers of the Mind Body Tri, a first-of-its-kind virtual event designed to exercise the body and calm the mind, today announced that Mike Reilly, the official “Voice of IRONMAN,” will be the announcer of its inaugural event on October 24, 2020. Unlike a traditional triathlon, the...

September 28, 2020

Flywheel Files Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, Closes All Of Its Studios

On Sept. 14, Flywheel Sports Inc. closed its 42 studios, laid off its 1,200 employees and filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy in U.S. Bankruptcy Court in New York. Flywheel had $10 million to $50 million in liabilities and less than $50,000 in assets. Read more on Club Industry.

September 28, 2020

UCI plans to introduce time penalties for riders littering during races

David Lappartient, President of cycling’s governing body, says he saw unacceptable behaviour during the recent Tour de France of riders incorrectly disposing of their rubbish in nature – which is unacceptable. Read more on Cycling Weekly.

September 28, 2020

4 Ways Climate Change Affects You As a Runner

Rising temperatures, extreme weather, degraded air quality, and ravaged ecosystems could hold catastrophic consequences for endurance sports. Read more on Podium Runner.

September 28, 2020

Specialized Recalls 36,000 Bikes With Faulty Cranks

Last week, Specialized initiated a voluntary recall of about 36,000 Sirrus and Sirrus X bikes in the U.S. and another 3,200 in Canada after it learned the crank arms could disengage from the bike while riding. The brand also said it received seven reports of injuries related to the defect,...

September 28, 2020

Womxn Run The Vote Relay Raises $270,620 For Black Voters Matter

Washington, D.C. - September 28, 2020 - The Womxn Run the Vote Virtual Relay, co-sponsored by Oiselle and Run 4 All Women, raised $270,620 for Black Voters Matter. 10,000 participants paired off into 667 teams to cover the 686-mile virtual journey from Atlanta, GA to Washington, D.C. from September 21-27....

September 28, 2020

USA Cycling Announces Cancellation of 2020 Cyclocross Nationals

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – After months of planning and seeking alternatives to hold a safe and successful Cyclocross Nationals, USA Cycling is announcing today the cancellation of the 2020 Cyclocross National Championships and Collegiate Cyclocross National Championships. Although there has been a return to some local racing, the continued impacts...

September 28, 2020

Ventum Releases GS1, a New Performance Gravel Bike

(Heber City, UT) Building off its existing performance-inspired line of triathlon and road bikes, Ventum has announced its first-ever gravel bike, the GS1. Whether riding on forest trails or gravel frontage roads, the versatile GS1 is designed to go fast where the pavement ends. The bike will officially go on...

September 28, 2020

Mayweather Boxing + Fitness Announces Opening of Greenville, SC Studio

Greenville, SC (September 28, 2020) – Mayweather Boxing + Fitness – a group fitness and boxing experience created by legendary boxer Floyd Mayweather – announced today the opening of their Greenville, South Carolina Studio, the first location to open since the onset of COVID-19. On Saturday, October 3rd, the Mayweather...

September 28, 2020

RunSignup Raises $2.6 Million in Series A Funding from Payroc for Strategic Initiatives

Moorestown, NJ and DesPlaines, IL - Payroc is making a minority investment in the RunSignup|GiveSignup business to help fund the continued rapid expansion of the RunSignup customer base and provide additional fundraising capabilities to the nonprofit market with GiveSignup. RunSignup has seen unparalleled opportunity amidst the pandemic and sought additional...