September 10, 2020

Registration Launches for National LGBTQ+ Pride Stride Virtual Run

LOS ANGELES & CHICAGO – September 10, 2020 – Spearheaded by LA Pride, LGBTQ+ Pride organizations from across America have come together to create the first-ever National Pride Stride Virtual Run. In partnership with EnMotive, producers of the Allstate Hot Chocolate 15k/5k series, the nationwide LGBTQ+ virtual 5k/10k event will...

September 10, 2020

Richmond Marathon to offer groundbreaking timing solution for participants in 2020

RICHMOND, VA – The 2020 Richmond Marathon, which had previously announced plans to offer a socially distanced in-person event from November 7-November 22, is now partnering with RunSignup to give participants a groundbreaking timing solution that will provide official results on a USA Track & Field (USATF) certified course. This...

September 9, 2020

Four teams on edge after COVID ‘yellow cards’ at the Tour de France

There are nerves behind the scenes as four teams face possible expulsion after staff members as well as Tour director Christian Prudhomme tested positive for COVID-19 in mid-race controls. Under Tour rules, if two members of a team’s 30-person bubble test positive within a seven-day period, the team could be...

September 9, 2020

Under Armour Is Laying Off 600 Employees

Under Armour is the latest company in the retail space to resort to mass layoffs as the pandemic continues to take its toll on the U.S. economy. The athletic apparel and footwear maker also raised its restructuring costs for the year by $75 million and now expects to incur about...

September 9, 2020

Ride for Racial Justice Announces Ride and Rally in Fort Collins, Adds New Board Member

DENVER – Ride for Racial Justice today announces its third ride-event, to take place on Saturday, Sept. 12, to rally support in the fight against systemic racism in the sport of cycling and beyond. Ride for Racial Justice will be partnering with Fort Collins, Colo.-based organization Bike Ride for Black...

September 9, 2020

XTERRA VR Introduces Speed Challenge with new Trail Blaze Races

Honolulu, HI (September 9, 2020) - The first-ever XTERRA Trail Blaze VR Trail Runs will be held over five days - Thursday, September 10 to Monday, September 14, 2020. Entry is free and features a runners’ choice of 5K, 10K, or 21K distances for individuals and a “5x5K” option for...

September 9, 2020

TransRockies Launches New Gravel Stage Race In British Columbia

Panorama, B.C. (Sept. 9, 2020)— TransRockies Race Series, a global leader in adventure stage races, is excited to announce a brand new premiere gravel bike race - the TransRockies Gravel Royale, which will take place in British Columbia, August 23 - 26, 2021. Traversing Panorama Mountain Resort, Nipika Mountain Resort,...

September 9, 2020

Wattbike receive investment of £11.5M from leading specialist investor, Piper

Wattbike was founded in Nottingham, UK in 2007 by former world champion rower Ian Wilson in collaboration with British Cycling with a mission to create the best performing indoor training bike, differentiated by its exceptional accuracy and patented technology that supports scientific quality data collection through the Wattbike Hub. The...

September 9, 2020

The XTERRA Podcast, Ep6 with Paula Reid Available Now

Honolulu, HI (September 9, 2020) - She has cycled through 50 countries and done a good deed in each, skied to the south pole, sailed around the world, and streaked through towns. Paula Reid is an advocate for knowingly going into the unknown, a master of adventure psychology, and a...

September 9, 2020

The Pro’s Closet Closes $12M Growth Investment, Co-led by Edison Partners and Foundry Group

(Boulder, CO - September 9, 2020) - The Pro’s Closet (TPC), the world’s largest and most trusted brand in pre-owned cycling, has raised $12 million in strategic funding led by Foundry Group and Edison Partners. Ridgeline Ventures and existing private investors also joined the round. The latest round of funding...