June 27, 2020

Upcoming changes to scoring on sodisp to further motivate athletes to improve their social distancing

June 27, 2020 - Our mission at sodisp is to encourage outdoor fans to enjoy the great outdoor responsibly during these worrying times. The goal of our unique scoring system has always been to award more points for activities that had lower estimated people density on the route. This to...

June 26, 2020

How These U.S. Running Organizations Are Reaching Underserved Communities

Many large running and racing organization members are examining ways to promote diversity and inclusion in the cities they serve. Now is the time to not only spotlight these programs, but also zero in on ways to improve these initiatives. Read more on RunnersWorld.

June 26, 2020

100%® Debuts Speedcraft XS For Smaller Faces, Women and Youth

SAN DIEGO, Calif. – 100% has announced the debut of Speedcraft XS performance eyewear, bringing the brand’s most popular style to a wider range of athletes. Designed for men with smaller faces, uncompromising women and youth, the newest iteration of Speedcraft expands its family once again. 100% added the Speedcraft...

June 26, 2020

Tennessee-based American Bicycle Group Announces Intent to Change Name of Its Gravel, Mountain Bike Brand

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (June 26, 2020) – American Bicycle Group (ABG) today announced that it will change the name of its high-performance gravel and mountain bike, currently branded Ocoee. The adventure brand was named based on an area close to the company in the mountains of eastern Tennessee where outdoor adventure...

June 26, 2020

PodiumRunner and Women’s Running Launch New Trail Running Content Experience

Boulder, Colorado, USA — June 26, 2020 — PodiumRunner and Women’s Running announce a new Trail Running Collection of online features, how-to, and in-depth gear reviews on their new websites. The content, available across both Women’s Running and PodiumRunner, collects the latest trail running content into one easy-to-access digital experience...

June 25, 2020

USA Triathlon Foundation Awards $110,000 in COVID-19 Relief Fund Grants

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — The USA Triathlon Foundation today announced the grant recipients for the COVID-19 Relief Fund, established in April to support members of the multisport community who have been adversely impacted by the pandemic. More than $110,000 will be dispersed to 40 organizations and individuals. The USA Triathlon...

June 25, 2020

Tour de France director gives update on safety measures for fans and riders

Throughout the coronavirus lockdown there has been speculation about the measures needed to keep spectators, staff, riders and media safe at the Tour de France. Tour director Christian Prudhomme has offered an update on the safety measures that are likely to be put in place for fans and the peloton. Read more...

June 25, 2020

If Virtual Racing Is Our Future, It’s Time to Reinvent the Rules

80 percent of proceeds of a virtual Brooklyn Mile goes to a COVID relief fund, while the other 20 percent goes to the prize purse. This is where things get interesting - to level the playing field, every runner’s time was age-adjusted using Jack Daniels’s VDOT formula. Read more on Runner’s World.

June 25, 2020

Nike Reports $790 Million Quarterly Loss

Nike Inc. reported a loss of $790 million, or 51 cents a share, in the fourth quarter ended May 31, driven by lower revenue and gross margin as a result of the COVID-19 impact on operations. Sales decreased 38% to $6.3 billion. Read more on SGB Online.

June 25, 2020

Cancellation of IRONMAN 70.3 Lubbock in Texas

The 2020 Core Power IRONMAN 70.3 Lubbock triathlon can no longer take place on June 28 due to the acceleration of COVID-19 infections in Texas. Read more on Endurance Business.