April 13, 2020

Big Sur Marathon Rescheduled for November 15th

CARMEL, CA – Organizers of the 35th Annual Big Sur International Marathon, originally set for Sunday, April 26th, have announced that the race has been rescheduled for November 15, 2020. The Big Sur Marathon Foundation oversees the production of the Monterey Bay Half Marathon, which also takes place on the...

April 13, 2020

Cotopaxi Launches 72-hour Questival Quaranteam

Salt Lake City, UT. April 13, 2020 -- Cotopaxi, Benefit Corporation, outdoors apparel and gear brand, and founders of the popular Questival event series, today announced Questival Quaranteam,  a virtual adventure experience during the nationwide shelter in place/stay at home mandate. With the current global pandemic forcing collective isolation, cancellation...

April 13, 2020

2021 Games still not guaranteed, warns Olympic chief

Less than three weeks after the Games were postponed by 12 months to a start date of July 23, 2021, the Chief Executive of the Tokyo Organising Committee has warned there is still no guarantee that next year’s event will go ahead as the coronavirus crisis continues to play out....

April 13, 2020

Exercising outdoors with a face mask

Many have had questions about running or cycling while wearing a face mask. Here’s what the experts have to say in the New York Times.

April 13, 2020

USA Cycling putting timely emphasis on personal well-being

Kelsey Erickson had spent nearly a decade working in the mucky world of international anti-doping when she heard that USA Cycling was looking for someone to build and administer a wellness program for riders at all levels. Read more on USA Today.

April 13, 2020

Tour de France faces postponement as French ban public events through mid-July

The Tour de France is headed for a likely postponement after French President Emmanuel Macron on Monday announced the suspension of all mass public gatherings until mid-July to curb the spread of COVID-19. Read more on VeloNews.

April 13, 2020

USA Triathlon, Challenged Athletes Foundation Name Five Members of Inaugural Junior Paratriathlon Development Program

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo.— USA Triathlon and the Challenged Athletes Foundation (CAF) today announced the five members of their inaugural Junior Paratriathlon Development Program, a first-of-its-kind collaboration designed to support aspiring young paratriathletes ages 12-17 with grant funding, coaching guidance, apparel and other development resources. The five athletes selected for the...

April 13, 2020

BibBoards launches 4Ears Face Mask Snaps and Hooks for front line heroes and communities

With COVID-19 ravaging communities and putting healthcare system under heavy strain, demand for personal protective equipment (PPE) has been on the rise. There are reports all over hospitals of running out of PPE and in some cases leading to the improvising, and even recycling of this vital protective gear. The...

April 12, 2020

Lauren Brandon (USA) Secures Victory During the Women’s IRONMAN VR2 Pro Challenge

TAMPA, Fla. – Following last week’s historic launch of IRONMAN Virtual Racing Series, the second edition of the IRONMAN® VR™ Pro Challenge women’s race hit the virtual pavement with four professional women going head-to-head in a 5150® Olympic distance race simulation, with Lauren Brandon (USA) taking the day’s victory. Utilizing...

April 12, 2020

Sam Long (USA) Victorious During the Men’s IRONMAN VR2 Pro Challenge

TAMPA, Fla. (April 13, 2020) – Four professional men capped off the second edition of the IRONMAN® VR™ Pro Challenge by taking to the virtual bike course and going head-to-head in a 5150® Olympic distance race simulation. It was American Sam Long taking the top spot on the podium in a closely contested...