April 1, 2020

Boston Marathon offering refunds for first time

Race organizers say anyone who was entered in the 124th edition of the race this month can still run on the rescheduled date, Sept. 14. But if they can’t make it, they can have their money back. More than 30,000 runners had signed up for the world’s most prestigious 26.2-mile run...

April 1, 2020

Retail landlords inundated with requests for rent relief

The Lamy Group, an international financial management consulting firm specializing in retail and commercial real estate, has evaluated rent relief for retail landlords for decades, but this is the largest number of tenant requests Lamy has seen coming in such a short period, even including the 2008 economic downturn. Read more...

April 1, 2020

Adidas revokes decision to withhold rent payments in Germany

Adidas apologized Wednesday for saying it would defer paying rent for stores in Germany that were forced to close by coronavirus lockdowns after facing wide criticism on social media. Adidas had been seeking to take advantage of Germany’s new eviction freeze law. Read more on SGB Media.

April 1, 2020

Pro teams ask UCI for financial flexibility amid coronavirus shutdown

Professional teams across the peloton are battening down the hatches to try to weather the coronavirus shutdown, and they’re asking the UCI for help. Read more on VeloNews.

April 1, 2020

Join Running USA in asking Congress for relief for the endurance industry

April 1, 2020 Endurance Industry Colleagues, The last few weeks have brought unprecedented challenges to our industry. The rapid onset of COVID-19 in the US has forced the immediate and complete cancellation and postponement of every race, triathlon, cycling and endurance event across the U.S. As we’re all proud to...

April 1, 2020

The UCI suspends cycling events through June 1

The UCI decided that this extension would apply to all cycling disciplines and all categories of riders. The governing body will continue to work on a framework for the international racing calendar, based on its exchanges with the stakeholders, and plans to give priority to the three grands tours, and the...

April 1, 2020

IRONMAN Virtual Club Launches as Global Go-To-Hub for Athletes

TAMPA, Fla (April 1, 2020) – The IRONMAN Group has officially launched the IRONMAN® Virtual Club™ (VC™) web-based platform today for athletes around the world. As the go-to destination for everything IRONMAN, IRONMAN VC provides athletes with a connected experience to train, compete, earn and celebrate their achievements with a...

April 1, 2020

2020 National Runner Survey Results Now Available from Running USA

DETROIT – The results of the 2020 National Runner Survey from Running USA are now available and Running USA members can download the survey report for free. “As we grapple with ongoing conditions that challenge our industry, it’s good to remain focused on the core values of our participants and...

April 1, 2020

Boulder’s iKOR Labs Announces Sponsorship of the World Jigsaw Puzzle Federation (WJPF)

Boulder, Colo. (April 1st, 2020) – iKOR Labs, Boulder-based producers of the highly bioavailable, recovery-enhancing CBD (cannabidiol), today announced that it will be the exclusive CBD sponsor for puzzle doers everywhere. The partnership is a natural fit for iKOR and its goal of sharing the health and recovery benefits of its CBD...

March 31, 2020

PeopleForBikes launches Ride Spot ambassador program

BOULDER, COLO. (March 31, 2020) — Are you passionate about building community, uniting riders and getting more people on bikes? PeopleForBikes is recruiting ambassadors for Ride Spot, a new digital biking platform developed to make it easier for people to discover, share and enjoy great bike rides. The ambassador program...