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May 26, 2020
Race Across America Goes Virtual For 2020
Boulder, CO (May 26, 2021) – For the first time in 39 years Race Across America (RAAM) will not be held. The announcement was made with heavy hearts and it left a void for every ultra-racer in the world. But, when adversity appears, so does opportunity. Thanks to a group...
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May 25, 2020
On a lighter note: What your Strava maps says about you
If you’re an avid Strava user, you know that every upload comes with an average pace, date and time, and a map. Whether you like it or not, the map is part of everyone’s file and shows the path you took to get your exercise done that day. A map...
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May 25, 2020
Asics North America sees double-digit sales decline
Asics North America (ANA), which includes the U.S., Canada and Mexico, said sales in the U.S. were down 18.4 percent year-over-year in the first quarter. Canada and Mexico were down 5.5 percent and 10 percent year-over-year in the local currency respectively. Asics U.S. saw a year-over-year decrease of 14.2 percent in...
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May 25, 2020
World Endurance Coaching Business Summit
The events of 2020 have massively disrupted the world of endurance sports, requiring a fundamental shift and adaptation to the way coaches need to operate in the future. COACH 2020 VISION is the world’s first virtual business development Summit, specifically tailored to help endurance sport coaches innovate and improve their...
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May 25, 2020
Imogen Simmonds (SUI) And Andi Boecherer (DEU) Put in Top Performances During IRONMAN VR8 Pro Challenge
TAMPA, Fla. (May 23, 2020) – The eighth edition of the IRONMAN® VR™ Pro Challenge saw four professional women and four professional men battle on a 40 km portion of the newly offered IRONMAN Arizona bike course utilizing Official Virtual Cycling partner ROUVY’s augmented reality. After the conclusion of an...
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May 22, 2020
Inaugural Collins Cup Triathlon to take place exactly one year from today on May 22nd 2021
LONDON, ENGLAND--BOULDER, USA: The Professional Triathletes Organisation today announced that the new date for the inaugural Collins Cup will be exactly one year from today – on the 22nd May 2021. The race, which was originally scheduled for 29-30th May 2020 but could not go ahead due to the Covid-19 pandemic,...
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May 22, 2020
ROUVY announces 2020 Brand Ambassador program for cyclists and triathletes
After the successful experience in 2019 the company is looking to extend the number or the pro and amateur representatives in the athletic community. “The company is looking for passionate athletes who have a love for cycling and use Rouvy as their favorite partner for indoor training.”, says Petr Samek,...
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May 22, 2020
NorCalUltras’ Virtual Lunacy Series 3-Part Event Raises Money for Fit for Girls
The Lunacy Series, presented by NorCalUltras, is a virtual series of races comprised of three events: the Jammie Jam, Rock Your Block – 24 Hour Event and Twilight Twinkle Toes. $5 from each event entry will be donated to Fit for Girls, a nonprofit organization that helps girls set and...
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May 22, 2020
USA Duathlon Virtual Run-Bike-Run Presented by TOWER 26 Raises More than $110,000 for COVID-19 Relief Fund
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — The USA Duathlon Virtual Run-Bike-Run presented by TOWER 26 came to a close Sunday, raising more than $110,000 for the USA Triathlon Foundation COVID-19 Relief Fund and drawing more than 6,100 participants. The five-week virtual event, which ran from April 10-May 17, was designed to provide...
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May 22, 2020
Bikerumor’s Remote Otter wraps with 27 brand stories and videos
Bikerumor’s Remote Otter “virtual Sea Otter coverage” has wrapped with videos from 27 amazing brands. “With the Sea Otter Classic and most every other major event and expo cancelled this spring and summer, we knew we needed to give brands a showcase beyond just another press release,” says Bikerumor founder...