October 20, 2024

Epic Rainy Challenge at Amashova National Classic

/ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - Nearly 3,500 participants braved rainy conditions to complete their routes to Durban at the Amashova National Classic, celebrating South Africa’s premier Gran Fondo event on Sunday as they crossed the finish line at Moses Mabhida Stadium, located by Durban’s seaside. The 126 km distance riders set off...

October 20, 2024

Cyclists Celebrate the End of the Season at Life Time Big Sugar Gravel presented by Mazda

Bentonville, Ark. (October 20, 2024) /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - Following an action-packed week of events and celebration, the Life Time Big Sugar Classic concluded yesterday with the Life Time Big Sugar Gravel presented by Mazda. Nearly 2,000 participants traveled from around the world to race, ride and experience the world-class cycling destination...

October 20, 2024

Why Are Cyclists Banned From New York Marathon? Here’s How Participants Reacted to Removal of Pre-Race Tradition

New York has a special pre-race tradition, unlike any other track, as many cyclists take over the closed route hours ahead of the official event. Cyclists across New York flock to the course to experience riding their bikes on unobstructed New York roads. It’s a privilege; the infamous New York...

October 19, 2024

Record Fall at Challenge Peguera-Mallorca

/ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - It was an action-packed day of racing on the island of Mallorca with a new Challenge Peguera-Mallorca race record set by Alanis Siffert (SUI) and another convincing Challenge Family win for Tom Hug (GER). The professional men’s race began with Peter Denteneer (BEL) leading the swim, exiting...

October 19, 2024

Ancient DNA suggests our love for carbs goes back 800,000+ years

Our craving for bread, pasta, and potatoes may be more than just a cultural preference – it could be encoded in our DNA. Research reveals that our ability to digest starchy foods has much deeper roots than previously thought, potentially explaining why so many of us find carbohydrates irresistible. By...

October 18, 2024

Two athletes die at World Triathlon Championships in Spain

Two athletes died while participating at the World Triathlon Championships in Spain on Thursday, the sport’s governing body has confirmed. Both competitors – one from Mexico and one from Great Britain. CNN

October 18, 2024

First AI-Powered Gym Launching in Early 2025

Santa Monica will soon be home to Fred Fitness, the first gym centered on AI-driven personalized workouts and powered by EGYM. “Most gyms offer equipment; we offer solutions,” Alfred Enzensberger said. Athletech News

October 18, 2024

Life Time Announces Prize Purses For The 2025 Editions Of UNBOUND Gravel 200, Leadville Trail 100 MTB and Big Sugar Gravel

Chanhassen, Minn., /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/: Following last week’s 2025 race lineup announcement, Life Time, (NYSE: LTH), the nation’s premier healthy lifestyle brand and athletic event producer, has unveiled a record prize purse encompassing the Life Time Grand Prix plus three new total awards for individual races. Expanded prize purse The total...

October 18, 2024

11th Annual Coronado Turkey Trot presented by Rady Children’s Hospital Auxiliary Coronado Unit

Coronado, CA – October 18, 2024 /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/– The 11th Annual Coronado Turkey Trot, presented by Rady Children’s Hospital Auxiliary Coronado Unit, is set to take place on Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 28, 2024, at Tidelands Park. This community-favorite 5K run/walk, which sells out every year, will raise funds for...

October 18, 2024

Mandela Capture Site host Amashova National Classic Cycling Race Bib Delivery

Today the Chief Whip of uMngeni Municipality, Mr. Thembelani Sikhakhane, officially welcomed the cyclists who will take part in the Amashova 2024 Race which will start at the Nelson Mandela Capture Site on Sunday. Together with him, Annie Batchelder, Amashova National Classic race Director and Dani Buyo, CEO of Gran...