March 2, 2022

Alexandre Geniez gets four-month suspended prison sentence for domestic violence

Alexandre Geniez (Team TotalEnergies) was given a four-month suspended prison sentence on Wednesday when he was found guilty of domestic violence against his wife at the time Lucie Garrigues. Garrigues was with Geniez from 2013 to 2020, and she is the mother of their two children. Velo News

March 2, 2022

Fitbit Recalls Fitbit Ionic Smartwatches Due to Burn-Hazard, Offers Refund

Fitbit has announced a recall of their older Ionic GPS smartwatch, due to situations where the battery can overheat and cause burn injuries. The Ionic was introduced back in 2017, which was really their first smartwatch to support a 3rd party app platform as well as on-watch payments and on-watch...

March 2, 2022

Ukrainian cycling coach and father of recent national champion killed in war; former pro Andriy Grivko working to help country’s cyclists

The Russian invasion in Ukraine has claimed the life of one of the country's national cycling coaches, who was also the father of the rider who won the men's National Road Race Championships in 2019. Alexander Kulyk was killed on Tuesday in Kyiv during a mission to help evacuate people...

March 2, 2022

Saucony® Launches New Video Series to Celebrate All Runners

WALTHAM, MA (March 2, 2022)/ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - Today, global performance running lifestyle brand Saucony launched a video series titled “Call Us Runners,” which offers an introspective look into the lives of four people to highlight what it means to be a runner across different backgrounds and experiences. The video series underscores...

March 2, 2022

Registration Opens for the 2022 GAP Relay Presented by UPMC Health Plan

PITTSBURGH (March 2, 2022)/ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - The 2022 GAP Relay presented by UPMC Health Plan returns to the Great Allegheny Passage the weekend of Oct. 14-15, 2022.  The course will begin in Cumberland, Md. and finish in Pittsburgh, Pa. “This event is unique in the adventure elements all runners get to...

March 2, 2022

The IRONMAN Group Statement of Solidarity with Ukraine

PETERSBURG / LONDON / TAMPA (March 2, 2022) /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ -The IRONMAN Group stands in solidarity with the people of Ukraine, our athletes, and their community, and condemns the actions dictated by Russian leadership during this deeply troubling international crisis. The 2022 IRONMAN® 70.3® St. Petersburg triathlon scheduled to take place...

March 2, 2022

Archer Components Launches New Paddle Remote for D1x Trail System

Scotts Valley, California (March 2, 2022) /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - Archer Components continues to build on its winning formula of developing electronic shifting for any mechanical derailleur with the release of the new Paddle Remote for its renowned D1x Trail e-shifting conversion kit. The new remote -- which can be purchased individually or...

March 2, 2022

Lizard Skins Launches Their Latest Grip: The Strata

American Fork, Utah (March 2, 2022) /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - Lizard Skins, a longtime industry leader in grips and handlebar tape, has a new grip offering: the ‘Strata’. The Strata is a single-clamp lock-on grip that offers a soft, comfortable feel with its mushroom-style fin design. The medium diameter of 32.25mm sets the...

March 2, 2022

The Kilimanjaro Trail Run is a World-Class Event and a Force for Good

/ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - This September, the Kilimanjaro Trail Run (KTR) will offer four high-altitude races over two days on Africa’s tallest mountain. Mount Kilimanjaro is a beacon directing our attention toward climate change, deforestation, and the need for clean energy and clean water. The Kilimanjaro Trail Run will champion these global...

March 2, 2022

How Bike Club’s decentralized cycling community changes everything

/ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - Originally conceived as an NFT project, Bike Club has quickly grown into something much bigger. As the world’s first decentralized cycling club and community that is free and open to everyone, the implications for the industry are massive. “Traditionally, bike clubs provided a foundational structure and grassroots...