September 16, 2024

Strava introduces Metro academic research initiative

Strava, the digital platform for athletes that now boasts more than 125 million users, has launched the Metro for Academic Researchers Programme. This programme is specifically designed for college and university students, as well as academic researchers, to support projects that aim to enhance biking and pedestrian infrastructure in both urban...

September 16, 2024

Hoka Parent Deckers Brands to Execute Six-for-One Forward Stock Split

Deckers Brands, the parent of the Ugg, Hoka, Teva, Koolaburra, and Ahnu, reported that during its annual meeting held on September 9, 2024, the company’s stockholders approved a six-for-one forward stock split and a proportionate increase in the number of authorized shares of its common stock. Deckers said it filed...

September 16, 2024

Lolë acquires cycling and sports brands owned by Louis Garneau Sports

Athletic wear brand Lolë has announced the acquisition of Louis Garneau Sports, a known company in the field of cycling and sports equipment with three brands: Garneau, Sugoi and Sombrio. The company said in a release that the strategic acquisition marks an important step in Lolë's expansion and strengthens its...

September 16, 2024

5 Mila Marche Next Stop of Gran Fondo World Tour ®

/ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – Get ready for an exhilarating two-day cycling program taking place on Saturday, September 20th, featuring two thrilling proposals: the Extreme road brevet 271 km, and a 69 km GPS-guided Gravel event. On Sunday, participants can enjoy two road distances, Medio Fondo and Gran Fondo, completing the full...

September 16, 2024

XTERRA Ruidoso Brings the Off-Road Challenge to New Mexico’s Sierra Blanca

RUIDOSO, NEW MEXICO, USA /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – The first ever XTERRA event in Lincoln National Forest set in the Sierra Blanca mountain range will take place from August 15-17 as a major addition to the 2025 XTERRA Americas Tour. Off-road triathletes, trail runners and their families are invited to Grindstone...

September 16, 2024

2025 Boston Marathon presented by Bank of America Registration Update & 2026 Qualifier Standards Adjustment

BOSTON /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – Following a successful registration week for the 129th Boston Marathon presented by Bank of America, the Boston Athletic Association (B.A.A.) today announces updates pertaining to the next two editions of the Patriots’ Day race. A total of 36,406 qualifier entry applications were received during registration week...

September 14, 2024

Svensson and de Boer Crowned European Champions at Challenge Almere-Amsterdam

/ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - With a European Long Distance title at stake, dozens of professional athletes took off Saturday morning at Challenge Almere-Amsterdam. After a spectacular race, decided only in the final stages, Jesper Svensson (SWE) and Marlene de Boer (NED) earned the European Champion titles. De Boer not only won...

September 14, 2024

Thousands of Riders Participate in 41st Annual Life Time Chequamegon MTB Festival presented by Trek

Cable, Wis., (Sept. 14, 2024) /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - The 2024 Life Time Chequamegon MTB Festival presented by Trek, owned and produced by Life Time (NYSE: LTH), brought more than 2,800 riders to northern Wisconsin on Saturday. The Chequamegon MTB Festival is the oldest and longest-running mountain bike race in the...

September 13, 2024

Polartec Wins 2024 R&D 100 Award for Power Shield Pro

Planet Earth, The Universe (September 13, 2024) /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - Polartec, a Milliken & Company brand and the premium creator of innovative and more sustainable textile solutions, is proud to announce that its Power Shield™ Pro fabric, which incorporates Biolon™* plant-based nylon, has won the prestigious 2024 R&D 100 Award...

September 13, 2024

The downfall of run clubs? How capitalism has hijacked the community

A few months back, the New York Times branded running clubs the latest substitute for dating apps, capturing a growing trend that gained momentum as the pandemic upended our social lives. Run clubs offer people a way to connect in the real world, away from the confines of our phones. But the...