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August 16, 2021
Retailer R&A Cycles institutes $150 shipping and handling charge on bikes
R&A Cycles, which operates brick-and-mortar stores in Brooklyn and Walnut Creek, California, as well as a well-known e-commerce business, has introduced a $150 charge on bikes sold at its stores, to cover shipping, handling, and assembly. Bicycle Retailer
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August 16, 2021
Pale Fire Capital invests $6 million in ROUVY, the popular augmented reality app for indoor training
Prague, Czech Republic / August 17th, 2021 – The Pale Fire Capital investment group acquires a major stake in VirtualTraining, a Czech company behind the ROUVY indoor cycling and running software application. Thus, Pale Fire Capital is positioned to become the majority shareholder in ROUVY and close the deal by...
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August 16, 2021
Coaching and Support Staff Named For 2020 U.S. Paralympic Triathlon Team
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — Longtime multisport coaches Derick Williamson and Mark Sortino, bike mechanic James Balentine and physical therapist Shefali Christopher will serve in key staff roles for the U.S. Paralympic Triathlon Team at this month’s Paralympic Games Tokyo 2020. The four individuals met the criteria outlined in the selection documents...
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August 16, 2021
Velocity Indoor Cycling App Acquires PerfPro and Adds Drew Hartman to Team
Highland Park, Illinois, August 16, 2021 - Vision Quest Velocity LLC, a performance-driven cycling app, has acquired PerfPro Software Suite and added Drew Hartman, founder of PerfPro and Hartware Technologies, to the Velocity team. PerfoPro Software Suite, which includes PerfPro Studio and PerfPro Analyzer, is one of the most established...
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August 16, 2021
Shock Doctor Launches Legends Showcase 7v7 Football Tournament Series
FOUNTAIN VALLEY, CA, August 16, 2021 — Shock Doctor, a leader in protection and performance and maker of the #1 Mouthguard in the World, is thrilled to announce the launch of Legends Showcase, its all-new 7v7 football tournament series. Beginning January 2022, Shock Doctor will kick off a tour of...
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August 15, 2021
Ben Flanagan and Edna Kiplagat Win 49th Annual Asics Falmouth Road Race
FALMOUTH, MA (August 15, 2021) – Falmouth Road Race, Inc., organizers of the 49th Annual ASICS Falmouth Road Race, one of America’s premier running events of the summer, officially brought road racing back to the streets of Falmouth today with Canadian, Ben Flanagan, winning the Men’s Division for a second...
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August 15, 2021
Meet the couple who completed every Olympic event in 17 days
Stuart Bates and Charlotte Nichols of the U.K. have officially completed the “Spennylympics,” completing every event from the Tokyo Summer Olympics over the course of 17 days. The massive undertaking was a fundraiser for the Motor Neuron Disease Association in the U.K. Canadian Running sat down with the couple to...
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August 15, 2021
Renowned Stages Cycling Leadville Trail 100 MTB Produced by Life Time Returns in 2021 With Stacked Field of Riders
Leadville, Colo., (Saturday, August 14, 2021) – The 2021 Stages Cycling Leadville Trail 100 MTB race, owned and produced by Life Time, today welcomed a field of more than 1,500 riders ranging in age from 18 to 74 years old, representing 49 states and 12 countries. Cyclists tackled the famed...
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August 14, 2021
OutsidePR Welcomes New Clients and Two New Hires
SAUSALITO, Calif. – OutsidePR, a leading consumer public relations agency with a boutique focus on the outdoor lifestyle, today announced the arrival of three new clients and two new hires. The agency is proud to be added to the roster of PR agencies working with one of the fastest-growing beer...
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August 14, 2021
Runners Bring Back The Roar At Big Blue 5K
August 14, 2021 – NORFOLK, VIRGINIA – Local runners and walkers crossed the finish line of The MSP Design Group Big Blue 5K presented by Bon Secours In Motion to help support the Old Dominion Athletic Foundation. “This was the 8th running of the MSP Design Group Big Blue 5K. We are...
