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May 26, 2021
Schleck Gran Fondo’s Virtual Race on ROUVY with Jens Voigt, Frank Schleck and the 2010 Tour de France Winner, Andy Schleck on May 29th
Mondorf-les-Bains, Luxembourg / May 26, 2021 - Initially scheduled for May 29th, due to continuing pandemic restrictions, the outdoor race had to be rescheduled for September 25th. However, instead and on the same date, the race will take place as a virtual edition on ROUVY’s augmented reality platform, in a...
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May 26, 2021
GiveSignup | RunSignup Releases Large Event Progress Report Predicting a Busy Fall for Races
(Moorestown, NJ)– GiveSignup | RunSignup, the leading US technology provider for fundraising and endurance events, released a progress report on the status of large endurance events. The report follows up on the 2019 list of 100 Largest Races and tracks their plans for 2021. The most significant takeaway is that...
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May 26, 2021
Liz Dolan is 2021 Road Race Management Race Directors’ Meeting Keynote
May 26, 2021.- Liz Dolan is recognized as one the world’s leading marketers, having served as Chief Marketing Office at NIKE, The Oprah Winfrey Network, National Geographic and Fox Sports International. She was also on the marketing team that made the 1999 FIFA Women’s World Cup the most successful women’s sporting...
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May 25, 2021
After 21 runners died during an ultramarathon, will the endurance sport look inward and explore whether it has become too extreme?
Critics have argued that some of these races have begun to blur the lines between the rugged and the reckless, and in the process, shifted the definition of an endurance race from conquering long distances to surviving the elements. NYT
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May 25, 2021
Pure Gravel Debuts Pre-Ride Show at Unbound Kansas
Carlsbad, CA – Pure Gravel, a lifestyle brand focused on Gravel Cycling, is producing an entertaining Pre-Ride Show debuting at Unbound Gravel June 3-4 in Emporia Kansas. The presenting broadcast sponsor is FSA - Full Speed Ahead. The Pre-Ride Show will be filming in Emporia, Kansas June 3–5, 2021 at...
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May 25, 2021
US advises against travel to Japan as Olympics approach
The US State Department has warned US citizens not to travel to Japan, citing the country’s high level of Covid-19 infections. The travel advisory comes less than two months before the Olympics are set to begin on the 23rd July and places Japan alongside nations that Americans are recommended to avoid...
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May 25, 2021
CADEX Expands Road Wheel Product Line with the CADEX 36 Disc
(May 25, 2021) —CADEX, the manufacturer of high-performance cycling products, announced today the launch of their new CADEX 36 Disc Wheel System. At 1302g for the set, these superlight hookless carbon wheels feature a best-in-class stiffness-to-weight ratio and have been designed for riders demanding quick acceleration, exceptional efficiency, as well...
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May 25, 2021
The Vice Wine, in Partnership with USA Triathlon Foundation, Reveal “The Tri” 2019, Napa Valley
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — The Vice Wine, in partnership with the USA Triathlon Foundation, today announced the release of their limited-edition triathlon-inspired “The Tri” 2019, with a portion of proceeds being donated to the USA Triathlon Foundation in support of its mission, which is to transform lives through sport by...
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May 25, 2021
Alpine Parrot Spreads its Wings with Backbone Media Partnership
DENVER, Colo. (May 25, 2021)– Alpine Parrot, maker of technical apparel for women sizes 14-24, has partnered with Backbone Media to help build brand awareness through public relations. Backbone will help Alpine Parrot promote its mission to create outdoor clothing that encourages and celebrates underrepresented people in the outdoors, namely...
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May 25, 2021
St. Jude Memphis Marathon Weekend celebrates 20 years running, nears $100 million raised since 2002
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (May 25, 2021)– St. Jude Memphis Marathon® Weekend presented by Juice Plus+® marks 20 years running this December and there is already reason to start celebrating early: The beloved Memphis event is racing toward the $100 million lifetime fundraising milestone. Since 2002, when 2,900 marathon and half marathoners...
