April 23, 2021

USA Cycling Announces Location and Date Changes for Elite, Junior and Para Track Nationals

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – USA Cycling announced today the change to the Elite, Junior, and Para Track National Championship. The event will move from July 1-7 in Carson, Calif. to July 15-21in Trexlertown, Penn. The last 13 months have placed the VELO Sports Center in Carson, Calif., under severe operational...

April 23, 2021

Olympic Medalist Erin Hartwell Joins USA Cycling as National Sprint Director

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – USA Cycling has brought on three-time U.S. Olympian Erin Hartwell to lead the National Track Sprint Program. Hartwell is a decorated track cyclist with two Olympic medals from Barcelona 1992 and Atlanta 1996 in the Men's 1000-meter Time Trial, making him the first American to medal...

April 23, 2021

Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin, to host 2021 Americas Triathlon Para Championships on June 27

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — USA Triathlon, PATCO and Race Day Events today announced that the 2021 Americas Triathlon Para Championships have been scheduled for Sunday, June 27, in conjunction with the Pleasant Prairie Triathlon in Wisconsin. The elite international race serves as a World Triathlon Paralympic Games country qualifier. Athletes...

April 23, 2021

When Will Athletes Be Ready To Return?

Brooklyn, NY—While many running event companies have been putting on races for some time and are looking to continue ramping up, are most athletes prepared to resume racing? NYCRUNS, a New York based running company that puts on over two dozen races annually in New York City, began organizing safe...

April 23, 2021

Mammut Celebrates Earth Day with Protect Our Winters and ClimateUnited

(Williston, VT) April 22, 2021 – Mammut, premiere mountain safety and outdoor brand, announces new partnerships with Protect Our Winters (POW) and ClimateUnited as part of its ongoing commitment to sustainability. Mammut is dedicated to making meaningful and lasting connections within its company, across communities and around the world, united...

April 23, 2021

April 23, 2021 Newsletter – Eco-Friendly Running Shoes

EDITOR'S PICKS Sales in the Americas fuels Thule’s 46% net sales gain in Q1, which was helped by sales in the Americas that jumped 83% after currency adjustment. Sport and cargo carriers drove the Region Americas growth with bike product demand leading the way. Bicycle Retailer A number of brands have...

April 23, 2021

Gran Fondo World Tour® ROUVY Challenge – Race #2 on Coll de Beixalis on Apr 27th

Andorra la Vella, Andorra / April 23d, 2021 - As part of the 2021 Gran Fondo World Tour®, the Virtual World Championship will hold its 2nd Round race on April 27th, on the ROUVY racing platform. This virtual event will be live-streamed and will offer ‘series points’ that count towards...

April 22, 2021

Peloton Spiraling Over Treadmill Safety

The connected fitness company is in hot water over injuries and a death related to its Tread+ treadmill. Following reports of 39 incidents, one fatal, related to the Tread+, the Consumer Product Safety Commission released a warning saying that the product is not safe for homes with children or pets....

April 22, 2021

Skechers’ Profits Surge In First Quarter

Skechers U.S.A., Inc. saw its earnings double in the fourth quarter as sales grew 15%. International Wholesale sales grew 23.8% while direct-to-consumer (DTC) sales jumped 18.1%. The company also predicted sales would advance about 26% in 2021. SGB Media

April 22, 2021

Swiftwick® Partners with The Urban Nature Program and Oasis Bike Shop to Help Local Youth Adventure Outside

Franklin, TN (April 23, 2021)  — Swiftwick® is proud to announce a partnership with two local organizations, Nashville’s Urban Nature Program and Oasis Bike Shop, to empower youth in the community to explore the outdoors. Swiftwick will provide gear, financial support, and dedicated staff volunteering hours to both organizations. The...