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December 29, 2024
American Trail Running Association announces 2025 theme: Innovation
/ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - American Trail Running Association’s (ATRA) advisory board had a robust discussion that led to our 2025 theme, “Innovation.” With a variety of interpretations encompassing gear to livestreaming, partnership building to the inclusion of AI in training, innovation will surely provide numerous opportunities to unpack a wide range...
December 26, 2024
Fleet Feet Expands in Puget Sound With Acquisition of South Sound Running Stores
OLYMPIA, Wash., PUYALLUP, Wash. and CARRBORO, N.C. (Dec. 26, 2024) /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - Fleet Feet, the largest franchisor of run specialty stores, has announced the acquisition of two key locations in Olympia and Puyallup, Washington. Following the retirement of South Sound Running founders Greg Klein and Joan Marchioro, Wade and...
December 24, 2024
GT Bicycles planning to ‘pause’ new product releases and reduce workforce
In some more bad news for the industry, GT Bicycles, which separated from Cycling Sports Group/Cannondale to a stand-alone Pon Holdings brand in 2023 with its own design team, is reported to be pausing releasing new products while streamlining its operations. In a recent statement to the cycling press, GT...
December 24, 2024
Velosurance Introduces $500,000 Liability Coverage for E-bike Owners
FORT LAUDERDALE, FL (Dec 24, 2024) /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ — Velosurance, a leading provider of insurance solutions for cyclists, has announced an exciting new offering: up to $500,000 in optional liability coverage designed to address the liability concerns of e-bike riders. This addition underscores Velosurance’s commitment to addressing the unique challenges...
December 23, 2024
Gran Fondo World Tour® Unveils Vision for the Future of Cycling and Cyclotourism
December 23, 2023 /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - After over a decade of cycling innovation, the Gran Fondo World Tour® is setting its sights on a bold new future. Over the past 10 years, the series has covered more than 100,000 miles, flying across the globe to connect with, learn from, and collaborate...
December 20, 2024
Laurita Kaigler-Crawlle Joins Finish Strong Foundation As Executive Director
BOSTON, Mass. (Dec 20, 2024) /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – The Dave McGillivray Finish Strong Foundation has announced the hiring of Laurita Kaigler-Crawlle as Executive Director. Kaigler-Crawlle will utilize her 20 years of experience as a public health and healthcare practitioner in the role. As the foundation sets its sights on future growth,...
December 20, 2024
GoFundraise and ACTIVE, a Winning Integration for Charities
Dec 20, 2024 /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - GoFundraise, a leading online fundraising platform, and ACTIVE, a global leader in sports and activity management, are excited to announce a strategic integration that will enhance fundraising opportunities in sporting events. This powerful integration between GoFundraise and ACTIVE will enable fundraisers to create fundraising...
December 19, 2024
“Made in Italy, just like us”: Selle Italia acquires Vittoria cycling shoes
Selle Italia has acquired Vittoria cycling shoes – joining Selle San Marco and idmatch as part of the Asolo, Italy-set Selle Italia group. Biella, Italy-based Vittoria has been developing and manufacturing cycling shoes for almost 50 years. Founded in the Seventies by Celestino Vercelli, Vittoria has become a household name...
December 19, 2024
Oura Hits $5.2B Valuation
Oura has completed a $200 million Series D funding round, raising the smart ring maker’s valuation to $5.2 billion. The round saw participation from Fidelity Management & Research Company and Dexcom, which will fuel Oura’s plans to expand its product offerings, explore additional acquisitions and invest further in AI. Dexcom — a leader...
December 19, 2024
Adventure Enablers Reflects on an Exceptional 2024 and Gears Up for an Exciting 2025
Front Royal, Va. /Adventure Enablers (December 19, 2024) /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIR/ - Adventure Enablers and Enabled Tracking express heartfelt gratitude to all their partners and supporters for an incredible year in 2024. The enthusiasm and trust have been instrumental in expanding our mission to bring unparalleled visibility and engagement to endurance...