BUSINESS NEWS
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August 17, 2021
Nike Strips Alberto Salazar’s Name From Building After SafeSport Coaching Ban
After the U.S. Center for SafeSport revoked his coaching eligibility, Nike said it was appropriate to rename the facility. Women's Running
August 17, 2021
COROS Introduces VERTIX 2 GPS Adventure Watch and Eliud Kipchoge Edition PACE 2
Irvine, CA, August 17, 2021 – COROS Wearables Inc., makers of performance sports wearables, announced today the introduction of several new products including the VERTIX 2 GPS Adventure Watch and the Eliud Kipchoge Edition of its award-winning PACE 2 GPS Sports Watch. These two new styles celebrate the best of...
August 17, 2021
The Hotel Zags Portland welcomes Rachel Wilson, New General Manager
Portland, Oregon (Aug 17, 2021) – The Hotel Zags, a new boutique hotel in Downtown Portland focused on outdoors immersion, inclusivity and exceptional guest experience, is thrilled to announce the appointment of Rachel Wilson to the role of General Manager. Ms. Wilson brings an exceptional background in boutique hotel operations...
August 17, 2021
Music Remains A Priority For Fitness Companies
Equinox Media licensed the entire Universal Music Group catalog in January, but access to the world’s largest music wasn’t enough for the parent company of SoulCycle and Equinox. The fitness brand has partnered with Lorde, Calvin Harris, the Jonas Brothers, and the Supremes for a new series called “Equinox+ Features.” FOS
August 17, 2021
Road Runners Club of America Welcomes Four Additional Instructors to its Popular Coaching Certification Program
Arlington, VA – August 13 – The Road Runners Club of America (RRCA) is pleased to welcome Beofra Butler, Benson Langat, Alex Morrow and Christine Rockey to its Coaching Certification program instruction team. The four new instructors will join the RRCA’s Director of Coaching Education Randy Accetta, Brent Ayer, Bobby...
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
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...
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...
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...
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...