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January 19, 2021
CTS Welcomes 5 New Coaches Specializing for Ultrarunning, Triathlon, and Cycling
(Colorado Springs, January 19, 2021) – CTS, a pioneer in the endurance coaching and camps industry, today announced five new additions to their staff of 50+ professional coaches. Patrick McGlade, Jackson Brill, Tamara Kozulina, Matthew Wisthoff, and Harley Nunan bring unique strengths to the CTS Coaching Staff and are available...
January 16, 2021
Here’s why Joe Biden might not have his Peloton bike in the White House
Indoor training bike's camera, microphone and internet connection could pose security risk, say experts. VeloNews
January 15, 2021
Gainful Receives $7.5 Million in Series A Funding
Gainful, which offers personalized subscriptions for protein powder blends and hydration products, received the funding led by BrandProject and Courtside Ventures, with participation from AF Ventures, Round13 Capital, Barrel Ventures and the founder of Polaris Sports. Front Office Sports
January 15, 2021
RRW: Boston Marathon Race Director Now Directing Mass Vaccination Sites
With mass-participation running events on hold, longtime Boston Marathon race director Dave McGillivray has shifted his event-organizing skills to perhaps the most important race of the 21st century: getting every American vaccinated against COVID19, aiming to vaccinate a whopping 7,000 people a day. Lets Run
January 15, 2021
Organizational Development continues within The IRONMAN Group: Thomas Siebert and Matt Wikstrom promoted to Senior Vice President
TAMPA, Fla. (January 15, 2021) – The IRONMAN Group is pleased to announce several senior level promotions within the company, including Thomas Siebert to Senior Vice President, Head of Finance – EMEA and Matt Wikstrom to Senior Vice President, Global Partnerships. Additionally, Marieka Barnard, Peta Bell, Dan Berglund, Joanna Jordan,...
January 15, 2021
Hyland’s Brings Cycling into Focus with Great Rides Powered by Hyland’s
LOS ANGELES – January 15, 2021 – Hyland’s, a century-old leader in products to support a healthy, active lifestyle, is announcing a series of cycling videos that feature some of the most beautiful and challenging routes in the United States. The new Great Rides Powered by Hyland’s series celebrates epic rides around...
January 15, 2021
Race Management Companies Above The Fold Events & Sport Promotions and Team Magic Announce Merger, Restructuring
Nashville, TN – Tennessee-based race management companies Above The Fold Events & Sport Promotions and Team Magic today announced the merger of their companies effective January 14, 2021. Team Magic, founded in the late 1980s and now one of the nation’s largest full-service race management companies, will add to its...
January 15, 2021
Innerforce’s Rebranding Focused on Climate Change and Social Impact
Redefining Innerforce’s brand identity. How and why brands do things is just as important as what they do. Innerforce began 2021 with a transformational process. Understanding the need to evolve towards new things that matte, the brand matched these new mindsets and goals with their visual elements - logo, fonts,...
January 14, 2021
Nike Sues Nearly 600 Websites For Selling Counterfeit Sneakers
The lawsuit was filed against 589 websites allegedly selling counterfeit versions of its Nike and Converse shoes online, including the owners of 676 social media accounts and more than 100 unidentified companies and individuals for alleged counterfeit activity. SGB Media
January 14, 2021
Google completes purchase of Fitbit
Google has completed its $2.1 billion acquisition of Fitbit, its devices, not data. The deal won’t affect how third-party fitness trackers work with Android, or how Fitbit works with other non-Google services. The Verge