BUSINESS NEWS
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September 22, 2020
Tour de France draws 40m domestic TV viewers
The 2020 Tour de France proved a domestic TV ratings hit for France Télévisions (FTV) as more than 40 million viewers tuned into the public service broadcaster’s coverage of the three-week cycling grand tour. FTV reportedly saw its total viewership increase by seven million - more than 21% - on...
September 22, 2020
Amazon taps Echelon for the Prime Bike, a $500 Peloton knock-off.
Amazon teamed up with Echelon to build and sell the Prime Bike. The $500 exercise bike is a virtual clone of the $1,900 Peloton bike minus the screen — even the color scheme and design are the same. The bike is available now from Amazon (and Walmart, with slightly different...
September 22, 2020
Boxed Water Is Better® Welcomes Industry Veteran Charles Murray as Director of Operations
Holland, Mich. – Boxed Water Is Better® – already the most sustainable water brand in the category – has welcomed Charles Murray as the Director of Operations to lead the brand’s R&D, production, and distribution. Murray’s background in beverage operations, automation and quality management, will position the brand to handle surging...
September 22, 2020
Tadej Pogačar and UAE Team Emirates Wins 2020 Tour de France with Stages Cycling
(Boulder, CO - September 22, 2020) StagesⓇ Cycling congratulates Tadej Pogačar on his historic Tour de France win. In his first Tour, the 21-year-old Slovenian won three stages and clinched the White Jersey for best young rider, the Polka Dot Jersey for best climber, and the Malliot Jaune for overall victory,...
September 22, 2020
A Bright Future for Knog and Darby Communications
September 22, 2020 – Melbourne, Australia – Knog, the award-winning manufacturer of unconventional bike accessories and outdoor lighting products, is proud to announce its partnership with PR and Digital Marketing agency Darby Communications. Connected by a strong mutual relationship with Vancouver-based Eartheasy Distribution, Darby Communications will assist Knog with bolstering...
September 22, 2020
USA Triathlon Renews Partnership with Rudy Project North America Through 2024
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo.— USA Triathlon today announced it has renewed its partnership with Rudy Project North America through 2024. Rudy Project is the premier supplier of sunglasses, helmets and prescription eyewear in North America for the multisport community. As USA Triathlon’s Exclusive Eyewear and Helmet Partner for adult and youth...
September 22, 2020
Machines For Freedom and ROKA Launch Eyewear Collab For Bike And Outdoor Pursuits
Los Angeles, Calif. (Sept 22, 2020) – Machines For Freedom®, has teamed up with ROKA, to design two pairs of versatile, innovative and stylish cycling sunglasses. Machines, the inclusive women’s cycling apparel brand and ROKA, the award-winning performance sunglass and prescription eyewear brand, joined forces to collaborate on not only a...
September 22, 2020
Looking Back as The IRONMAN Group Celebrates Return to Triathlon Racing with Five Events in Estonia, France, Germany, and Poland
LES SABLES D’OLONNE / GDYNIA / HAMBURG / TALLINN / TAMPA – It was a week to remember and arguably one of the most emotional weekend’s in triathlon history. On September 4, 5 and 6, after an almost 200 days of COVID-19-induced hiatus, The IRONMAN Group celebrated a remarkable return...
September 22, 2020
BibBoards is proud to be a part of Emma Coburn`s Elk Run 5k Virtual race
BibBoards have always been excited to get involved with significant social events aimed to raise awareness and support healthcare, wellness, and environmental protection. In 2020 those kinds of campaigns are crucial as they unite humanity in the face of a common threat, inspire solidarity and collaboration between people and nations....
September 21, 2020
ABC Financial Acquires Trainerize
ABC Financial (ABC), a provider of technology and related services for the fitness industry, has acquired Trainerize, a Vancouver-based mobile fitness solution for personal training and member engagement. With Trainerize, ABC can extend the health club beyond the walls of the gym to include all the aspects of fitness in...