March 30, 2020

Thousand Selects OutsidePR as Agency of Record

LOS ANGELES (March 30, 2020) -- Thousand, creators of classically-designed and innovative bicycle helmets for modern urban cyclists, has named OutsidePR as the brand’s public relations agency of record. OutsidePR will manage Thousand’s public relations and communications strategy in North America targeting both outdoor performance and consumer lifestyle media, with...

March 30, 2020

IRONMAN Foundation Announces IRONAID COVID-19 Support Fund

TAMPA, Fla. (March 31, 2020) – The IRONMAN Foundation® has announced that in 2020, its existing IRONAID™ program will expand its resources to specifically focus on serving event communities in relation to the COVID-19 pandemic. IRONAID engages athletes in the healthcare industry who race IRONMAN® and IRONMAN 70.3® events, with the goal...

March 30, 2020

Cotopaxi Announces #OneUtah Campaign

Salt Lake City, UT, March 30, 2020- The Utah community is unique in the way it comes together in times of crisis. At the first sign of the COVID-19 crisis, the Utah business community rallied together and coordinated between community and civic leaders to explore how best to help the...

March 27, 2020

USA Cycling expecting 30 percent revenue shortfall in 2020

Governing body to reduce staff by 15 percent and furlough a further 25 percent as revenues expected to plummet. Read more on VeloNews.

March 27, 2020

MYLAPS launches new chip without subscription

Despite uncertain times in many regions of the world, MYLAPS keeps on innovating. Today the latest addition to the ProChip product line was launched: the ProChip Timer Go, a brand new ProChip without subscription and for timers only.  The yellow ProChip Timer Go is developed as the out-of-the-box transponder solution...

March 27, 2020

Challenged Athletes Foundation (CAF) Distributes a Record-breaking 3,921 Individual Grants

SAN DIEGO, CA – March 27, 2020 – Many lives are rapidly changing around the globe and the Challenged Athletes Foundation (CAF) has remained committed and focused on positively impacting athletes with physical challenges. CAF proudly announced today a record-breaking 3,921 individual grants awarded to empower the dreams of athletes...

March 27, 2020

The Sportstats Virtual Triathlon is the Largest Virtual Triathlon in the World

Sportstats, the world’s largest race timing company, and LifeSport Coaching, led by Olympic Gold Medal Coach, Lance Watson, have joined forces in this time of crisis to create a free, one-of-a-kind, virtual triathlon, the largest such race in the world. “Lance is my coach and I know—as both an athlete...

March 27, 2020

Race Roster, ASICS, and the Runkeeper™ app team up to offer a more rewarding virtual experience

London, ON — As part of Race Roster’s ongoing effort to support thousands of running events and millions of runners, Race Roster, ASICS and the Runkeeper™ app have teamed up to offer an even more engaging and rewarding virtual event experience. By working together, they are building technology that will...

March 26, 2020

A Guide for Switching Your Event to a Virtual Race

COVID-19 is spreading, forcing event organizers around the world to take measures to protect their communities. Whether or not the virus has affected your area yet, you’re probably at least planning for what you will do if it becomes unsafe to hold your race on its scheduled date. While postponement...

March 26, 2020

Small Business Relief Tracker: Funding, grants and resources for business owners grappling with coronavirus

In an effort to help business owners find financial relief, we’ve rounded up all of the government agencies, private companies and nonprofit organizations that are extending support. Read more on Forbes.