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April 14, 2020
Cancellation of Tour could lead to ‘economic meltdown’ in cycling
The Tour de France is not just the center of the cycling season and a celebration of the French nation, but an economic pillar on which teams, sponsors and riders rely. The past month has already seen several teams cut rider salaries and sponsors shoot out warnings of recalling budgets as the early-season racing stop took its...
April 14, 2020
USA Triathlon, IRONMAN U Collaborate on First-Ever Coaching Education Partnership
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo.— USA Triathlon and IRONMAN U today announced a first-of-its-kind partnership that will enable multisport coaches in the USA Triathlon Coaching Certification Program to earn USA Triathlon Approved Continuing Education Units (CEUs) by completing the IRONMAN U online coach certification course. The USA Triathlon Coaching Certification Program was...
April 13, 2020
USA Cycling putting timely emphasis on personal well-being
Kelsey Erickson had spent nearly a decade working in the mucky world of international anti-doping when she heard that USA Cycling was looking for someone to build and administer a wellness program for riders at all levels. Read more on USA Today.
April 10, 2020
The Colorado Classic announces Business in Sport Webinar Series
Denver, CO (April 10, 2020) — In response to the stalled racing season, the Colorado Classic® presented by VF Corporation today announced the launch of the Business in Sport Webinar Series, a free series of conversations designed to provide education and information for female athletes in cycling and other sports....
April 9, 2020
Endurance Sports Coalition unites 475 organizations to secure COVID-19 relief
WASHINGTON DC (April 9, 2020) - With the immediate suspension of events across the nation due to social distancing and quarantine impacts from the COVID-19 pandemic, leaders across the endurance sports landscape formed the Endurance Sports Coalition to advocate for relief. The grassroots coalition creates one united voice for the...
April 9, 2020
Cycling-World governing body UCI to furlough staff, reimburse event fees
Cycling's world governing body the UCI said on Thursday it was furloughing its entire staff, either fully or partially, in a bid to "weather the storm" caused by the coronavirus pandemic. Senior management and elected UCI officials have agreed to salary reductions while 130 UCI employees will be furloughed. Other measures...
April 9, 2020
IRONMAN Announces Changes to 2020 IRONMAN World Championship Slot Allocation
TAMPA, Fla. (April 9, 2020)– IRONMAN today announced adjustments to the slot allocations for the 2020 Vega IRONMAN® World Championship based on qualifying events that have been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. The IRONMAN World Championship qualifying window for the 2020 Vega IRONMAN World Championship has been officially extended from August...
April 9, 2020
United Endurance Sports Coaching Academy and CoachUp Announce Partnership
(Highlands Ranch, CO – April 9, 2020) – United Endurance Sports Coaching Academy (UESCA) today announced a new partnership with CoachUp, a leading coaching platform to over 10K coaches and 200K athletes. As a partner to UESCA, CoachUp is excited to assist UESCA coaches in growing their businesses both in terms...
April 8, 2020
Leslie Jordan, Inc., unveils new product line, and a new use for a standby staple.
Portland, OR. – Leslie Jordan, Inc., ever the leader in high-quality performance and lifestyle gear for endurance events, has another trick up their sleeve! The company’s RACE WRAPS are more than just face shields and headbands – they can be easily transformed into face masks too! Check out this video...
April 7, 2020
HYLETE Announces Regulation A Offering
Hylete, Inc., the fitness lifestyle brand based in Solana Beach, CA, announced a $12 million equity raise under a Regulation A Tier 2 offering. Hylete was founded in 2012 as a direct-to-consumer brand and had 2019 net revenues of over $12.5 million. Read more on SGBMedia.