BUSINESS NEWS
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December 15, 2023
Warner Bros moves cycling coverage from GCN+ to Max
The Max streaming channel will add more than 300 live pro cycling events in February, picking up events previously streamed on GCN+, including the Giro d'Italia, the UCI Mountain Bike World Series, UCI Track Champions League, and classic one-day races including E3 Saxo Bank Classic, and Kuurne–Brussels–Kuurne. BRAIN
December 15, 2023
RRCA Launches New Education Resource, RunLead Badge
Arlington, VA /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – The Road Runners Club of America (RRCA) celebrates the growing popularity of people starting and joining run clubs and crews. Participation in weekly group training and social runs is at an all-time high as people embrace running for fitness, health, mental well-being, and a positive social...
December 14, 2023
Why Are Triathletes Renting Bikes for World Championships?
The bond between triathlete and bicycle is deep and complex, just ask the thousands of triathletes with pet names for their bicycles. So, this begs the question, why would someone rent a bicycle to race an Ironman—especially when that might have been the reason for the bike purchase in the...
December 14, 2023
PTO Celebrates Record Year, Prepares For Bigger 2024
London, UK/ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – The Professional Triathletes Organisation (PTO) has advised that its full 2024 PTO Tour calendar will be revealed in the new year, having already announced that it will return to Singapore (12-14 April) and Ibiza (28-29 September) respectively. PTO CEO Sam Renouf reiterated his belief that creating a season-long...
December 14, 2023
RRCA Welcomes Little Rock, AR as a Runner Friendly Community
Arlington, VA /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – The Road Runners Club of America (RRCA) is pleased welcome the newly designated Runner Friendly Community® for fall 2023: Little Rock, Arkansas Runner Friendly Communities have shown that they meet the program’s criteria, which includes community infrastructure along with support from local businesses and government. A...
December 13, 2023
Today’s Plan Announces Closure
Training & coaching platform Today’s Plan has announced they’ll be closing early next year. The Australian-based company has long been the chief competitor to TrainingPeaks, especially for coaches and high-performance teams. Numerous Tour de France teams have used the platform over the years (including currently), as well as many other...
December 12, 2023
Super League Triathlon amplifies U.S. Expansion as it partners with USA Triathlon for the Long Beach Legacy Triathlon
CALIFORNIA, USA/ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - Super League Triathlon announced today that they will be continuing their rapid US expansion by assuming the operation of the 2024 Long Beach Legacy Triathlon in partnership with USA Triathlon. This marks another addition to Super League’s growing US portfolio after the acquisition of events in...
December 12, 2023
Fitbit hit with $11m fine in Australia after misleading customers over returns and warranties
The tech company Fitbit will have to pay an $11m fine in Australia after misleading consumers about smartwatches and fitness trackers that were not fit for purpose. The federal court issued the penalty against the US firm on Tuesday after it admitted making false, misleading or deceptive claims to 58...
December 12, 2023
Nike Opens a Store in Tokyo That’s Dedicated to the City’s Running Community
Nike Ginza is the athletic giant’s new retail outpost, which is open now and is located in downtown Tokyo’s busy shopping district. Nike stated this area is also the home to a passionate running community. The store —which spans 12,765 square feet — utilizes its Nike Rise concept, one that is...
December 11, 2023
SUAREZ Gran Fondo National Series and Zwift Announce Schedule for 8-Event E-Fondo Series
(Gettysburg, PA ) /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - The SUAREZ Gran Fondo National Series today announced the event schedule for the 4th Annual E-Fondo Series, an 8-event series of competitive cycling events hosted on Zwift’s industry leading virtual cycling platform. The 8-event e-sports cycling competition features timed segments like the Series’ real-world...
