EVENT NEWS
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May 28, 2021
Fayetteville hires Medalist Sports to manage cyclocross events
The city has hired longtime event firm Medalist Sports to manage two high-profile cyclocross races this fall and next winter. Medalist replaces Parkven Productions, owned by Brook Watts and Kristin Diamond, which parted ways with the events as the race community pondered responses to Arkansas' recent anti-transgender legislation. Bicycle Retailer
May 27, 2021
UCI and Zwift reveal schedule for Olympic Virtual Series cycling events
A month after the UCI announced its partnership with Zwift to host the inaugural Olympic Virtual Series cycling events, the event schedule has now been unveiled. The Olympic Virtual Series — a new virtual event launched by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) — will run from June 1-27. Cycling News
May 27, 2021
Professional Triathletes Organisation Partners with British Triathlon to Support the Dorney Triathlon on 13th June
LONDON, ENGLAND: The Professional Triathletes Organisation (PTO) today announced that it has partnered with British Triathlon, the governing body of the sport in Great Britain, and event organiser Dorney Lake Events to provide a professional prize purse along with media and marketing support for the Dorney Triathlon on 13th June at...
May 27, 2021
Giant Bicycles, Liv Cycling and PeopleForBikes’ Ride Spot Present the World Bicycle Day Challenge
Boulder, CO and Newbury Park, CA (May 27, 2021) — Giant Bicycles and Liv Cycling are partnering with PeopleForBikes and Ride Spot to present the World Bicycle Day Challenge — a 10-day campaign inspiring people to get out and ride. World Bicycle Day is Thursday, June 3, 2021. World Bicycle...
May 27, 2021
2021 ASICS Falmouth Road Race Announces 8,000 In-Person Runners for August 15 Event; Charity Runners Guaranteed Spot In Field
Falmouth, MA (May 27, 2021)– Falmouth Road Race, Inc., organizers of the 49th Annual ASICS Falmouth Road Race, one of America’s premier running events of the summer season, today announced that it will host a field of 8,000 in-person runners for its upcoming event on Sunday, August 15. Those who...
May 27, 2021
British Triathlon Confirms Live Photography at The AJ Bell 2021 World Triathlon Leeds
A UK space company has been commissioned to provide space-enabled, live event photos at the AJ Bell 2021 World Triathlon Leeds, organised by British Triathlon on 5-6 June. This service is set to boost participant engagement and virtual spectator involvements, helping the recovery of an industry heavily impacted by COVID-19....
May 27, 2021
Regions Banks Signs on as VIP Partner for Southern Firecracker Triathlon
May 27, 2021 Grenada, MS – Rockstar All Access announces today it has secured a deal with Regions Bank to provide an unique VIP experience for not only participants but spectators of the Southern Firecracker Triathlon. Regions Financial Corporation is a member of the S&P 500 Index and is one...
May 27, 2021
Easy Day Sports and Flagship Cruises & Events Announce Coronado Ferry Partnership for 2021 Crown City Classic
CORONADO, Calif. – May 27, 2021 –On Saturday, July 3, Flagship Cruises & Events is offering special early morning service of the Coronado Ferry for all runners participating in the 2021 Crown City Classic. “We couldn’t be more excited to partner with the Crown City Classic and help put on...
May 26, 2021
Climate change could push temperatures at the Tokyo Olympics to the ‘danger-zone’ for athletes, report warns
If COVID weren't enough, intense heat and high humidity could pose a serious risk to athletes at this year's Tokyo Olympics, according to a new report. The report, published Wednesday by the British Association for Sustainable Sport, details the concerns of leading athletes and scientists about the health impacts of...
May 26, 2021
Barebells Fuels Athlete Ambassadors at This Year’s CrossFit® Semifinals
LOS ANGELES (May 26, 2021) – Barebells– the revolutionary, high-in-protein, no added sugar* protein bar brand – is supporting several athlete ambassadors at the 2021 NO BULL CrossFit® Semifinals. “Our ambassadors have been training and preparing for this for a long time,” said Ben Jones, CEO. “They prove that hard...