EVENT NEWS
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February 20, 2021
Wells and Smith both take a triumphant win on the new Integrity Homes Challenge Wanaka course
Glendhu Bay, Lake Wanaka, New Zealand (20 February 2021) – The Integrity Homes CHALLENGEWANAKA Festival Challenge Half and Garth Barfoot Aquabike saw 800 happy competitors enjoy the new course out in Glendhu Bay on a spectacular day Wānaka day. 2019 winner Hannah Wells repeated her success with a triumphant win...
February 20, 2021
Everything you need to know about the Tokyo Olympics
After an unprecedented year-long delay, the Tokyo Olympics are on course to take place this summer, with fans wondering what to expect from the global sporting event. The Washington Post
February 19, 2021
USA Cycling announces cancelation of Spring Collegiate National Championships
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – In order to ensure the safety of our members, USA Cycling has decided to cancel the 2021 Collegiate Road National Championships, due to take place May 7-9 in Augusta, GA, and Collegiate BMX National Championships, due to take place this spring. While the nation is seeing...
February 19, 2021
24-Hour “Spartan Ultra World Championship” to Unfold At Telluride Ski Resort in Mountain Village, Colorado – October 10-11
BOSTON, Mass. (February 23, 2021) – Spartan®, the world’s leading endurance sports and wellness brand, will bring the 24-hour “Spartan Ultra World Championship” to the United States for the first time, to Telluride Ski Resort in the town of Mountain Village, Colorado. October 10-11, 2021. The brand’s most challenging event kicks...
February 19, 2021
Spartan Trail and Pacific Coast Trail Runs partner to host “Golden Gate Trail Classic” with endurance legend Dean Karnazes
BOSTON (February 19, 2021)– Spartan® , the world’s leading endurance sports and wellness brand, has teamed up with Pacific Coast Trail Runs and ultra running legend Dean Karnazes to create the Golden Gate Trail Classic. Taking place November 19 to 21st, the magic of the Golden Gate Bridge and the...
February 19, 2021
Salty Sports Society Announces Successful Event Amid Obstacles
St. Augustine Beach, Florida – The Speedo SALT Series AMI Hogfish Swim took place in the midst of challenging weather conditions leading to several course changes. Facing a southeast wind direction, with gusts of up to 26 miles per hour, on Anna Maria Island, FL, the Salty Sports Society staff...
February 18, 2021
The Tokyo Olympics Appoint Seiko Hashimoto As Chief
The Tokyo Olympics are making a major statement in Japan - they’ve put a woman in charge, right after former chief Yoshiro Mori resigned last week following scrutiny over sexist remarks. Seiko Hashimoto, a former Olympic bronze medalist in speedskating, was appointed as the new president of the Tokyo Olympic...
February 18, 2021
Dedicated team Challenge Wanaka: ‘Everybody sat around the television and was like yay’
While months of hard work have gone into making CHALLENGE WANAKA possible, the past few days have been tense. A small COVID-19 outbreak in Auckland, about 1500 kilometers away, forced the New-Zealand government to lock down part of the country. CHALLENGE WANAKA's team remained positive, worked very hard and the relief was huge...
February 18, 2021
A Virtual Race Day with Japanese pro riders in Kiso, Japan – Mount “Ontake” to host virtual road and hill-climb races
Kiso, Nagano, Japan / February, 2021 - This virtual cycling race event to be held on February 21st, Sunday, at the peak of the Japanese winter, is set in the sacred mountain, Mt. Ontake, in the prefectures of Nagano and Gifu, at an altitude of 3,067m, next to Mt. Fuji.These Kiso...
February 18, 2021
Hyperice Announced as Official Recovery Partner of Colnago Gran Fondo National Series
(Gettysburg, PA – February 18, 2021) The Colnago Gran Fondo National Series today announced a strategic partnership with Hyperice, the leader in recovery and performance technology and innovators of percussion, vibration, and thermal technology. Through education and access to Hyperice products, the partnership will enhance athlete performance and experience at...