EVENT NEWS
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September 9, 2020
Four teams on edge after COVID ‘yellow cards’ at the Tour de France
There are nerves behind the scenes as four teams face possible expulsion after staff members as well as Tour director Christian Prudhomme tested positive for COVID-19 in mid-race controls. Under Tour rules, if two members of a team’s 30-person bubble test positive within a seven-day period, the team could be...
September 9, 2020
XTERRA VR Introduces Speed Challenge with new Trail Blaze Races
Honolulu, HI (September 9, 2020) - The first-ever XTERRA Trail Blaze VR Trail Runs will be held over five days - Thursday, September 10 to Monday, September 14, 2020. Entry is free and features a runners’ choice of 5K, 10K, or 21K distances for individuals and a “5x5K” option for...
September 9, 2020
TransRockies Launches New Gravel Stage Race In British Columbia
Panorama, B.C. (Sept. 9, 2020)— TransRockies Race Series, a global leader in adventure stage races, is excited to announce a brand new premiere gravel bike race - the TransRockies Gravel Royale, which will take place in British Columbia, August 23 - 26, 2021. Traversing Panorama Mountain Resort, Nipika Mountain Resort,...
September 8, 2020
Tour de France peloton reacts to positive COVID-19 tests of Christian Prudhomme, four team staffers
Monday’s PCR testing for COVID-19 at the 2020 Tour de France revealed zero positive tests amongst the pro peloton. But five positive tests amongst team staff and race management created a stir within the race’s traveling entourage. Read more on VeloNews.
September 8, 2020
IOC, Tokyo organizers to push forward with 2021 Games ‘at any cost’
Officials from the International Olympic Committee and the Tokyo Organizing Committee have said the postponed Olympic Games will go ahead no matter what next summer – not even the global pandemic will not stop the Tokyo 2021 Olympics. Read more on Canadian Running.
September 8, 2020
Virtual Mammoth Gran Fondo introduces ‘e-Fondo’
The Mammoth Gran Fondo is introducing its first ‘e-Fondo’ for electric bicycles during its first virtual event during the month of September. The Virtual Mammoth Gran Fondo features a month-long challenge from September 1-30. In the challenge participants ride their bike – and for the first time, their e-bikes, as...
September 8, 2020
NinjaUSA Announces Technical Committee to Lead the Sport of Ninja in the United States
Colorado Springs, Colorado. NinjaUSA announced today the appointment of a steering (technical) committee to represent the needs of Ninja athletes and the sport in the United States. The goals of the Ninja Technical Committee are to unify the Ninja community and provide platforms necessary to validate the sport and take...
September 8, 2020
Trail Racing Over Texas to Resume In-Person Events at “The Remix” Race on October 10th
Houston, Texas – Trail Racing Over Texas (TROT), announces its return to in person racing this Fall with “The Remix” on Oct. 10th. A full slate of Fall races in Texas will also be open for registration, albeit with a strict participant cap to ensure participant, volunteer, and staff safety....
September 8, 2020
Sasquatch Racing Launches The Haunted Bay Area Run Tour; an Interactive Virtual Event Like No Other
San Francisco, CA (September 8, 2020)– Sasquatch Racing, the production company behind The Sasquatch Scramble, The Rattlesnake Ramble, and The Krampus Cross Country 5K/10K (& Brewfest) is rolling out their first ‘Virtual 2.0’ event, The Haunted Bay Area Run Tour. The event launches on September 8 and runs through November...
September 7, 2020
Challenge North America announces new race for 2021: Challenge Miami
(Daytona Beach, FL) — CHALLENGENORTHAMERICA®- an organization led by athletes to help enhance race experiences for athletes and their families— has announced expansion efforts with an exciting new race to be held at the Homestead-Miami Speedway®. The CHALLENGEMIAMI™ Triathlon Festival of events weekend will be held March 12-14, 2021 as...