EVENT NEWS
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June 30, 2020
FRESHJUNKIE Racing launches Gulf Coast Challenge
As the COVID-19 pandemic caused numerous events to be cancelled or postponed, active people have looked for an outlet for their efforts. The Gulf Coast Challenge hopes to fill that need for thousands of participants who might normally be participating in races every weekend. In addition, the pandemic has encouraged...
June 29, 2020
Get Ready for a Virtual Tour de France
A version of the biggest race on the cycling calendar, Tour de France, is about to be held on stationary bikes. The real thing will come in August—pandemic allowing. Read more about it on Bloomberg.
June 29, 2020
Badwater 135 cancelled just 10 days ahead of race start
Just days after confirming the race was a go, the running community was hit with another event cancellation, and the 135-mile ultramarathon Blackwater 135 through Death Valley in California was called off a little over a week before it was set to run on July 6 to 8. Read about...
June 29, 2020
XTERRA Adventures Premieres July 2, 2020 on Outside TV
Honolulu, HI (June 29, 2020) - An all-new 2020 season of XTERRA Adventures television shows will debut on Outside TV this Thursday, July 2, at 9pm EDT. The six-episode series will showcase incredible destinations, the determination and drive of the human spirit, and the unique stories of XTERRA with broadcast...
June 28, 2020
American riders scramble to return to Europe as possible EU travel ban looms
American riders in Europe faced a difficult choice: stay put and be forced to ride out the frightening coronavirus pandemic for an undetermined amount of time, or get on the first flight out to the USA. However, with the US falling far behind Europe in controlling the spread of COVID-19, will...
June 27, 2020
Case closed after no hidden motors found in peloton after two years
French police have closed their case into hidden motors within the peloton, having found no evidence of mechanical doping during the two-year investigation. Read about it on Cycling Weekly.
June 27, 2020
New Zealand’s Teresa Adam And Mike Phillips Repeat as Best in Oceania During the IRONMAN VR13 Pro Challenge
TAMPA, Fla. – The 13th edition of the IRONMAN® VR™ Pro Challenge saw New Zealand’s Teresa Adam and Mike Phillips reclaim top honors in the professional women’s and professional men’s races, respectively. Three professional women and three professional men took to the virtual pavement battling it out for IRONMAN VR13...
June 27, 2020
Upcoming changes to scoring on sodisp to further motivate athletes to improve their social distancing
June 27, 2020 - Our mission at sodisp is to encourage outdoor fans to enjoy the great outdoor responsibly during these worrying times. The goal of our unique scoring system has always been to award more points for activities that had lower estimated people density on the route. This to...
June 26, 2020
How These U.S. Running Organizations Are Reaching Underserved Communities
Many large running and racing organization members are examining ways to promote diversity and inclusion in the cities they serve. Now is the time to not only spotlight these programs, but also zero in on ways to improve these initiatives. Read more on RunnersWorld.
June 25, 2020
USA Triathlon Foundation Awards $110,000 in COVID-19 Relief Fund Grants
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — The USA Triathlon Foundation today announced the grant recipients for the COVID-19 Relief Fund, established in April to support members of the multisport community who have been adversely impacted by the pandemic. More than $110,000 will be dispersed to 40 organizations and individuals. The USA Triathlon...