EVENT NEWS
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March 3, 2021
Canyon issues stop ride notice to current Aeroad CFR and CF SLX riders after Mathieu van der Poel’s handlebar snaps
Canyon's sponsored pro teams will switch bikes following the incident. bikeradar
March 3, 2021
Crowdfunding campaign started to match men’s prize money for women’s Strade Bianche
Could the men and women be awarded the same amount of prize money? €5,000 has already been raised to distribute to the top five finishers at the women's Strade Bianche. VeloNews
March 3, 2021
Obstacle Course Racing’s Greatest Challenge: Reemerging for Battle in 2021
Obstacle course racing was the endurance-sports juggernaut of last decade. That came to a bruising halt with COVID-19. After a lost year, obstacle course racing is picking itself back up. Men’s Journal
March 2, 2021
Boston Marathon announces virtual race, expects smaller field for in-person event amid coronavirus pandemic
The Boston Athletic Association has announced that it will offer a virtual Boston Marathon for up to 70,000 people on Oct. 11 as it anticipates the in-person race this fall will have a smaller field amid the coronavirus pandemic. Boston Herald
March 2, 2021
Could You Do the ‘Strongman Marathon’? 26.2 Miles of Tire Flips, Burpees, Handstands, and More
The endurance event is made up of 26 movements, each performed for a mile. So that’s a mile of burpees, a mile of tire flips, a mile of sled pulls, and more total insanity. GearJunkie
March 1, 2021
Lance Armstrong could have won without the drugs, says Phil Liggett
According to the legendary cycling commentator, dubbed the ‘voice of cycling’ after decades of Tour de France TV commentary, he admired the Texan for his achievements off the bike but that he “can’t condone drug cheats.” Cycling Weekly
March 1, 2021
Unique race venues in running history
Races don't have to stick to the track, trails or road – a paring garage, a mall, or even a helipad will do. Canadian Running
February 26, 2021
Singapore Marathon no longer in the running for Abbott World Marathon Majors
The IRONMAN Group’s independence from Wanda Sports, following its sale, means that IRONMAN’s Singapore Marathon is no longer on the table to be a Abbott World Marathon Majors event. Endurance Biz
February 26, 2021
The Case for Running ‘Naked’: Ditch the Electronics for a Happier, Healthier Run
Most runners make their strides weighed down by watches, cellphones, iPods, and a whole assemblage of other smart wearables. But sometimes it’s better to hit the trail “naked” - without the distraction of gadgets. GearJunkie
February 23, 2021
Runner Dismissed From UCLA Team For Using Racist, Sexist, and Homophobic Language
Runner Chris Weiland has been kicked off the UCLA track and field and cross-country team after a video surfaced of him allegedly using racist, sexist, and homophobic language. Runners World