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March 5, 2020
The Brooks Sports against Brooks Brothers battle continues
Brooks Brothers Group Inc. is fighting back against Brooks Sports Inc. over the right to the “Brooks” moniker. In a filing in U.S. District Court in the Western District of Washington, Brooks Brothers Group denied Brooks Sports’ claims of trademark infringement — accusing the sporting goods brand of violating a 40-year-old trademark coexistence agreement....
March 5, 2020
Hyperice acquires NormaTec
Performance technology company Hyperice announced Thursday it has acquired NormaTec, the creator of the popular pneumatic compression systems. Terms of the deal were not immediately made available, but Hyperice CEO Jim Huether told CNBC with the acquisition, he expects the company’s gross revenue to “more than double within 18 months.”...
March 5, 2020
Pro cycling teams left scrambling as races cancelled due to coronavirus pandemic
Pro cycling teams across the globe are scrambling to deal with a growing coronavirus crisis, one that is already putting the pinch on the international racing calendar. The UAE Tour was stopped in its tracks, and three teams remain in quarantine. On Thursday, RCS Sport canceled Strade Bianche, the first major European race to be affected...
March 5, 2020
Dirt Rag’s parent files for Chapter 7 bankruptcy protection
Rotating Mass Media, Ltd., the parent of Dirt Rag, filed a petition for Chapter 7 bankruptcy on Thursday. Dirt Rag announced in late January that it was shutting down its magazine and website, as well as its Dirt Fest and Adventure Fest mountain bike festivals. Dirt Rag would have celebrated...
March 5, 2020
2020 TBI Industry Confidence Study
Triathlon Business International (TBI), the industry organisation dedicated to promoting the sport and the business of triathlon, has today announced the results of its sixth annual Industry Confidence Study. Via an extensive survey and analysis process, conducted by independent firm MultiSport Research, there are nine main data points that form...
March 5, 2020
Cowtown Sunday Results
(Fort Worth, Texas) – This weekend marked the 42nd running of The Cowtown, with some 25,000 people registered for the two-day, seven-race event. Sunday marathon distance races, which began at 7:00 a.m., included the Half Marathon, Full Marathon, the new HealthyHig Four-Person Marathon Relay Presented by Higginbotham and the Ultra...
March 5, 2020
Six Gap Century Offers Early Discount for Cyclists Targeting North Georgia Mountains this Fall
DAHLONEGA, GA. - -Bicycle riders from all across the country will converge on Dahlonega to conquer the North Georgia mountains on September 27 for the 32nd annual Six Gap Century & Three Gap Fifty. Online registration is now open for this nationally acclaimed, gran-fondo style bicycle event, providing an incentive...
March 5, 2020
In debt for $32 million, Garneau files for creditor protection
Louis Garneau, the Quebecois sporting equipment manufacturer, is in $32-million worth of debt and has filed for creditor protection under the Bankruptcy and Insolvency Act. The company also announced the “temporary” layoffs of 66 employees at its offices in St-Augustin, Que. Read more on Triathlon Magazine.
March 5, 2020
BikeFlights.com Increases Support for Customers
PORTLAND, OR (March 5, 2020) - BikeFlights.com is pleased to announce improvements to its customer support, including longer hours and a brand new online Knowledge Base. Both will enable the leading bicycle shipping service to provide even better service to its customers. “Our latest enhancements are just two more ways...
March 5, 2020
Registration Open For 2020 Malibu Triathlon
Malibu, CA – The Malibu Triathlon presented by Bank of America opened registration for the Olympic and Classic distance events today. One of the most prestigious triathlons in the world, race weekend annually welcomes 5,000 athletes to one of the planet’s most beautiful places to swim, bike and run. The...