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February 17, 2023
Shimano forecasts 21% sales drop in 2023
In its fourth quarter and full-year financial results report, the company forecast that 2023 sales in its bike components business will produce 396 billion yen ($2.95 billion), down from the 517 million yen recorded in 2022, a 23% drop. Bike component sales make up about 79% of Shimano’s business with...
February 17, 2023
Join Team Make-A-Wish®; Make-A-Wish® Massachusetts and Rhode Island Named Official Charity Partner for the 2023 Providence Marathon
PROVIDENCE, RHODE ISLAND /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – Make-A-Wish Massachusetts and Rhode Island is teaming up with Ventures Endurance, part of Gannett's USA TODAY NETWORK Ventures, as the official charity partner of the 2023 Providence Marathon and Half Marathon. The race runs through historic downtown sites on Sunday, May 7 and offers scenic...
February 17, 2023
Alchemy Bikes Increases Rear Travel on Two Arktos MTBs; Pre-Order Now
Golden, Colorado (February 17, 2023) /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – Addressing what they see as the future of mountain bike design, Alchemy Bikes – a leading fabricator-to-rider boutique bike manufacturer – is updating its critically acclaimed Arktos line of full-suspension carbon mountain bikes for 2023 with longer rear travel on two of its most...
February 17, 2023
2023 Sea Otter Classic Summit to Host Can’t-Miss Outdoor Industry Event
MONTEREY, Calif. (Feb. 17, 2023) /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – The Sea Otter Classic Summit produced by Life Time, is set to host an industry-exclusive dinner at the Monterey Bay Aquarium on April 19, 2023 - the final day of the renowned Summit. The Monterey Bay Aquarium provides a one-of-a-kind backdrop for this unique...
February 17, 2023
Strava’s trying to make route planning easier by crowdsourcing photos from users
You can find route photos for any sport featured in the Routes section of the app, including running, trail running, walking, hikes, rides, mountain bike rides, and gravel rides. According to Strava, the platform has roughly 2.3 million photos from 200 million user-uploaded public activities in the past year to...
February 17, 2023
The IRONMAN Foundation Celebrates 20th Anniversary
TAMPA, Fla. (Feb. 17, 2023) /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - This month, The IRONMAN Foundation, whose mission is to create positive, tangible change in IRONMAN® and Rock ‘n’ Roll® Running Series race communities through grant funding and volunteerism, kicks off the celebration of its 20th anniversary of service. Since its inception in...
February 17, 2023
Non-Executive Board Established for the Adventure Racing World Series
/ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - Following the announcement of new ownership for the Adventure Racing World Series, under the leadership of Heidi Muller, a new Non-Executive Board has been formed and held their first meetings and discussions. The formation of the new board and its inaugural meeting on February 9th, took place...
February 17, 2023
Best Bike Split Announces 2023 Season Partners
Austin, TX /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - Best Bike Split, the leading provider of race-pacing technology and analysis, is proud to announce its continued support of the World's top Men's and Women's cycling teams in 2023. The company will sponsor teams competing at the highest UCI World Tour level, including CANYON//SRAM, Trek-Segafredo,...
February 17, 2023
The Ascension Seton Austin Marathon Weekend Kicks Off Today
AUSTIN, Texas, February 17, 2023 /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – The Ascension Seton Austin Marathon, Half Marathon and 5k is set to take place this weekend in Austin, Texas. Highlights of this world-class event include three race distances for participants of all speeds and abilities, the Health & Fitness Expo, and a 3-block-long...
February 16, 2023
Three Perspectives on Ironman’s Controversial New Open Category and Transgender Policy
In a larger press release sent out on February 6, Ironman announced the creation of a new Open participatory division, with the hopes of “[providing] a welcoming and inclusive field for able-bodied athletes that cannot or do not wish to race in a competitive age or gender group.” The press...