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July 22, 2021
Triathlon named for Trump is canceled again. Event director says it wasn’t his call.
For the second time in less than six months, the 2021 edition of Tri at the Trump — a sprint triathlon that was originally scheduled to take place at Trump National Golf Club, Charlotte this September — has been canceled. The Charlotte Observer
July 22, 2021
Sea Otter Australia postponed to 2022 due to COVID
Is this 2020 all over again? Sea Otter Australia has been postponed from its 2021 dates to September 29, 2021 to October 3 2022 due to the current COVID threat. Note from Sea Otter: Unfortunately, after carefully monitoring the evolution of the current coronavirus threat, it has become clear that...
July 22, 2021
8-Hour Dream Endurance Race Brings ‘Dreams’ and New Course Records
CARMEL, Ind. (July 22, 2021) – Participants made their way through the campus of Butler University in Indianapolis in perfect conditions on Saturday, July 16 for the seventh annual 8-Hour Dream Endurance Race and Cat Nap 5K. The sold-out event, one of six CRRG Events signature races, produced new course...
July 22, 2021
SEC Halts Alleged Ongoing Offering Fraud Involving Cycling Companies
Arrested: Samuel Mancini managed and controlled Outdoor Capital Partners LLC (OCP), which he purported to be a venture capital and private equity firm, and promised investors that he was raising $20 million, including $5 million of his own money, for OCP Italia to invest solely in acquiring controlling interests in...
July 22, 2021
Zone7 Raises $8 Million In Series A Round To Expand Artificial Intelligence Platform For Predicting Sports Injury Risks
Zone7’s system analyzes data that teams collect on athletes when they’re practicing, playing in games, working out and even sleeping. It then produces reports on each player’s fitness and other variables, forecasts their injury risk and suggests ways in which so-called “operators” such as coaches and medical personnel can help....

July 22, 2021
Portland Design Works is Officially Certified Climate Neutral
PORTLAND, OR (July 22, 2021) — Portland Design Works, creators of gear for everyday cycling, is proud to announce that the company is now officially Climate Neutral Certified. “We believe that we can make a change toward more sustainability within the bicycle industry. We are small but mighty, and proud...
July 22, 2021
Janus Cycle Group — owner of Merlin and Dean — sold to former real estate executive
Titanium bike and component manufacturer Janus Cycle Group announced Thursday it sold all company assets to Phil Joseph, a former real estate executive. Joseph, an avid cyclist, purchased 100% ownership stake in the assets, which include Merlin Metalworks, Dean Titanium, Knight Composites, Ionic Bikes, and Rossin Bikes. BRAIN
July 22, 2021
UltrAspire Elite Sally McRae Wins Badwater 135 Ultramarathon
Badwater 135, known as the world’s toughest foot race, spans 135 miles from Death Valley to Mt. Whitney, California. You begin the race at Badwater Basin which marks the lowest elevation in North America at 280’ (85m) below sea level. The race finishes at Whitney Portal at 8,300’ (2530m), which...

July 22, 2021
Cali Condors Secure BRATTER PA as ISL Season Sponsor for Second Consecutive Year
MIAMI BEACH, Fla. (July 22, 2021) — The Cali Condors today announced attorney Joshua Bratter’s BRATTER PA has signed on for a second year as the team’s 2021 International Swimming League (ISL) season sponsor. Led by General Manager and four-time Olympic gold medalist, Jason Lezak, the Cali Condors are one of...
July 22, 2021
Alpha Win & Events.com Partner to Power Margaritaville Hollywood Beach Resort Half Marathon
LA JOLLA, CA, July 22, 2021— Events.com, a mobile-first event management and registration platform, today announced its partnership with Alpha Win, formerly known as HITS Endurance. Alpha Win has grown to include the 2021 Margaritaville Hollywood Beach Resort Half Marathon. Alpha Win currently uses Events.com as the official registration platform for...