The 2018 Amgen Tour of California, America’s premier cycling stage race will cover 645 miles of roadways, highways and coastlines during seven stages from Long Beach to Sacramento May 13-19. Known for epic sprinter showdowns, three of the sport’s greatest are confirmed to race this year: Mark Cavendish (Team Dimension Data), Marcel Kittel (Team KATUSHA…
2017 IRONMAN WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP BROADCAST SPECIAL TAKES HOME EMMY AWARD FOR OUTSTANDING EDITED SPORTS EVENT COVERAGE Annual NBC Broadcast Special honored by National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences (NATAS) with Sports Emmy Award, edging out other world-class sports event productions. May 8 at Jazz in Lincoln Center’s Frederick P. Rose Hall in New York…
Use the Same Fuel the Marathon Hands Out or Carry Your Own GU seems to one of the more popular brands at marathons, but be sure to see what your marathon of choice is handing out. If you are planning on carrying your own gels then it might be a good choice to train with the…
Quarq, SRAM’s data and digital technology brand, today announced the launch of TyreWiz, the first-of-its-kind tire pressure sensor for road and mountain bike riders. The real-time monitoring device – designed to help riders reduce tire wear, improve compliance, and boost speed – is being debuted at Sea Otter this week and will be available on…
[tps_header]Miles of trails, family fun, and it can all be done in a long weekend from quite a few places. The mountainous property located in the heart of Virginia, Massanutten Resort, just 10 miles outside of Harrisonburg, features 6,000 acres of mountain fun at its very best. Unique in both its size, variety of amenities, and providing condo and…
Time Trial to play on April 13th and April 15th at the Cleveland International Film Festival Scottish cyclist David Millar had risen to prominence before a 2004 doping scandal got him banned from the sport for two years. Eager for redemption and one final shot at the Tour de France, David began the tortuous series…
The world’s rivers are quickly getting clogged up with prescription drug waste, researchers told the European Geosciences Union conference in Vienna yesterday, writes Greenwire, the leader in energy and environment news. The researchers told the conference that if the trend continues, pharmaceutical waste levels could spike by two-thirds in waterways before 2050. Francesco Bregoli, a researcher at…
20 brands raise money in fourth annual “We Keep It Wild” campaign Outdoor and craft brew companies are putting public lands before profit throughout the month of April by hosting “We Keep It Wild” online promotions to benefit The Conservation Alliance. Funds raised will help further the Alliance’s mission to protect wild places for their habitat…
High tide meets performance with the Brooks Launch 5 Boston Edition. The fast and springy feel of the Boston Launch 5 will energize your runs. And the limited-edition design might give you some extra cred around the Harbor. As always, with the Brooks’ True Blue Guarantee, take their gear for a trial run and if you’re not…
Ohio Outside is Proud to Sponsor Girls on the Run with Salt Fork Spring Challenge Entries. SoleMates train for the athletic event of their choice while raising money for Girls on the Run Northeast Ohio. SoleMates raise critically needed funds that ensure our council is able to serve more girls in the Northeast Ohio area,…
HFP Racing has turned triathlons into a family affair with short courses and triathlons for kids. COLUMBUS, OH: HFP Racing focuses on creating family-friendly events and founder Shannon Kurek’s family inspires the way HFP operates. Not only do his kids participate in the sport, but they also help with managing the event and even handling their…
Catering towards swim-run events, which are increasingly growing in the U.S., Salming has released their much-anticipated encore, the Salming OT Comp. Short for Off Trail Competition, Salming teamed up with technical soles authority Michelin, in order to create a lightweight agile self-cleaning shoe with incredible traction that caters to the needs of orienteering, OCR and swim-run athletes. A…
The Pennsylvania Resources Council (PRC) presented a “Zero Waste Excellence Award” to Pittsburgh Three Rivers Marathon, Inc. (P3R) in recognition of their commitment to minimizing the amount of solid waste sent to area landfills during the 2017 DICK’S Sporting Goods Pittsburgh Marathon weekend of events. P3R was one of only two organizations to achieve a…
Coming to Cleveland May 11, 12 and 13th. Driving Vibram’s Sole Factor program is a customized, 38-foot mobile cobbler unit outfitted with a cobbler repair shop and outsole showroom. Vibram, a leader in high-performance soles and the creator of the Vibram FiveFingers articulated toe shoe, today announced plans and dates for its 2018 Sole Factor tour. “Vibram’s…
Pearl Izumi has released their 2018 Spring MTB line and a few pieces are highlighted below. Lightweight materials with reinforced construction and a goal to keep you cool and dry while protecting from the harsh realities of hitting the trail (or ground in some cases). You’ll even look good when getting that post ride pint at the…