There are now just 30 places left available. The 2015 Toy Trust Charity Big Thames Challenge has almost sold out. The annual Toy Trust fundraiser, scheduled for Saturday, June 6th 2015, has received an 'overwhelming response' and 270 ...
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Competitor Group, Inc. (CGI) named Meb Keflezighi its first vice president of running, effective immediately. With more than 22 U.S. National Championships and a silver medal from the 2004 Olympic Marathon in Athens, Keflezighi is the ideal ...
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Adidas re-organizes its basketball division by shifting the former VP global basketball,Lawrence Norman, to South Europe where he will serve as managing director. Chris Grancio, head of global basketball sports marketing, is managing the ...
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New Balance announced the signing of their latest Team New Balance triathlete, reigning ITU World Champion Non Stanford. Together with fellow Team New Balance triathlete Lukas Verzbicas, they represent two of the top triathletes in the ...
Tags: Sporting Goods, Recreation, Sport brand
Xceed Sports is a leading Mexico based sports and athletics wear company offering custom designed, high performance sportswear for triathlon athletes and professional cyclists. The brand is well known in Mexico for its high level ...
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Competitor Group, Inc., named David Abeles as chief executive officer, effective immediately. Additionally, Barrett Garrison has joined the company as Chief Financial Officer and Keith Kendrick has been permanently appointed Chief Marketing ...
Tags: Sporting Goods, Recreation
Blue Competition Cycles,has been sold to Minds Group LLC.Industry.Veteran and acting CEO,Steven Harad,has been retained in the leadership role. "All sights are set on moving forward,"said Harad."We're thrilled to have stable backing,and ...
Tags: Competition Cycles, bike, Sporting Goods
2XU ("Two Times You") has hired former tennis professional Randy Becker to head sales operations in the tennis and golf markets in the U.S. Becker brings years of proven sales and marketing experience to assist 2XU expanding distribution of ...
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Aqua Sphere, the innovator behind premium swimwear and accessories based on comfort and high-quality technical design, is launching a revolutionary line of AquaLight water repellent swimwear - the first ever collection of water repellent ...
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Clothing brand Champion System will be the technical apparel sponsor of the LUNA Pro Team for the 2014 season. "We are thrilled to sponsor one of the longest running and most successful women's teams," said Champion System VP Charlie ...
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The Iron Horse Bicycle Classic has appointed Jeff Frost as its new executive director. The Iron Horse is Colorado's oldest cycling event and attracts 4,000 participants, including racers and tour participants. The event is held Memorial Day ...
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Bicycle Retailer & Industry News' staff is now working on its annual Industry Directory. The annual Directory is the most complete industry list, with more than 1,900 companies and nonprofit groups serving the industry's retailers. This ...
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The US top speed skaters will meet in Salt Lake City for the World Cup Trials. This marks the beginning of the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia. Speed Skating is one of the most watched sports of the Olympic games, requiring athletes ...
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Quality Bicycle Products and Ridley Bicycles are ending their distribution agreement Feb. 1. QBP had distributed Ridley's road and cyclocross bikes in the U.S. market since 2009. QBP will continue to support dealers and promote the Ridley ...
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Louis Garneau is letting consumers get fully custom and matching colors — on bike frames, helmets and clothing. The Canadian brand is launching its Dreamfactory program in the U.S., making its flagship frames available with custom ...
Tags: Transportation, bike, Helmets