Browsing Month January, 2012
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31 January 2012 at 18 : 00 PM
Local feel to Abu Dhabi International Triathlon
Organisers of the Abu Dhabi International Triathlon have pointed to a strong following from GCC (Gulf Cooperation Council) countries. As noted on the Abu Dhabi International Triathlon Facebook page, ‘Nearly 1,000 athletes from around the GCC, almost 50 percent of total spots available, have registered for this year’s event – a record breaking ...
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31 January 2012 at 15 : 36 PM
FuelBelt adds Tim O’Donnell to pro triathlete roster
Professional triathlete Tim O'Donnell has signed up to the FuelBelt Team, according to a report by xtri.com. "I am very excited to be starting my partnership with FuelBelt in 2012,” said O'Donnell. “I've been using FuelBelt product for the past two seasons and the Revenge Belt has been a key component to my step up to Ironman racing. “Confidence ...
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31 January 2012 at 12 : 45 PM
CSG continues to ride with Lifeboat Events at DealerCamp and PressCamp
Lifeboat Events, promoter of US bike trade event DealerCamp and media gathering PressCamp, has today announced its continuing partnership with Cycling Sports Group (CSG) and the company's participation across Lifeboat's events. Encompassing several powerhouse brands, including Cannondale, Schwinn, GT, Sugoi and Mongoose, CSG will utilize PressCamp to ...
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31 January 2012 at 12 : 21 PM
Merrell Down and Dirty Mud Run doubles in two years
Continuing its goal to get more people outside and active, outdoor brand and trail shoe specialist Merrell has extended its multi-year deal with Michael Epstein Sports Productions (MESP) as title sponsor of the Merrell Down & Dirty National Mud and Obstacle Series presented by Subaru. Since the series' premiere in 2010, thousands of athletes have ...
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31 January 2012 at 09 : 49 AM
WTC introduces new Chief Marketing Officer
As reported earlier this month, World Triathlon Corporation (WTC) has now confirmed its ‘exciting addition to its team’. Erik Vervloet has formally stepped into the role of Chief Marketing Officer for WTC and will oversee the global marketing, partnership, sales, public relations, television and social media efforts across the Ironman, Ironman 70.3, ...
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31 January 2012 at 09 : 19 AM
BH Bikes sponsors pro triathlete Kathy Rakel
Spanish bike brand and fitness equipment company BH Bikes has confirmed its sponsorship of US pro triathlete Kathy ‘KatchA’ Rakel in 2012. Rakel is beginning her third year of competing as a professionally licensed triathlete. Kathy qualified for her pro card in May of 2009 but waited until 2010 to turn pro. In 2010, she began training under former, ...
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30 January 2012 at 11 : 18 AM
XTERRA Trail Run expands to Puerto Rico
Several new races have already been added to the XTERRA Trail Run Series 2012 schedule. This weekend, Puerto Rico hosted its first XTERRA Trail Run as the XTERRA Bayamon Trail Run kicked off on Sunday 29 January. The event became the first of four XTERRA Trail Run races in Puerto Rico in 2012. After this weekend’s race, the Puerto Rico Series will ...
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30 January 2012 at 10 : 35 AM
Token scoops Taipei Cycle Show design and innovation awards
Token Products, the high performance cycling components specialist, has confirmed that it has picked up two 2012 TAIPEI CYCLE d&i awards. Both featuring under the Components category, Token’s hEGGset and Sharktail Skewers were chosen by the TAIPEI CYCLE jury to be recognized as award winners. The award winning products will be on special display ...
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30 January 2012 at 09 : 01 AM
GU Energy Roctane Ultra Endurance Energy Drink
GU Energy Labs, pioneer of the original energy gel, has launched Roctane Ultra Endurance Energy Drink. Billed as ‘light tasting, carbohydrate-dense’, Roctane Drink provides athletes an infusion of easily available energy with the optimal rehydration combination of sodium and potassium. Building on the powerful platform of Roctane Gel, introduced in ...
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30 January 2012 at 08 : 13 AM
XTERRA Wetsuits adds club and coach sponsorships in Maine
Xterra Wetsuits is continuing its expansion path with more club and coach sponsorships lined up in its key market of the United States – here with a focus on the Maine and wider New England region. OA Tri Team Adding to its ever-expanding club/team sponsorship program, XTERRA Wetsuits has just confirmed its backing of the OA Tri Team from Saco, Maine. ...
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