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May 2, 2016
World T.E.A.M. Sports’ Face of America Honors Veterans in Bicycle Ride to Gettysburg
Nearly 600 bicyclists and hand cyclists from across the country triumphantly completed two-day journeys from Arlington, Virginia and Valley Forge, Pennsylvania in historic Gettysburg April 24 as participants of national non-profit World T.E.A.M. Sports’ annual Face of America. This year’s ride included 136 men and women with disabilities ranging from paralysis...
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April 29, 2016
Action Sports Goes Mainstream
JACKSON, Wyo. (April 29, 2016) Global youth-culture media leader Teton Gravity Research (TGR), in partnership with Outside Television, has been nominated twice in this year’s Sports Emmy Awards for its original television series, “Higher TV,” about the adventures of world-renowned snowboarder Jeremy Jones. The nominations are for the categories of Outstanding...
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April 29, 2016
TGR drops Singletrack Switzerland Digital Feature and chance to win BMC Mountain Bike and Swiss Trip for Two
JACKSON, Wyo. (April 29, 2016) Building on the momentum of its Webby-nominated digital feature, The Unfound: Bryan Iguchi, the editorial team at Teton Gravity Research (TGR) has produced and launched Singletrack Switzerland as an interactive digital experience showcasing the incredible mountain biking Switzerland has to offer. Partnering with Switzerland Tourism, Swiss International Airlines and...
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April 28, 2016
Sciessent Proudly Expands bluesign® Partnership
Wakefield, Mass. - Sciessent, the leading provider of antimicrobial and odor adsorption solutions for the textile and apparel industries, today announced their partnership with bluesign® systems for their fluorocarbon-free durable water repellent, CURB. CURB joins Sciessent’s odor adsorbing Lava technology on a growing list of bluesign-approved products. Bluesign approval underscores Sciessent’s commitment to environmental sustainability...
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April 28, 2016
ElliptiGO Steps Up to Support REI Outessa Summit
SAN DIEGO, Calif. and Boise, ID - April 28, 2016 - ElliptiGO Inc. today announced its sponsorship of the REI Outessa Summit, outdoor weekend getaways for women which offer authentic outdoor adventures led by professional athletes and guides. In its inaugural year, the two weekends will be held at Kirkwood...
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April 28, 2016
PeopleForBikes and Cottonelle Announce 2016 National Bike Challenge
Boulder, Colo. (April 28, 2016)— PeopleForBikes announces the fifth annual National Bike Challenge in partnership with Kimberly-Clark’s Cottonelle Products Brand. The Challenge will unite 100,000+ bicycle riders to pedal 75 million miles from May 1, 2016 until September 30, 2016. The 2016 Challenge offers a redesigned look, new user experience,...
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April 28, 2016
OIA and Outdoor Foundation Announce Intermountain Region Wins the Industry-Wide Competition to Get the Most Kids Outside
April 28, 2016 (Boulder, CO.) – Tapping into the competitive nature of the outdoor industry, Outdoor Foundation (OF) and Outdoor Industry Association (OIA) announced today that the Intermountain Region of the US won ‘What Region Rocks?’ the industry-wide competition that challenged outdoor companies and employees to see who could help get the most kids outside. In...
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April 28, 2016
Current Drives Launches Folding Prop for Higher Speed and Efficiency
Seattle, WA (April 28, 2016) - Seattle based company, Current Drives, Inc. creator of the ElectraFin®, the first and only electric conversion kit for stand up paddle boards, will debut a newly designed folding propeller at the Northwest Paddling Festival in Issaquah, Washington on May 6-7th. Festival go-ers will have the chance to test-ride the...
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April 27, 2016
Maven Introduces Elite, Customizable Spotting Scope
LANDER, Wyoming (April 27, 2016) — Maven Outdoor Equipment Company, the Wyoming-based customizable gear brand, is pleased to announce the latest addition to its optics lineup, the S.1 spotting scope. The brand’s first scope, will be available in both straight (S.1S) and angled (S.1A) versions, and are equipped with a...
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April 27, 2016
2016 OIA Friend of the Outdoor Industry Award Recipients Announced
President Barack Obama will be given the 2016 OIA Friend of the Outdoor Industry Award during this year’s Capitol Summit for his support of the outdoor industry throughout his two terms in office. The Outdoor Industry Association (OIA) awards are given to elected leaders who have consistently demonstrated support for the...