July 26, 2021

Report shows Outdoor Industry has work to do on its online ADA compliance

EDEN PRAIRIE, MINNESOTA (Monday, July 26, 2021) —Today, marks the 31st anniversary of the signing of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Outdoor Sports Insurance (outdoorsportsins.com), the longest serving business insurance broker in Ski, Bike and Outdoor markets, recently completed a report evaluating over 275 outdoor industry retailer and brand...

July 25, 2021

iFIT Acquires 29029, the Premium Ultra-Endurance Event and Community That Brings the Experience of Climbing Mount Everest to its Members Around the World

(LOGAN, Utah) iFIT, a global leader in connected fitness software, content, and equipment, today announced that it has acquired 29029, the company that created the category of endurance hiking events. 29029 delivers the experience of climbing Mount Everest to its members and provides the ultra-endurance experience to athletes at all...

July 23, 2021

Senate E-BIKE Act Would Offer Tax Credit for Electric Bicycle Purchases

BOULDER, COLO. (Jul. 23, 2021) —PeopleForBikes applauds the timely introduction of legislation in the U.S. Senate to offer an electric bicycle tax credit, helping more people easily get out on two wheels. The Electric Bicycle Incentive Kickstart for the Environment (E-BIKE) Act (S. 2420), led by Senators Brian Schatz (D-HI)...

July 22, 2021

Colorado Yurt Breaks Ground at Colorado Outdoors

MONTROSE, COLORADO (July 23, 2021) – Construction of over 30,000 square feet of new office and manufacturing space at Colorado Outdoors officially began yesterday for the Colorado Yurt Company (Colorado Yurt). Colorado Yurt is a Montrose-based business specializing in the manufacturing of yurts, tipis and rugged canvas wall tents. In...

July 22, 2021

Turtle Fur hits the selling block

The 39-year-old outdoor accessories brand has hired an advisory firm and is actively soliciting a strategic buyer to take it “to the next level.” OBJ

July 22, 2021

Velocio Partners with Apidura for UK Repairs

Bikepacking brand’s London repairs team to help reduce shipping without compromising quality Apidura will serve as Velocio’s UK repairs hub, alongside What Happened in Slovenia, who will serve as Velocio’s EU repairs hub and Vélocolour in Canada. The partnership will deliver high quality repairs to Velocio customers while reducing the...

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 21, 2021

#HikeUnited21 Partner Collaboration Grows as it Sets its Sights on Global Hike Participation

San Francisco, CA - July 21, 2021 -  In collaboration, Outdoor Advocacy Project, Women Who Hike, In Solidarity Project and Latino Outdoors announced the #HikeUnited21 event, slated for August 2021. Hike United is a way to get people out on the trails. No specific trail. No specific distance. The goal...

July 21, 2021

Costa Sunglasses casts the next generation of its Untangled Collection

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (JULY 21, 2021)– For more than 38 years, Costa Sunglasses has been driven to protect the watery world it calls home. Continuing to put its mission into action by building products with purpose, Costa is announcing the next generation of The Untangled Collection, sunglasses built from recycled...

July 20, 2021

Audio Tech Startup Resonado Labs Announces $3M in Capital

Resonado Labs, an audio technology startup that is featured on the Airstream Interstate 24X, announced today (July 20) the closing of its Series-Seed venture capital round at $3 million, bringing the total raised to date to $5.2 million including Pre-Seed funding. RVBusiness