PRESS RELEASES
Browse the latest press releases from companies serving the outdoor sports industry. You’ll find news regarding new hires, promotions, products, partnerships, mergers, acquisitions, special announcements, and more.
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August 16, 2018
Setton Pistachio Awards Scholarships to Employees’ College-Bound Children
(Terra Bella, CA) —Setton Pistachio of Terra Bella, Inc., the nation’s second largest pistachio grower and processor based in California’s Central Valley, awarded five students a $5,000 scholarship to the 4-year college of their choice as part of their annual College Encouragement Program. The Setton family believes strongly in the...
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August 16, 2018
North America’s Largest Ebike Company Addresses Looming Tariff
SEATTLE, Wash. - As part of the ongoing trade negotiations between the U.S. and China, a 25% tariff is going to hit nearly every U.S. electric bike company and threaten the future of sustainable transportation. Rad Power Bikes, a Seattle-based direct to consumer ebike brand, addresses the situation in a...
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August 15, 2018
TOMS x So iLL Team Up To Get Kids Climbing
St. Louis, MO (August 15, 2018) — TOMS, the One for One® shoes and accessories company, and So iLL, makers of environmentally conscious and stylish climbing equipment, are proud to unveil a joint climbing-inspired product initiative to support 1Climb, a non-profit organization led by professional climber Kevin Jorgeson that funds...
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August 15, 2018
Burley Design’s Award Winning, Revolutionary Single Wheel Trailer – The Coho XC™–Hits Retailers Nationwide
Eugene, OR (August 15th) – Burley Design – known for its award-winning outdoor recreational transport gear trusted by generations of families since 1978 – modernizes the single-wheel cargo trailer market with the launch of the Coho XC. Winner of the coveted 2018 Eurobike Award, the Coho XC grants cyclists unparalleled...
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August 14, 2018
Connelly Skis Acquires Assets of North Sports, Inc. DBA Aquaglide
Lynnwood/White Salmon, Washington, U.S.A – Connelly Skis announced today that they have signed a purchase agreement to acquire substantially all the assets of North Sports, Inc., a leading producer of commercial inflatable waterparks, inflatable kayaks, standup paddleboards, and related watersports products under the Aquaglide brand name. The company was originally formed...
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August 13, 2018
New MSR® Athlete Dani Arnold Breaks Speed Record
SEATTLE, Wash. (August 13th, 2018) — Seattle-based Mountain Safety Research® (MSR®), is proud to add Swiss mountaineer and alpinist Dani Arnold to its team of athlete ambassadors. MSR is excited to announce that Arnold has set a new speed record for ascending the north face of Grandes Jorasses, completing the...
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August 10, 2018
World T.E.A.M.’s Face of America Liberty Cycling Challenge Honors Adaptive Military Veterans
Holbrook, New York, August 10, 2018 – An anticipated 100 cyclists and hand cyclists from the greater New York region will pedal together in national non-profit World T.E.A.M.’s September 29 Face of America Liberty cycling challenge. The 56-mile ride from historic Sleepy Hollow along the Hudson River to the United...
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August 10, 2018
Liv to Host Women’s Only Trail Session at Crankworx Whistler
WHISTLER, Canada (Aug. 10, 2018) - Liv Cycling, the company dedicated to getting more women on bikes, along with Crankworx Whistler, are proud to host the Liv Women’s Only A-Line Session on Sunday, August 12. That same morning, Liv Canada will also offer demo of the Liv Hail Advanced, the...
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August 9, 2018
Liv Cycling Introduces All New Intrigue Series
NEWBURY PARK, Calif. (Aug. 9, 2018) – Liv Cycling, the company dedicated to getting more women on bikes, today introduced its new Intrigue Advanced all-mountain trail bike. Featuring an advanced composite frame, aggressive trail geometry and capable 140/150mm travel, the new Intrigue Advanced offers both climbing agility with downhill command suitable...
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August 9, 2018
Orange Mud’s Josh Sprague Previews The Leadville 100 MTB
“For some, it’s a race – but for many of us, it’s an experience. Josh Sprague, Founder and CEO of athletic goods company Orange Mud, today announced the release of a video preview for the upcoming Leadville 100 MTB. Accompanied by colleague Marvin Sandoval and equipped with Orange Mud’s Gear Vest,...