How often have the Olympics been cancelled?
With the worldwide spread of coronavirus causing many sports events to be cancelled or postponed – from Paris half-marathon to WTS Abu Dhabi, not to mention large events like Geneva Motor Show – it is unsurprising that rumours are flying about the 2020 Olympics. Advertisement While a final decision about the Tokyo Olympics is probably a…
BBC Radio 2 presenters to do 3 back-to-back triathlons for Sport Relief
The triathlon challenge will see the trio take on freezing cold open water swims, punishing cycle routes and energy sapping runs in three different UK cities, across three nations, in just three days. Advertisement The money raised will help tackle issues such as homelessness, domestic abuse, mental health stigma and child poverty. Each competitor has…
André Greipel to headline The London Bike Show & Triathlon Show
The UK’s largest cycling and triathlon exhibition, has announced that 22-time Grand Tour stage winner André Greipel will be attending the event, courtesy of Factor Bikes. Advertisement Greipel, one of the most prolific sprinters of the modern era boasting more than 150 career victories including 11 Tour de France stage wins, will meet and greet…
London Bike Show & Triathlon Show: London to be postponed until July
Newtimber Media, the organisers of the show, have released this statement: Advertisement “Sadly, it is with great regret that Newtimber Media have to announce today that the London Bike Show and Triathlon Show: London will be postponed until 3-5 July 2020 following the escalation of COVID-19 Coronavirus across Europe and the UK. “The coronavirus outbreak…
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Ironman release statement on Covid-19
“We know that both our athletes and our communities want to be racing; we do too. Advertisement While The IRONMAN Group’s mission is to provide exceptional, life-changing race experiences for athletes of all levels, from their first step to the finish line, we can only accomplish this by providing the safest possible environment, and safeguarding…
Is this the perfect role for a triathlete?
Neilson have created possibly the best job ever for a triathlete. They are searching for their 2020 Active Ambassador, a Chief Oomph Officer (COO),. And the perks that come with this role aren’t bad… from free beach and snow holidays, a bundle of active kit, to adrenalin-fuelled experiences AND a salary…. Advertisement This exciting new job, with a package worth up…
AJ Bell World Triathlon Leeds 2020 postponed due to COVID-19
“The Local Organising Committee (LOC) of the AJ Bell World Triathlon Leeds have made the difficult decision to postpone the event from the original date of the 6-7 June 2020, due to the current situation with the COVID-19 outbreak. “When hosting major events, the welfare and well-being of everyone involved in the event, including athletes,…
Ironman launches new virtual race series
Ironman have announced that it will add a virtual racing series to its portfolio, including the Ironman VR Pro Challenge that will debut on April 4 through the IRONMAN Now Page on Facebook Watch. The Ironman VR Series will be offered through the soon to be launched Ironman Virtual Club™, a web-based platform allowing athletes to…
Tokyo 2020 postponed
As a result of the current Covid-19 pandemic, the Tokyo Olympics have been postponed. The IOC have released a statement saying: “The IOC President and the Prime Minister of Japan have concluded that the Games of the XXXII Olympiad in Tokyo must be rescheduled to a date beyond 2020 but not later than summer 2021.“ Advertisement The president…