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Whistler Study Recommends More Protection for Downhill Mountain Bikers
A study published in the latest issue of Wilderness & Environmental Medicine found that 12.3 percent of 898 mountain biking injuries treated at the Whistler Health Clinic in British Columbia were potentially life threatening o life, limb, or function and
Hong Kong’s Peak Sports Warns Inventory Glut Will Hurt 2012 Sales and Earnings
Peak Sports of Hong Kong warned its shareholders that its unaudited consolidated net profit for the six months ended June 30 and unaudited consolidated net profit for the year ended Dec. 31, 2012 are expected to decrease considerably when compared to thos
Polartec Wins Top 100 RandD Award for Neoshell
Polartec, LLC, the developer, manufacturer and marketer of Polartec performance fabrics, has been selected by an independent judging panel and the editors of R&D Magazine as a winner of the 50th Annual R&D 100 Awards. The Awards recognize the 100 most tec
Clif Kid Announces Seven Finalists for Backyard Game of the Year Contest
Clif Kid announced six finalists for the second annual Backyard Game of the Year contest. At a July 14 playoff in San Francisco, U.S. Olympic Gold Medalist Jonny Moseley and best-selling author and outdoor play advocate Richard Louv, will decide who wins
American Capital Continues Stock Buy Back
American Capital, Ltd., which owns Confluence Holdings Corp. and Riddell Sports Group Inc., acquired another 9.1 million shares of its common stock, or 2.8 percent of the company's outstanding shares as of March 31, in the second quarter. The company
Transportation Bill Slashes Funding for Bike Lanes, Sidewalks
Road bike and pedestrian advocates blasted a compromise surface transportation bill reached late Wednesday night by a Congressional conference committee, saying it cuts funding for bike lanes and sidewalks by 60 to 70 percent. Mountainbiking, hiking and o
Eddie Bauer Backs Artic Row Expedition
Eddie Bauer is outfitting a team of four Americans embarking in mid-July on a crowd-funded, non-stop, unsupported row across the Arctic Ocean that will be used to document the effects of global warming…
U.S. Forest Service Buys 6,000 Spot Devices
Spot LLC said the U.S. Forest Service purchased 6,000 Spot Satellite GPS Messenger devices and satellite service to enhance employee safety. Spot messengers have initiated more than 1,800 rescues worldwide since Globalstar introduced the product in 2007..
Under Armour Adds Two Directors
Under Armour, Inc. announced that Brenda Piper, chief marketing officer for the Animation, Young Adults & Kids Media Group of Turner Broadcasting System and Admiral Eric Olson, U.S. Navy (Retired), former head of the United States Special Operations Comma
RECALL: 170 Catbike Musashi Recumbent Bicycles
Big Cat Human Powered Vehicles LLC, of Winter Garden, FL is recalling about 170 Catbike Musashi recumbent bicycle because the bicycle frame can crack, which can cause the rider to lose control and crash…
Li-Ning and Endomondo Help Runners “Rediscover the Run”
The U.S. division of leading athletic footwear and apparel company, Li-Ning, and community-based sports tracking provider, Endomondo, will host an online running contest throughout the month of June…
Shock Doctor Acquires Cutter Gloves
Shock Doctor, the leading mouthguard company, has acquired Cutters Gloves. Based in Phoenix, AZ, Cutter's founders, Jeff and Laura Beraznik, will continue to be involved in the business. Tony Armand, CEO, Shock Doctor, said, “Cutters is a perfect add
Summit Sports Births New Snowboarding Site
Snowboards.net has re-emerged with an enhanced user experience under Snowboards.com, according to its parent company Summit Sports, Inc. The revamped site offers a content-rich and informed shopping experience and is accessible independently as well as th
Polar Bottle Named Official Bottle of USA Pro Cycling Challenge
Polar Bottle and USA Pro Cycling Challenge have signed an agreement to make Polar Bottle, which is manufactured in Colorado, the official water bottle of the race through…
Icebreaker Names Airline CEO to Board
Icebreaker has appointed Air New Zealand Chief Executive Officer Rob Fyfe as a Board Director effective July 1…
