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Xendurance launches Globs gummy fuel format as athlete Aimee Cringle wins CrossFit Games

Xendurance launches Globs gummy fuel format

US-based sports nutrition brand Xendurance has announced the launch of Globs, a new gummy format designed to deliver clean, carb-driven energy for endurance athletes, functional fitness competitors, and active individuals.

The product marks the first gummy format in the Xendurance lineup of performance supplements. Each 30-serving pouch contains 180 soft, juicy gummies powered by organic sweet potato carbs – billed as ‘nature’s choice for steady, crash-free fuel’.

Developed for real-life training demands, Globs dummies are aimed at marathon runners, HYROX competitors, triathletes, and general endurance enthusiasts. Whether an individual is a ‘Hangry Hiker’, a ‘3 pm Slump Warrior’, or a ‘Gravel Grinder’, Xendurance notes that users can select up to 18 Globs to place into a smaller, reusable zip-loc pouch supplied with every order. Athletes can then grab their customised portion of Globs and head straight to training.

Jess McClain, the top US women’s runner at the 2026 Boston Marathon, said “Globs make fuelling effortless – toss the zip-loc pouch in your bag and go. Soft, very tasty, and I love the fact that they use organic sweet potato as a carb fuel. Just convenient, clean energy.”

Globs are available in a peach-orange colourway. Each pouch containing 180 gummies (30 servings) is priced at US$57.95 and includes the smaller zip-loc Glob pouch holding up to 18 gummies for portable use. The product is available in the US this month.

The product launch coincides with a major international competitive milestone for the sports nutrition company. Xendurance athlete Aimee Cringle was crowned champion of the 2026 CrossFit Games on August 2, 2026, taking the title of Fittest Woman on Earth after a dominant week of competition held at the SAP Center in San Jose, CA.
 
Xendurance ambassador athlete Aimee Cringle wins CrossFit Games
 
Cringle led from the opening day and never relinquished her advantage, closing out the four-day event with five individual event wins and a commanding overall points total that secured the result before the final workout had even begun.

Her victories spanned the full breadth of functional fitness and endurance disciplines, ranging from a gruelling 7,200m trail run to explosive sprint and strength tests. This performance underlined the all-round consistency that has defined her rise through the ranks in recent seasons. The result caps a remarkable trajectory for the CrossFit athlete, who has climbed from relative obscurity in the Open standings to the top of the podium in just her third Games appearance.

Cringle’s championship-winning season has been underpinned by her partnership with Xendurance, the sports nutrition brand she signed with in the last six months. The move followed a full 12 months in which Cringle had already been using Xendurance’s Extreme Endurance Lactic Acid Buffer as part of her routine, giving her first-hand experience of the product long before the formal sponsorship deal was finalised.

That established relationship with the supplement brand, built through months of testing across tough training blocks, made Xendurance a key partner as she prepared for a Games campaign built on sustained output across 20 punishing events. With Cringle now established as the reigning Fittest Woman on Earth, Xendurance secures a high-profile endorsement from an athlete performing at the very top of international sport.

www.xendurance.com

 

IRONMAN Pro Series debut in Sweden with 110+ pro athletes at IRONMAN Kalmar 2026

IRONMAN Pro Series debut in Sweden with 110 pro athletes at IRONMAN Kalmar 2026

IRONMAN has confirmed the professional athlete start lists for IRONMAN Kalmar, taking place in the coastal city of Kalmar in southeastern Sweden on Saturday, August 15, 2026.

Serving as the 13th stop on the Experience Oman IRONMAN Pro Series calendar, the event offers the final opportunity for professional athletes to secure qualification for the 2026 IRONMAN World Championship in Kailua-Kona, Hawaii.

The race will be broadcast live and free for international audiences across IRONMAN YouTube, ironman.com/proseries, and DAZN. Additional regional broadcasts and highlight coverage will feature on L’Équipe Live in France, ESPN (via Disney+), SuperSport, hr-Fernsehen, RTVE, iQIYI, and Outside TV.

The event features a 3.8km (2.4 miles) one-loop swim in the Baltic Sea, followed by a 180km (112 miles) single-loop bike course crossing the Öland bridge to the island of Öland. The course concludes with a 42.2km (26.2 miles) three-loop run passing through Kalmar’s city centre and the historical Västerport city wall, finishing adjacent to Kalmar Cathedral.

In the women’s professional field, reigning champion Katrine Christensen of Denmark headlines the start list wearing bib number one. Christensen won the 2025 edition in 08:27:49, following a second-place finish in 2024. Her 2026 season includes podium finishes at the IRONMAN Hamburg European Championship, ISUZU IRONMAN South Africa African Championship, and IRONMAN 70.3 Elsinore.

Germany’s Laura Philipp, the 2024 IRONMAN World Champion, enters as a key contender. Philipp and Christensen previously raced against each other at Hamburg, where Philipp used her marathon performance to move into second place ahead of Christensen. Philipp’s season also includes a third-place finish at IRONMAN 70.3 Aix-en-Provence.

Swedish athlete Sara Svensk leads local entries, following a sixth-place result at the Memorial Hermann IRONMAN Texas North American Championship earlier this year and a top-10 finish at the 2025 IRONMAN World Championship in Kona.

The US field includes Jackie Hering, winner of IRONMAN 70.3 Dallas-Little Elm and third-place finisher at IRONMAN 70.3 Chattanooga, alongside Rachel Zilinskas, who comes off a third-place finish at Athletic Brewing IRONMAN Lake Placid.

Germany’s representation features Franziska Hofmann, the reigning IRONMAN Wales champion, alongside Leonie Konczalla, Johanna Ahrens, and Jenny Jendryschik. The race presents a final qualification opportunity for Kona for athletes including Konczalla, Jendryschik, Rebecca Clarke (NZL), and Jeanne Collonge (FRA).

The men’s field features over 70 professional athletes. US competitors Matthew Marquardt and Trevor Foley lead the entries following their participation at Athletic Brewing IRONMAN Lake Placid, as both aim to gain points in the overall IRONMAN Pro Series standings.

Germany’s Jonas Schomburg and French Olympian Pierre Le Corre are expected to drive the early pace. Le Corre placed second on his long-distance triathlon debut in New Zealand earlier this year.

Run specialists Matt Hanson (USA) and Antonio Benito Lopez (ESP) are also in contention, while Germany’s Finn Große-Freese and Jonas Hoffmann, alongside Finland’s Henrik Goesch, enter the race targeting remaining World Championship qualification spots.

Swedish athlete Jesper Svensson leads local entry in the men’s race, following three top-10 finishes at IRONMAN events in 2025, including third place at IRONMAN Copenhagen.

Pro athlete start lists (subject to change)

Men’s pro athlete field 
Bib
First name 
Last name 
Country represented
M1
Matthew
Marquardt
USA
M2
Trevor
Foley
USA
M3
Jonas
Schomburg
DEU
M4
Matt
Hanson
USA
M5
Antonio
Benito
ESP
M6
Pierre
Le Corre
FRA
M7
Kacper
Stepniak
POL
M8
Finn
Große-Freese
DEU
M9
Henrik
Goesch
FIN
M10
Jonas
Hoffmann
DEU
M11
Andrea
Salvisberg
DEN
M12
Cameron
Wurf
AUS
M13
Luciano
Taccone
ARG
M14
Daniel
Bækkegård
DEN
M15
Mathias
Lyngsø Petersen
DEN
M16
Michael
Weiss
AUT
M17
Leonard
Arnold
DEU
M18
Gabriel
Sandör
SWE
M19
Gregory
Barnaby
ITA
M20
Fernando
Toldi
BRA
M21
Federico
Scarabino
URY
M22
Yvan
Jarrige
FRA
M23
Jesper
Svensson
SWE
M24
Stenn
Goetstouwers
BEL
M25
Robert
Kallin
SWE
M26
Matt
Kerr
NZL
M28
Julian Phillip
Becker
DEU
M29
Will
Grace
GBR
M30
Sebastian
Aschenbrenner
AUT
M31
Pieter
Heemeryck
BEL
M32
Sebastian
Norberg
SWE
M33
Andy
Krueger
USA
M34
Ruben
Zepuntke
DEU
M35
Matthew
Ralphs
ZAF
M36
Adam
Feigh
USA
M37
Pim
Van Diemen
NLD
M38
Sven
Thalmann
SUI
M39
Robert
Wilkowiecki
POL
M40
John
Killeen
USA
M41
Filipe
Azevedo
POR
M42
Thomas
Bishop
GBR
M43
Gustav
Palm-Henriksen
DEN
M44
Lukas
Stahl
DEU
M45
João
Ferreira
PRT
M46
Thor
Bendix Madsen
DNK
M47
Chris
Beckmans
AUS
M48
Mathieu
Merland
FRA
M49
Lucas
Voets
NLD
M50
Rinel
Pius
EST
M51
Piotr
Lawicki
POL
M52
Matthew
Richard
USA
M53
Louis
Heukemes
BEL
M54
Pierre
Stieremans
FRA
M55
Thomas
Bosch
DEU
M56
Albert
Askengren
SWE
M57
Eduardo
Perez Sandi
MEX
M58
Dylan
Clough
AUS
M59
Avery
Ling
CAN
M60
David
Rother
DEU
M61
Morgan
Björkqvist
SWE
M62
Gotzon
Gondra Etxebarria
ESP
M63
Dylan
Thissen
NLD
M64
Lukáš
Kocar
CZE
M65
Jakob
Bloch
DNK
M66
Lukas
SCHNÖDEWIND
DEU
M67
Ignacio
Cabrera Fernandez
ESP
M68
Adam
Lennell
SWE
M69
Samuel
Wyatt-Haines
GBR
M70
Matias
Christiansen
DNK
M71
Diego
Martín Conde
ESP
M72
Adam
Munch
DNK
M73
Jesse
Hinrichs
DEU
M74
Andreas
Bonnichsen
DEN
M75
Hotaka
Yamagishi
JPN
M76
Tobias
Marinussen
DNK
M77
Tobias
Vinther
DNK
M78 
Danyil 
Odynets
UKR
Women’s pro athlete field 
Bib
First name 
Last name 
Country represented
F1
Katrine
Christensen
DEN
F2
Laura
Philipp
DEU
F3
Sara
Svensk
SWE
F4
Leonie
Konczalla
DEU
F5
Jackie
Hering
USA
F6
Rachel
Zilinskas
USA
F7
Rebecca
Clarke
NZL
F8
Franziska
Hofmann
DEU
F9
Jeanne
Collonge
FRA
F10
Jenny
Jendryschik
DEU
F11
Johanna
Ahrens
DEU
F12
Henrike
Güber
DEU
F13
Antonia
Milowsky
DEU
F14
Rachael
McCarthy
AUS
F15
Marie
Ingerhed
SWE
F16
Camilla
Elofsson
SWE
F17
Courtney
Wevers
AUS
F18
Baiba
Medne
LVA
F19
Jamie
Besse
CHE
F20
Marie
Luyckx
BEL
F21
Mizuki
Hirayanagi
JPN
F22
Heleen
Moes
NLD
F23
Kristina
Grieger
DEU
F24
Sarah
Karpinski
USA
F25
Olivia
Dietzel
USA
F26
Friedel
Cuypers
BEL
F27
Natasha
Harris-White
GBR
F28
Vanessa
Pereira
PRT
F29
Linda
Brännlund
SWE
F30
Carolina
Laurentiu
ESP
F31
Kristin
Liepold
DEU
F32
Laura
Dennis
AUS
F33
Yasmin
Rieger
AUT

 

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Welsh Government backs RideCymru with three-year investment

Welsh Government backs RideCymru with three-year investment

The Welsh Government has announced a three-year funding commitment to RideCymru, the multi-day road cycling event organised by Threshold Sports.

The partnership forms part of a strategy to establish Wales as a world-class destination for cycling tourism and endurance events leading up to the Tour de France Grand Départ in 2027.

The undisclosed investment will support the long-term expansion of RideCymru while aiming to attract international visitors, increase cycling participation, and deliver economic benefits to regional businesses and local communities across Wales.

Road cycling tourism currently generates over £70 million in overnight visitor expenditure for the Welsh economy annually, accounting for more than 200,000 overnight road cycling trips each year, according to data from the Great Britain Tourism Survey.

The Welsh Government and Threshold Sports plan to build on this baseline, strengthening the nation’s position as a premier European cycling destination while establishing a legacy that extends beyond the 2027 Tour de France Grand Départ.

As global attention focuses on Wales ahead of hosting the Grand Départ, RideCymru will serve as a platform to highlight the country’s terrain, infrastructure, and culture to UK and international audiences.

The 2026 edition of RideCymru takes place over three days this month, with participants tackling a fully supported 250-mile (402km) route across mountain passes, climbs, and market towns.

The organiser notes strong initial registration figures, with only a limited number of entries remaining for this year’s event, which takes place on September 11-13, 2026.

Heledd Fychan, Cabinet Minister for Sports at the Welsh Government, said “We’re pleased to support RideCymru through this new partnership as Wales continues to strengthen its reputation as one of the world’s great cycling destinations.

“As we look ahead to hosting the Tour de France Grand Départ in 2027, RideCymru will play an important role in encouraging more people to discover Wales by bike, while delivering lasting benefits for local communities, tourism, and the wider economy. This investment reflects our shared ambition to inspire people of all abilities to get active, experience our incredible landscapes and create a lasting legacy for years to come.”

Nick Tuppen, CEO at Threshold Sports, said “RideCymru was created to showcase everything that makes cycling in Wales so special. While riders will undoubtedly come for the challenge, they’ll leave having experienced the incredible roads, welcoming communities and breathtaking scenery that make Wales one of Europe’s finest places to ride.

“We’re incredibly proud to be working alongside the Welsh Government through this long-term partnership. Together, we have an exciting opportunity to grow cycling tourism, inspire more people to discover Wales and ensure the momentum generated by the Tour de France Grand Départ creates lasting benefits for communities and businesses across the country.”

The multi-year agreement aligns with broader efforts to leverage major endurance sporting events as catalysts for long-term economic growth, sports participation, and sustainable regional tourism.

Founded in 2008, event organiser Threshold Sports delivers endurance cycling, trekking, and running events, including the BHF London to Brighton and Race to the Stones. In 2025, over 60,000 participants competed across 50 Threshold Sports events, raising more than £16 million for non-profit charitable causes. Threshold Sports operates as part of international sports marketing group Infront Sports & Media.

Entries for the 2027 edition of RideCymru are scheduled to go on sale this September.

www.ridecymru.co.uk

 

Top teams set for Lloyds Tour of Britain Men 2026 as line-up revealed

2025 Lloyds Tour of Britain - image credit Bruce Rollinson/SWpix.com

Event organiser British Cycling Ventures has confirmed the 18 teams taking part in the Lloyds Tour of Britain Men, scheduled to take place from September 2–6, 2026.

The five-stage race will showcase five UCI WorldTour squads, including UAE Team Emirates – XRG, currently ranked number one internationally. The team returns for its second appearance in the race, following its debut in 2025 where Pavel Sivakov secured a top-ten finish in the general classification.

British squad Netcompany INEOS maintains its unbroken participation record dating back to 2010. The team is aiming for home-soil success as it seeks to replicate its overall victory from 2013.

Joining them from the UCI WorldTour rank is Decathlon CMA CGM Team, which features seven-time Tour of Britain stage winner Olav Kooij, alongside the Swiss-registered NSN Cycling Team, featuring British rider Lewis Askey.

The top-tier field is completed by Belgian team Soudal Quick-Step. The squad remains the most successful team in modern Tour of Britain history, having secured at least one stage victory in every edition it has contested since 2004, tallying 27 stage wins and two overall titles.

The UCI ProTeam entry includes Pinarello Q36.5 Pro Cycling Team, featuring 2022 race runner-up Tom Pidcock and British national road race champion Fred Wright. The Swiss squad will aim to repeat its 2023 team classification victory.

Fellow Swiss squad Tudor Pro Cycling Team returns for its second appearance after placing third overall in 2025 with 2018 race winner Julian Alaphilippe.

Belgian squad Team Flanders – Baloise makes its 13th appearance in the event. The team won the inaugural edition of the modern race in 2004 and secured the king of the mountains jersey in 2025 through Victor Vercouillie. American outfit Modern Adventure Pro Cycling completes the ProTeam field, making its race debut.

Eight UCI Continental teams will compete in the 2026 edition, with all eight making their event debut:

  • APS Pro Cycling Team by Team Cadence Cyclery
  • BIKE AID
  • BHS-PL Beton Bornholm
  • Lucky Sport Cycling
  • St Michel – Preference Home – Auber93
  • Team Storck – MRW Bau
  • Tarteletto – Isorex
  • Team United Shipping

French outfit St Michel – Preference Home – Auber93 brings three decades of professional racing history to the event, while German squad BIKE AID combines professional racing with humanitarian initiatives focused on developing cycling infrastructure in emerging regions.

The Great Britain Cycling Team will participate for the 19th time, giving emerging British talent the opportunity to race against international WorldTour competition.

Jonny Clay, Race Director of the Lloyds Tour of Britain, said “With experienced teams and exciting emerging talent all represented, fans coming to watch can look forward to five days of world-class, competitive racing at the Lloyds Tour of Britain.

“The line-up will showcase what makes Britain such a special place to race, producing some entertaining racing across five challenging stages. We look forward to another memorable edition of the Lloyds Tour of Britain that celebrates the best of cycling in this country.”

The 2026 Lloyds Tour of Britain Men starts on Wednesday, September 2, 2026, with opening stages in Lincolnshire, beginning in Lincoln before running from Boston to Skegness.

Stages three and four head to Yorkshire, running from Hull to Beverley before traversing the Yorkshire Dales from Helmsley to Leyburn.

The race concludes in the Scottish Borders on Sunday, September 6, 2026, with the village of Earlston hosting a stage finish for the first time to decide the general classification.

www.britishcycling.org.uk

 

Anytime Fitness partners with Apple Fitness+

Anytime Fitness x Apple Fitness

Anytime Fitness has announced a partnership with Apple Fitness+ to provide its members across the UK and Ireland with complimentary access to Apple’s fitness and wellness service throughout their active gym membership.

The UK and Ireland launch follows earlier implementations of the Apple Fitness+ offering in Australia, Canada, Japan, and the U.S.

The initiative combines 24/7 access to more than 6,000 Anytime Fitness clubs globally with thousands of digital workouts and meditations available on Apple Fitness+.

Starting August 4, 2026, all Anytime Fitness members will receive access to a Fitness+ subscription at no extra cost, administered in three-month recurring cycles through the Anytime Fitness mobile app. Existing Fitness+ users signing up for a 13-month Anytime Fitness membership will receive their first 30 days free.

The launch comes as gym memberships in the UK reportedly reached 18% of the population, with sector revenues rising to £6.5 billion, according to the UK Health and Fitness Market Report 2026 by ukactive.

Sarah Mather, Head of Marketing at Anytime Fitness UK & Ireland, said “Today’s members don’t think about fitness in one location. They move between the gym, home and travel, and they expect their membership to move with them. Adding Apple Fitness+ to membership combines the motivation and guidance of Fitness+ with the support of our clubs, giving members even more ways to stay active and consistent.”

The service includes access to workouts across 12 disciplines – such as Strength, HIIT, Yoga, and Pilates – alongside audio experiences such as Time to Walk and Time to Run.

Rich Peil, Director and Co-Founder at Anytime Fitness UK & Ireland and Australia, said “We’re investing in a model that combines outstanding physical clubs with digital experiences members value to deliver the best member experience in the market. Providing our members with access to the expansive library of Apple Fitness+ content helps them pursue their goals wherever they choose to work out while complementing the experience they already enjoy in our clubs.”

The announcement coincides with Anytime Fitness opening its 6,000th club globally. In the UK and Ireland, the company currently operates 180 clubs, with plans to reach 500 locations within the next five years across franchise network growth and corporate-owned locations.

www.anytimefitness.co.uk

 

POWERVIZN lens system underpins spring/summer adidas Sport Eyewear collection

POWERVIZN lens system underpins spring:summer adidas Sport Eyewear collection

Featuring the POWERVIZN Lens System, adidas Sport Eyewear has introduced its spring/summer 2026 (SS26) collection, designed for athletes and active lifestyle users.

The range features two distinct segments: the Performance line, aimed at training and competition, and the Active range, tailored for lifestyle and everyday wear.

The entire SS26 collection incorporates the new POWERVIZN Lens System. According to the company, the technology was developed to deliver sharper clarity, enhanced contrast, and greater visual control across various sporting environments.

Each POWERVIZN lens combines a specialized base tint with High Contrast (HC) Technology, a precision mirror coating to regulate light transmission and reduce glare, and hydrophobic and oleophobic protective treatments designed to repel water, sweat, and dirt.

The colour palette for the SS26 range incorporates matte metalized effects, transparencies, and iridescent finishes. The colours were developed to match adidas athlete race kits for a co-ordinated look.

The Performance line includes three specific models:

  • SP0122 KAPHIROS – A lightweight injected rimless frame with a toric lens. It includes a temple ventilation system to enhance airflow and reduce fogging, alongside no-slip rubberized tips, adjustable temples, and adjustable nose pads.
  • SP0123 KENTRO – A full-rim style designed for everyday running. It offers a wide lateral view, adjustable temples and nose pads, no-slip rubber details, and an advanced ventilation system. Select versions feature photochromic lenses that adapt to changing light conditions.
  • SP0124 ALKATOR – Built for cycling, this model features a bold full-rim design with sharp angles to maximize peripheral vision. It includes thick temples, adjustable nose pads, temple grips, an improved upper front and temple ventilation system, and compatibility with the SP5010-CI optical clip-in.

The Active cluster features two new models:

  • SP0125 KLEON – A rectangular frame with bold temples, pressure-point stability, rubber tips, and an upper front/temple ventilation hole system to reduce fogging during outdoor sessions.
  • SP0126 DROMEAS – Designed with a slightly oval shape for a feminine look. Features include semi-bold temples, adjustable nose pads, rubber tips, and an improved ventilation system.

www.adidaseyewear.com

 

3T marks ten years of Exploro with Primo² WPNT 10th Anniversary

3T Primo2 WPNT 10th Anniversary special edition bike

Italian bicycle manufacturer 3T Cycling has unveiled the Primo² WPNT 10th Anniversary, a special edition gravel bicycle celebrating ten years since the launch of the brand’s original Exploro model.

Headquartered in Presezzo, Bergamo, Italy, 3T first introduced the Exploro in 2016 to combine road aerodynamics with off-road capability, creating what it describes as the ‘aero gravel’ category.

The new anniversary bicycle was presented at the Santini headquarters in Bergamo, Italy, during the Jeroboam Gravel 2026 event. The launch was accompanied by an exhibition showcasing key models from the project’s ten-year development history.

First launched in 2016, the original 3T Exploro featured a white-and-red finish, a carbon frame, aerodynamic tubing, and geometry designed for speed across both paved and unpaved surfaces.

In 2018, the company introduced the FM (Flat Mount) version, featuring the Fango fork, top-access seatpost clamp, slimmer thru-axles, and updated brake mounting as standard.

The frame has also been used for artistic projects under the company’s Get Creative! initiative, initiated in 2018 by Giorgio Dalla Costa. Italian framebuilder Dario Pegoretti also created a custom painted version for the company.

In 2022, 3T updated the model line, adopting the name Primo for the entry-level model as a nod to the original frame.

In competitive racing, Matthew Stephens rode an Exploro to victory at Dirty Kanza (now UNBOUND Gravel) in 2017. Federico Damiani and Andrea Galanti won the pairs category at the 2019 Atlas Mountain Race on the platform, while Belgian rider Hanne Van Loock achieved podium finishes and Elite Gravel World Championship qualification in 2025.

Earlier in 2026, 3T launched the Primo², designed as an accessible all-road and gravel bike. The Primo² WPNT 10th Anniversary edition features graphics that layer visual design elements, logos, and colourways from 2016–2026 over a glossy chalk-white base.

The frame also incorporates graphic reproductions of original engineering documents, including technical notes, colour names, paint codes, and finish specs used during development.

The Primo² WPNT 10th Anniversary became available on July 16, 2026, sold both as a frameset and in three complete build options.

Technical specifications include:

  • Frame: Primo2 UDH, painted in Italy, unidirectional pre-preg carbon blend
  • Fork: 3T Fango Primo2
  • Handlebar: 3T Superghiaia Integrale LTD (40cm or 42cm)
  • Bar tape: 3T Prendo Tough
  • Stem: 3T Apto with semi-Integrale spacer kit (80mm, 90mm, 100mm, or 110mm)
  • Bottle cage: 3T Nylon Front Load Water Bottle Cage
  • Rear derailleur: SRAM Rival XPLR AXS E1 1×13
  • Crankset/chainring: SRAM Rival E1 XPLR Wide 40T
  • Brakes: SRAM Rival E1 Hydraulic Disc with SRAM 160mm rotors
  • Cassette: SRAM Rival XG-1351 E1 XPLR 10–46T
  • Wheelset: 3T Discus 40|30
  • Tyres: Vittoria Terreno T50 Mixed Gravel Endurance 700×40
  • Seatpost: 3T Primo Seatpost for Ritchey Clamp
  • Saddle: Fizik VENTO Argo X5 140mm

www.3t.bike

 

Great Ethiopian Run aims to be world’s largest 10km road race by 2030

Great Ethiopian Run x Bank of America

The Great Ethiopian Run, Africa’s largest mass-participation road running event, has launched an expansion strategy aimed at becoming the world’s largest 10km road race by 2030, following a partnership with Bank of America as the event’s new Presenting Partner.

The new Bank of America agreement marks an international partnership in the event’s 26-year history and signals a phase of growth focused on increasing participation, expanding youth engagement, strengthening sport tourism and modernising the race experience.

The organisers confirmed that registration for the 2026 Great Ethiopian Run International 10km, scheduled for November 22, 2026, will increase to a record 60,000 participants, while the event’s children’s races will expand to 5,000 primary school participants.

In addition, 3,000 free entries will be reserved for graduating secondary school students to broaden youth participation.

The partnership also extends to the Women’s First 5km, held annually around International Women’s Day, where Bank of America will also become the Presenting Partner.

Dagmawit Amare, Managing Director at Great Ethiopian Run, said “Today marks a new chapter in our journey as we aim to increase the impact of our flagship race in terms of youth opportunity, sport tourism and local enterprise. We are excited by the new possibilities opening up through our partnership with Bank of America and the continued support of our longstanding partners.”

The organisation has set an objective of becoming the world’s largest 10km road race within the next five years, positioning Ethiopia’s flagship mass-participation sporting event among leading road races internationally.

As part of its modernisation strategy, the 2026 edition will introduce chip timing for a section of participants for the first time in the event’s history, alongside expanded digital registration through the Telebirr platform.

The organisers also announced an expansion of the annual Run For A Cause fundraising programme through the GivenGain online platform, enabling participants to raise funds directly for three Ethiopian beneficiary organisations.

Since its establishment in 2001, the Great Ethiopian Run operation has organised more than 250 races across Ethiopia, attracting participants from Ethiopia and internationally while showcasing the country’s reputation in distance running.

The 2026 race will be held under the theme ‘My Run, My Color’, highlighting both individual identity and the diversity of participants who gather annually in Addis Ababa.

In addition to Bank of America, this year’s partners include UNICEF, Ethio Telecom, Ethiopian Airlines, the Ministry of Tourism, Hyatt Regency Addis Ababa and several Ethiopian private-sector companies.

www.ethiopianrun.org

 

Rigoberto Urán named rider #312 for Mallorca 312 in 2027

Mallorca 312 sea views - image credit the adventure bakery

Colombian cyclist Rigoberto Urán has been named as Rider No. 312 for the 2027 edition of Mallorca 312 OK Mobility. Organised by event company 312 Events, the mass-participation gran fondo will take place on April 24, 2027, in Playa de Muro, Mallorca, Spain.

Urán will join a field of 8,500 cyclists taking part in the amateur cycling event, which offers route distances of 312km, 225km and 167km across the island.

As Rider No. 312, Urán will symbolically lead the peloton. The designation is reserved for former professional cyclists who have left an enduring legacy in the sport. Previous recipients of the honorary bib number include Alberto Contador, Miguel Induráin, Annemiek van Vleuten, Pedro Horrillo, Joseba Beloki, Maurizio Fondriest, Samuel Sánchez, Óscar Pereiro, Marga Fullana, Sean Kelly and Toni Tauler.

Urán’s professional cycling career includes a silver medal in the road race at the London 2012 Olympic Games, an overall runner-up finish at the 2017 Tour de France, and consecutive second-place finishes at the Giro d’Italia in 2013 and 2014. He also secured stage victories in both the Tour de France and Giro d’Italia during a career spanning more than a decade at the highest level of international cycling.

The Mallorca 312 OK Mobility event brings together local and international amateur cyclists to ride alongside former professional competitors across closed-road routes in the Balearic Islands.

www.mallorca312.com

 

RacePace ties-up with ITRA on trail and ultra-running race-day platform

ITRA x RacePace

Trail and ultra-running race-strategy platform RacePace has announced a partnership with the International Trail Running Association (ITRA) to integrate ITRA performance data directly into its race-planning offering.

Until now, RacePace users entered their ITRA score manually. Through the new integration, the platform automatically pulls each runner’s ITRA score along with their complete race history – including previous mountain races – and feeds it directly into a personalised race strategy dashboard.

The integration updates RacePace’s prediction engine. Rather than relying on a single performance metric, the platform reads a runner’s mountain experience across past years: the distances raced, the terrain covered, and the years of accumulated racing behind the runner’s ITRA score.

This means that athletes returning from an extended break from training or competition receive race plans that reflect their historical racing experience rather than just a current fitness snapshot.

Ido Dassa, Chief Executive Officer and Founder at RacePace, said “Your ITRA score is one number. Your years in racing are everything behind it.

“This partnership lets our prediction engine see the runner you actually are. Every mountain race you’ve ever finished now counts toward your next race plan – automatically.

“ITRA doesn’t just rank trail runners – they’re opening the sport up to more people. That’s the same mission we chase every day: the kind of strategy that used to be reserved for elite athletes, now in every runner’s pocket, from the front of the pack to the very back.”

RacePace provides segment-by-segment race strategies for trail and ultra runners by combining individual fitness data, course demands and environmental conditions.

Its platform generates pacing, effort targets, heart-rate parameters, and dynamic nutrition and hydration guidance. Plans can be exported directly to GPS devices, printable summaries or GPX files.

The International Trail Running Association (ITRA) is a non-profit organisation that works to promote and develop trail running globally. The association maintains an international race database and performance index used by athletes and event organisers.

www.findracepace.com
www.itra.run

 

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