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THE INSIDE TRACK

💻 Zwift acquired Rouvy and the FulGaz platform in an undisclosed deal that will keep both companies operating independently with separate roadmaps and subscriptions, while bringing official support for Zwift Click/Cog and Zwift Ride hardware (including virtual shifting and in-game navigation) inside Rouvy as part of the acquisition.

📈 Garmin reported record Q1 2026 consolidated revenue of approximately $1.75 billion, a 14 percent year-over-year increase, paced by a 42 percent revenue jump in its Fitness category that produced $158 million in operating income, with the company maintaining full-year 2026 guidance of $7.9 billion in revenue and $9.35 in pro forma diluted EPS.

🚴 Team Ineos confirmed a five-year partnership with Netcompany to optimize performance structures while Olympic cyclist Kristen Faulkner built a personal AI system that analyzed 4,400 hours of training data, signaling how machine learning is reshaping pro cycling.

🤖 Endurance coaches are using AI tools to save four to five hours weekly by automating email drafts, meeting notes, and administrative work rather than relying on the technology to design training plans.

PRESS RELEASES

AWARDS

RaceRaves announced its 2026 Runners Choice awards for Best Half Marathons in the U.S., determined by nearly 20,000 votes across all 50 states, with The Cowtown in Fort Worth, Texas, earning top vote-getter distinction nationwide alongside 15 new state winners and 33 new runners-up compared with the 2024 results. RaceRaves

Bay Area 100 announced the Dapper Don Award, a tribute to the late Piedmont Middle School math teacher and ultrarunner Don James that grants complimentary entry into the East Bay 100-mile trail ultramarathon, with the 2026 inaugural class honoring Oakland special education teacher Amy Chinn, Montera Middle School Dean of Students Sam Cooper, and Piedmont 5th-grade teacher Hannah Swernoff. Bay Area 100

BUSINESS

FRESHJUNKIE Racing added Rod Foley and Matt Booth to its sales division to strengthen partnerships and sponsorship growth across its 14 annual events spanning Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, Florida, and Georgia, a portfolio that delivers $15 million in annual economic impact and $1.5 million in charitable impact for host communities. FRESHJUNKIE Racing

haku completed its SOC 2 Type II examination, becoming one of the first platforms built specifically for the endurance event industry to demonstrate independently evaluated security and privacy controls, building on its existing PCI-related payment compliance, GDPR and CCPA privacy protections, HIPAA-ready architecture, and WCAG accessibility commitments. haku

The Amazon Armed Forces Cycling Classic entered a multi-year collaboration with Amaury Sport Organisation, the French company behind the Tour de France, Paris-Roubaix, and La Vuelta, with the 2026 race scheduled for May 30 to 31 across Washington, D.C. and Arlington, Virginia. Arlington Sports

Movemint is powering registration for For All Mothers+'s MomForward Movement, a nationwide series of virtual and in-person events running May 1 to 11 with free in-person participation, kicking off Saturday, May 2 at Road Runner Sports in Berkeley with Olympian Alysia Montaño leading a community run/walk and raffle prizes valued at more than $2,000. Movemint

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EVENTS

The BMW Dallas Marathon opens 2026 registration on May 1 ahead of its 55th anniversary race weekend December 11 to 13, featuring a marathon, half marathon, 50K ultra, 5-person relay, 10K, 5K, Friday Night Lights Mile, and Kids Races, with a new dynamic pricing model that incrementally raises entry fees as registrations grow. Dallas Marathon

USA Triathlon selected Des Moines, Iowa to host the 2027 and 2028 USA Triathlon Nationals on August 6 to 8, 2027 and August 4 to 6, 2028, with Sprint, Olympic Distance, Paratriathlon, Draft-Legal Triathlon, and Mixed Relay National Championships racing at Grays Lake Park and finishing at Lauridsen Amphitheater in Water Works Park. USA Triathlon

GFNY announced its first-ever Canadian race, the inaugural GFNY Ottawa scheduled for September 13, 2026, featuring a 118.3 km competitive long distance with 784 m of climbing and a 66 km recreational distance on fully closed roads through the Kanata North tech hub. GFNY

XTERRA Weston Park returns to Staffordshire May 1 to 3 for its fourth year as Stop 3 of the XTERRA World Cup, debuting the fast-paced Short Track Triathlon and offering Youth A, Youth B, Junior, and age-group athletes qualification slots for the XTERRA Youth World Championship and the 30th XTERRA World Championship in Ruidoso, New Mexico. XTERRA

The Las Vegas Marathon, Half Marathon, and 7.02-Mile Race return January 10, 2027 with a redesigned course produced by Brooksee that starts and finishes at The STRAT and routes runners along the Las Vegas Strip, Fremont Street Experience, and Springs Preserve. Las Vegas Marathon

SPONSORSHIPS

Kailas FUGA signed Spanish trail runner Azara Garcia de los Salmones as the fifth elite athlete to join its team in Spain since 2023, expanding a roster that now includes more than 20 athletes globally and follows a strategic January 2026 partnership with one of Spain's largest trail races, Penyagolosa Trail. Kailas FUGA

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