Freeride World Tour

GoPro Named Official Camera of Freeride World Tour, the World's Biggest Freeride Ski and Snowboard Competition

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Monday, January 22, 2024
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SAN MATEO, Calif., Jan. 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- GoPro, Inc. (NASDAQ: GPRO) today announced its continued partnership for the 2024 season with the Freeride World Tour by Peak Performance, the ultimate ski and snowboard freeriding competition. Known for showcasing some of the world's most thrilling freeride content, the 2023 Freeride World Tour generated more than 300M video views across all Freeride World Tour channels. GoPro has been the Freeride World Tour's exclusive camera partner for 10 years.

Key Points: 
  • Known for showcasing some of the world's most thrilling freeride content , the 2023 Freeride World Tour generated more than 300M video views across all Freeride World Tour channels.
  • GoPro has been the Freeride World Tour's exclusive camera partner for 10 years.
  • "GoPro brings Freeride World Tour viewers closer to the action through immersive skier and rider POV and unique perspectives from every tour event," said Nicolas Hale-Woods, Freeride World Tour's founder.
  • The Freeride World Tour runs from January 31 – March 31, 2024, with five events scheduled across Europe and North America.

GoPro Announces $120,000 'GoPro Line of the Winter' Video Contest for Best Single-Clip Ski + Snowboard Videos

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Monday, January 15, 2024
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SAN MATEO, Calif., Jan. 15, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, GoPro (NASDAQ: GPRO) announced its 'GoPro Line of the Winter' video contest, inviting skiers and snowboarders around the world to submit their best single-clip, GoPro-captured descents to compete for cash awards totaling $120,000 and the opportunity to be featured on GoPro's social channels.

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  • Each submission must be a single, unedited clip, shot on GoPro and captured by the skier or snowboarder themselves.
  • To be eligible, the clip must be shared on social media using the #GoProLineOfTheWinter hashtag and submitted to GoPro Awards via the GoPro Quik app or at GoPro.com/Awards .
  • From January to April, $10,000 will be awarded to a skier and $10,000 awarded to a snowboarder each month for that month's best ski and snowboard line, totaling $80,000 for eight, next-level single-clip GoPro videos.
  • For more information about the contest and video clip requirements for eligibility, visit GoPro Awards .

XPO Logistics Expands Use of Sustainable Biofuel at the Tour de France as Official Transport Partner for the 42nd Year

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Wednesday, June 29, 2022
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GREENWICH, Conn., June 29, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- XPO Logistics, Inc. (NYSE: XPO), a leading provider of freight transportation services, will take to the road in July for the 42nd year as the official transport partner of the Tour de France. When the winner of the legendary cycling competition is declared at the Champs-Élysées in Paris, an XPO team of 58 drivers will have transported more than 570 tons of goods over 3,328 kilometers in 42 trucks — and 18 of those trucks will be fueled by biodegradable hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO). XPO first piloted biofuel at the 2021 Tour de France with a truck running on B100 fuel made from rapeseed oil. This year, the company expects its alternative-fuel fleet to use 49,000 liters of HVO and reduce CO2 emissions by up to 85% per kilogram, compared with diesel. The remaining XPO trucks deployed for the Tour all have Euro 6 engines, the cleanest diesel technology available. 

Key Points: 
  • XPO first piloted biofuel at the 2021 Tour de France with a truck running on B100 fuel made from rapeseed oil.
  • The remaining XPO trucks deployed for the Tour all have Euro 6 engines, the cleanest diesel technology available.
  • XPO and the Tour de France share a strong commitment to safety and sustainability, highlighted by rigorous preparation in eco-driving techniques and Tour safety protocols.
  • XPO Logistics, Inc.(NYSE: XPO) is a leading provider of freight transportation services, primarily truck brokerage and less-than-truckload (LTL).

XPO Logistics Extends Partnership as Official Logistics Supplier for IRONMAN and IRONMAN 70.3 Triathlon Events in Europe

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Tuesday, May 24, 2022
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XPO provides logistics support for IRONMAN and IRONMAN 70.3 triathlon events using a dedicated fleet to transport equipment from race to race across Europe.

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  • XPO provides logistics support for IRONMAN and IRONMAN 70.3 triathlon events using a dedicated fleet to transport equipment from race to race across Europe.
  • Teams of XPO drivers will set up the finish-line arch, tents, fencing, staging and merchandising fixtures in advance for over 30 events this year.
  • Thibault Vellard, regional director, South West Europe, EMEA for the IRONMAN Group, said, XPO has proven to be a valuable partner for IRONMAN in Europe, providing us with expert service that meets our requirements for safe, time-critical performance.
  • XPO Logistics, Inc.(NYSE: XPO) is a leading provider of freight transportation services, primarily less-than-truckload (LTL) and truck brokerage.