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Cyclone adds three new inside sales reps

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PORTLAND, Ore. (BRAIN) — Cyclone Bicycle Supply has announced the addition of three new sales reps to its inside sales team.

Dennis Stafford is the new inside sales rep for Alaska, Arizona, Florida and parts of Northern California. Originally from Tampa, Fla., he moved to Portland eight years ago and has over 15 years of retail sales experience in both telecommunication and cycling. 

Billy Wherley is the new inside sales rep for New York, Utah, Nevada, New Mexico, and Hawaii. Hailing from Central Pennsylvania, Wherley has been in the cycling industry for 10 years and has worked in shops in Pennsylvania, New York, and Oregon. 

Tyler Robertson is the new inside sales rep for Idaho, Montana, Texas,and Pennsylvania. Robertson has more than 10 years experience in the both the retail and manufacturing side of the bicycle industry as a technical communications rep for Yakima and retail operations manager at Clever Cycles. 

"Cyclone has a long history of dynamic inside sales reps, and we're happy to continue the tradition with Dennis, Tyler, and Billy. Their knowledge and enthusiasm will help us raise the bar, again, for customer service in the industry," said Matthew Case, the sales manager for Cyclone Bicycle Supply.

 


USA Cycling hires recruitment firm for new CEO search

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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (BRAIN) —  USA Cycling has hired the executive recruitment firm Korn Ferry to assist in the search for a new CEO to succeed Steve Johnson, who announced last month that he will step down from his post this fall.

"Korn Ferry is a top-notch search firm," said Bob Stapleton, the chair of USAC's board. "They have staffed this effort with excellent people and the search is underway. Together we look to have an outstanding new CEO on board by this summer for a period of transition with Steve leading up to the UCI World Championships in September."

 

Levi's GranFondo adds 113-mile route, which sells out

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SANTA ROSA, Calif. (BRAIN) — The new 113-mile Panzer route at the Levi's Gran Fondo sold out its 250 rider limit in less than 90 minutes after registration opened last month, organizers said.

The new course is in addition to the traditional 103-mile route and includes some little-traveled roads in Sonoma County. To register for the Panzer option, riders must have completed the 103-mile route in less than 7 1/2 hours in prior years. Organizers are encouraging riders to sign up for the 103-mile option this year to set a time to qualify them for future attempts at the Panzer. Spots for the 103-mile route are expected to sell out in the coming weeks. The event is Oct. 3.

"Because many of limited number of spots and since the roads we're riding on the Panzer route are so remote, we just want to make sure that anyone registered for the event is able to finish on their own in a reasonable amount of time," said retired pro Levi Leipheimer, the event's founder. "Every year our Gran route sells out, so it makes sense for people that want to tackle the Panzer in a future year, to sign up immediately for this fall's fondo."

Levi's GranFondo is a timed, mass start cycling event that raises money for a range of charities. Besides the Panzer and the 103-mile route, the event offers 32 and 65-mile routes.

Registration is at levisgranfondo.com. Participants who raise over $1,000 receive free entry. 

North American pro racer association joins international rider's union

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AIGLE, Switzerland (BRAIN) —  The Association of North American Professional Road Cyclists has joined the CPA Pro Riders Union, which represents UCI WorldTour and ProContinental racers.

The North American association is the first rider's group outside of Europe to join the CPA, and the first that represents more than one country. Italy, France, Spain, Belgium, Switzerland, Portugal and the Netherlands also are represented in the group, whose president is former world champion Gianni Bugno. Christian Vande Velde is the president of the North American group, which has 24 members.

Based on a survey of its members, ANAPRC will work with the CPA on rider safety, globalization, and the establishment of non-salary benefits from teams, including resources to help racers transition to post-racing careers. The group also wants to support the efforts of teams to establish stability through new revenue sources and growing the audience of pro cycling.

"As part of the CPA, ANAPRC aims to protect, support, and educate riders as we enter a better future of pro cycling. This requires a collective voice and participation from every cyclist in the pro peloton. I am proud to be a part of this group," said Lucas Euser, a member of the ANARPC Board of Directors.

ANAPRC is seeking candidates to serve as executive director. Michael Carcaise is serving as an interim executive director until a permanent replacement is hired.

BH Bikes USA launches brand ambassador program

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FOOTHILL RANCH, Calif. (BRAIN) — BH Bikes USA is looking for racers and enthusiasts who can write, film or photograph their big mountain bike rides to join the brand's 2015 brand ambassador program.

This year's ambassador program will focus on BH's 29-inch Lynx 4.8 and 27.5-inch Lynx 6 Split Pivot full-suspension platforms. Some athletes will use BH's Ultimate hardtails, as well.

Prospective athletes and partners will be evaluated both on their influence within their local or regional cycling community and their ability to deliver content to BH's social media channels. The BH Brand Ambassador Program application period is now open. All applicants must complete an online application form by March 9.

 

Colossi frames now distributed in US

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BROOKLYN, N.Y. (BRAIN) — Colossi.us is the new U.S. distributor of framesets from Colossi,  a brand owned by former Dutch pro racer Jan Kole. The new distrbutor is owned by David Sommerville and Jed Kornbluh, the founders of the Brooklyn clothing brand Sommerville Sports. 

Colossi has been producing stock and full-custom steel and aluminum framesets under its own label since 1982. Colossi.us will import a selection of road, track, and cyclocross frameset models and offer both framesets and complete bicycles. Initially the company will sell direct to consumers but plans to distribute into the IBD network by summer. 

Custom duPont paint and tubeset options from Columbus, KVA, and Easton also will be available; an online design tool will be introduced later this summer. The company said it will have inventory available for purchase by the end of the first quarter this year.

More information at: colossi.us.

Rolf Prima hires Goldman as mid-Atlantic rep

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EUGENE, Ore. (BRAIN) — Wheel maker Rolf Prima has hired Nora Goldman as its outside rep for the mid-Atlantic region, covering Maryland, the District of Columbia, Virginia, North Carolina and South Carolina.

Goldman has almost 15 years of industry experience, working as a retail buyer, supplier sales rep, and sales manager, and operator of her own rep agency.

"I'm proud to represent a high-caliber brand such as Rolf Prima; the quality of workmanship that comes with their hand-built wheels can't be denied, and I know shops as well as riders in my region are eager to support a great company making great wheels here in the U.S.," said Goldman.

She can be reached at (843) 743-6090 or nora@massXvelocity.biz.

New BRAIN issue looks at the moto invasion, online cycling media and e-bike legislation

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LAGUNA HILLS, Calif. (BRAIN) — The latest issue of Bicycle Retailer & Industry News features articles about the increased number of motorsports brands entering the bike market, a look at proposed e-bike legislation and the second part of our series on the cycling media — including a look at an alleged “pay-for-play” scandal at a major cycling website. 

The February 1 issue of BRAIN began arriving in most subscribers’ mailboxes last week. This issue of BRAIN was mailed along with the February issue of our quarterly multi-sport trade magazine, Triathlon Retailer and Industry News, which includes a listing of the top 50 multi-sport retailers in the country. 

In the new BRAIN, the magazine’s managing editor, Toby Hill, took a look at the trend of moto suppliers eying the bike market. “In recent months activity has heated up at a number of moto labels looking to establish a new foothold, expand their product lines, or carve out a larger piece of pie bike,” Hill reported.

Hill spoke with executives at several brands that are new to the bike market, including Galfer, Maxima, 100%, and Speedmob. 

Also in this issue, Doug McClellan took a close look at the Bicycle Product Suppliers Association’s push to pass electric bike legislation in New York and California, the single biggest initiative in the organization’s history. BPSA hopes to help create a consistent body of laws across the country to facilitate the growth of the e-bike market. 

The second part of BRAIN’s look at the bike media (part 1 was in the January 1 issue) focuses on the online media scene and includes a chart showing web traffic for the largest 24 advertising-supported bike websites in North America. 


The media overview also includes an article on the social media storm that erupted when a PinkBike.com advertising proposal accidentally landed in the inbox of DirtRag’s publisher, Maurice Tierney, instead of at Trek, where it was intended to go. Tierney said the letter is proof that PinkBike ties its editorial coverage directly to ad sales, but PinkBike’s publisher and tech editor said the proposal was not what it seemed.  

Also in this issue of BRAIN:

  • Framebuilder Supply targets Portland’s bike builders
  • Hawley takes over US sales, marketing and service for Look
  • Bike brands plug into the mainstream at CES show
  • Sidi’s distributor makes headway policing overseas online sales
  • Product trends work in favor of tool maker Prestacycle
  • Retailer delivers the goods for Providence commuters
  • TEN’s Garrett navigates shifting landscape of lifestyle publishing

The issue also includes BRAIN’s regular columns, including State of Retail, Retail Briefs, Tech Briefs, The Grapevine and Mad Dog Unleashed. In a Guest Editorial, PeopleForBikes president Tim Blumenthal explains the importance of the group’s recent milestone — reaching 1 million supporters.

Bicycle Retailer & Industry News is delivered 18 times a year and is available in print and digital editions. The magazine is filled with articles and columns that never appeared on BicycleRetailer.com. More information is available on our subscription page.

 

 


USAT announces hall of fame inductees

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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (BRAIN) — The USA Triathlon Hall of Fame is welcoming six multisport members as part of the 2014 class of inductees.

Among the honorees are Dan Empfield, founder of Slowtwitch.com and Quintana Roo and renowned fitter, Olympic bronze medalist Susan Williams and Ironman World Champion Tim DeBoom. They are joined by age-group competitors Bill Bell and Karen McKeachie and paratriathlete Carlos Moleda.

All six will be honored at a banquet April 18 at the Harvard Club in Boston, as part of a celebration of endurance sports for the Boston Marathon.

"We are thrilled to welcome this stellar class into the USA Triathlon Hall of Fame," said Jon Gray Noll, chair of the USA Triathlon Hall of Fame executive committee. "The inductees represent every aspect of multisport, from elite athlete to contributor, and we could not be more proud of both their accomplishments and their respective roles in the promotion of our sport."

Tickets to the induction banquet can be purchased for $95 at Active.com, and parties who want to purchase a table should contact Ellis Davis at ellis.davis@usatriathlon.org.

The USA Triathlon Hall of Fame was founded in 2008, and including this year's honorees, has inducted 33 of multisport's contributors and athletes.

Santa Cruz adds rep groups in South, East and Midwest

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SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (BRAIN) — Santa Cruz Bicycles has added new outside sales rep groups in the Midwest, East Coast and South — territories previously covered solely by inside sales staff.

"As Santa Cruz and Juliana has continued to expand, we felt the time was right to add the personalized dealer service these rep groups provide," said Santa Cruz's global sales director, Mariano Gon.

"These are the best independent reps in their territories and we're very pleased to have them on the Santa Cruz team."

In the South, the Techline Rep Group is now selling Santa Cruz and Juliana in Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas and Louisiana. Tifosi Sales is now handling the brands in New York, New Jersey, Delaware, Virginia, West Virginia and Washington, DC. Finally in the Midwest, RP Activesports is representing the brands in Minnesota, Illinois, Wisconsin, Michigan, Missouri and the Dakotas.

Kappius' US-made pressure gauge available in three models

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BOULDER, Colo. (BRAIN) — Kappius Components is offering three digital pressure gauge models designed for folks looking for the ultimate pressure accuracy.

The $159 pressure gauges are 100 percent made in the U.S. They have a Silca presta head with a bleed-off valve and claim to be accurate to plus-or-minus 1 percent with repeatable results. They run on a 9 volt battery that is included, and have a 20-minute automatic shutoff. Units are selectable between psi, kg/cm^2, bar, in HG, ft wc, kPa, oz/in^2, in wc, mbar, cm wc, or mm Hg. 

The three models: 

• Fat Bike: 0-15 PSI, 0.01 Resolution

• Cyclo-Cross/Low MTB: 0-30 PSI, 0.01 Resolution

• Cyclo-Cross/MTB: 0-50 PSI, 0.02 Resolution

The pressure limit on all models is twice the range.

Kappius' president, Brady Kappius, is a pro cyclocross racer who first built a gauge for himself. He posted a photo of his gauge on Facebook and after seeing a huge response decided to bring it to market. "Something for the true bike geek for sure," Kappius said.

Wholesale inquiries can be sent to support@kappiuscomponents.com or call (720) 432-4779.

 

Jarden's Zoot Sports brand completes acquisition of Squadra

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CARLSBAD, Calif. (BRAIN) — Zoot Sports, an endurance footwear and apparel brand, recently completed its previously announced acquisition of Squadra, a designer and manufacturer of custom cycling and triathlon apparel.

Since 2009, Zoot has been owned by Jarden Corporation, a publicly traded consumer goods company with over $7 billion in annual sales. Jarden also owns outdoor brands including K2, Marker, Marmot, Volkl, BCA and Atlas.

The planned acquisition was announced last July. "Squadra's strong design capabilities and efficient manufacturing operations in the Philippines, paired with our global distribution network, will create significant opportunities," said Erik Vervloet, vice president and general manager of Zoot Sports and now, Squadra. "We are looking forward to welcoming the Squadra team into Zoot's marketing and design headquarters in Carlsbad. Their expertise in design and manufacturing of cycling apparel fits perfectly with Zoot's global presence in the endurance sports market. In combination with our global resources, Squadra's best-in-class custom apparel should allow us to immediately extend the footprint of both the Zoot and the Squadra brands. We are delighted to welcome Dan Weatherford and the Squadra team to the Jarden family."

Weatherford founded Squadra in 2006, initially as the licensee for the Castelli brand. Today products are sold primarily under the Squadra brand name in the U.S. as well as across 20 countries worldwide. 

Fred Clements: Dealers speak out about the "S"-Word

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A blog by the NBDA's executive director.

Editor’s note: Fred Clements is the executive director of the National Bicycle Dealers Association. Clements’ previous blog posts can be read on bikedealerblog.wordpress.com.

By many measures, Shimano is one of the bicycle industry's great companies, consistently bringing product innovation and excellence to a willing marketplace.

But from the perspective of many independent bicycle dealers in the U.S., Shimano has become a huge problem, choking the life out of them by supporting distribution that leads to rampant Internet discounting from Europe.

Many say this makes it increasingly difficult for them to carry Shimano products without looking like price-gougers. Distributors face pressures from Shimano's policies as well as margins are squeezed, with some even developing their own brands to compete. Bike brands also see their products de-valued as original equipment Shimano components sell elsewhere for huge discounts, the same parts on new bicycles being offered at full price.

Many dealers say they are distancing themselves from Shimano, trying hard to support other component makers, and worrying about a future that allows European retailers to sell to American consumers below dealer cost.

In a recent article in Bicycle Retailer and Industry News, Shimano American management claimed it cannot do anything to control European distribution, a part of the world that doesn't allow MAP or MAP enforcement. Yet, other companies seem to control European distribution effectively.

The NBDA's new Supplier Scorecard report, in which dealers rate their suppliers on various criteria, shows that Shimano finished above average in most categories except one. The company earned a C minus grade on the Commoditization Index, finishing in the 7th percentile (where the 99th percentile is the highest possible score). The Commoditization Index measures a brand's control of its distribution and enforcement of distribution and pricing rules that support the specialty retail channel. Thousands of dealers completed scorecards. Shimano was among the worst-performing companies on the Commoditization Index.

At the recent IBD Summit, much discussion centered around on-line competition, MAP policies and distribution impacting bike dealers. While many, including QBP's Steve Flagg, were reluctant to name specific companies, Shimano was consistently brought up in work groups as a problem for specialty retailers as well as distributors. With some fearing reprisal from a company known for full-contact business strategies, the tone sometimes approached that of the fictitious "he who must not be named" of the Harry Potter series.

The topic has also been discussed at-length on the NBDA on-line dealer forum, with dealers showing a mixture of anger, resignation and frustration with an important industry supplier.

A California retailer recently wrote of a 5800 group available for $382.49 compared to U.S. wholesale pricing of almost $500.

"The worst part was the realization that the system truly is broken," he wrote. "I get that there is an extra layer of distribution in the U.S. which challenges Shimano USA when they set pricing. But, at worst, product should leave Europe at slightly above our cost due to the extra expense of selling to consumers."

From North Carolina: "Would asking the bicycle brands to start using more SRAM or Sunrace help? I am just tired of hearing that Shimano is going to fix the problem. I just canceled all of our preseason order. We are going to start ordering many of the replacement parts from the UK and replace the low end with Sunrace when we can. I like our rep but I just don't like what the company he works for is doing."

A Kansas dealer wrote, "We are avoiding Shimano like the plague - not buying from Europe either - just not stocking it at all. What difference in a customer's mind does it make if I can buy and sell to them lower than MSRP, when it's still so much more than they can buy for themselves?"

What about the big bike brands? Do they have influence with Shimano?

A Texas dealer wrote, "Here's the problem. Which bike company wants to bankrupt itself to make a point? You can't avoid using Shimano components on your bike. You can't even work on phasing them out, except at the low end, and if you try to do that, Shimano will strike back by making their parts cheaper and thus your competitor's bikes a better value."

He continued, "Undoubtedly - pioneers get arrows. Settlers get land. I don't want anyone to make a point. I want things to change for the good of ALL OF US, online retailers included. A perspective that involves tighter controls on pricing from Shimano might have short term hiccups, but it is not only in the best interest of dealers, online retailers, and brands, it is in the best interest of Shimano. It will result in profit, growth, and investment in cycling.

"I just don't think the decision-makers at Shimano get it. They don't feel like they have to get it, so they don't spend any time thinking about it. I don't believe Shimano is stupid, I just think they lack perspective."

From Kansas, "I propose that Shimano does indeed get it, and the 'problems' we perceive are neither accidental nor 'out of their control.' In fact, they are probably in more control than most other brands. Shimano has monopolistic powers, globally. They know it. They are taking financial advantage of it .

"But we individual LBS owners . must make a reasonable profit for our work. This is a monetary reality, not an abstract philosophy. If we don't profit for a sustained period, we disappear. As that happens, fewer people do indeed ride bicycles, meaning fewer people using Shimano products in the future and, I believe, many fewer people than had the American marketplace been insulated by Shimano from foreign retail interference."

From Northern California, "Shimano wants to maximize profits. Selling to the U.S. through Europe just doesn't seem the best way to do that. I have a hard time believing that a strong U.S. division isn't in their best interest. Or that they can't recognize that IBDs generate the growth in the U.S. market."

And finally, from New York: "We must be heard. No yelling, no screaming just our story. My story is that for Shimano, the pricing from Europe is untenable and unsustainable for the IBD. I will put forth this message to any Shimano representative any time I can. I will not be silent. I hope all of you can commit to being a squeaky wheel. The thing I hate the most is 'You are the first to bring that to my attention," or 'No other dealer has complained.'"

Strava hires Joule as chief marketing officer

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SAN FRANCISCO (BRAIN) — Strava has hired Erik Joule as chief marketing and commerce officer, reporting to co-founder and CEO Mark Gainey.

"We could not be more excited to have Erik join our team," said Gainey. "He has a proven track record creating innovative programs that differentiate brands while building awareness and a sense of authentic community. Erik truly understands what it means to be a member of Strava and is insanely passionate about what we're trying to achieve as a community of athletes."

Joule is the former president and chief merchandising officer at Alternative Apparel. Prior to that, he spent 20 years in the apparel industry working for global brands such as Levis Strauss & Co., Disney, Guess, Quiksilver and Gap Inc.

Joule said, "I am absolutely thrilled to be contributing to the growth of Strava and to link our community of athletes through connection, motivation and entertainment ... Strava is rapidly becoming a global digital sports brand that not only changes the way athletes think about sport but the way they behave."

A passionate cyclist, Joule is a native of France, and is fluent in French, Spanish and English. He will be based at Strava's San Francisco headquarters.

Saris offers rack trade-in promotion in March

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MADISON, Wis. (BRAIN) — Saris Racks is launching an in-store trade-in promotion for March whereby consumers can exchange their old racks of any brand for a discount of up to 20 percent on select Saris racks.

Dealers can recycle or donate the old racks. Customers will have the choice of upgrading to the Bones 2-bike, Bones 3-bike, Freedom 2-bike, Freedom SuperClamp 2-bike or any rack from Saris' Axis family — including 2-, 3- and 4-bike options.

Saris will provide all marketing materials for participating dealers, including POP, banner ads and a campaign directing customers to the Saris dealer database.  The promotion will run March 1-31.

For dealers who would like to find out more about this promotion, additional information can be found here.


Startup Singapore clothing brand targets US IBD market

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SINGAPORE (BRAIN) — In another example of the globalization of the cycling industry, a new Singapore clothing brand, which has its products made in Italy, is hoping to build a dealer base in the U.S.

RedWhite Apparel was founded last year with one product, a $150 bib short specifically designed for long-distance riding. The bib features Italian fabrics and pad, and a silicone microdot leg gripper that the brand's founder said it is the first to use. The design also includes an expandable lower panel that provides a better fit for riders with a bit of a belly.

"We aren't all pros," said Yuvaraman Viswanathan, the brand's founder. Viswanathan, a former designer at Dyson in Singapore, launched the brand last August, selling first through retailers in Southeast Asia.

In November, the brand set up an online store and began selling to consumers internationally. Viswanathan said 70 percent of the brand's online orders have been from U.S. consumers. He said the goal now is to open U.S. wholesale accounts with IBDs. "I want to enable my U.S. customers to be able to walk into a store and pick up the bibs without needing to wait 10 days for delivery," he told BRAIN.

The initial plan is to ship orders from Singapore to U.S. dealers, with no warehouse or office in the U.S.

"We have preferential rates with TNT and work closely with them to supply our Southeast Asian and Taiwanese dealers. The service is excellent with deliveries being made in 3-4 days," he said. "We have low (minimum order quantities) to help retailers introduce the brand to their customers and grow with us. For example, our Philippines distributor started with an order of 12 units and sold out as soon as the stock hit two stores. We're working on a fresh new order for him that's significantly larger to match demand. This method of working ensures the retailer's exposure to risk is minimal. The retailer only needs to bear the slightly higher costs of shipping for lower volumes. (And) the retailer has time to grow the brand and grow demand. We help by making all our digital assets available for marketing purposes and directing customers to retailers."

More information: redwhite.cc/#contact.

Ritte has Ace up its sleeve

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The Ritte Ace

LOS ANGELES (BRAIN) — Produced as a true monocoque frame, with no hard joints or seams, the Ritte Ace is the Los Angeles bike brand's new flagship road racing model for 2015.

The Ace is made as a single main structure using a "positive molding" process, with a hard inner mold and bladder system. This results in higher carbon compaction and more uniform wall density, Ritte says.

The frameset carries over the geometry from Ritte's Vlaanderen model with a long wheelbase for better front/rear balance. Cable routing is interchangeable between Di2 and mechanical, and the frame accepts every brand's 25c tires and many manufacturers' 28c treads.

The Ace is available in five sizes from XS to XXL in matte black, gloss white, light blue, dark blue and dark red.

MSRP: $2,700 (frameset, including carbon seatpost and seatpost clamp)

More information: rittecycles.com.

Yuba bolsters inside sales force, adds Florida rep

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PETALUMA, Calif. (BRAIN) —Yuba Bicycles has hired Thomas Kern as its contract director of sales, promoted Steve Bode to promotion and outreach manager and brought aboard a new rep for Florida as it looks to ramp up sales of its cargo bikes and e-bikes.

Industry veteran Kern runs the TK Rep Group and previously worked as an independent sales rep for Advanced Sports International.

"Adding Tom Kern to our team is a big boost for Yuba's sales and national exposure. Tom is implementing new programs to better support Yuba dealers," said company founder Ben Sarrazin. "Thanks to Tom's hard work, dealers nationwide will have better access to the Yuba line."

Longtime manager Bode, in his new position, will oversee Yuba's attendance at dealer demos and events including the yearlong "Power Up" e-bike tour.

Jeff Stringfield has been named Yuba's Florida rep. Stringfield also reps for BionX and recently ran the BionX Factory Store, which rents Yuba's electric elBodaBodas featuring BionX hub drives.

Pacific Maritime Association takes its position to YouTube

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SAN FRANCISCO (BRAIN) — If parts inventory at your favorite distributors seems a little spotty, it is more than likely due to the freight slowdown at West Coast ports. Container ships are backed up waiting to unload, and suppliers say freight is running four to six weeks behind schedule.

Contract negotiations between dockworkers and West Coast port owners are in their eighth month with little progress being made. Negotiations were mostly behind closed doors but a clearly frustrated James McKenna, president and CEO of the Pacific Maritime Association, took to YouTube to lay out his association's final offer (video below).

The Pacific Maritime Association negotiates and administers maritime labor agreements between port owners and the International Longshore and Warehouse Union. McKenna provides a history of the current situation, noting that freight unloading in Seattle and Northwest ports is running 40 to 60 percent normal, and unloading in Southern California was also hampered due to a shortage of crane operators instigated by ILWU worker slowdowns. He then goes on to lay out the PMA's final offer of pay, healthcare and pension. So far there has been no public response from the ILWU.

CABDA show deemed a success, 2016 edition planned

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CHICAGO (BRAIN) — Falling snow and uncertain travel conditions didn't keep Midwestern dealers from supporting the Chicago Area Bicycle Dealers Association winter show. The two-day expo at the DuPage Expo Center in St. Charles, Ill., closed Thursday. 

“Based on the turnout, our board voted Thursday afternoon to green-light the 2016 show. We'll have dates in the next few weeks once we get survey results back from the exhibitors and some of the attendees,” said Jim Kersten, CABDA’s president. 

“But we're planning for a similar two-day, midweek, trade-only format. Many exhibitors indicated a desire to expand their booth size and seminar offerings. So we'll be in a new, larger venue next year to accommodate that,” he added.

The organization has yet to finalize its tally, but Kersten estimates there were around 150 dealers represented and about 450 badged attendees. 

“Feedback from the dealers was likewise positive with quite a bit of nostalgia thrown in for the old CABDA days. I was also impressed with how far some of them travelled to attend and how many told me that this was the first trade show they've been to,” Kersten added. 

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