Tifosi introduces Amok sunglass

November 29, 2018, 4:35 am

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WATKINSVILLE, Ga. (BRAIN) — The Amok is the latest addition to the Tifosi Optics family of sunglasses for the road, gravel or trail.

It features Tifosi's lightweight Grilamid TR-90 frame, which is highly flexible and virtually indestructible, the company says. A dual-fusion, open-temple design keeps riders cool and flexes for a snug and comfortable fit.

Shatterproof, scratch-resistant, and optically decentered polycarbonate lenses are durable and fully vented to keep air flowing and stave off fogging. An adjustable nose pad allows athletes to tailor the frame to their exact fit, and hydrophilic rubber on all contact points helps keep the sunglass in place in sweaty conditions.

Suggested retail: $69.95.

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Frame builder Astro expands e-bike frame production in Vietnam

November 29, 2018, 8:09 am

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By Jo Beckendorff

HO CHI MINH CITY, Vietnam (BRAIN) — Before the start of any U.S. and EU discussions on tariffs on e-bikes out of China, Taiwan frame builder Astro Engineering Co. Ltd. started to increase its aluminum and carbon frame production capacity in Vietnam. The company said constantly growing demand for high-end e-MTB frames, especially from Europe, drove the decision.

Last year Astro opened a second factory in Vietnam. According to Camille Hung, Astro's vice general manager, the expansion was necessary to meet the growing demand for aluminum frames for e-bikes in Europe. Then in June 2018, Astro opened its first carbon factory in Vietnam. Hung said, "The demand for carbon frames for e-bikes in Europe is also growing rapidly." 

In July the headquarters of Astro-Vietnam was moved to the new factory.

Further production information was on display at this year's Taipei Cycle Show. At Astro's booth there hung a big screen displaying the two Vietnam factories in Kim Huy Industrial Park and Dong An Industrial Park II, in addition to the corporate headquarters in Taiwan. Showgoers learned that Astro's overall factory output is now 700,000 frames a year, including 50,000 frames from its Taiwan factory. Ninety percent of the production is for e-bikes (in the case of high-end builder Astro probably mainly e-MTB frames). 

Incidentally, the focus on e-bike frames is no coincidence. Astro's general manager, Samuel Hu, has worked with battery specialist SMP Simplo Technology Corp. to create a segment battery "Linkage Battery Pack"— also known as "Snake Pack System"— for integration into the e-bike frame. The system consists of battery cell packs that can be integrated into the downtube without a large opening. The cell packs are connected by joints and thus easily pulled out of the downtube through a small opening, like a snake.

Thanks to the smaller downtube opening, the frame can be kept stiffer.

• The Snake Pack System allows battery cells to slither into a small opening in the downtube. Photo: Astro.

Tern Launches #BikesForBusiness

November 29, 2018, 9:16 am

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Taipei, Taiwan, November 29, 2018 — Urban transportation specialist Tern today announced the new #BikesForBusiness program, aimed at helping organizations integrate bicycles into their business operations. The program also gives Independent Bicycle Dealers the product and materials they need to approach local businesses and organizations.

"In crowded urban areas, ebikes are often the fastest way to get from point to point. This makes them great for much more than just commuting or recreation," says Matt Davis, Tern Sales & Business Development Director. "They're perfect for last-mile deliveries, facilities management, and campus bike share, to name just a few. We've received a growing number of requests from businesses, small and large, since the launch of the GSD, and the #BikesForBusiness program is here to help get their ideas off the ground."

The program includes:

• • Pitch decks for IBDs targeting hotels, food delivery businesses, etc.
• • Sample service/warranty contracts that dealers can offer in addition to selling the bicycles.
• • Customizable, cloud-based, fleet management software and locking hardware.

CABDA West

November 29, 2018, 9:39 am

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Start:January 16, 2019

End:January 17, 2019

Location: CABDA West Del Mar Thoroughbred Club Racetrack, Del Mar, California

Link: 

http://www.cabda.com

Email: 

jim@cabda.com

The new CABDA West show will be held at the Del Mar Thoroughbred Club Racetrack in Del Mar, California. The Del Mar Racetrack is located immediately off of Interstate 5, close to rail access in Solana Beach and less than 20 miles from San Diego International Airport. Discounted rooms are available at the Hilton Del Mar, located adjacent to the CABDA Expo and serviced by free shuttles.

Tel: (847) 714-7007

 

Fat Bike World Championships

November 29, 2018, 10:02 am

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The Fat Bike World Championships feature epic fat bike venues, a demo day, vendor showcase, discounted ski lift tickets, free beer, branded burgers, tons of swag, prizes, giveaways and live music.

Date: 

Start:January 23, 2019

End:January 27, 2019

Link: 

http://www.cbchamber.com/events/fat-bike/

Crankworx Innsbruck

November 29, 2018, 3:07 pm

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Born in Whistler, B.C. in 2004, Crankworx has evolved into a multi-stop international festival series, bringing together the best mountain bike athletes to compete in elite-level competitions in a variety of disciplines, as well as hosting races for amateurs, Kidsworx contests for young riders, participatory events, and celebrations of mountain bike culture, all while showcasing amazing destinations. Crankworx Innsbruck took flight in June 2017, becoming the first European Crankworx host location outside of France. Since then, it has played host to some of the most exciting and visually stunning moments in Crankworx history. The festival is the most urban of the stops on the Crankworx World Tour, bringing the best in the world to this storied European city to get a taste of its big mountains, unique culture and growing mountain bike scene.

 

Date: 

Start:June 12, 2019

End:June 16, 2019

Link: 

www.crankworx.com

Outdoor Retailer Summer Market Expo

November 29, 2018, 3:08 pm

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Outdoor Retailer Summer Market is North America’s largest trade show for the outdoor industry, drawing attendees from around the world. Summer Market is all about face-to-face — it’s where products are shown, orders are written, new accounts are found, connections are made and brands are launched. This show is about buying, sourcing, strategic meetings, trends, education and networking with decision-makers, influencers, stakeholders, key buyers and athletes who influence the outdoor market.

 

Date: 

Start:June 17, 2019

End:June 20, 2019

Link: 

www.outdoorretailer.com

Impact Media Summit

November 29, 2018, 3:10 pm

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Impact Sun Valley provides industry brands with an easy plug-and-play solution to gain access to top-level editors from major online titles and print publications. We’ve gathered them in one place and arranged accommodation options, meals and social events so you can step into a turnkey setting. Use your time talking to and riding with editors, gaining valuable exposure for your products and establishing meaningful relationships that will open doors now and in the future. This year’s event will be held the same week as Outerbike Sun Valley. By adding a consumer element to the media event, Impact Sun Valley can now offer more value to attending brands.

 

Date: 

Start:June 18, 2019

End:June 20, 2019

Link: 

cranktank.net/impact-sun-valley/

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USA Cycling Amateur Road National Championships

November 29, 2018, 3:11 pm

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Date: 

Start:June 20, 2019

End:June 23, 2019

Link: 

www.usacycling.org

Outerbike Sun Valley

November 29, 2018, 3:13 pm

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Start:June 21, 2019

End:June 23, 2019

Link: 

www.outerbike.com/sun-valley-2019/

Email: 

outerbike@westernspirit.com

Western Spirit Cycling has partnered with Sun Valley to provide a summer solstice Outerbike demo event in one of the bucket list locations of mountain biking. With more than 400 miles of singletrack spread throughout the valley, the mountain biking is some of the best — and most scenic — in the country. Bald Mountain now boasts America's longest purpose-built downhill and 3,100 feet of thrilling lift-accessed trails (including two new downhill rides!). For a milder experience, riders can head to the White Clouds trail network or take the leafy Wood River Trail to any number of mixed ability trails in the Adams Gulch area.

(800) 845-2453

GlobalShop

November 29, 2018, 3:18 pm

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GlobalShop, the retail industry’s largest design and merchandising trade show, delivers opportunities to grow your business and drive the future of the industry. Activities and opportunities include:

• Quality, face-to-face networking opportunities with more than 20,000 industry-leading attendees.

• Leading-edge trends in store design, planning, construction and visual merchandising.

• Educational sessions by thought leaders in the retail industry, many of whom are moving strongly into brick-and-mortar as well.

• Interact firsthand with products.

Date: 

Start:June 25, 2019

End:June 27, 2019

Link: 

www.globalshop.org

Velo-city Global Conference

November 29, 2018, 3:19 pm

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Dublin is a historic city where cycling and the cycling environment are constantly changing. Dublin’s conference title is “Cycling for the Ages,” which looks at how we encourage cycling from young to old, male and female and all demographics so that cycling is accessible to everyone. The title looks at what cycling will look like in the future and how we can safeguard and grow cycling in the coming ages as well. Velo-city 2019 calls for practitioners, researchers, cyclists, road users, industry decision-makers, cities and civil society to contribute to the evolving debate of cycling over the ages, tell inspiring stories from the success and failures of the past, and to share their vision of future healthier, sustainable and more accessible cities.

 

Date: 

Start:June 25, 2019

End:June 28, 2019

Link: 

www.velo-city2019.com

USA Cycling Professional Road National Championships

November 29, 2018, 3:21 pm

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Date: 

Start:June 27, 2019

End:June 30, 2019

Link: 

www.usacycling.org

NEMBAfest Powered by Pedro’s

November 29, 2018, 3:22 pm

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Start:June 28, 2019

End:June 30, 2019

Link: 

www.nembafest.com

Email: 

pk@nemba.org

NEMBAfest is set smack dab in the middle of the Kingdom Trails network. Ride from the venue on singletrack and head north, south, east or west for days on a 100-mile interconnected network of mountain biking trails for all ability levels. From fast and flowy cross-country trails to steep, technical downhill to kid-friendly pump tracks, to excavated rollers and berms, you’ll find something for everyone. Fest-goers will get to demo many of the latest high-tech mountain bikes. There are also a large number of vendors coming to show and sell you their latest gear and gadgets.

(800) 576-3622

 

The Bike Place

November 29, 2018, 3:23 pm

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Date: 

Start:June 30, 2019

End:July 2, 2019

Link: 

www.thebikeplaceshow.co.uk

Email: 

info@thebikeplaceshow.co.uk

The Bike Place trade show was started in 2010 by a group of U.K. bicycle industry distributors. The show is run by independent distributors for the benefit of the U.K.’s independent retailers.

 

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Eurobike Media Days

November 30, 2018, 8:58 am

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Date: 

Start:July 2, 2019

End:July 4, 2019

Link: 

www.eurobike-show.com

Email: 

eurobike@messe-fn.de

Eurobike Media Days connects manufacturers with media representatives from around the world in advance of the Eurobike show. Attendees will have the opportunity to see and test 2020 bikes and gear on Kronplatz Mountain's challenging trails and diverse terrain. The media event that took place here in 2017 drew a total of 24 manufacturers and 217 media representatives from 18 countries.

Tel: +49 (0) 75-4170-8404

Fax: +49 (0) 75-4170-8110

 

BC Bike Race

November 30, 2018, 9:00 am

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BC Bike Race is a seven-day mountain bike stage race from the trail mecca of North Vancouver and the Sunshine Coast to its conclusion in Squamish — along the way taking in four beautiful BC Ferries trips. BC Bike Race is in its 13th year as a destination adventure. For some of its 600 participants, this race is the culmination of a year or more of training. As a mountain biking goal it is a lifetime achievement award. British Columbia has the most mature trail networks per capita and is rich with one of the highest densities of singletrack trails, purpose-built and handcrafted by mountain bikers for mountain bikers.

(778) 340-0290

 

Date: 

Start:July 4, 2019

End:July 13, 2019

Link: 

www.bcbikerace.com

USA Cycling Junior and Elite Track National Championships

November 30, 2018, 9:12 am

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Date: 

Start:July 2, 2019

End:July 7, 2019

Link: 

www.usacycling.org

Tour de France

November 30, 2018, 9:14 am

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Date: 

Start:July 6, 2019

End:July 28, 2019

Link: 

www.letour.fr

RAGBRAI

November 30, 2018, 9:17 am

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RAGBRAI, The Register's Annual Great Bicycle Ride Across Iowa, is an annual seven-day bicycle ride across the state. RAGBRAI is the oldest, largest and longest bicycle touring event in the world. RAGBRAI has been a Des Moines Register tradition since 1973.

 

Date: 

Start:July 21, 2019

End:July 27, 2019

Link: 

www.ragbrai.com