Niner, Enve, others return to Interbike
SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, CA (BRAIN) Wednesday June 27 2012 4:02 PM MT—Several brands that have been absent from Interbike in recent years are returning for this year's show, show organizers announced this...
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Easton-Bell to consolidate Illinois operations • RockTape selects Smack Media for PR • 110% Play Harder sponsors Rêve Tour Team • Restaurant sponsors women's stage race RANTOUL, IL (BRAIN) Thursday...
View ArticleMatt VanEnkevort steps down at FSA
MUKILTEO, WA (BRAIN) Thursday June 28 2012 9:29 AM MT—Matt VanEnkevort, managing director of Full Speed Ahead, Inc., is stepping down at the end of the month after ten years with the brand. "It was...
View ArticleSan Diego retailer consolidates locations
SAN DIEGO, CA (BRAIN) Thursday June 28 2012 9:36 AM MT—Justin Beope is consolidating Pista Palace and Mucho Mountain Bikes, his two San Diego bike shops, into one location. The new, enlarged shop will...
View ArticleAdventure Cycling expands headquarters
MISSOULA, MT (BRAIN)—Adventure Cycling Association is close to completing an expansion of its Missoula, Montana, headquarters. The nonprofit group will celebrate the unveiling with a block party for...
View ArticleNew bill cuts dedicated bike funding
WASHINGTON, D.C. (BRAIN)—A new transportation bill that would keep highway and transit spending at current levels through the end of fiscal year 2014 is likely to be approved by the House and Senate...
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Marq Prince to rep Capo Apparel • CatEye America adds to sales force • NEMBAfest a success; 2013 dates announced • Early-bird pricing for OIA Rendezvous ends this week • Clement sponsors Ryan Trebon...
View ArticleCrank and stem logos allowed at Olympics
OSTERMUNDIGEN, Switzerland (BRAIN) Friday June 29 2012 11:30 AM MT—The International Olympic Committee has further clarified its rules for manufacturer logos on bikes at next month's London Olympics....
View ArticleGregg’s Cycles celebrates 80 years of family
SEATTLE, WA (BRAIN)—Family-owned retailer Gregg’s Cycles returns to its roots with a 1930s-themed 80th anniversary celebration. Originally Gregg’s Greenlake Cycle, the shop started out as a bike rental...
View ArticleSpokesman: Mavic won't go consumer direct
ALLEN, TX—Mavic has no plans to sell its products consumer-direct, despite its parent company’s recent agreement with an e-commerce company. “At this time there is no plan to take Mavic consumer...
View ArticleSRAM releases some details of 1x11 drivetrain
CHICAGO, IL (BRAIN) Monday JULY 2—SRAM on Monday released some more details of its XX1 mountain bike drivetrain, which uses a single chainring combined with an 11-speed 10- to 42-tooth cassette. The...
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Specialized launches new aero helmet at Tour • American Classic introduces first TV ad campaign • Wilier debuts new road frame • Team Sky extends with Pinarello • Rapha promotes 'Circle of Death'...
View ArticleBTI breaks ground on new distribution center
SANTA FE, NM (BRAIN) Monday July 2 2012 9:39 AM MT—Bicycle Technologies International broke ground Friday on a new 50,000-square-foot call center and distribution hub here. The new building will be...
View ArticleCannondale buys NBC spot to boost Reve Tour
BETHEL, CT (BRAIN) Monday July 2 2012 4:11 PM MT— Cannondale is promoting the women’s Reve Tour with a 30-second television spot running during prime-time Tour de France coverage on NBC Sports for the...
View ArticleSelle San Marco designer moves on to Pedaled
VICENZA, Italy (BRAIN) Tuesday July 3 2012—Selle San Marco brand and design manager Luca Bertoncello is leaving the Italian saddle manufacturer to join Japanese apparel company Pedaled. Brooks...
View ArticleVanEnkevort jumps from FSA to Marin
NOVATO, CA (BRAIN) Tuesday July 3 2012 10:20 AM MT—Matt VanEnkevort, who resigned last week as managing director of Full Speed Ahead has joined Marin Bicycles as chief executive officer, the company...
View ArticleFuture launching new mountain bike website
BOULDER, CO (BRAIN) Tuesday July 3 2012 11:59 AM MT—Future Publishing, publisher of CyclingNews.com and BikeRadar.com, is launching a new mountain bike website called ChopMTB.com this week. The company...
View ArticleMavic's Walton discharged from hospital
BOULDER, CO (BRAIN) Tuesday July 3 2012 12:10 PM MT—Mavic, Inc., general manager Hugh Walton, who suffered a stroke in Massachusetts in May, has been discharged from a hospital in his hometown of...
View ArticleFormer VeloNews execs buy aerospace magazine
BOULDER, CO (BRAIN) Tuesday July 3 2012 12:28 PM MT—An investment group led by three former VeloNews executives has bought a space industry magazine and website, Space News and www.spacenews.com. Felix...
View ArticleBike sales slip, but IBDs ring up strong May
BOULDER, CO (BRAIN) Tuesday July 3 2012 4:59 PM MT— The continuation of favorable weather helped boost May dollar sales to record levels at IBDs despite a drop in the number of bicycles sold, according...
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