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Dealer Tour wraps up under sunny skies
PORTLAND, OR (BRAIN) — Dealer Tour riders set out on the third and final day of visits in Portland under foggy conditions and temps in the low 40s. But within hours, the clouds cleared bringing temps...
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Rider equipment powers Mavic’s Q3 growth
HELSINKI, Finland (BRAIN) — Mavic sales rose 7 percent in the third quarter of the year led by increased sales in helmets, apparel and footwear, according to an earnings report released by Amer Sports....
View ArticleOpus opens first three US retailers
VILLE ST. LAURENT, Montreal, Canada (BRAIN) — Canadian bike maker Opus, which announced its entry to the U.S. market earlier this year, has opened three dealers south of the border so far. Bicycle...
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Dealer Tour ends on sunny note
We saw $16,500 Pinarellos; we saw $100 consignment bikes. Final recap of shops in the City of Roses. Slideshow Image: URL:...
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Dealer Tour ends on sunny note
We saw $16,500 Pinarellos; we saw $100 consignment bikes. Final recap of shops in the City of Roses. Slideshow Image: URL:...
View ArticleAlliance hires project manager for report
WASHINGTON, DC (BRAIN) — The Alliance for Biking & Walking has hired a new project manager for its annual Benchmarking Project, which ranks states and the 51 largest U.S. cities on bicycling and...
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Dealer Tour ends on sunny note
We saw $16,500 Pinarellos; we saw $100 consignment bikes. Final recap of shops in the City of Roses. Slideshow Image: URL:...
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Dealer Tour ends on sunny note
We saw $16,500 Pinarellos; we saw $100 consignment bikes. Final recap of shops visited in the City of Roses. Slideshow Image: URL:...
View ArticleBRAIN Dealer Tour: Portland
Package Articles: Dealer Tour wraps up under sunny skiesPortland Dealer Tour: Day 2Bike retail comes in many flavors in PortlandDealer Tour kicks off in Stumptown
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Serotta reduces prices on new stock models
SARATOGA SPRINGS, NY (BRAIN) — Serotta is reducing retail prices on its stock road bike models, the Legend SG and MeiVici SG. The company also is making the MeiVici SG available with Shimano's Ultegra...
View ArticleRide Cyclery buys Pink Peloton, opens in new location
ENCINITAS, CA (BRAIN) — San Diego County retailer Ride Cyclery has acquired Pink Peloton, a store that focuses on the women's market. The two stores will co-habitate a new location opening later this...
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Sandy shuts down Mid-Atlantic, Northeast
BELMONT, MA (BRAIN) — Hurricane Sandy has shut down most bike shops and suppliers from North Carolina to Southern New England, as high winds and heavy rain precede the storm's landfall, expected later...
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DT Swiss beefs up dealer support
GRAND JUNCTION, CO (BRAIN) — DT Swiss has shuffled several staff roles and bolstered support for its North American dealers. U.S. marketing director Paul Guebara is now dealer support and account...
View ArticleRetailers, is your electric bike business:
Choices Growing Not growing Non-existent Growing 28% (8 votes) Not growing 28% (8 votes) Non-existent 45% (13 votes) Total votes: 29
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The Unlikely Cyclist opens in Orange County
COSTA MESA, CA (BRAIN) — The Unlikely Cyclist is not only Lisa Kanno’s new women’s-specific shop, it is Kanno herself. After spending eight years as an indoor cycling instructor in her spare time,...
View ArticleGita wins sustainable business award
CHARLOTTE, NC (BRAIN) — Gita Sporting Goods has been named the 2012 Sustainable Small Business of the Year in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina. The award is given annually as part of the county’s...
View ArticleHall of Fame seeking nominations for board
DAVIS, CA (BRAIN) — The U.S. Bicycling Hall of Fame is looking for suggestions and recommendations for candidates for its board of directors. The organization's board has 24 members and will elect...
View ArticleHoney Stinger adds staff
STEAMBOAT SPRINGS, CO (BRAIN) — Honey Stinger has added several new hires and made some internal promotions. The company said it is experiencing rapid sales growth across all categories.Long-time team...
View ArticleShow promotes Australian framebuilders
SOUTH MELBOURNE, Australia (BRAIN) — Australia’s custom framebuilding community is gearing up for its first show, a reflection of the wide-reaching rebirth in handcrafted bicycles. The Australian...
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