Fred Clements: Is trashing Amazon the next big thing?
A blog by NBDA executive director Fred Clements.Editor’s note: This blog post was written by Fred Clements, executive director of the National Bicycle Dealers Association. Clements’ previous blog posts...
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Giant's JT Thompson calls out competitors for non-IBD sales
NEWBURY PARK, Calif. (BRAIN) — Giant USA is calling out several of its U.S. competitors for selling outside the traditional IBD channel. In a sales letter sent to its dealers this week, John "JT"...
View ArticleThe Indonesia International Bike, Parts & Accessories Exhibition
Start:March 18, 2015 End:March 21, 2015 Location: JIExpo Kemayoran, Jakarta, Indonesia www.inabike.netinfo@gem-indonesia.netINABIKE is an exclusive sourcing show for a host of local and international...
View ArticleTaipei International Cycle Show
Start:March 18, 2015 End:March 21, 2015 Location: TWTC Nangang Exhibition Hall, Taipei, Taiwan www.taipeicycle.com/twcycle@taitra.org.twA visit to Taipei Cycle shows how this event constantly expands...
View ArticleBike Expo, Run Expo, Swim Expo and Triathlon Expo
Start:March 20, 2015 End:March 22, 2015 Location: Manchester Event City, United Kingdom bikeandtri.co.ukFormerly The Bike & Triathlon Expo, the Bike & Triathlon Show returns in 2015 as four new...
View ArticleVeloBerlin
Date:October 6, 2014 3:30 pmLocation: Messe Berlin, Berlin, Germany www.veloberlin.cominfo@velokonzept.deThe Messe Berlin will house more than 250 exhibitors with their latest technology, accessories...
View ArticleGlobalShop
Start:March 24, 2015 End:March 26, 2015 Location: Mandalay Bay Convention Center, Las Vegas, NV www.globalshop.orgGlobalShop is the world's largest annual event for retail design and consumer...
View ArticleBicycle Leadership Conference
Start:April 14, 2015 End:April 16, 2015 Location: Monterey, Calif. www.bicycleconference.cominfo@bicycleconference.comSponsored by the Bicycle Product Supplier Association, this three-day event draws...
View ArticleSea Otter Classic
Start:April 16, 2015 End:April 19, 2015 Location: Laguna Seca, Monterey, Calif. www.seaotterclassic.cominfo@seaotterclassic.comKnown as a sprawling and energetic “celebration of cycling.” Sea Otter is...
View ArticleBespoked: The UK Handmade Bicycle Show
Start:April 17, 2015 End:April 19, 2015 Location: Brunel’s Old Station, Bristol, United Kingdom www.bespoked.ccBespoked is a U.K.-based public event promoting the international talents of independent...
View ArticleLiberty Interactive splits off Backcountry.com and other e-commerce brands...
NEW YORK (BRAIN) — Liberty Interactive Corp. has divided itself in two, spinning off its digital commerce companies, including Backcountry.com and Competitive Cyclist.com, into a separate entity called...
View ArticleConsumer-direct brand Commencal to set up office in San Diego
CARLSBAD, Calif. (BRAIN) — Andorran bike brand Commencal is setting up a U.S. office, showroom and warehouse in Carlsbad, California. Jerome Lacote will head up the business as the North American...
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SRAM to provide neutral race support at US Ironman and World Championship events
CHICAGO (BRAIN) — SRAM has signed on as the official neutral race support (NRS) provider for the World Triathlon Corporation's US Ironman Series.SRAM will offer pre-race technical assistance to both...
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Mission's Camo Series messenger bags available in limited edition
LOS ANGELES (BRAIN) — Mission's Camo Series messenger bags are available in three sizes in a limited edition. The bags are made of MultiCam-black Cordura and equipped with black-metal hardware...
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J&B to donate 10% of October's pink-product profits to breast cancer foundation
MIAMI (BRAIN) — This month J&B Importers is donating 10 percent of the profits from sales of every pink product in its catalog to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation."We are happy to help out any...
View ArticleOnline bike retailer responds to state sales tax debate
The owner of The Pro's Closet says the Internet Sales Tax Bill is unfair to small businesses.Editor's note: This article was written by Nick Martin, a retired pro mountain bike racer turned...
View ArticleRetailers, how many complete bike brands do you carry?
Choices Zero - no complete bikes 1-3 4-6 7 or more Zero - no complete bikes 4% (5 votes) 1-3 52% (62 votes) 4-6 37% (44 votes) 7 or more 7% (8 votes) Total votes: 119
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GPS watch maker Bia hires OutsidePR
SAUSALITO, Calif. (BRAIN) — Bia Sport, a Kickstarter-funded startup that offers a multi-sport GPS watch, has hired OutsidePR for public relations.Bia Sport raised more than $400,000 on Kickstarter.com...
View ArticleOGC now distributing Fyxation in Canada
MILWAUKEE (BRAIN) — Fyxation's full line of frames, parts and accessories are now available in Canada through an exclusive distribution agreement with Outdoor Gear Canada. The agreement took effect...
View ArticleUSA Cycling plans fat bike national championships for 2015
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (BRAIN) — USA Cycling will conduct the first ever U.S. national championship event for fat tire bikes next year. The Fat Bike National Championships will be held in Ogden, Utah,...
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