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Lazer adds MIPS to two adult helmets
ANTWERP, Belgium (BRAIN) – Lazer Sport is now offering two adult helmets equipped with MIPS, the multi-directional impact protection system designed to deal with angled impacts to the head.The Belgian...
View ArticleCraft adds Ming Tan as Northern California rep
BEVERLY, Mass. (BRAIN) – Craft Sportswear North America has hired Ming Tan as its sales rep for Northern California. Tan will represent all Craft categories including cycling, run, nordic and custom....
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Crankbrothers hires global marketing manager
LAGUNA BEACH, Calif. (BRAIN) — Crankbrothers has brought aboard Kellen Trachy as the brand’s global marketing manager. Trachy, who is based out of Crankbrothers’ main office in Laguna Beach,...
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Michigan retailer Two Wheel Tango closes temporarily
ANN ARBOR, Mich. (BRAIN) — Retailer Two Wheel Tango has closed its three Ann Arbor-area stores. In a statement posted on its Facebook page Oct. 7, owner Dennis Pontius said that the dealer agreement...
View ArticleFormer Dorel HR chief joins consulting firm
RIVERSIDE, Conn. (BRAIN) — Tom Osgood, the former senior vice preisdent and global chief human resources officer at Dorel Industries, has joined K. Russo Consulting, where he will launch a new human...
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New book tells how Rebecca Rusch became the Queen of Pain
BOULDER, Colo. (BRAIN) — Rebecca Rusch's new book tells how she went from being a normal kid in Chicago to a woman known as the Queen of Pain for her perseverence as a relentlessly fast runner,...
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New brand, Atomik Carbon, rolls out mountain bike rims and handlebars
TAMPA, Fla. (BRAIN) — Atomik Carbon, a new brand out of Florida, is hitting the market this year with carbon rims and handlebars.The start-up is now shipping its all-mountain/Enduro carbon rim, which...
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BikeStreet USA management begins liquidation
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (BRAIN) — In an interview with Bicycle Retailer and Industry News, BikeStreet USA president and chief operating officer Dustin Netral said that the retail chain expects to...
View ArticleBike industry members meet with Congress
BOULDER, Colo. (BRAIN) — Representatives from Advanced Sports International, Accell Group, Specialized, Continental Tires, the Outdoor Alliance and Bosch met with members of Congress and other...
View ArticleFSA lowers prices on disc brakes
MUKILTEO, Wash. (BRAIN) — FSA-USA said Wednesday that due to more cost-effective manufacturing process, the company has lowered prices on its K-Force and Afterburner hydraulic disc brakes but is...
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Industry veteran John Levi dies at 77
PARSIPPANY, N.J. (BRAIN) — John K Levi, Kent International's former senior vice president, passed away Monday at the age of 77."He was a very nice man and we will miss him," said Arnold Kamler, Kent...
View ArticleFred Clements: Sloth and torpor are cycling's big challenge
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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Louis Garneau recalling aero helmets over cold-weather performance concerns
WASHINGTON (BRAIN) — Louis Garneau Sports is recalling about 1,180 aero bike helmets because of concerns about how the helmet material provides head protection in cold weather. The company is...
View ArticleSmak representing NAHBS for public relations
BOULDER, Colo. (BRAIN) — The North American Handmade Bicycle Show has hired Smak Strategies as the show's public relations agency fo record. Smak, based in Boulder, Colorado, will provide strategic...
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Retailer institutes customer code of conduct for buying shop kits
ENCINITAS, Calif. (BRAIN) — A Southern California retailer has launched a policy mandating that customers sign a code of conduct on cycling behavior before purchasing shop-branded jerseys or cycling...
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Glow gear for early morning, nighttime rides
WEST CONSHOHOCKEN, Pa. (BRAIN) – 4id, a company that offers a range of sports identification and safety products, lets riders and runners light up their training regimen with the PowerWrapz and...
View ArticleRolf Prima hires Ming Tan for Northern California sales
EUGENE, Ore. (BRAIN) —Rolf Prima has added Ming Tan to its outside sales rep force to help manage and grow the wheel maker’s Northern California territory.Tan has been in the outdoor and cycling...
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Seattle launches bikes share with 500 bikes
SEATTLE (BRAIN) — Pronto Cycle Share, offering 500 bikes across 50 stations in Seattle, went live Oct. 13, providing residents and visitors a fleet of bikes to get around the Puget Sound. Pronto is the...
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Tour de Fat raises more than $625,000 for nonprofits
FORT COLLINS, Colo. (BRAIN) — New Belgium Brewing’s Tour de Fat raised $625,716 for local nonprofits this year, which is up more than $84,000 from last year. The free event donates all proceeds from...
View ArticleLava Magazine publishes Kona counts
KONA, Hawaii (BRAIN) — Which brands came out on top at the most recent Ironman World Championship in Kona? Lava Magazine once again tallied the bikes and components used by more than 2,000 athletes...
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