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Bkool adds wind simulation and other new features to trainer software
ST. JOHNSBURY, Vt. (BRAIN) — Indoor riders will be able to experience wind resistance — pinned to actual conditions on the simulated course they are riding — in a new update to Bkool's Indoor simulator...
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Rotation180° pack rotates to allow easy access to gear
SANTA ROSA, Calif. (BRAIN) — MindShift's Rotation180° backpacks have integrated hip packs that can rotate to allow users to access contents without removing their packs from their backs.The new Trail...
View ArticleRetailers, how was the Christmas shopping season for your store?
Choices Better than last year About the same as last year Slower than last year Better than last year 36% (13 votes) About the same as last year 33% (12 votes) Slower than last year 31% (11 votes)...
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POC and Volvo collaborate on bike-car safety system
STOCKHOLM (BRAIN) — The Swedish protective gear maker POC is working with Sweden-based Volvo to create a new system that gives Volvo drivers alerts when approaching cyclists."Our partnership with Volvo...
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Donations still being accepted in PinkBike's campaign to buy bikes for kids
Indiegogo campaign has raised $46k so far for underprivileged kids.VANCOUVER, British Columbia (BRAIN) — PinkBike.com and Trailforks have raised more than $46,000 so far in an Indiegogo campaign to...
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Saris granted trademark registration for Bones trunk rack design
MADISON, Wis. (BRAIN) — The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office has granted a trademark registration for Saris' Bones trunk rack design, Saris announced Wednesday."This coveted and difficult-to-obtain...
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Book excerpt: The Team Garage, from Bike Mechanic
Adapted with permission of VeloPress from "Bike Mechanic: Tales from the Road and the Workshop" by Guy Andrews and Rohan Dubash with photography by Taz Darling. Preview the book at...
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The Team Bike Garage: A book excerpt
For some holiday reading, we've excerpted part of Bike Mechanic, a new book from VeloPress.Slideshow Image: URL:...
View ArticleSR Suntour suspension clinics planned in Cleveland and Milwaukee for January
MADISON, Wis. (BRAIN) — SR Suntour North America is planning retailer drivetrain and suspension clinics, to be held Jan. 16 in Milwaukee and Jan. 30 in Cleveland. Both events are being held at Rays...
View ArticlePowerTap offering free trainer with wheelset purchase
MADISON, Wis. (BRAIN) — PowerTap is offering a free CycleOps stationary trainer with the purchase of certain PowerTap wheelsets between Dec. 26 and Jan. 5. The program is being run on the brand's...
View ArticleNational Bicycle Tourism Conference
Start:November 4, 2015 End:November 8, 2015 Location: San Diego, California www.bicycletournetwork.orgThe Bicycle Tour Network holds an annual national conference that allows members to meet and...
View ArticleYouth Bike Summit
Start:February 13, 2015 End:February 15, 2015 Location: Bike Works, Seattle, Washington youthbikesummit.org/The Youth Bike Summit is a three-day conference geared toward youth, bikes, education,...
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Cyclocross film to premiere in Austin
Another show planned for BoulderBOULDER, Colo. (BRAIN) — A new movie by filmmaker Benedict Campbell, "For the Love of Mud, a Film about Cyclo-cross," will premiere at the USA Cycling national...
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Accell plans traveling e-bike retail support program for Raleigh and Lapierre
KENT, Wash. (BRAIN) — Accell North America is launching a retail support program for its Raleigh and Lapierre branded e-bikes. The program — which includes two Sprinter vans that will visit stores...
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Supplier Scorecards being accepted until New Year's
COSTA MESA, Calif. (BRAIN) — The National Bicycle Dealers Association is accepting Supplier Scorecards from its members through the end of the day Wednesday, Dec. 31.The program gives retailers an...
View ArticleCyclone adds new lines for 2015
PORTLAND, Ore. (BRAIN) — Cyclone Bicycle Supply has added several new product lines for the new year.The Portland, Oregon-based distributor has Hiplok (an urban lock line), Green Grips (an...
View ArticleBreck Epic adopts Beaver Run Resort as host property
BRECKENRIDGE, Colo. (BRAIN) — The 2015 Breck Epic MTB Stage Race has a new official lodging partner and host property, Beaver Run Resort in Breckenridge. The event, first held in 2009, previously had...
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Steve Hed death and mystery tool story lead BRAIN’s most read story list for...
LONGMONT, Colo. (BRAIN) — The untimely death of aero wheel innovator Steve Hed resulted in the most read article on BicycleRetailer in 2014. That story, published Nov. 26, shocked and saddened industry...
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Fred Clements: Support Your Local Bike Shop, Rule 58
A blog by the NBDA's executive director.Editor’s note: This blog post was written by Fred Clements, executive director of the National Bicycle Dealers Association. Clements’ previous blog posts can be...
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Rudy Rack offers new Super Line Up rack for shop display
STEVENS POINT, Wis. (BRAIN) — Rudy Rack has updated its Line Up Rack. The new Super Line Up Rack requires no adjustment and can handle anything from road bikes to 29ers.The rack is available in a wall...
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