Mike's Bikes secures 'multi-million dollar' credit line for growth plan
SAN FRANCISCO (BRAIN) — California retailer Mike's Bikes has secured a "multi-million dollar" credit facility through Business Capital, a commercial finance and debt restructuring firm. According to a...
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View ArticleRichard Fries named executive director of MassBike
BOSTON (BRAIN) — Race announcer, event promoter and journalist Richard Fries is set to become the new executive director of the Massachusetts Bicycle Coalition, also known as MassBike."I've never been...
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Craft North America promotes Schenker to CEO
BEVERLY, Mass. (BRAIN) — Craft Sportswear North America has named Eric Schenker as its new CEO. Schenker takes over the role after 10 years with the company. He previously was director of sales and...
View ArticleBRAIN to feature industry's brightest under 35
Nominations accepted for inaugural list to be published in March 15 issue.LAGUNA HILLS, Calif. (BRAIN) — As many longtime veterans across all sectors of the industry retire or prepare for succession or...
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SRAM signs AG2R-La Mondiale for multi-year agreement
CHICAGO (BRAIN) — SRAM is reuniting with the French UCI WorldTour team AG2R La Mondiale. The team will use SRAM components, Zipp wheels and Quarq power meters.SRAM previously sponsored the squad from...
View ArticleDorel opens subsidiary in Chile; acquires local bike retailer
MONTREAL (BRAIN) — Dorel Industries is opening an office in Chile, the Canadian company announced Wednesday. Dorel Sports Chile S.A. will be based in Santiago de Chile and will lead all sales,...
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Showers Pass Metro Jacket blends style, comfort and performance
PORTLAND, Ore. (BRAIN) — Designed with the style-conscious commuter in mind, the Showers Pass Metro Jacket is made to withstand the rigors of year-round cycling in all weather conditions.Features...
View ArticleGravelGrinderNews.com merges with RidingGravel.com
WATERLOO, Iowa (BRAIN) — GravelGrinderNews.com, a calendar of events for gravel racing and riding founded in 2008 by Mark "Guitar Ted" Stevenson, is merging with RidingGravel.com, a news site and forum...
View ArticleTern grows international distribution
TAIPEI, Taiwan (BRAIN) — Folding bike brand Tern has added distributors in Japan, Greece and Turkey, expanding its distribution to 65 countries worldwide. Tern has joined with longstanding Japanese...
View ArticleUSA Cycling announces six new hires
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (BRAIN) — USA Cycling has hired six new staff members in three departments. Most notably, the hires include Andy Sparks as director of track programs and Mark Guthart as...
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Lightweight expands carbon phone case line to fit new models
FRIEDRICHSHAFEN, Germany (BRAIN) — Lightweight, best known for its carbon wheels, is expanding its carbon fiber smart phone case line with models to fit the iPhone 6, iPhone 6 Plus and Samsung Galaxy...
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SRAM updates XX1 group with new options
CHICAGO (BRAIN) — SRAM's top level single-chainring offroad group, XX1, is now coming with a black finish, and includes several new options, including a carbon crank protector boot and a cover for...
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Rotor offers consumers 30-day trial of oval Q-Rings
MADRID (BRAIN) — Rotor Bike Components is rolling out an expanded global program offering consumers a 30-day trial of any of the Spanish company's Q-Ring oval chainrings for road, triathlon, mountain...
View ArticleThe Bike Coop adds new members
MANCHESTER, N.H. (BRAIN) — The Bike Cooperative has released a list of stores that joined the retailer-owned co-op in the second half of 2014.The new Bike Co-op member locations are:Alex's Bicycle Pro...
View ArticleCarla Hukee joins Pivot Cycles
PHOENIX (BRAIN) — Carla Hukee has joined Pivot Cycles, where she will be handling Pivot's brand and communications, the company announced Friday."Pivot Cycles' incredible growth means that we have to...
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TOGS offer new hand position on mountain bikes
BLUFFDALE, Utah (BRAIN) — TOGS are lightweight accessories that offer a new hand position for mountain bikers using flat or riser bars. TOGS stands for Thumb Over Grip System. TOGS are made of Zytel...
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DVO Suspension to be distributed by QBP and BTI
VALENCIA, Calif. (BRAIN) — DVO Suspension products are available this month to U.S. retailers via distributors QBP and BTI, the brand announced Friday. The young suspension brand, previously sold...
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Chris Chance to re-launch Fat Chance at NAHBS
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (BRAIN) — Chris Chance, who has taken a multi-year hiatus from the bike industry, is returning in March, when he will show a new line of Yo Eddy Team Fat Chance frames at the 2015 North...
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