Cyclone adds three new inside sales reps
PORTLAND, Ore. (BRAIN) — Cyclone Bicycle Supply has announced the addition of three new sales reps to its inside sales team.Dennis Stafford is the new inside sales rep for Alaska, Arizona, Florida and...
View ArticleUSA Cycling hires recruitment firm for new CEO search
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (BRAIN) — USA Cycling has hired the executive recruitment firm Korn Ferry to assist in the search for a new CEO to succeed Steve Johnson, who announced last month that he will...
View ArticleLevi's GranFondo adds 113-mile route, which sells out
SANTA ROSA, Calif. (BRAIN) — The new 113-mile Panzer route at the Levi's Gran Fondo sold out its 250 rider limit in less than 90 minutes after registration opened last month, organizers said.The new...
View ArticleNorth American pro racer association joins international rider's union
AIGLE, Switzerland (BRAIN) — The Association of North American Professional Road Cyclists has joined the CPA Pro Riders Union, which represents UCI WorldTour and ProContinental racers.The North...
View ArticleBH Bikes USA launches brand ambassador program
FOOTHILL RANCH, Calif. (BRAIN) — BH Bikes USA is looking for racers and enthusiasts who can write, film or photograph their big mountain bike rides to join the brand's 2015 brand ambassador...
View ArticleColossi frames now distributed in US
BROOKLYN, N.Y. (BRAIN) — Colossi.us is the new U.S. distributor of framesets from Colossi, a brand owned by former Dutch pro racer Jan Kole. The new distrbutor is owned by David Sommerville and Jed...
View ArticleRolf Prima hires Goldman as mid-Atlantic rep
EUGENE, Ore. (BRAIN) — Wheel maker Rolf Prima has hired Nora Goldman as its outside rep for the mid-Atlantic region, covering Maryland, the District of Columbia, Virginia, North Carolina and South...
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New BRAIN issue looks at the moto invasion, online cycling media and e-bike...
LAGUNA HILLS, Calif. (BRAIN) — The latest issue of Bicycle Retailer & Industry News features articles about the increased number of motorsports brands entering the bike market, a look at proposed...
View ArticleUSAT announces hall of fame inductees
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (BRAIN) — The USA Triathlon Hall of Fame is welcoming six multisport members as part of the 2014 class of inductees.Among the honorees are Dan Empfield, founder of...
View ArticleSanta Cruz adds rep groups in South, East and Midwest
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (BRAIN) — Santa Cruz Bicycles has added new outside sales rep groups in the Midwest, East Coast and South — territories previously covered solely by inside sales staff."As Santa Cruz...
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Kappius' US-made pressure gauge available in three models
BOULDER, Colo. (BRAIN) — Kappius Components is offering three digital pressure gauge models designed for folks looking for the ultimate pressure accuracy.The $159 pressure gauges are 100 percent made...
View ArticleJarden's Zoot Sports brand completes acquisition of Squadra
CARLSBAD, Calif. (BRAIN) — Zoot Sports, an endurance footwear and apparel brand, recently completed its previously announced acquisition of Squadra, a designer and manufacturer of custom cycling and...
View ArticleFred Clements: Dealers speak out about the "S"-Word
A blog by the NBDA's executive director.Editor’s note: Fred Clements is the executive director of the National Bicycle Dealers Association. Clements’ previous blog posts can be read on...
View ArticleStrava hires Joule as chief marketing officer
SAN FRANCISCO (BRAIN) — Strava has hired Erik Joule as chief marketing and commerce officer, reporting to co-founder and CEO Mark Gainey."We could not be more excited to have Erik join our team," said...
View ArticleSaris offers rack trade-in promotion in March
MADISON, Wis. (BRAIN) — Saris Racks is launching an in-store trade-in promotion for March whereby consumers can exchange their old racks of any brand for a discount of up to 20 percent on select Saris...
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Startup Singapore clothing brand targets US IBD market
SINGAPORE (BRAIN) — In another example of the globalization of the cycling industry, a new Singapore clothing brand, which has its products made in Italy, is hoping to build a dealer base in the...
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Ritte has Ace up its sleeve
LOS ANGELES (BRAIN) — Produced as a true monocoque frame, with no hard joints or seams, the Ritte Ace is the Los Angeles bike brand's new flagship road racing model for 2015.The Ace is made as a single...
View ArticleYuba bolsters inside sales force, adds Florida rep
PETALUMA, Calif. (BRAIN) —Yuba Bicycles has hired Thomas Kern as its contract director of sales, promoted Steve Bode to promotion and outreach manager and brought aboard a new rep for Florida as it...
View ArticlePacific Maritime Association takes its position to YouTube
SAN FRANCISCO (BRAIN) — If parts inventory at your favorite distributors seems a little spotty, it is more than likely due to the freight slowdown at West Coast ports. Container ships are backed up...
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CABDA show deemed a success, 2016 edition planned
CHICAGO (BRAIN) — Falling snow and uncertain travel conditions didn't keep Midwestern dealers from supporting the Chicago Area Bicycle Dealers Association winter show. The two-day expo at the DuPage...
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