Rumbleship adds BikeSmart to its virtual distribution offerings
SAN FRANCISCO (BRAIN) — Rumbleship has added parts and distribution company BikeSmart to its growing list of suppliers. BikeSmart is a distributor of BikeSmart-branded parts & accessories, Creme...
View ArticleJasen Thorpe joins NICA board
BERKELEY, Calif. (BRAIN) — Media and cycling industry veteran Jasen Thorpe, has joined the board of directors of the National Interscholastic Cycling Association."From a bike industry perspective, NICA...
View ArticleTerry Bicycles adds two new sales reps
BURLINGTON, Vt. (BRAIN) — Terry Bicycles has added two new independent representatives to its sales team.John Blye of JBI Sales Agency will represent Terry apparel and saddles in the eastern United...
View ArticleBTI to distribute Doc's Skincare Products
SANTA FE, N.M. (BRAIN) — BTI is now distributing Doc's Skincare for Athletes products."BTI is a well known and respected distributor in the cycling industry," said Joshua Barton, M.D, founder and CEO...
View ArticleQBP to distribute Swiftwick socks
BRENTWOOD, Tenn. (BRAIN) — Swiftwick, a U.S. producer of athletic compression socks, is now having its products distributed by Quality Bike Products.Swiftwick has had its roots in the cycling world...
View ArticleSpinlister to launch de-centralized bike share program
AUSTIN, Texas (BRAIN) — Peer-to-peer global bike share provider Spinlister has launched a decentralized bike share model at the South by Southwest music festival in Austin, Texas, that takes place from...
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Special-edition Lazer helmet raises money for Amy D. Foundation
ANTWERP, Belgium (BRAIN) — Lazer Sport has released a special edition of its O2 road helmet to raise money for the foundation named after late racer Amy Dombroski, who died at age 26 while training in...
View ArticleAustin retailer merges with Texas Endurance Sports
WACO, Tex. (BRAIN) – Texas Endurance Sports, which operates five Bicycle World and BW Multi-Sport Pro Shop retail locations throughout the state, has completed a merger with Austin multisport retailer...
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March 1, 2015
Issue Highlights: LAGUNA HILLS, Calif. (BRAIN) — The March 1 issue of Bicycle Retailer and Industry News includes coverage of efforts to control international pricing, a landmark new study on cycling...
View ArticlePOC promotes Ford to managing director of North America
SALT LAKE CITY (BRAIN) — POC has named Willie Ford its managing director for North America. Ford will lead sales, marketing, customer service and operational efforts in the U.S. and Canada.Ford was...
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Dorel reports strong growth in bike revenue in 2014
Strong U.S. dollar cuts into profits from overseas markets.MONTREAL (BRAIN) — The bike business continued to rebound through the final quarter of 2014 for Dorel Industries, the Canadian parent of...
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Phil Latz runs for Australian Legislature as member of Cyclists Party
TAIPEI, Taiwan (BRAIN) — Phil Latz, former owner of several major cycling magazines in Australia, is running for public office as part of a slate of challengers from the Australian Cyclists Party — the...
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Old-school production meets high tech at Marwi factory
TAICHUNG, Taiwan (BRAIN) — Marwi’s four-story Taiwan factory and global headquarters was one of the most modern automated factories visited on a recent weeklong press tour of facilities arranged by...
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VP Components’ Taichung campus doubles as biking destination
TAICHUNG, Taiwan (BRAIN) — VP Components’ facilities near Taichung surround a peaceful expanse of green grass, open spaces and awesome dirt jumps — a welcome oasis in this industrialized region.The...
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Taipei Cycle set for another sold-out edition; D&I Award winners honored
TAIPEI, Taiwan — Although Taipei Cycle has been displaced by Taichung Bike Week as the premier OE spec show, the March expo remains an important event for international distributors to get a jump on...
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PowerTap offers power metering pedals and chainring
MADISON, Wis. (BRAIN) — PowerTap is branching out from its power meter rear hub to new products: a power meter pedal and chainring."With the introduction of these new products, PowerTap will lead the...
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Kinetic updates inRide power training app
MINNEAPOLIS (BRAIN) — Kinetic has launched a major update to inRide, its power training app that is used with Kinetic trainers.The app now includes new home-screen graphics, improved guided workouts,...
View ArticleLife Time Fitness to be sold in deal worth $4 billion
CHANHASSEN, Minn. (BRAIN) — Life Time Fitness, Inc. has agreed to be purchased by the private equity firms Leonard Green & Partners and TPG in a deal valued at more than $4 billion. Other key...
View ArticleDT Swiss opens Southern California sales office
GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. (BRAIN) — DT Swiss has opened a sales office in Temecula, Calif. The company said the new office was a "logical and planned next step in our further globalization efforts."DT...
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Supacaz opens California facility to service North American retailers
The accessories brand is already established in Europe, Asia and other regions.SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (BRAIN) — Supacaz has opened a facility here to service retailers in the U.S., Canada, Mexico, and the...
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