BikeAid mobile app offers global bike shop listings
(BRAIN) — The BikeAid app is a global bike store locator with thousands of bike stores listed. The app is available as a free download for iOS and Android mobile devices. It helps users find the...
View ArticleHaibike appoints Ken Miner director of US sales, launches global marketing...
SIMI VALLEY, Calif. (BRAIN) — Haibike plans to show a new Yamaha motor-driven collection of e-bikes at next week's Sea Otter Classic, which will mark the one-year anniversary of the Accell brand's...
View ArticleBlue Bicycles expands rep force
WILMINGTON, Del. (BRAIN) — Blue Bicycles continues to expand its U.S. salesforce with additional reps in key territories."We continue to grow and see our independent reps as a critical way to serve our...
View ArticleGarmin releases next generation of its VIRB action cameras
OLATHE, Kan. (BRAIN) — Garmin released details of the next generation of its Virb action cameras on Monday. The two new camera models will be available this summer.The new VIRB X and VIRB XE models...
View ArticleSeattle Bike Supply's new advocacy fund supports Trips for Kids
KENT, Wash. (BRAIN) — Seattle Bike Supply has launched a new program to support cycling advocacy organizations that are focused on growing participation in North America.The first recipient of support...
View ArticleBike Co-op members to get monthly retail sales data from NPD Group
BOULDER, Colo. (BRAIN) — Members of The Bike Cooperative will soon be able to tell what products are selling at retail across the Co-op's membership, via data from participating Co-op members...
View ArticleSpecialized and Shimano score multiple wins in BikeRadar reader voting
BOULDER, Colo. (BRAIN) — Specialized and Shimano were the top vote getters in multiple categories in BikeRadar's 2015 Most Wanted Awards.The website's readers voted on their most wanted products in...
View ArticlePedal Chic to host women’s events leading to Bikeville Classic Pro
GREENVILLE, S.C. (BRAIN) — Women’s-specific bike shop Pedal Chic will host a series of events for female riders during the Bikeville Classic Pro Criterium and Team Trial in Greenville, S.C., April...
View ArticleBracht and McCormack to speak at triathlon business conference
ORANGE, Calif. (BRAIN) — Sport legends Chris McCormack and Timo Bracht will each speak at this summer's Global Conference, an event produced by Triathlon Business International.The event is July 9-11...
View ArticleBTI to distribute Anvl components
FERNDALE, Wash. (BRAIN) — Bicycle Technologies International will distribute Anvl Components' full product line, the companies announced Monday."A lot of exciting things are happening at Anvl with an...
View ArticleIncycle Bicycles partners with Sho-Air Cyclery to expand into Orange County
ORANGE, Calif. (BRAIN) – Southern California retailer Mark Smits has announced his partnership with Sho-Air Cyclery and Ridebiker Alliance, marking the first expansion into Orange County for Smits'...
View ArticleAspekt Communications to represent Effetto Mariposa
LUGANO, Switzerland (BRAIN) — Effetto Mariposa has hired Aspekt Brand Communications, a new PR and marketing firm headed by industry veteran Suzette Ayotte, to handle its public relations in the...
View ArticleHiplok appoints two more US distributors for its wearable bike locks
BLOOMINGTON, Minn. (BRAIN) — U.K.-based lock brand Hiplok is now being distributed in the U.S. by QBP and Cyclone Bicycle Supply.The two distributors will carry the brand's wearable locks, including...
View ArticleUCI to test road discs in two events this season, aiming for 2017 introduction
AIGLE, Switzerland (BRAIN) — The International Cycling Union (UCI) has decided to allow teams to test disc brakes in a limited number of road races this season and next, with an official introduction...
View ArticleQBP becomes Birzman's exclusive US distributor
Accessory brand also announces a new MAP policy.BLOOMINGTON, Minn. (BRAIN) — QBP is now the exclusive U.S. distributor for Birzman's tools and accessories. QBP has distributed the brand for about 18...
View ArticleEddy Merckx Cycles announces US sales force
NEW YORK (BRAIN) — Eddy Merckx Cycles USA has launched an outside sales team following its transition from consumer direct sales back to IBD sales in the U.S. The company said the transition has been...
View ArticleNalini's Black Label collection is identical to the brand's pro team kit
OXNARD, Calif. (BRAIN) — Nalini's new summer Black Label road cycling clothing collection has features and materials identical to what the brand provides its sponsored pro racing teams.Nalini sponsors...
View Article100% introduces performance sunglasses
SAN DIEGO (BRAIN) — Goggle and casual sunglass brand 100% has expanded into performance sunglasses with the introduction of the Speedcraft and more compact Speedcraft SL."The Speedcraft carries the...
View Article3T offers bar-mounted monitor screen device for cycling apps
BREMBATE, Italy (BRAIN) — Component brand 3T is branching out with a new handlebar-mounted device that mirrors smartphone apps.Similar in concept to Wahoo's RFLKT device, the 3T Eye wirelessly links to...
View ArticleDisc brakes in UCI road races ...
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