Madison is new U.K. distributor for Chariot
CALGARY, Canada (BRAIN) — Madison is the new U.K. distributor for Chariot, the child carrier brand acquired by Thule Group last year. Madison takes over distribution effective Jan. 1.“We are delighted...
View ArticleItalian saddle brand promotes Bookwalter
POZZOLEONE, Italy (BRAIN) – Fizik brand specialist Adam Bookwalter has assumed the new role of area manager of Fizik North America, Selle Royal announced Tuesday. Bookwalter will handle media,...
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Case turns iPhone into action camera
SANTA ANA, CA (BRAIN) — The mophie OutRide case is now available, the company announced Tuesday.The case allows an iPhone 4 or $s to be used as an action camera. The product includes a waterproof case...
View ArticleCynergy Cycles still in business; owner departs
SANTA MONICA, CA (BRAIN) – Santa Monica’s Cynergy Cycles, a flagship concept store for Specialized, appears to be in transition as its owner and general manager Eric Woods recently left. Longtime store...
View ArticleCycling Utah pushes ‘Bike Shop Saturday’
SALT LAKE CITY, UT (BRAIN) — Consumer magazine Cycling Utah is promoting this Saturday, Dec. 8, as the inaugural Bike Shop Saturday, conceived as a bicycle retail alternative to Black Friday and Cyber...
View ArticleStorm-delayed 'cross race is on, again
EAST MEADOW, NY (BRAIN) — Registrants for two cyclocross races that were canceled due to post-tropical storm Sandy will finally get a chance to pin on numbers this weekend.The Staten Cross race was...
View ArticleHernandez joins 2XU
CARLSBAD, CA (BRAIN) — 2XU has announced Fred Hernandez as its new director of marketing for North America. “I’m thrilled to be joining 2XU at such an exciting time,” said Hernandez. “The company is...
View ArticleReport: Weather cools October IBD sales
But dealers remain on track for record year, according to Leisure Trends and BPSABOULDER, CO (BRAIN) — The return of seasonable fall weather had a chilling effect on IBD sales in October, as overall...
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Currie Technologies moves headquarters
SIMI VALLEY, CA (BRAIN) — After 10 years in Chatsworth, California, electric bike vendor Currie Technologies moved its company headquarters to Simi Valley at the end of November.The move resulted in a...
View ArticleU.S. publisher buys BikeBiz's parent
NEW YORK, NY (BRAIN) — New York-based NewBay Media LLC has bought the U.K.'s Intent Media Limited, the parent company of BikeBiz and other trade publications and events.The purchase will aid NewBay's...
View ArticleMavic moves forward without Hugh Walton
BOULDER, CO (BRAIN) — Mavic Inc. is searching for a new general manager after the company and Hugh Walton agreed to separate. Walton is recovering from a stroke and recent heart surgery. Walton, a...
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Strider on snow
RAPID CITY, SD (BRAIN) — Strider Sports is introducing a winter accessory for its no-pedal balance bikes. The Snow Strider Ski attachments were designed and built to work with any Strider ST balance...
View ArticleRetailers, how are your early holiday sales?
Choices Better than last year About the same as last year Below last year Better than last year 31% (4 votes) About the same as last year 31% (4 votes) Below last year 38% (5 votes) Total votes: 13
View ArticleDowneast Bicycle Specialists Open House
Start:March 9, 2013 End:March 10, 2013 Location: Fryeburg, Maine www.debike.comjeffc@debike.comDowneast Bicycle Specialists is pleased to announce that their annual Open House will be held over the...
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Bicycles Plus remodels, drops Trek as it celebrates its 25th year
BMX Hall of Famer John Crews looks for a new startSlideshow Image: URL: http://www.bicycleretailer.com/retail-news/2012/12/05/bicycles-plus-remodels-drops-trek#.UMDtdpPjnqI
View ArticleBike Co-op recommends insurance agencies
MANCHESTER, NH (BRAIN) — The Bike Cooperative, a member owned co-op, has published a list of insurance agencies its members have recommended to other members."Current legislation prevents co-op members...
View ArticleCatalyst appoints Lynn Guissinger president, hires Ross
BOULDER, CO (BRAIN) — Catalyst Communication has named Lynn Guissinger, the widow of company founder Leslie Bohm, president of the company. Bohm died earlier this year of brain cancer.The company also...
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The Biker’s Choice opens second location
MOUNT JULIET, TN (BRAIN) — The Biker’s Choice owner David Hardin saw the opening of his second store not only as a chance to enter a new community, but also as an opportunity to shake up his...
View ArticleUSA Cycling graduates 60 race mechanics
COLORADO SPRINGS, CO (BRAIN) — Sixty mechanics graduated from USA Cycling's Bill Woodul Race Mechanics Clinic last weekend and are now eligible for a USAC mechanic's license.The five-day clinic was the...
View ArticleDahon offers distribution to Western brands in China
DUARTE, CA (BRAIN) — Dahon is broadening its business in Asia by opening its distribution network in China, Macau and Hong Kong to other Western brands. Its first partnership is with German accessories...
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