REI donates $100k to PeopleForBikes' Green Lane Project
BOULDER, Colo. (BRAIN) — Outdoor sports retailer REI is donating $100,000 to PeopleForBikes to expand its Green Lane Project.The Project is working with six focus cities for 2014-2016 – Atlanta,...
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Eric Carter riding for The Gravity Cartel
VANCOUVER, Wash. (BRAIN) — The Gravity Cartel, the U.S. sales and service office for Spank Industries and iXS protective gear, has signed pro mountain bike racer Eric Carter. “EC” will be racing on...
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TriggerPoint issued patent for GRID foam rollers
AUSTIN, Texas (BRAIN) — TriggerPoint Performance Therapy has been issued a U.S. utility patent protecting its GRID foam rollers. The patent covers a multi-zone hollow core massage roller that...
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The CLUG wall-mount bike clip has award-winning packaging
VANCOUVER, British Columbia (BRAIN) — The CLUG wall-mounted bike storage clip won a Dieline packaging design award, recently presented in Chicago.The CLUG was second in the Sports and Games Products...
View ArticleTern and BioLogic offer industry pro purchase program
SEAL BEACH, Calif. (BRAIN) — Premium Bike Gear, the website for Tern and BioLogic gear and accessories, has announced a pro deal discount program for members of the bike industry.The program offers...
View ArticleOver the Edge Sports opens fourth location, this time in Tahoe
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. (BRAIN) — Retailer Over the Edge Sports will have a grand opening for its newest location, in South Lake Tahoe, Calif., on Friday, May 22.Over the Edge’s other locations are in...
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Women's cycling to be celebrated at San Francisco events
SAN FRANCISCO (BRAIN) — A women's cycling clothing brand and a women's art collective are planning a two-week long event at the San Francisco headquarters of the urban cycling brand, Mission...
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Massachusetts is big winner while Wisconsin loses spots in latest Bicycle...
BOSTON (BRAIN) — Massachusetts jumped from 10th to fourth in the latest League of American Bicyclists' Bicycle Friendly State rankings.The Bay State made the leap — the most notable positive change at...
View ArticleFred Clements: How Washington punishes small businesses
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...
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Durban Bikes enters U.S. via Target.com, Sports Authority
U.S. subsidiary of Brazilian folding bike maker seeks local dealers as well.LOS ANGELES (BRAIN) — Durban Bikes, a 4-year-old folding bike maker based in Brazil, has launched in the U.S. through...
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Sampson Sports moves from Denver to Glenwood Springs
GLENWOOD SPRINGS, Colo. (BRAIN) — Sampson Sports has relocated from Denver to Glenwood Springs, Colo.The component, bike and accessories brand is operating a small storefront that serves as its...
View ArticleKent International cruises on home with Margaritaville bikes and accessories
PARSIPPANY, N.J. (BRAIN) — Kent International is licensing the Margaritaville brand for a co-branded line of bikes, helmets and baskets.The company has reached a three-year licensing agreement with...
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Lindarets offers special edition GoatKit for wide-range gearing
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (BRAIN) — Lindarets is now offering a Special Edition 10S GoatKit, which combines all the parts needed to convert standard Shimano drivetrains to wide-range one-by or two-by-10...
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Velo Orange plans dealer tour in solar-powered Airstream trailer
ANNAPOLIS, Md. (BRAIN) — Bike touring brand Velo Orange will embark on a season-long dealer tour starting this month, traveling in retro style in a vintage solar-powered Airstream trailer. The Grand...
View ArticleBike Gallery employee recovering from bike accident
PORTLAND, Ore. (BRAIN) — Alistair Corkett, a salesperson at The Bike Gallery's Clackamas store, is recovering from surgery after being struck by a truck while riding Sunday morning at a busy and...
View ArticleAre you following the Giro?
Choices Of course, every day Following but not closely Not really following What's a Giro? Of course, every day 35% (30 votes) Following but not closely 22% (19 votes) Not really following 35% (30...
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Borah Teamwear promotes store branding through custom apparel program
COON VALLEY, Wis. (BRAIN) — Borah Teamwear has launched a new promotion built around the idea that custom store riding clothes are a key way to build a retailer's brand.The Wisconsin clothing company...
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Kali offers Viva BMX/dirt jumping helmet
MORGAN HILL, Calif. (BRAIN) — Kali Protectives is introducing a new helmet for BMX and dirt jumping that uses the company's top technology to keep it nearly as light and low-profile as skate helmets...
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Oregon tourism campaign taps state's custom bike builders
PORTLAND, Ore. (BRAIN) — The Oregon Tourism Commission has tapped seven of the state's leading bike builders to craft a custom bicycle for each of the state's seven wonders.Each of the custom builders...
View ArticleTwin Six launches B2B website
ST. LOUIS PARK, Minn. (BRAIN) — Twin Six has unveiled its new b2b website, allowing dealers to order directly online and see real-time inventory availability.“Adding the ability for dealers to order...
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