Knoxville wins $100K Bell Built Grant
SCOTTS VALLEY, Calif. (BRAIN) — The Appalachian Mountain Bike Club of Knoxville, Tenn., garnered the most votes — more than 26,000 —and is the recipient of the full $100,000 Bell Built grant to build...
View ArticleFast Forward Wheels names exclusive US distributor
ZWOLLE, the Netherlands (BRAIN) — Dutch wheel manufacturer Fast Forward Wheels B.V. has named Radial Sports LLC its exclusive distributor for the U.S. market."As we continue to achieve significant...
View ArticleHayes appoints four additions to its sales and marketing team
MEQUON, Wis. (BRAIN) — Hayes is bolstering its sales and marketing team by adding four new personnel to the department."The increased demand for our brands globally has reached a point that we want to...
View ArticleWiggle makes changes to senior marketing team
PLYMOUTH, U.K. (BRAIN) — U.K.-based e-commerce retailer Wiggle has announced changes and additions to its senior marketing team, including the departure of Derek Bouchard-Hall, whose final day at...
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Speedvagen's new Urban Racer is a 'super commuter'
PORTLAND, Ore. (BRAIN) — The new Urban Racer bike model, part of Vanilla Workshop’s Speedvagen line, is intended as a “super commuter.”The new model starts at $4,895, with multiple upgrade options...
View ArticleCompass Diversified to buy hemp food brand
WESTPORT, Conn. (BRAIN) — Compass Diversified Holdings, the owner of Camelbak, has agreed to buy Fresh Hemp Foods Ltd., a Winnipeg, Manitoba, company that markets hemp-based foods under the Manitoba...
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Cycliq signs new US distributors for camera and light accessories
SUBIACO, Australia (BRAIN) — Cycliq has signed new agreements with key U.S. distributors for its Fly6 and upcoming Fly12 cycling high-definition camera and light accessories, including Downeast Bicycle...
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Blackburn's Airstik 2Stage pump is switchable between high-volume and...
SCOTTS VALLEY, Calif. (BRAIN) — Blackburn Designs' Airstik 2Stage Mini-Pump has a lightweight aluminum barrel and shaft and is switchable between high-volume and high-pressure modes for faster...
View ArticleHighway Two hires the Peter Kidd Agency to rep New England region
ALISO VIEJO, Calif (BRAIN) — Highway Two has hired the Peter Kidd Agency for sales representationin New England."With four highly qualified sales representatives the Peter Kidd Agency brings a wealth...
View ArticleSpinlister bike rental service serves as pre-buy demo service
The peer-to-peer bike rental program is expanding its Official Bike Shop Partner benefits.SAN FRANCISCO (BRAIN) — Spinlister, a peer-to-peer bike rental program, is increasingly being used by new bike...
View ArticleFred Clements: E-commerce grows, but physical stores dominate retailing
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 ArticlePerformance Bicycle promotion raises $13k for PeopleForBikes during Bike Month
CHAPEL HILL, N.C., (BRAIN) — Performance Bicycle raised $13,448 for PeopleForBikes during May, National Bike Month. The total is a mix of donations directly from customers and Performance Bicycle...
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SRAM releases XO DH hub details
CHICAGO (BRAIN) — SRAM on Thursday unveiled its new XO DH hubs, which will be available in rear axle configurations of 12x150 and 12x157, and 20x110 on the front.The hubs feature a 52-point ratchet...
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Kona plans grand opening for Bellingham retail shop
BELLINGHAM, Wash. (BRAIN) — Kona Bicycles has soft-opened its retail shop in the company's hometown of Bellingham, Wash., and has set a grand opening for the 6,600-square-foot location the weekend of...
View ArticleEastern Outdoor Reps shows filling up
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (BRAIN) — The Eastern Outdoor Rep Association's summer trade shows are filling up fast, the organization said this week.EORA's Manchester, N.H. Show, June 23-25, is already at maximum...
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Kozo Shimano invests in Wren Sports
VALLEJO, Calif. (BRAIN) — Kozo Shimano, the former president of Shimano American Corp., has joined Wren Sports as an investor.“I am thrilled to have Kozo come on board as an investor in Wren Sports,”...
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Paul flies the flag with limited-edition skewers
CHICO, Calif. (BRAIN) — Just in time for that local Fourth of July bike parade, Paul Component Design pays tribute to 'Murrica with its limited-edition Spirit of Paul Quick Release Skewers.In addition...
View ArticleBRG Sports fined $7k after death at Illinois factory
Company also agrees to install a railing following 30-foot fall.RANTOUL, Ill. (BRAIN) — The U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration has fined BRG Sports $7,000 following a fatal accident at...
View ArticleCLIF Bar CrossVegas race to be broadcast live on Universal
LONGMONT, Colo. (BRAIN) — The CLIF Bar CrossVegas race will be broadcast live on the Universal Sports Network, the race organization announced Thursday.The event is held in the evening during the...
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Start Haus ski shop opens Giant Partner Store
TRUCKEE, Calif. (BRAIN) — Start Haus, a Lake Tahoe-area ski retailer, has added a 1,000-square-foot Giant Partner Store to its Truckee, Calif., shop.Owner Jim Schaffner only recently brought bikes into...
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