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PressCamp Day 1: Brands look to grow the pie with affordable options, women’s...
PARK CITY, Utah (BRAIN) — PressCamp’s seventh summer edition and 10th overall event kicked off Tuesday under sunny skies. The annual gathering is staged at the Deer Valley Resort’s Silver Baron Lodge...
View ArticleBPSA works with CPSC on QR issue
Suppliers invited to participate in industrywide group to address recall.BOULDER, Colo. (BRAIN) — The Bicycle Product Suppliers Association this week sent a letter to its members informing them about...
View ArticlePeopleForBikes announces community grants for spring 2015
BOULDER, Colo. (BRAIN) — PeopleForBikes has announced its community grants for spring 2015, ranging from $800 to $10,000 and supporting infrastructure and advocacy initiatives in seven communities...
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SR Suntour recalls more than 100k forks
Forks were sold on $300-$400 bikes from Cannondale, Diamondback, GT, Schwinn, Giant, INA International, Scott and Trek.VANCOUVER, Wash. (BRAIN) — SR Suntour North America is working with U.S. and...
View ArticleStrider cracks down on MAP, says policy is working
RAPID CITY, S.D. (BRAIN) — After announcing a new MAP policy and online sales restrictions in April, Strider Sports Intl. on June 1 ceased selling to more than 2,500 independent dealers and six...
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CGI names John Bradley editor-in-chief of Velo
SAN DIEGO (BRAIN) — John Bradley has been named editor-in-chief of the Velo brand, effective immediately, Competitor Group Inc. president Josh Furlow announced Wednesday.A media veteran with more than...
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E-bikes power up PressCamp
PARK CITY, Utah (BRAIN) — Wednesday’s slate of meetings with exhibitors at PressCamp was electrifying, literally. The number of e-bike brands showing their wares doubled compared with last year, from...
View ArticleScott Sports acquires Bergamont
GIVISIEZ, Switzerland (BRAIN) — Scott Sports SA has purchased Bergamont Fahrrad Vertrieb GmbH from BMC Group Holding AG, which acquired the German bike brand in 2008. Since that time, Bergamont’s sales...
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Stages Cycling revamps website, launches new rider and dealer programs
BOULDER, Colo. (BRAIN) — Stages Cycling has revamped its website — Stagescycling.com— with a focus on highlighting Stages Power technology, athletes riding Stages Power, and two new benefit programs...
View ArticleInterbike adds Fit Symposium to trade show lineup
SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, Calif. (BRAIN) — Interbike has announced the addition of a two-day Fit Symposium to September’s expo lineup. The symposium will take place at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center...
View ArticleHJC, Wilson and Downeast now shipping Reid Cycles
DALLAS (BRAIN) — Hans Johnsen Company, Wilson Bicycle Sales, and Downeast Bicycle Specialists are now shipping bikes from Reid Cycles, a British brand offering bikes that retail for between $280 and...
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Zipp offers new multisport Transition 1 Bag
INDIANAPOLIS (BRAIN) — Zipp's new Transition 1 bag for multi-sport athletes has separate compartments to efficiently carry clothing, shoes, helmet and small items to help keep athletes organized before...
View ArticleKHS to distribute Maxima Bike products
SAN DIEGO (BRAIN) — KHS is now distributing the complete Maxima Racing Oils Bike line from both its distribution centers.Maxima Racing Oils launched its commercial Bike line of lubricants, cleaners and...
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Bike brands and shops support musician's ride around Lake Superior
MINNEAPOLIS (BRAIN) — Several bike industry suppliers and retailers are supporting musician Ben Weaver's planned 16-day ride around Lake Superior next month.Bag maker Banjo Brothers is one of the...
View ArticleAlex Jarman joins Bicycling magazine sales staff
EMMAUS, Pa. (BRAIN) — Bicycling magazine has hired Alex Jarman as an advertising account manager for the brand. Jarman will manage Bicycling's East Coast endemic territory.Jarman joins Bicycling after...
View ArticlePortland Design Works names Popper its Seattle brand ambassador
PORTLAND, Ore. (BRAIN) — Cycling accessories brand Portland Design Works has hired Ben Popper as its brand ambassador for Seattle.Popper will support the strategic growth of the PDW brand throughout...
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NEMBAfest attracts 1,900 riders
EAST BURKE, Vt. (BRAIN) — The New England Mountain Bike Association's annual festival, NEMBAfest @ Kingdom Trails, attracted 1,900 riders and 71 industry expo booths this weekend.The association said...
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Wahoo unveils more affordable smart trainer with KICKR Snap
ATLANTA (BRAIN) — Wahoo Fitness is introducing an easier to use and more affordable version of its KICKR connected cycling trainer with the KICKR Snap. The Snap is a wheel-on design, so riders no...
View ArticleSidi names Saddleback exclusive distributor for the UK, Ireland
TREVISO, Italy (BRAIN) — Sidi Sport s.r.l. is has signed Saddleback Ltd. as the exclusive distributor of its cycling products in the United Kingdom and Ireland effective Sept. 1."We couldn't be more...
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Trek, Scott, Wilier, Cannondale and Ridley unveil new road bikes
Aerodynamics, comfort and integration are common themes across the new bikes.MADISON, Wis. (BRAIN) — Ahead of this weekend's Tour de France start, Scott and Trek have unveiled some new aero road bikes,...
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