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Tiso promises wireless electric 12-speed drivetrain
OXNARD, CA (BRAIN) — Without releasing many details, the Italian component company Tiso announced Wednesday that it will soon release a 12-speed wireless electric road drivetrain.The company said the...
View ArticleGarmin to join S&P 500 index
NEW YORK, NY (BRAIN) — GPS giant Garmin Ltd. will be included in the Standard & Poor's 500 index starting Thursday, the company announced.Garmin is traded on the Nasdaq exchange under the ticker...
View ArticleOnline retailer donates to trail efforts
PORTLAND, OR (BRAIN) — Online bike retailer Universal Cycles has donated $15,000 to the Northwest Trail Alliance for trail building in the Portland area. Northwest Trail Alliance is a nonprofit...
View ArticleAmgen tour partners with Ride 2 Recovery
TAMPA, FL (BRAIN) — Organizers of the Amgen Tour of California are producing a new series of events in partnership with Ride 2 Recovery, a nonprofit whose mission is to improve the health of recovering...
View ArticleRetül to fit ProTour teams
BOULDER, CO (BRAIN) — Bike fit company Retül will be fitting riders on three major road teams in 2013, the company announced Thursday.The company now has agreements with two UCI ProTour teams – Team...
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Racing Weight book updated
BOULDER, CO (BRAIN) — Author Matt Fitzgerald has updated his VeloPress book Racing Weight: How to Get Lean for Peak Performance. The second edition of the book is now available. The book also can be...
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Lambert adds JVC action camera
BURNABY, British Columbia (BRAIN) — Canadian distributor Lambert is now carrying the JVC Adixxion action camera.Adixxion a lightweight and compact HD sports cam that is waterproof, shockproof,...
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Competitive Cyclist founder has new role
PARK CITY, UT (BRAIN) — Competitive Cyclist founder Brendan Quirk is now executive vice president of customer experience at Backcountry.com. In this new role, Quirk will be in charge of every aspect of...
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YouTube launches cycling channel with SHIFT
BATH, England (BRAIN) — Cycling communications company SHIFT Active Media is taking the lead in establishing a new official YouTube channel devoted to cycling.SHIFT will curate and manage the Global...
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Giant USA takes over ownership of Denver flagship
LITTLETON, CO (BRAIN)—Giant USA took over operations of its flagship Giant Cycling World near Denver from its owners on Wednesday in an attempt to improve the shop’s performance.In a letter sent to...
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Blue’s new owners bring Harad onboard
NORCROSS, GA (BRAIN) — Steven Harad is crafting a business plan to bring Blue Competition Cycles back to profitability as its new chief executive officer. Lake Rudd Capital Partners, a private equity...
View ArticleHerrick to exit Crankbrothers, Selle Royal
LAGUNA BEACH, CA (BRAIN) — With plans to launch a new industry venture, Crankbrothers president Andrew Herrick will leave the company and parent Selle Royal Group at the end of June 2013.Herrick will...
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Giant's Tony Lo to speak at leadership conference
MONTEREY, CA (BRAIN) — Tony Lo, the CEO of Giant Global Group, will deliver the introductory address at next year Bicycle Leadership Conference in Monterey, conference organizers announced this...
View ArticleCommencal re-enters U.S. with consumer-direct approach
LAS VEGAS, NV (BRAIN)—Andorran mountain bike brand Commencal is back in the U.S. market after a two-year hiatus, this time with a plan to sell directly to consumers online.A new subsidiary, Commencal...
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Interbike launches press event for e-bikes
SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, CA (BRAIN) – The organizers of Interbike are hosting electric bike manufacturers and journalists at an event that will showcase pedal-assist bikes. The Electric Bike Media Event is...
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Chrome opens pop-up store in Berlin
BERLIN, Germany (BRAIN) — Urban bike accessories brand Chrome Industries has opened a pop-up retail store in the heart of Berlin for the holidays.The location serves multiple purposes: during the day...
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Seasonal store introduces Swobo to new home
FORT COLLINS, CO (BRAIN) — Swobo has opened a seasonal store in Old Town Fort Collins located in the Opiate Gallery at 237 Linden Street. “This will be an introduction of the brand and company to our...
View ArticleETRA hosts top brass for Q&A on e-bike rules
BRUSSELS, Belgium (BRAIN) — The European TwoWheel Retailers’ Association is hosting a meeting on Jan. 10 in Brussels to clear up any confusion around the new e-bike legislation. The six-hour schedule...
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SoCal shop wins Adventure Cycling Association honor
OCEANSIDE, CA (BRAIN) — Southern California’s Pacific Coast Cycles has been awarded the 2012 Sam Braxton Bike Shop Award by Adventure Cycling Association.Owner Chuck Hoefer, a master mechanic and wheel...
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Shoe covers with humor
BOULDER, CO (BRAIN) — For roadies who need a little foot warmth, improved aerodynamics and an occasional laugh from the peloton, Podium Shoe Covers makes covers in 12 designs.Designs include a work...
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