Garmin CEO and co-founder to step down
OLATHE, KS (BRAIN) — Clifton Pemble will become president and CEO of Garmin Ltd. on Jan. 1, succeeding co-founder Dr. Min Kao, the company announced.Pemble joined Garmin in 1989 as one of the company’s...
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Speakers announced for women's event at Summit
WASHINGTON, DC (BRAIN) — The League of American Bicyclists has announced a slate of speakers for its Women Mean Business event, which will be held March 4 during the League's National Bike Summit in...
View ArticleCrucial vote could unlock big money in Europe
BRUSSELS, Belgium (BRAIN) — The European Cyclists’ Federation scored a big win Tuesday when the European Parliament opened the door to billions of euros for investments in cycling projects. The...
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New Bicycle Warehouse location is Giant Partner Store
CHULA VISTA, CA — Bicycle Warehouse, a seven-store chain in San Diego County, is replacing one of its locations with a new one that was merchandised in cooperation with Giant USA.The Giant Partner...
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Norco and Wilier recall bikes
WASHINGTON, DC (BRAIN) — Norco and Wilier Triestina each separately issued bike recall notices Tuesday in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Norco is recalling some 24- and...
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NY shop remodels as Specialized Elite store
LANCASTER, NY (BRAIN) — Tom’s Pro Bike Shop recently reopened as a Specialized Elite Shop in an expanded space four times the size of its previous store. In its current stand-alone building since 1997,...
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Retail playground
Shimano introduces more wheel displaysPALO ALTO, CA (BRAIN) — Shimano is making available several new wheel display options for retailers, including one that the company calls a wheel "playground." The...
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SRAM reorganizes management in Germany
SCHWEINFURT, Germany (BRAIN) — SRAM has established a new management structure at SRAM Deutschland GmbH as the company transitions its facility here from manufacturing to a development and training...
View ArticleColorado stage race unveils 2013 route
ASPEN, CO (BRAIN) — Organizers of the USA Pro Challenge stage race on Wednesday unveiled the route for its 2013 race, the third edition of the event. Next year's race will start with a circuit race...
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Non-profit speaks out on helmet confusion
Use of skateboard helmets endangers BMXers, group saysTEMECULA, CA (BRAIN) — A non-profit devoted to helping injured extreme sports athletes is launching a campaign to inform BMX riders about the...
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Visual impact
Non-certified helmets create dangers for extreme athletes, group says.Slideshow Image: URL: http://www.bicycleretailer.com/industry-news/2012/12/20/non-profit-speaks-out-dangerous-helmet-use
View ArticleThe Electric Bike Media Event
Start:February 12, 2013 End:February 13, 2013 Location: Terranea Resort, Rancho Palos Verdes, California www.interbike.comThe organizers of Interbike are hosting electric bike manufacturers and...
View ArticleSalsa sponsors Fat Bike Summit
VICTOR, ID (BRAIN) — QBP brand Salsa Cycles will be the presenting sponsor of the Fat Bike Summit and Festival Event, slated for January 25-28 in Island Park, Idaho.Organizers said the event will be...
View ArticlePodium Imports to distribute Suplest shoes in Canada
PENTICON, British Columbia (BRAIN) — Podium Imports has been appointed Canadian distributor for Swiss-based Suplest cycling shoes, the company announced this week.Podium said the first delivery of 2013...
View Article'Container cliff'?
Shipping firm says East Coast strike likely as talks break down MIAMI, FL (BRAIN) — A major shipping logistics firm says that "the likelihood of a strike is high" after contract negotiations broke down...
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Raaijmakers joins TransX in Germany
BAD NAUHEIM, Germany (BRAIN) — Arno Raaijmakers has joined JD Group as Benelux service manager for the company's TransX electric bike drive systems.Raaijmakers will be the company's prime contact...
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'Container cliff'?
East Coast port strike looms at year's endSlideshow Image: URL: http://www.bicycleretailer.com/north-america/2012/12/20/container-cliff#.UNN6RInjnqI
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Nukeproof available in North America again
EDINBURGH, United Kingdom (BRAIN) — Nukeproof mountain bike products will once again be available in North and South America next season, available from the Scottish distributor Hotlines via Vancouver,...
View ArticlePrimal bike summit sponsorship worth $50k
DENVER, CO (BRAIN) — Clothing maker Primal is supporting the 2013 National Bike Summit with a sponsorship package the company said is worth $50,000. The package includes financial support for the event...
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