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Breezer's 29er Storm Comp
PHILADELPHIA, PA (BRAIN) — For 2013 Breezer has brought back the Storm line of hardtails, which includes three models with 29er wheels and one model with 26-inch wheels.The Storm 29er Comp shown has a...
View ArticleDC's Park Tool Summit sells out
ST. PAUL, MN (BRAIN) — Park Tool has sold out its East Coast Tech Summit, planned for Jan. 28-29 in Washington, D.C.“It’s a great event, and the outstanding participation levels confirm that it meets a...
View ArticleUCI offers course for soigneurs
AIGLE, Switzerland (BRAIN) — Ever wanted to work for a pro cycling team, helping top athletes prepare and recover, washing their clothes, making their food, and basically acting like a combination...
View ArticleRocky Mountain works with agency on new 'brand blueprint'
WHISTLER, BC (BRAIN) — Rocky Mountain Bicycles is working with a new creative agency to develop a new website and hone its brand positioning.The bike company said it chose Origin Design +...
View ArticleFelt sponsors SoCal high school league
TEMECULA, CA (BRAIN) — Felt Bicycles, based in Southern California, is the latest top-tier sponsor of the SoCal High School Cycling League, the league announced this month."It is very exciting that...
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John Quinn leaves Specialized for Scott
SUN VALLEY, ID (BRAIN) — Longtime Specialized sales executive John Quinn has left the Morgan Hill company to go to work for Scott Sports, where he will be national sales manager for Scott's U.S. bike...
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Hooper handing SBS reins to Blackwell
KENT, WA (BRAIN) — Seattle Bike Supply's longtime leader, Chuck Hooper, will step aside this spring as Greg Blackwell becomes president of the distributor, which is owned by the Accell Group.Blackwell...
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Champion System unveils 2013 UCI team
CARSON, CA (BRAIN)—Custom apparel maker Champion System on Friday introduced its 2013 pro road cycling team, marking the second year for the world’s first Asian-based UCI Pro Continental squad.The team...
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NICA honors students, volunteers and coaches
MORGAN HILL, CA (BRAIN) – Some 200 people gathered at Specialized’s headquarters in Morgan Hill, California, on Saturday night for the National Interscholastic Cycling Association’s annual awards.The...
View ArticleThe Hive hires Ferguson as sales manager
PETALUMA, CA (BRAIN) — The Hive has hired Ian Ferguson to manage its North American aftermarket sales and rep force for its Chub, Revl and e*thirteen brands. Ferguson originally hails from New Mexico...
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Burry Stander Foundation to focus on traffic safety in South Africa
CAPE TOWN, South Africa (BRAIN) — Friends, family and supporters of mountain bike racer Burry Stander, who died after being hit by a car last month, are forming a foundation in his name in hope of...
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Cannondale invests big in weekend launch of ’13 pro road team
WESTLAKE VILLAGE, CA (BRAIN)—Cannondale wrapped up a four-day camp for its first title-sponsored WorldTour road race team on Monday, an event marked by the Hollywood-themed rider introduction in the...
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SRAM's Carry-on Roller Bag
CHICAGO, IL (BRAIN) — SRAM's new Carry-on Roller Bag allows the brand's supporters to fly the colors while rolling through airports. The lightweight luggage is intended for long weekend trips when you...
View ArticleRaleigh to end bike making at Quebec factory
WATERLOO, Quebec (BRAIN) — Raleigh Canada Ltd. will end bike manufacturing and assembly at its facility here by the end of the year, the company announced Monday.Raleigh has made an assembled bikes...
View ArticleOR job fair includes bike companies
SALT LAKE CITY, UT (BRAIN) — Outdoorindustry jobs website Malakye is hosting a job fair at next week's Outdoor Retailer Winter Market trade show in Salt Lake City, and the company says bike companies...
View ArticleComings and goings
Industry job changes at Garmin, Profile Design, Wheels Manufacturing, Interbike and TodsonWhittingham leaves WheelsSUPERIOR, CO (BRAIN) — Dave Whittingham has left Wheels Manufacturing, where he was...
View ArticleREI becomes title sponsor of Muddy Buddy series
SAN DIEGO, CA (BRAIN) — Outdoor retailer REI is the new title sponsor of the Muddy Buddy Adventure Series and the presenting sponsor of TriRock Triathlon Series; both series are owned by San...
View ArticleBikes Belong signs with Verde PR
BOULDER, CO (BRAIN) — Bike advocacy group Bikes Belong has signed with Verde PR & Consulting, a Colorado agency that represents several major brands in the bike and outdoors industries.Verde will...
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Updated: Former industry designer dies following plane crash
SARASOTA, FL (BRAIN) — Shaun Jackson, a former bike industry designer who co-founded the Eclipse company in the 1970s, died Tuesday after being injured in a small plane crash here on Saturday.The...
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Nantes, France to host Velo-city 2015
BRUSSELS, Belgium (BRAIN) — Nantes, France, will host the 2015 Velo-city conference, a meeting of more than 1,000 bike advocates and planners from around the world. The conference is hosted by the...
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