San Francisco cyclist to face felony charges in pedestrian death
SAN FRANCISCO, CA (BRAIN) — A San Francisco man is set to become one of the few bicyclists in the country to face felony manslaughter charges, for running into an elderly pedestrian in a busy...
View ArticleA non-biker attends the National Bike Summit
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View ArticleBadalec is new director at ISPO Bike
MUNICH, Germany (BRAIN) — ISPO BIKE has a new exhibition director as longtime community manager David Badalec takes over while Eva Schlangenotto is taking maternity leave, the trade show announced...
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Saris partner Bob Fortune dies at 90
MADISON, WI (BRAIN) — Robert Fortune, a member of the family that owns Saris Cycling Group and an active cycling advocate, died recently at age 90 after a long illness.Bob Fortune was the father of...
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Nuun adds three new flavors
SEATTLE, WA (BRAIN) —Nuunand Company has added three new flavors of its drink tablets for the spring and summer seasons.The new flavors are Lemonade, Watermelon and caffeine-enhanced Cherry Limeade....
View ArticleBlue signs 10 new international distributors
SUWANEE, GA (BRAIN) — Blue Competition Cycles, which was purchased late last year by Lake Rudd Capital Partners, has signed 10 new international distributors, the company announced Monday."As we...
View ArticleIan Hylands joins Niner Bikes
FORT COLLINS, CO (BRAIN) — Niner Bikes has hired Ian Hylands as its full-time photographer and videographer. “Ian’s work speaks for itself — he’s had images in every major U.S. mountain bike...
View ArticleReport: Nielsen expo division on the block
NEW YORK, NY (BRAIN) — The owner of Interbike may be for sale, industry trade site ExpoWeb.com is reporting.ExpoWeb cites multiple sources who say that Nielsen Holdings NV has hired an investment bank...
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Wheels Manufacturing PressFit 30 bottom bracket
SUPERIOR, CO (BRAIN) — Wheels Manufacturing is introducing a made-in-U.S. bottom bracket for Pressfit-30 frames that features Enduro sealed bearings. The new unit fits Pressfit-30 frames with 46mm ID...
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Yuba expands as cargo bike market grows
PETALUMA, CA (BRAIN) — Cargo bike maker Yuba Bicycles has launched a new website, moved to a larger facility and hired a new director of customer service. The company said it also will launch a new...
View ArticleSyntace's agent changes name, offers SQlab products
OAKLAND, CA (BRAIN) — Juniper Action Strategies, the U.S. agent and distrbutor for Syntace and Liteville products, has changed its name to Radsport USA."Radsport" is the German word for "cycle sport"—...
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Bill Keith remembered at beach memorial
NEW SMYRNA BEACH, FL (BRAIN) — More than 100 friends and family, many from the bike world, gathered here at Bethune Beach Park Saturday to remember Bill Keith, a long-time industry member and athlete...
View ArticleNo time to be social? The Bike Co-op helps out
MANCHESTER, NH (BRAIN) — The Bike Cooperative has a new platform that helps retailers create and share social media content.The cooperative will provide dealers with original content that can be fed...
View ArticlePivot adds distributor for Germany and Austria
TEMPE, AZ (BRAIN) — Pivot Cycles has selected Shock Therapy as its new distributor for the German and Austrian markets. Shock Therapy has been in business for 16 years. The company started out...
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Saris makes Bones rack in black
MADISON, WI (BRAIN) — Saris is now shipping its best-selling Bones rack in a new color – black. The arms and legs of the Black Bones are enhanced by the addition of a black anodized center adjustment...
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Retired Giant exec Fred Teeman dies
NEWBURY PARK, CA (BRAIN) — Giant Bicycle employees and dealers are mourning the death of Fred Teeman, who died March 9 of cancer at age 67. Teeman worked for Giant for 19 years before retiring in 2007....
View ArticlePure Fix adds independent rep
LOS ANGELES, CA (BRAIN) — Pure Fix Cycles has added Steve Dempsey as an independent sales rep. Dempsey will cover Washington, Oregon and Idaho for the LA-based fixed gear bike company.“My decision to...
View ArticleOregon Handmade Bicycle Show
Start:September 27, 2013 End:September 29, 2013 Location: Portland, Oregon http://www.oregonframebuilders.orgThe sixth annual Oregon Handmade Bicycle Show is put on by the Oregon Bicycle Constructors...
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Assos ladyEllisse jersey
POINTE-CLAIRE, Quebec (BRAIN) — The Assos ladyEllisse jersey is a limited edition jersey only available for the summer season of 2013. The ladyEllisse is based on Assos' standard SS.lady jersey, and is...
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Giant adds "where to buy" button to website
NEWBURY PARK, CA (BRAIN) — Giant USA has worked with SmartEtailing to create a “Where To Buy” retailer referral program that is now live on the bike company's website.The site now has bright blue...
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