ASI says Calgary bike shop can use Roubaix name
The trademark owner says Specialized's enforcement of the trademark was out of lineBOULDER, CO (BRAIN) — Specialized Bicycle overstepped its bounds when it registered the Roubaix trademark in Canada...
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New Shinola bike and watch honor the Wright brothers
DETROIT, MI (BRAIN) — Shinola is releasing a special edition bike and watch in honor of the Wright Brothers. The Detroit brand also is launching a "private collectors club" called The Foundry.The bike...
View ArticleREI to open second store in Alaska
SEATTLE, WA (BRAIN) — Multi-sport retailer REI has announced plans to open its second store in the Last Frontier. In spring of 2014, REI will open a 30,000-square-foot store in Fairbanks.“Whether...
View ArticleNuun has new CEO
SEATTLE, WA (BRAIN) — Sports drink mix brand has a new CEO as Mason Reay steps down from that position. The new CEO is Kevin Rutherford, who most recently was president and CEO of The Caldrea Company,...
View ArticleProvidence to make bid for 2015 cyclocross World Cup stop
PROVIDENCE, RI (BRAIN) — Organizers of the Providence Cyclo-Cross Festival are planning to make a bid to host a stop on the 2015 UCI Cyclo-cross World Cup, they announced Wednesday.A World Cup...
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Strider offers heavy-duty wheels for 12-inch bikes
RAPID CITY, SD (BRAIN) — Strider Sports is releasing a heavy-duty 12-inch pneumatic-tire wheelset for its Strider bikes.The set is designed to help riders aged 3 and up progress from the Strider bikes'...
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Trips for Kids founder becomes Juliana ambassador
SANTA CRUZ, CA (BRAIN) — Marilyn Price, the founder of Trips for Kids, has been named an ambassador for the Juliana Bicycles brand, the women's line of mountain bikes launched by Santa Cruz Bicycles...
View ArticleSports Chalet reports strong Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales
LOS ANGELES, CA (BRAIN) — Sports Chalet has reported a strong start to holiday shopping season showing healthy Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales growth. The company’s Black Friday weekend sales were...
View ArticleStrava CEO to step down
SAN FRANCISCO, CA (BRAIN) — Strava CEO Michael Horvath is stepping down to become president and chair of the company's board on Jan. 1, he announced Tuesday on the company blog. In an emotional blog...
View ArticleUSADA’s Travis Tygart to speak at triathlon conference
ORANGE, CA (BRAIN) — Travis Tygart, CEO of the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency, will be among the keynote speakers at the three-day Triathlon Business International conference next month. The fourth annual...
View ArticleCafe Roubaix owner says Sinyard called, all is 'fine'
Updated with Sinyard's visit to Cafe RoubaixCALGARY, Alberta (BRAIN) — Cafe Roubaix owner Dan Richter said on the store's Facebook page Tuesday that Specialized president Mike Sinyard had called him to...
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New Bontrager saddle designed for aggressive road riding
MADISON, WI (BRAIN) — Bontrager's new Serano saddle line was designed for aggressive road riding, including top level pro road racing. The saddle is designed for a forward leaning position, allowing...
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Renthal launches carbon handlebar
BREDBURY, United Kingdom (BRAIN) — Renthal released its new Fatbar Lite Carbon handlebar range aimed at trail, enduro and cross-country riders this week. Renthal says its new handlebar weighs 180 grams...
View ArticleEaston-Bell Sports launches industry purchase program
SCOTTS VALLEY, CA (BRAIN) — Easton-Bell Sports has launched new pro deal programs for its brands to help shop employees and bike industry enthusiasts get discounts on the company's cycling, snow and...
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Silca reborn in the USA
What will a carbon-wheel engineer do with the classic Italian brand?Slideshow Image: URL: http://www.bicycleretailer.com/product-tech/2013/12/12/silca-reborn-us#slide
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Silca reborn in the USA
What will a carbon-wheel engineer do with a classic European brand?INDIANAPOLIS, IN (BRAIN) — Josh Poertner is an engineer, but not that kind of engineer.The 36-year-old is well-known across the bike...
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DirtBaggies launches thermal bibs on Kickstarter
IRVINE, CA (BRAIN) — DirtBaggies is introducing winter-purposed thermal liners for the brand’s combination bibs/baggy mountain bike shorts via a Kickstarter campaign ending Jan. 2. “Response to our...
View ArticleStages opens European office
BOULDER, CO (BRAIN) — Power meter brand Stages Cycling is opening an office in Kirchzarten, Germany, that will handle sales and distribution of its products within Europe. Saddleback LTD will continue...
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Trek recalling some 2013 Madones for front brake problem
WATERLOO, WI (BRAIN) — Trek Bicycle is recalling about 6,800 Madone road bikes because of a problem with their front brake. The company, which is working with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commision...
View ArticleGasparilla Criterium & Cycling Festival
Date:March 29, 2014 Location: Lykes Gaslight Square Park, Tampa, FL www.tampacrit.com
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