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Updated: Sponsors drop Armstrong
Trek, Giro, Nike, Anheuser Busch and Honey Stinger distance themselves from the banned racer, who stepped down from his foundation.BEAVERTON, OR (BRAIN) — Lance Armstrong stepped down as chairman of...
View ArticleBlaze destroys thousands of bikes at Germany’s Hartje plant
NIENBURG, Germany (BRAIN) — A massive fire ripped through two warehouses at German manufacturer and distributor Hartje on Tuesday evening, destroying thousands of bicycles and bike parts and racking up...
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Muc-Off offers Dry Shower
DELAND, FL (BRAIN) — The European lubricant and cleaner brand Muc-Off is introducing a new body cleanser designed for athletes and others who need to clean off when they don't have opportunity to take...
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Strava countersues in death of California cyclist
SAN FRANCISCO, CA (BRAIN) — Strava has filed a response in San Francisco’s Superior Court denying responsibility for all 26 charges set forth in a negligence lawsuit stemming from the 2010 death of a...
View ArticleLance Armstrong's suspension will affect my business:
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View ArticleSinclair responds to QBP lawsuit
MINNEAPOLIS, MN (BRAIN) — Sinclair Imports president Lance Donnell defended his right to maintain a discount website this week in response to QBP's lawsuit alleging unfair competition. In an e-mail to...
View ArticleFelt forms Canadian subsidiary
IRVINE, CA (BRAIN) — Felt has formed a wholly owned subsidiary in Canada, and signed a multi-year contract with its former distributor there, Spaso Sports, to be the exclusive sales and marketing agent...
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Folsom Bike expands with tri shop
EL DORADO HILLS, CA (BRAIN) — Just ahead of its three-year anniversary, Folsom Bike has expanded to a second location with the opening of Town Center Bike & Tri. While the new location has a...
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Ridley offers limited edition 12.8-pound bike
PAAL-BERINGEN, Belgium (BRAIN) — Ridley is offering a limited edition bike built up with its new 2013 Helium SL frameset. The Helium SL Limited 58 edition weighs 5.8kg (12.8 pounds) without pedals. The...
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Butter b1 chain holder
BOULDER, CO (BRAIN) — The butter b1 is a U.S.-made chain holder for cleaning, storing and traveling with a bike with the rear wheel removed. The device attaches to the right rear drop out like a quick...
View ArticleMore fallout: SRAM ends relationship with Armstrong; Rabobank pulls out
CHICAGO, IL (BRAIN) — SRAM Inc. on Thursday announced it was ending its relationship with Lance Armstrong, who used the company's components during his comeback to the sport in 2009 and 2010. SRAM also...
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Industry rallies behind Tour de Pink
FOOTHILL RANCH, CA (BRAIN) — From Giant Bicycle headquarters to Oakley headquarters, more than 120 riders wrapped up a three-day, 200-mile trip on Sunday to benefit the Young Survival Coalition, a...
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CamelBak eddy Glass
PETALUMA, CA (BRAIN) — CamelBak is adding a glass version of its eddy bottle, which has already been available in plastic and stainless steel versions. The new Glass eddy is availabel with four colored...
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Signature relocates Greenwich fit studio
GREENWICH, CT (BRAIN) — Custom fit studio Signatures Cycles has moved its Greenwich location to gain increased foot traffic in and out of the affluent town’s transportation hub. “Our lease was up, and...
View ArticleUCI endorses Armstrong ban, Oakley ends sponsorship
AIGLE, Switzerland (BRAIN) — The international cycling union UCI on Monday drove the final nail into Lance Armstrong's doping punishment, announcing that it would not appeal the U.S. Anti-Doping...
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Watkins named CEO of Serotta
SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. (BRAIN) — William Watkins has been appointed CEO of Serotta and its parent company, Great American Bicycle, the company announced Monday. Watkins replaces interim CEO Howard...
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Frothed Up: Bike apps reviews
BOULDER, CO (BRAIN) — BicycleRetailer.com is going to publish a series of reviews of bike-related mobile apps in the coming days. We’re starting with my look today at BikeBrain, an iOS app that turns...
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Get Appy: Biologic BikeBrain
The first in our series of reviews of bike-related mobile appsBike Brain is one of the many, many apps that turns your iPhone into a very powerful (if somewhat large) wireless bike computer, using the...
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Dealer Tour kicks off in Stumptown
PORTLAND, OR (BRAIN) — With 50 percent chance of rain and expected afternoon showers, Bicycle Retailer & Industry News editors and sponsors will likely get a little wet today as they embark on a...
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Glacier Glove cyclocross glove
RENO, NV (BRAIN) — Glacier Glove's new cycling glove line includes new models aimed at road, mountain bike and cyclocross riders. The Cyclocross model is made for cold, wet, and muddy conditions. The...
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