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Lizard Skins hires Ross in international marketing
OREM, Utah (BRAIN) — Mountain Bike Hall of Famer and 16-year industry veteran Nat Ross has joined Lizard Skins as international marketing executive.A decade-long member of the Gary Fisher World Cup...
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Carmichael, Peaks Coaching partner with PowerTap
MADISON, Wis. (BRAIN) — Carmichael Training Systems and Peaks Coaching Group have selected PowerTap as a preferred power meter, giving athletes access to power equipment and guidance.Athletes will be...
View ArticleMichelin supports para-cycling race team
GREENVILLE, S.C. (BRAIN) — Michelin Bicycle has partnered with Team Roger C. Peace Cycling, the only independent team competing on a global para-cycling schedule, as provider of its Pro4 line of race...
View ArticleOIA opposes CPSC recall rule change
BOULDER, Colo. (BRAIN) — The Outdoor Industry Association (OIA) filed an objection with the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) over its proposed rule change that states once a firm voluntarily...
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Family-oriented shops thrive in glitzy South Beach
BRAIN Dealer Tour Report: Day 3MIAMI BEACH, Fla. (BRAIN) — On the final day of the BRAIN Dealer Tour, our group rode through downtown Miami — past skyscrapers, the Miami Heat's American Airlines Arena...
View ArticleDorel: Bike division earnings down for Q4, 2013
However, company forecasts 20 to 25 percent increase for first quarter of 2014.MONTREAL, Quebec (BRAIN) — Dorel Industries’ earnings for the fourth quarter and all of 2013 in its recreational and...
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Chrome reboots Reflective Camo collection
SAN FRANCISCO (BRAIN) — The second edition of Chrome Industries' Reflective Camo collection — camouflage by day, reflective by night — includes the weatherproof Victor compact utility belt. The camo...
View ArticleCox leads Electra following Hess' exit
VISTA, Calif. (BRAIN) — Following Skip Hess’ sudden departure from Electra last week, sales and marketing vice president Kevin Cox has been promoted to company president effective immediately.“I’m...
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Bicycle Times editor Brooks leaves magazine
PITTSBURGH (BRAIN) — Bicycle Times’ founding editor, Karen Brooks, has left the magazine after nearly 10 years with parent company Rotating Mass Media. Her last day was Monday.Brooks was editor of...
View ArticleFaircloth leaves Marin, forms design firm
NOVATO, Calif. (BRAIN) — Jason Faircloth has left Marin Bikes, where he was vice president of product development, to start an industry design, development and sourcing company called Darkline...
View ArticleIMBA Europe summit planned for Madrid
MADRID (BRAIN) — IMBA Europe will hold its two-day summit here starting March 28. The event will include discussion of long-distance European mountain bike routes, mountain bike guide programs,...
View ArticleVittoria North America hires Henry Horrocks
BOSTON (BRAIN) — Vittoria Industries North America Inc. has hired Henry Horrocks as its product and marketing manager."I am thrilled to be joining the VINA team; all of the brands we work with are rich...
View ArticleLeisure Trends: December closes out down year for IBDs
IBD sales dip 2 percent in December, contributing to a 3 percent yearly decline.BOULDER, Colo. (BRAIN) — Total IBD merchandise sales fell 2 percent in December, according to Leisure Trends Group’s...
View ArticleSoulforce Cycling relocates to new headquarters
WHEAT RIDGE, Colo. (BRAIN) — Apparel maker Soulforce Cycling has relocated to a new facility in Wheat Ridge. The new 2,300-square-foot facility houses the brand's headquarters administrative offices,...
View ArticleFagut joins BionX as U.S. sales manager
AURORA, Ontario (BRAIN) — BionX International has hired Ken Fagut as U.S. sales manager.Fagut comes to BionX with 30 years of industry management experience. He was most recently director of sales and...
View ArticleGoPro to go public
SAN MATEO, Calif. (BRAIN) — Action camera maker GoPro, Inc. said it plans to offer a registered initial public offering of its common stock.In a press release, the company said it will make the...
View ArticleDave Maurer joins Giant as central region sales manager
NEWBURY PARK, Calif. (BRAIN) — Giant USA has hired Dave Maurer as its central region sales manager, the company said. Maurer, who until recently was the central region sales manager for Trek, will...
View ArticleRudy Project designated official Ironman helmet for North America
DENVER, Colo. (BRAIN) — Rudy Project has signed a multi-year agreement that designates Rudy Project as the Official Helmet of Ironman for North America, the company announced this week. "We're thrilled...
View ArticleDowneast Bicycle Specialists open house
Start:March 26, 2014 End:March 27, 2014 Location: Holiday Inn, Peabody, Mass. tonyj@debike.comThe Downeast open house is being held at the Holiday Inn in Peabody, Mass. The event will be primarily...
View ArticleDowneast open house planned for Boston area next month
FRYEBURG, Maine (BRAIN) — Downeast Bicycle Specialists is holding its 2014 open house in Peabody, Mass., this year to allow more Boston-area retailers to attend. The open house is March 26-27 at the...
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