Dickey joins Source Interlink as CEO
LOS ANGELES (BRAIN) — Scott Dickey has been appointed CEO of Source Interlink Media, the parent company of Bike and Transworld BMX magazines, as well as larger titles such as Motor Trend, Automobile,...
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Downeast ships new catalog, shares cover with Hans Johnsen and Wilson
FRYEBURG, Maine (BRAIN) — Downeast Bicycle Specialists has released its 2014 catalog, which has more than 1,000 new products from 140 suppliers. The catalog is available now on the distributor's...
View ArticleZoca named official clothing supplier for USA Paralympic Team
SAN DIEGO, CA (BRAIN) — Custom cycling clothing brand ZOCA has been named an official supplier of the USA Paralympic Cycling National Team."Being an American made brand, we are honored to have the...
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Light & Motion to be featured on Discovery Channel show
California lighting manufacturer to appear in three episodes of How It's Made.MARINA, Calif. (BRAIN) — Lighting company Light & Motion will be featured in an upcoming episode of the Discovery...
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BioLogic offers pair of highly adjustable safety lights
TAIPEI, Taiwan (BRAIN) — BioLogic is introducing a pair of safety lights that offer 60 degrees of adjustability — vertically and horizontally — to allow riders to aim the light exactly where it is...
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Adventure Cycling releases 518-mile Idaho Hot Springs route maps
MISSOULA, Mont. (BRAIN) — Adventure Cycling Association has released a set of maps and guides for a 518-mile off-pavement bike tour of Idaho's hot springs.The route, which has four additional...
View ArticleUpdate: QBP not selling Café Roubaix shirts
Editor’s note: In the March 1 issue of Bicycle Retailer, our Through the Grapevine column led off with an item about Quality Bicycle Products’ plans to sell T-shirts bearing the logo of Café Roubaix...
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Interbike and OR to launch e-bike and outdoor tech media event
SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, Calif. (BRAIN) — Interbike and Outdoor Retailer are joining forces to launch Charged Up, a media event focused on electric bikes and outdoor technology.Charged Up will be held May...
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BRAIN partners with TBI to cover triathlon business
LAGUNA HILLS, Calif. (BRAIN) — Bicycle Retailer and Industry News has partnered with industry association Triathlon Business International to launch Triathlon Retailer and Industry News, or TRAIN. The...
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More brick-and-mortar locations planned for Sierra Trading Post
FORT COLLINS, Colo. (BRAIN) — TJX Companies Inc., which bought outdoor discounter Sierra Trading Post in 2012, is planning to expand STP’s brick and mortar business. STP operates a website and catalog...
View ArticleTern to supply share bikes at SXSW again
Late Night with Seth Meyers to sponsor bike program at Austin conference.AUSTIN, Texas (BRAIN) — For the third year, folding bike maker Tern will be making its bikes available to attendees at Austin's...
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Shimano announces new 11-speed road wheels, updates to lower-priced groups
OSAKA, Japan (BRAIN) — Shimano on Friday announced a batch of new products and product changes, including four new 11-speed compatible road wheelsets, new dynamo hubs and updates to the Alfine, Nexus,...
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Former world mountain bike champion Leigh Donovan launches skills clinic...
ORANGE, Calif. (BRAIN) — With the goal of getting more women on bikes, Leigh Donovan has announced partnerships with Liv/ giant, SRAM, Rock Shox, Troy Lee Designs, Camelbak and KINDbar to launch her...
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Andy Singer's cartoon book examines our car culture
FORT COLLINS, Colo. (BRAIN) — Cartoonist Andy Singer's book, Why We Drive, is 160 pages of entertaining and provocative cartoons, facts, history and the politics of America's car culture and how it...
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March 1, 2014
Issue Highlights: Taipei Cycle edition-How fat bikes are helping snow-starved Nordic ski areas survive-Q&A with Lezyne's Micki Kozuschek-California beach lifestyle brand Hang Ten debuts on bikesAnd...
View ArticleBPSA releases new bike owner's manual content
BOULDER, Colo. (BRAIN) — The Bicycle Product Suppliers Association has released an updated version of its adult bicycle Owner's Manual.BPSA has been generating the Owner's Manual content since 1990....
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New BRAIN issue features fat bike growth, interview with Lezyne's Kozuschek...
LAGUNA HILLS, Calif. (BRAIN) — The March 1 issue of Bicycle Retailer & Industry News takes a look at how fat bikes are helping Nordic ski resorts get through lean times. The issue, landing in mail...
View ArticleSims promoted to US marketing director at Scott Sports
SALT LAKE CITY (BRAIN) — Scott Sports has promoted Nic Sims from U.S. bike marketing manager to US marketing director across all divisions, including Scott's bike, wintersports, moto and running...
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Clif Bar launches new line of energy bars
EMERYVILLE, Calif. (BRAIN) — Clif Bar & Company has released a new line of snack bars that include roasted nuts, chunks of organic dark chocolate and fruits including organic wild blueberries.The...
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Strider plans five-race series of balance bike races
RAPID CITY, S.D. (BRAIN) — Strider Sports International is launching a five-event series of balance bikes race this year.The series is being developed for children between two and five years old.The...
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