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Video driver story most viewed BRAIN web story of 2012

December 31, 2012

BOULDER, CO (BRAIN) — An article about a pair of Colorado cyclists who video recorded a driver allegedly harassing them was the most viewed story on BicycleRetailer.com in 2012. 

Posted in Industry News

Top industry stories in 2012

December 31, 2012
The Specialized-Volagi suit was a huge story last winter.

A look back at some of the headlines from 2012.

Posted in Industry News

Seatsleev minimalist seat pack

December 28, 2012

LANCASTER, PA (BRAIN) — Seatsleev is a minimalist way for riders to carry essentials on the bike. The saddle pack is made of heavy gauge elastic bands and a grippy fabric to hold a tube, CO2 cartridges, tire levers and a multi-tool.

Posted in New Products

Shipping negotiators agree to 30-day contract extension

December 28, 2012

WASHINGTON, D.C. (BRAIN) — A shipping strike on the East Coast was averted Friday just hours before a contract's expiration. 

Posted in International

Strava adds power analysis tools

December 28, 2012

SAN FRANCISCO, CA (BRAIN) — Strava has added more advanced power and heart rate analysis features to its premium subscription service.

Posted in Product/Tech

California retailer Steve Bowen dies on ride

December 27, 2012

PALOS VERDES, CA (BRAIN) — Steve Bowen, owner of Palos Verdes Bicycle Center, died Sunday of natural causes while riding in Malibu with a friend, according to the store.

Posted in Retail News

Handsome Cycles to launch branded store

December 27, 2012
Handsome Cycles’ She Devil mixte

MINNEAPOLIS, MN (BRAIN)—In partnership with Minneapolis shop One on One Bicycle Studio, Handsome Cycles is opening its first branded retail location. The shop, set to open in March, will also serve as Handsome’s headquarters.

Posted in Retail News

Giro buying back helmets sold into Costco

December 26, 2012

SCOTTS VALLEY, CA (BRAIN) — Giro Sports Design is buying about 1,500 helmets that were diverted into Costco stores in the West recently.

Posted in Industry News

Five Boro Bike Tour registrations open January 22

December 26, 2012

NEW YORK, NY (BRAIN) — Registration for the 2013 TD Five Boro Bike Tour opens Jan. 22 at noon.

The May 5 tour, said to be America's largest cycling event, is a 40-mile trip through all of New York's boroughs on streets closed to traffic. Organizers expect 32,000 participants.

Posted in Industry News

40-year-old SoCal shop set to close

December 26, 2012

RIVERSIDE, CA (BRAIN) — After more than four decades in business, California Cyclery & Supply Riverside Schwinn in Southern California’s Inland Empire is closing as the shop’s rented building changes ownership to become a McDonald’s.

Posted in Retail News

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