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January 31, 2018

BOULDER, Colo. (BRAIN) — Endura is producing a special custom cycling kit to support one of its sponsored athletes, pro triathlete Tim Don. Don, a four-time world champion and holder of the Ironman world record time, was hit by a truck a few days before this year's Ironman World Championships in Hawaii. 

Posted in Industry News
January 31, 2018
Giant's Mike Hurt (left) and Ewan Campbell (center) helped assemble bikes.

NEWBURY PARK, Calif. (BRAIN) — Giant USA donated 200 Momentum Park bikes to residents of Ventura who were affected by the Thomas Fire in early December. The fire raged across Ventura and Santa Barbara County for several weeks.

Posted in Industry News
January 31, 2018

MONTREAL (BRAIN) — Argon 18 has signed new independent sales agencies in the Midwest, Rocky Mountains and Texas regions.

Posted in Industry News
January 30, 2018

BURBANK, Calif. (BRAIN) — Pure Cycles has introduced two new gravel bike models, retailing for $700 and $800. Both have chromoly frames and forks. The $700 Gravel Adventure model has 8-speed Shimano Claris derailleurs and shifters, while the $800 Gravel Adventure Pro comes with 9-speed Shimano Sora shifting. 

Posted in New Products
January 30, 2018
Schoening with pro racer Bernie Eisel.

MILWAUKEE (BRAIN) — Olympic Supply Company has added industry veteran Paul Schoening to its sales force as its Midwest sales rep, covering Minnesota and Western/Northern Wisconsin. Schoening is an avid skier and cyclist.

Posted in Industry News
January 30, 2018

CARLSBAD, Calif. (BRAIN) — Organizers of the Canyon Belgian Waffle Ride have named IRC Tire as the event's Official Tire Partner.

The BWR covers a rolling route of about 140 miles, including roughly 41 miles on dirt (the exact route changes every year), making it a challenge for riders and their tires.

Posted in Industry News
January 30, 2018

PHILADELPHIA (BRAIN) — Exhibitor registration for the ninth annual Philly Bike Expo, set for Oct. 27 and 28 at the Pennsylvania Convention Center here, is now underway. Early-bird discounts and premium booth locations are available, organizers stated.

Posted in Industry News
January 30, 2018

NEWARK, Del. (BRAIN) — Former employees of longtime retailer Wooden Wheels, which shut down recently, have started a crowdfunding campaign to raise funds to open a new shop in the Newark area.

Posted in Retail News
January 30, 2018

ALEXANDRIA, Va. (BRAIN) — Freshbikes, a Washington, D.C.-area retail chain, announced Monday that it was shutting down.

Posted in Retail News
January 29, 2018
Screenshot showing the availability calendar.

SALT LAKE CITY (BRAIN) — Reczip has released a new version of its SAAS (software as a service) rental management system.

New features include alternative item recommendations and a rental availability calendar. Both features help retain customers whose first choice in dates or rental item is unavailable.

Posted in Product/Tech

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