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Overend and Wells plan mountain bike fondo in Durango

Posted March 10, 2015
September event will celebrate the 25th anniversary of the first UCI MTB World Championships.
Wells and Overend are Specialized teammates.

DURANGO, Colo. (BRAIN) — Famed mountain bikers Ned Overend and Todd Wells are getting behind a "dirt fondo" in their home town of Durango, Colo., that will celebrate the 25th anniversary of the first UCI Mountain Bike World Championships, which were held in Durango in 1990 and won by Overend.

Accell hits record annual sales world wide, but a decline in North America

Posted March 9, 2015

HEERENVEEN, the Netherlands (BRAIN) — As a whole, Accell Group N.V. racked up record sales and net profits last year, but the Dutch company's North American profits and sales to IBDs did not meet expectations.

Whistler Bike event is aimed at the bike industry's digital media pros

Posted March 9, 2015

SQUAMISH, British Columbia (BRAIN) — The first Whistler Bike conference, planned for May 31-June 2 this year, is an event being planned for bike industry marketing and PR professionals interested in sharpening their digital media skills.

NAHBS slugs one in Louisville

Posted March 9, 2015
Heyyyy Bata Bata Bata.

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (BRAIN) — The foot of snow that fell in Louisville last week may have complicated exhibitor setup for the North American Handmade Bicycle Show, but it had little impact on show-goers, with many exhibitors saying Saturday's attendance was the busiest they've ever seen.

2015 NAHBS prize winners

Posted March 9, 2015

2015 NAHBS AWARDS GROUPS AND CATEGORIES

RIDING DISCIPLINE DIVISION

Fully complete bikes, paint and component choices factor into the judging (aesthetic impact and correctness of the discipline)

NICA video contest offers prizes from league sponsors

Posted March 9, 2015

BERKELEY, Calif. (BRAIN) — The National Interscholastic Cycling Association is running a video contest for teams in its Spring League:  NorCal, SoCal, Texas, New York and Alabama.

BikeHubStore begins wholesale distribution of wheel tools and supplies

Posted March 9, 2015

CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (BRAIN) — The owner of BikeHubStore.com is now selling wheel building tools and supplies through a wholesale channel, BWP Distribution. 

Felt Bicycles hires six, in sales, marketing and purchasing

Posted March 9, 2015

IRVINE, Calif. (BRAIN) — Felt Bicycles has added three new staff members at the company's Irvine, Calif., headquarters and also added three sales representatives to its national sales team.

Giant to distribute Pioneer power meters to its P.R.O. dealers

Posted March 6, 2015

NEWBURY PARK, Calif. (BRAIN) — Giant Bicycles will distribute Pioneer's power meters, computers and accessories to its P.R.O. Road Retailers, the company announced Friday. Pioneer sponsors the Germany-base Team Giant-Alpecin pro road team.

SRAM reduces number of distributors

Posted March 6, 2015
Update: Affected distributor ‘surprised and disappointed’ at decision.

CHICAGO (BRAIN) — SRAM announced Friday that it will reduce the number of distributors selling its components effective May 23, eliminating Olympic Supply Co., Hans Johnsen Co., Downeast Bicycle Specialists, Wilson and Action Bicycle. Hans Johnsen owns both Downeast and Wilson.

Zwift announces Voigt, Ten Dam as ambassadors

Posted March 6, 2015
Retired pro Jens Voigt battles with Lawson Craddock on Zwift.

LONDON (BRAIN) — Online cycling and fitness entertainment platform Zwift has brought aboard former professional racer Jens Voigt of Germany and current World Tour pro Laurens Ten Dam of the Netherlands as its first two ambassadors.

Austin retailer opens bike-themed bar

Posted March 6, 2015
Cycling-inspired bar The Wheel opened in Austin last month.

AUSTIN, Texas (BRAIN) — Longtime bike retailer Jack Murray, owner of Jack & Adam’s Bicycles, recently opened his second bar in Austin.

Rudy Project sponsors Toughman Half Triathlon Series

Posted March 6, 2015

DENVER (BRAIN) — Rudy Project has signed on with the Toughman Half Triathlon Series as official helmet and sunglass sponsor. The 10-race series travels across the U.S., challenging athletes of all abilities with a 1.2-mile swim, 56-mile bike and 13.1-mile run.

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