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Posted May 7, 2013

MADISON, WI (BRAIN) — Voting is open for Saris Cycling Group's third National Poster Contest.

The company has selected first-place posters from each of the states that participated in the contest. Each state winner received a bike, light and helmet.

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Posted May 6, 2013
Downtown Chicago as seen from the 18-mile-long Lakefront Trail

CHICAGO, IL (BRAIN) — Bicycle Retailer & Industry News editors and sponsors roll out Tuesday morning on a three-day tour of bicycle stores in Chicago.

Posted in North America Tagged BRAIN Dealer Tour
Posted May 6, 2013

NEWBURY PARK, CA (BRAIN) — Augmenting its retail development team, Giant USA has promoted Josh Fonner to West regional retail services manager.

Posted in North America Tagged People
Posted May 3, 2013
The view from near Giant's headquarters Friday.

NEWBURY PARK, CA (BRAIN) — Strong Santa Ana winds in Southern California coupled with record high temperatures and low humidity have led to a series of wildfires.

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Posted May 3, 2013

SOUTHBURY, CT (BRAIN) — Aaron Bethlenfalvy, formerly Cycling Sports Group’s global vice president of design, has launched a design consulting business, Alpha Dog Design.

Posted in North America Tagged People
Posted May 3, 2013
ORLANDO, FL (BRAIN) — Catrike, the maker of three-wheeled recumbents, has opened a new 15,000 square foot factory here.
 
The company currently makes about 2,300 bikes a year and is growing at 20 percent a year, according to Paulo Camasmie, who founded the brand in 2000.
 
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Posted May 2, 2013

NEWBURY PARK, CA (BRAIN) — Giant outlined a new unilateral minimum advertised pricing policy in a letter that went out to dealers this week.

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Posted May 2, 2013
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Cyclingyong.com was one of the sites seized. Source: Specialized

HOUSTON, TX (BRAIN) — Federal officials have seized 10 web domains that were allegedly selling counterfeit products including Specialized bikes, clothing and shoes. Officials said other bike vendors including SRAM, Cervelo and Pinarello assisted in their investigation.

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Posted May 2, 2013

SIMI VALLEY, CA (BRAIN) — Currie Technologies is offering a mail-in consumer rebate on 2013 models of IZIP branded e-bikes and Electro-Drive conversion kits. The program, which applies to models sold from May 1 through July 31, will offer rebates starting at $25 and going up to $250.

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Posted May 2, 2013

FORT COLLINS, CO (BRAIN) — Colorado distributor Cantitoe Road is now offering dynamo lights and locks from Trelock, a German aftermarket supplier.

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Posted May 2, 2013
The Shima
SAN FRANCISCO, CA (BRAIN) — A2B, the e-bike brand formerly owned by UltraMotor, is undergoing a global relaunch.
 
Posted in North America Tagged Electric bike
Posted May 1, 2013

BOULDER, CO (BRAIN) — People for Bikes and Volkswagen of America unveiled a new campaign Wednesday called “Roll Together” that asks cyclists and drivers to be aware of each other on the road as National Bike Month begins.

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Posted May 1, 2013
Delaware, Illinois, Arizona work their way into top 10.
2013 Bicycle Friendly State rankings

WASHINGTON, D.C. (BRAIN) – The League of American Bicyclists released its 2013 ranking of Bicycle Friendly States on Wednesday, coinciding with the kickoff of National Bike Month.

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Posted May 1, 2013

OLATHE, KS (BRAIN) — Revenue for Garmin Ltd.'s fitness division increased 2 percent in the company's first quarter, which ended March 30, to $72 million. The company said sales of its new cycling models contributed to the segment's growth.

Posted in North America Tagged Earnings/Financial Reports
Posted May 1, 2013

BOULDER, CO (BRAIN) — Bike accessories brand Banjo Brothers is the latest to add SmartEtailing’s Buy Local Now technology to its website.

Consumers can now see which local retailers have the company's backpacks, panniers, bags and other products in stock. 

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Posted April 30, 2013

SANDY, UT (BRAIN) — Reynolds Cycling is launching a 30-day guarantee program on its AERO carbon clincher wheels, allowing customers to return wheels for full store credit if they are not satisfied with their performance.

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Posted April 30, 2013
Vittoria's new space in Valencia

VALENCIA, CA (BRAIN) — Italian shoe maker Vittoria USA has relocated its warehouse from Ohio to California and hired Kim Maynard as general manager. Maynard will work out of its new 2,400-square-foot warehouse and offices in Valencia. 

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Posted April 29, 2013

BOULDER, CO (BRAIN) — Bike Belong's Green Lane Project awarded $125,000 in grants on Monday to five cities working on green lane projects: Austin, Chicago, Portland, San Francisco and Washington, D.C.

Posted in North America Tagged Advocacy/Non-profits
Posted April 29, 2013

WASHINGTON, DC (BRAIN) — The Alliance for Biking & Walking has hired Kristin Purdy as its new national campaigns manager. 

Posted in North America Tagged People
Posted April 29, 2013
The new Pedro's homepage

BOSTON, MA (BRAIN) — Pedro's has rebuilt its website from the ground up and added a program with Shopatron, allowing consumers to order Pedro's products with the orders fulfilled by participating retailers.

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