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LEXINGTON, SC (BRAIN) — Hawley has added industry veteran Charlie Sachsel to its Northern California account manager force.

Primal Wear and Alchemy staff in front of the space recently.

DENVER, CO (BRAIN) — Six bike companies — perhaps to be joined soon by a few more — are co-habitating in a Denver building, creating a destination hotspot for area bikers.

An opinion column by Jamie Fuller, founder and chairman of Skins and founder of the Change Cycling Now group.

Dear Lance,

So you’ve finally decided to speak out. Frankly, it’s not before time and I trust the hype, preparation and anticipation will be worth it. In fairness, by choosing to undertake a broadcast interview with Oprah Winfrey you have certainly guaranteed visibility for your much-awaited response.

Tagged Racing & Sponsorship
Judy Freeman and Chloe Woodruff of the crankbrothers Race Club

LAGUNA BEACH, CA (BRAIN) — The Crankbrothers Race Club is a two-woman team for 2013 and has picked up several new sponsors including Scott Bikes.

BOULDER, CO (BRAIN) — Sales at IBDs bounced back in November after October declines, with overall annual sales remaining on track for a record 2012, according sell-through data from the Bicycle Product Suppliers Association and Leisure Trends Group.

The Interlock cable pulls out of the seatpost.

VANCOUVER, BC (BRAIN) — Kickstarter.com continues to be a popular tool for innovators in the bike industry, who increasingly are using the crowd-funding site to complement other investment possibilities.

MOORPARK, CA (BRAIN) — Sugoi has expanded its North American sales rep force by 15 percent, the company announced.

Sandi Lennehan

BEAVERTON, OR (BRAIN) — Yakima Products Inc. has Sandi Lennehan to chief financial officer. 

Nicole Formosa

LAGUNA HILLS, CA (BRAIN) — Bicycle Retailer international editor Nicole Formosa is leaving to join Bike magazine as managing editor. Her last day with BRAIN will be Jan. 18. 

Denver company also spins off its schwag business
The Sampson Stratics FS pedals are adjustable in many directions

DENVER, CO (BRAIN) — Sampson Sports has two new pedals — including one model with an innovative bike fitting feature — and is splitting off its private label business for events into a new company called Event Gear.

The First Friday cap sold out quickly Friday.

BOULDER, CO (BRAIN) — Giro launched a new program Friday to offer limited-edition items to its fans on Facebook. The first item, a cotton cycling cap, quickly sold out its run of 50.

CHULA VISTA, CA (BRAIN) — The National BMX Hall of Fame has opened the nomination process for this year's inductions.

Tagged Racing & Sponsorship / Awards
Burry Stander. Photo courtesy Specialized.

MORGAN HILL, CA (BRAIN) — The mountain bike racing community is mourning the loss of South African racer Burry Stander, who died after being hit by a car while training in his home country on Thursday.

Stander, 25, was a 2008 and 2012 Olympian and the 2008 UCI World Cup champion in the U23 category. 

Dealer-direct sales to complement sales through distributors

HAYWARD, CA (BRAIN) — Minoura will start offering dealers the option of buying some of its products directly from its Iowa warehouse.

Riders on a New York City green lane last summer.

BOULDER, CO (BRAIN) — REI has awarded a $100,000 grant to the Bikes Belong Foundation to expand its Green Lane Project.

Tagged Advocacy/Non-profits
From the December 2012 issue of Bicycle Retailer & Industry News
From the December 2012 BRAIN

BRUSSELS, Belgium (BRAIN) — The early months of this year could bring resolutions on one or more duty- and subsidy-related investigations currently under consideration by the European Commission relative to trade between Asia and the European Union.

LEXINGTON, SC (BRAIN) — Hawley announced Thursday that it will be distributing Tacx trainers, bottles and cages to U.S. dealers. 

Tagged Distributor news

NOIDA, India (BRAIN) — U.K. trade show organizer ITE Group is launching India Bicycle Expo in November as the first international exhibition of bikes and bike parts for the growing premium market. 

Tagged Tradeshows and conferences

CLOPPENBURG, Germany (BRAIN) — Pon Holding’s German subsidiary is now the sole owner of Derby Cycle and has moved to de-list the company from the Frankfurt Stock Exchange. 

Tagged Mergers, Acquisitions & Investments

NEW YORK, NY (BRAIN) — Interbike owner Nielsen Holdings has acquired The Sports Licensing & Tailgate Show and the Tailgating Industry Association. The 6-year-old annual trade show is holding its next show Jan. 17-19 in Las Vegas.

Tagged Tradeshows and conferences

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