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Posted November 19, 2009

FERNDALE, WA (BRAIN)—Kona has partnered with the HopeFirst Foundation to provide children in Gambia, Africa a better way to get to school.

Posted November 19, 2009

TORONTO, Ontario (BRAIN)—Gérard Vroomen, co-founder of Cervélo, has been named the 2009 Engineer of the Year by The Royal Institute of Engineers (KIVI NIRIA) in the Netherlands.

Posted November 19, 2009

IRVINE, CA (BRAIN)—Felt Bicycles has partnered with Retül, a motion capture system that offers bike retailers and fit specialists the tools for a precision fit.

Posted November 19, 2009

WASHINGTON, D.C. (BRAIN)—Skiers and snowboarders are happy, but bicycle retailers and suppliers may have felt a sales slowdown last month. But outdoor retailers, benefiting from unseasonable cold weather in October, saw an end to an 11-month decline in month-over-month sales.

Posted November 19, 2009

Thanks for all the great stocking stuffers we received from everyone.

Posted November 19, 2009

Thanks for all the great stocking stuffers we received from everyone.

Posted November 19, 2009

MADISON, WI (BRAIN)—Saris Cycling Group has hired Jeff Frehner as vice president of business and product development.

Posted November 18, 2009

SANTE FE, NM (BRAIN)—Bicycle Technologies International (BTI) has become an authorized DT Swiss Service Center. With comprehensive on-site training completed, BTI's Factory Service department is now ready to receive DT Swiss warranty service and repair items.

Posted November 18, 2009

South Queensferry, UK (BRAIN)—Hotlines will now sell their brands—Azonic, Goodridge, Lynskey and Pro-Lite—direct to dealers throughout Europe. In addition, Hotlines will also sell its house brands Ragley, Nuke Proof, Brand X and X Toolz into Europe and the rest of the World.

Posted November 18, 2009

BOULDER, CO (BRAIN)—In a survey released yesterday by Outdoor Industry Association (OIA), small businesses reported that while they are still concerned about the economy, their revenue expectations are up sharply in the past three months.

Posted November 18, 2009

VISTA, CA (BRAIN)—Haro Bikes has added Pete Garski to its management team as vice president of sales.

Posted November 18, 2009

SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, CA (BRAIN)—In recognition of these tough economic times, Interbike has committed to freezing booth and sponsorship prices for 2010, keeping them at 2009 levels.

A booth will remain $2,070 per 10-foot x 10-foot for the 2010 show.

Posted November 18, 2009

TAIPEI, Taiwan (BRAIN)—Organizers of Taipei Cycle expect the show to be the largest ever next March attracting a record setting 3,018 booths, 894 international exhibitors and 50,000 visitors, said Walter Yeh (pictured), executive vice president of the Taiwan External Trade Development Council (TAITRA).

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