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Posted October 29, 2024

OSAKA (BRAIN) — Sales in Shimano's bike-product division were down 12.3% through the first nine months of the year, compared to the same period last year.

Posted October 29, 2024

LOUISVILLE, Colo. (BRAIN) — TrainingPeaks, an app for coaches and athletes, is moving into virtual cycling with the acquisition of indieVelo. TrainingPeaks is rebranding indieVelo as TrainingPeaks Virtual.

Posted October 29, 2024

CAPE TOWN, South Africa (BRAIN) — Leatt Corporation posted its first year-over-year revenue growth — 1 % — in two years when it released its third-quarter earnings report Tuesday.

Posted October 25, 2024

NEW YORK (BRAIN) — Mayor Eric Adams this week finalized the city's e-mobility device and battery trade-in program for food-delivery workers.

Posted October 24, 2024

CRESTON, N.C. (BRAIN) — There will be a 51st year of building bike and motorcycle frames for Steve Garn, but in the early days after the remnants of Hurricane Helene damaged his home and fabrication buildings here nearly a month ago, he had doubts.

Posted October 24, 2024

STOCKHOLM (BRAIN) — MIPS' year-over-year net sales jumped 61% in the third quarter boosted by growth in the Sports category, which includes bike helmets. The company attributed the growth to inventory levels improving industry-wide.

Posted October 23, 2024

LONDON (BRAIN) — Rapha Racing LTD’s total revenues totaled 110 million pounds ($139.7 million at January’s exchange rate) in the 12 months that ended Jan. 28, 2024, down 7% percent from the preceding 12-month period and down from 138 million pounds the year before that.

Posted October 23, 2024

NEW YORK (BRAIN) — Peloton is expanding its third-party retail network further by offering the Peloton Bike+ at 300 U.S. Costco stores and online during the holiday season beginning Nov. 1.

Posted October 23, 2024

STOCKHOLM (BRAIN) — Thule Group net sales in the third quarter increased 1.4% year-over-year, but its CEO said the North American market continues to lag "with cautious consumers and retailers."

Posted October 22, 2024

SACRAMENTO (BRAIN) — Gov. Gavin Newsom signed several e-bike bills into law at the end of September, including one that specifically defines what the state considers to be an e-bike in an effort to address concerns about throttle-powered bikes.

Posted October 22, 2024
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PASO ROBLES, Calif. (BRAIN) — Cambria Bike, one of the oldest operating e-commerce businesses in cycling, has acquired the intellectual property from Planet Cyclery and Colorado Cyclist, which closed this year. Planet Cyclery has already begun a soft relaunch and Colorado Cyclist may re-launch soon.

Posted October 22, 2024

MORGAN HILL, Calif. (BRAIN) — Participating Specialized retailers worldwide will begin offering free single-tool repairs to anyone with any bike brand on Saturday with other free-repair days to follow.

Posted October 21, 2024

KENNEWICK, Wash. (BRAIN) — Carbitex, which makes carbon fiber soles used in cycling shoes by Scott, Lake and other brands, has closed a new funding round for an undisclosed amount. Since 2016, Carbitex has closed on at least five Series A and Series B funding rounds totaling at least $15 million. 

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