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MONTEREY, Calif. (BRAIN) — The Brompton World Championships are coming to Sea Otter, and it's the first time in the event will be held on the West Coast.
MONTEREY, Calif. (BRAIN) — Since its inception in 2009, the National Interscholastic Cycling Association has established leagues in 18 states, and that effort has helped get more high school kids riding and racing mountain bikes.
MONTEREY, Calif. (BRAIN) — The speakers kicking off the Bicycle Leadership Conference Wednesday morning in this scenic bayside community talked about an evolving consumer and lagging retail and brand response to shifting demands and needs.
MONTEREY, Calif. (BRAIN) — The 20Collective held a meeting after lunch Wednesday during the Bicycle Leadership Conference to discuss a proposal for an excise tax on bicycle products. The tax would fund a mainstream marketing campaign and other efforts to grow awareness of cycling in the U.S.

BOISE, Idaho (BRAIN) — K-Edge has new owners and is planning a re-branding, as two of its co-founders — Joe Savola and his wife, the Olympic cyclist Kristin Armstrong — have sold their interest in the brand to AceCo Precision Tools. K-Edge co-founder Eric Jensen been has appointed president.

MONTEREY, Calif. (BRAIN) — Vittoria Industries North America is launching its latest additions to its graphene-enhanced wheel range at this week's Sea Otter Classic. The Qurano 30C, 46C and 60C are tubeless-compatible carbon clincher wheels.

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MONTEREY, Calif. (BRAIN) — Among its many firsts over the years, Sea Otter is hosting the first official electric mountain bike race in the U.S. on Friday. The one-hour race kicks off at 4 p.m.
MONTEREY, Calif. (BRAIN) — If you enjoy farmers markets because you can talk with the farmer who grew the vegetables you plan to eat, then check out the following companies that make products in their U.S. factories in a state near you.
MONTEREY, Calif. (BRAIN) — Whether you’re a first-timer or a veteran, we’re glad you’re into grabbing life by the moments because we’ve planned some fun things for you to do this year at the Subaru Sea Otter Classic powered by SRAM.

PORTLAND, Ore. (BRAIN) — The Vanilla Workshop is introducing a new line of stock road bikes to complement its custom-made models. The Speedvagen Ready-Made bikes are still built, painted and assembled in the company's Portland factory.
OLNEY, Ill. (BRAIN) — Magura USA has started distributing Lake Cycling shoes in North America, from its warehouse here.