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Appeals court upholds Hydrapak patent victory

Posted January 23, 2013

OAKLAND, CA (BRAIN) — A federal appeals court has affirmed Hydrapak's victory in a patent infringement lawsuit.

Terry Duran joins Pure Fix

Posted January 23, 2013

LOS ANGELES, CA (BRAIN) — Fixed-gear bike company Pure Fix Cycles has hired industry veteran Terry Duran as global sales manager. Duran was previously national sales manager for Scott Sports' U.S. bike division.

Outdoor show to remain in Salt Lake through 2016

Posted January 23, 2013
Kenji Haroutunian explains OR's decision to remain in Salt Lake City to a local television news reporter.

SALT LAKE CITY (BRAIN) — Salt Lake City officials, along with hundreds of part-time workers who support Outdoor Retailer’s winter and summer shows, are breathing a sigh of relief — Outdoor Retailer will remain at the Salt Palace at least through 2016.

Philly mayor promises road race will return

Posted January 22, 2013

PHILADELPHIA, PA (BRAIN) — The mayor of Philadelphia said Tuesday that he will work to bring "a major pro cycling event" back to the city as soon as next year.

Hugh Walton to join Descente North America

Posted January 22, 2013
Hugh Walton

BOULDER, CO (BRAIN) — Hugh Walton is going back to work for Descente, the clothing brand with which he has had a long relationship.

Blue bolsters sales force amid overhaul

Posted January 22, 2013

NORCROSS, GA (BRAIN) — Blue Competition Cycles has added four industry veterans to its sales force. 

SRAM's Bill Keith dies suddenly

Posted January 22, 2013
Bill Keith

CHICAGO, IL (BRAIN) — Many in the industry are mourning the death of Bill Keith, a product manager at SRAM who died suddenly last Thursday at his home near Chicago. Keith was 56 and died of natural causes after riding his bike home from work.

SLC officials brace for decision on show’s future

Posted January 22, 2013
Outdoor Retailer's Winter Market
Camelbak's booth was under construction during setup Monday.

SALT LAKE CITY (BRAIN) — Salt Lake's business community is closely watching an announcement today at the Solitude ski resort.

NBDA clarifies Lex Group letter

Posted January 18, 2013
The top of a letter Lex Group sent to a retailer.

COSTA MESA, CA (BRAIN) — The National Bicycle Dealers Association wants its members to know that it is not endorsing a service being offered by the Lex Group.

Fourth generation joins Todson Inc.

Posted January 18, 2013

NORTH ATTLEBOROUGH, MA (BRAIN) — Drew Todrys, the fourth generation of the family that founded Todson Inc. about 60 years ago,is joining the company as its social media operative.

Urban Velo magazine available on iPad

Posted January 17, 2013
Urban Velo on iPad

PITTSBURGH, PA (BRAIN) — Urban Velo, a bimonthly magazine available in print or online, is now available for iPad tablets via Apple's App Store.

Bianchi buys Italian P&A distributor Alpen

Posted January 17, 2013

VICENZA, Italy (BRAIN) — Bianchi is buying Italian parts and accessories distributor Alpen By Verza Srl, the company announced Thursday. Alpen By Verza has been operating for more than 30 years.

Bell offers $100k in trail building grants

Posted January 17, 2013

BOULDER, CO (BRAIN) — Bell Helmets is partnering with IMBA to launch a program that will offer $100,000 in grants to build mountain bike trails in 2013 and 2014.

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