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Hall named communications manager at Alliance for Biking & Walking

Posted December 20, 2012
Mary Lauren Hall

WASHINGTON, DC (BRAIN) — Mary Lauren Hall will become communications manager for The Alliance for Biking & Walking starting January 2.

Currie electric bike a finalist in gadget competition

Posted December 20, 2012
Currie Technologies' eFlow E3 Nitro

SIMI VALLEY, CA (BRAIN) — Currie Technologies' eFlow E3 Nitro electric bike has been selected as one of the 10 finalists in the Last Gadget Standing competition. The winner will be selected at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas next month.

Wannamaker takes role at RI 'Cross Fest

Posted December 20, 2012

PROVIDENCE, RI (BRAIN) — Industry veteran and Mountain Bike Hall of Fame inductee Jim Wannamaker has been named to the board of advisors for the Providence Cyclo-cross Festival, the event announced this week.

Colorado stage race unveils 2013 route

Posted December 19, 2012

ASPEN, CO (BRAIN) — Organizers of the USA Pro Challenge stage race on Wednesday unveiled the route for its 2013 race, the third edition of the event. Next year's race will start with a circuit race near Aspen and conclude with a circuit in Denver.

SRAM reorganizes management in Germany

Posted December 19, 2012
(From left) Bernhard Johanni, Marcus Schneider and Richard Rüttiger

SCHWEINFURT, Germany (BRAIN) — SRAM has established a new management structure at SRAM Deutschland GmbH as the company transitions its facility here from manufacturing to a development and training center.

Retail playground

Posted December 19, 2012
Shimano introduces more wheel displays
The Shimano Wheel Bracket

PALO ALTO, CA (BRAIN) — Shimano is making available several new wheel display options for retailers, including one that the company calls a wheel "playground." The displays were designed by Palo Alto-based Concept Designs.

NY shop remodels as Specialized Elite store

Posted December 19, 2012

LANCASTER, NY (BRAIN) — Tom’s Pro Bike Shop recently reopened as a Specialized Elite Shop in an expanded space four times the size of its previous store. 

Norco and Wilier recall bikes

Posted December 18, 2012
The 26-inch Norco Havoc

WASHINGTON, DC (BRAIN) — Norco and Wilier Triestina each separately issued bike recall notices Tuesday in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Norco is recalling some 24- and 26-inch-wheeled dirt jumping bikes because the frames can break.

New Bicycle Warehouse location is Giant Partner Store

Posted December 18, 2012

CHULA VISTA, CA — Bicycle Warehouse, a seven-store chain in San Diego County, is replacing one of its locations with a new one that was merchandised in cooperation with Giant USA.

Crucial vote could unlock big money in Europe

Posted December 18, 2012

BRUSSELS, Belgium (BRAIN) — The European Cyclists’ Federation scored a big win Tuesday when the European Parliament opened the door to billions of euros for investments in cycling projects. 

Speakers announced for women's event at Summit

Posted December 18, 2012
Jacquie Phelan

WASHINGTON, DC (BRAIN) — The League of American Bicyclists has announced a slate of speakers for its Women Mean Business event, which will be held March 4 during the League's National Bike Summit in Washington, D.C.

Garmin CEO and co-founder to step down

Posted December 18, 2012

OLATHE, KS (BRAIN) — Clifton Pemble will become president and CEO of Garmin Ltd. on Jan. 1, succeeding co-founder Dr. Min Kao, the company announced.

SoCal shop wins Adventure Cycling Association honor

Posted December 17, 2012
Pacific Coast Cycles

OCEANSIDE, CA (BRAIN) — Southern California’s Pacific Coast Cycles has been awarded the 2012 Sam Braxton Bike Shop Award by Adventure Cycling Association.

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