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PORTLAND, OR (BRAIN) Tuesday May 29 2012 8:56 AM MT—The Lumberyard, the first indoor mountain bike park west of the Mississippi, has opened for business. A launch party with pro riders and a vendor expo is planned for 3-9 p.m. June 9.
Al Budris has been let go as president of Sidi America, he told friends in the industry this week.
"I was “restructured” out of Sidi America on Tuesday and the organization will be run from Italy," Budris said in an email.
CLOPPENBURG, Germany (BRAIN) Friday May 25 2012 12:28 PM MT—Derby Cycle gained 17.3 percent in revenue in the first half of its financial year, led by significant growth in e-bike sales, according to an earnings report issued Friday.
Utah high school league off to record start • Saris to offer brats and bike parking at Brat Fest • Volkswagen sponsors KOM prize at professional championships
LAGUNA HILLS, CA (BRAIN) Thursday May 24 2012 3:28 PM MT—The bike business in Europe is showing resilience despite daily headlines on the continent’s turbulent economy that are bound to push buying to the back of some consumers’ minds.

OSTERMUNDIGEN, Switzerland (BRAIN) Thursday May 24 2012 3:06 PM MT—The International Olympic Committee has relaxed rules for branding on bikes used in the Olympics, lifting a rule that restricted bikes to having just one logo of no more than 60 square centimeters (about 3 inches squ
MONTREAL (BRAIN) Thursday May 24 2012 10:40 AM MT—Dorel Industries’ chief executive Martin Schwartz told company shareholders Thursday morning that he expect Dorel’s fast growing bike business to keep moving ahead at the same pace this year.

MILWAUKEE, WI (BRAIN) Thursday May 24 2012 8:54 AM MT—Armed with just $5,000 and a couple dozen donated bikes, Evan Pack launched his new downtown Milwaukee bicycle collective/shop, Vulture Space, in conjunction with Bike to Work Week this month.
Micah Rice promoted at USAC • 4iiii shipping $150 heads-up device • Nuun introduces all-day hydration tabs • Profile wheels approved by UCI • Gran Fondo New York offers reimbursement insurance
HEERENVEEN, Netherlands (BRAIN) Wednesday May 23 2012 8:47 AM MT—Accell Group N.V. has completed the purchase of all issued shares in Raleigh Cycle Limited, the company announced Wednesday.
PLOVDIV, Bulgaria (BRAIN) Wednesday May 23 2012 5:53 AM MT—Dahon has begun producing bikes for the European market in Bulgaria through a partnership with local manufacturer Maxcom.
WATERLOO, WI (BRAIN) Tuesday May 22 2012 7:35 PM MT—Trek Bicycle informed dealers in a letter this month that it will discontinue its cruiser line for model year 2013 and reallocate resources into stronger performing segments.
Washington leads bike-friendly states ranking • Shimano Europe donates €50k to Make-A-Wish • Minnesota high school leagues readies for debut