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BOULDER, Colo. (BRAIN) — Polar Bottle is holding a happy hour at its headquarters Friday evening, with proceeds to benefit PeopleForBikes.

Tagged Advocacy/Non-profits / Events

SHARON HILL, Pa. (BRAIN) – Nathan's CEO, Bridgit Lombard, has been accepted into the International Young Presidents' Organization, the company said.

Lombard was promoted to the brand's CEO role in July.

BLOOMINGTON, Minn. (BRAIN) — Quality Bicycle Products will open a new office in Taichung, Taiwan, in June to better support its bike manufacturing partners on the island.

Tagged Frostbike / Distributor news

BLOOMINGTON, Minn. (BRAIN) —Highlights of what we saw at Quality Bicycle Products' 2014 open house and expo. Look for more coverage in the March 15 issue of BRAIN.

Tagged Events / Frostbike
But QBP sees few complications for annual open house despite fierce winter storm.

BLOOMINGTON, Minn. (BRAIN) — Dealers and suppliers flocking to Quality Bicycle Products’ Frostbike were greeted by the harshest winter storm to hit Minnesota this season, dumping as much as a foot of snow overnight Thursday to Friday in the Twin Cities and prompting widespread school closures as well as traffic snarls on icy highways. But QBP said there has been only mild disruption to its annual open house, which started Friday morning.

Tagged Events / Frostbike
Dutch company seeks to build scale with new acquisitions in 2014.

HEERENVEEN, the Netherlands (BRAIN) — E-bikes and sales in the North American market boosted full-year revenue for Accell Group N.V.

BLOOMINGTON, Minn. (BRAIN) — The National Interscholastic Cycling Association has chosen its next state for expansion of its high school mountain bike race program: Wisconsin. And Trek Bicycle will be a major sponsor of the league in the company's home state.

Tagged Frostbike

LOS ANGELES (BRAIN) — Organizers of the Amgen Tour of California have announced the route of the 2014 edition of America's highest ranked stage race. This year's route progresses north to south from May 11 to May 18, covering 740 miles.

Tagged Racing & Sponsorship
Dahon will continue dealer direct sales and service from its California office.

DUARTE, Calif. (BRAIN) — Quality Bicycle Products will become the only U.S. distributor of Dahon folding bikes and accessories, the companies announced Friday. Dahon will also continue to sell direct to dealers and provide parts and warranty support to dealers. 

Tagged Frostbike / Distributor news

ATLANTA (BRAIN) — Wilier Triestina USA has reached an agreement with Creagh Keller Sales to represent the Italian brand in the Mid-Atlantic and Southern regions.

DUARTE, Calif. (BRAIN) — Dahon is drawing inspiration from classic and contemporary Ford vehicles for new range of standard and folding bikes.

Alchemy's new POP display.

DENVER, Colo. (BRAIN) — Alchemy Bicycle Company is consulting with industry veteran Ben Serotta as it develops new retailer strategies. The company said it is developing a plan to help retailers increase profit margins, manage inventory and lower financial risk.

SALT LAKE CITY (BRAIN) — Scott Sports is sponsoring US Military Endurance Sports, a non-profit organization that supports recreational and competitive endurance athletic activities for current and Veteran members of the United States military.

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (BRAIN) — Expo space is now being sold for the 2014 Providence Cyclo-cross Festival. The Oct. 3-5 event includes Category 1 UCI racing the New England Builder's Ball, the Gran Fondo New England and more. The event is held at Providence's hostoric Roger Williams Park.

Tagged Racing & Sponsorship / Consumer Expos and Rides

FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (BRAIN) — PowerBar, recently purchased by Post, has agreed to extend its sponsorship of the Tour de France through 2018, the company announced Thursday.

Tagged Racing & Sponsorship

GUNNISON, Colo. (BRAIN) — Jason Gibb has joined Mountain Flyer Magazine's sales staff, the publisher announced this week.

Gibb will be joining associate publisher Scott Leonard to help build online, print and sponsorship opportunities for the Gunnison, Colo.-based publication.

ST. PAUL, Minn. (BRAIN) — Park Tool has announced its team sponsorships for 2014, which incudes five World Tour teams: Team Sky, Team Garmin-Sharp, BMC Racing Team, Team Giant/Shimano and Trek Factory Racing.

CFO to step down within next year.

OLATHE, Kan. (BRAIN) — Shares of Garmin Ltd. soared to a five-year high Wednesday after the company reported that fourth-quarter earnings rose 27 percent on record sales in its outdoor, fitness, aviation and marine segments.

Tagged Earnings/Financial Reports
The Amer Sports brand adds a North American marketing director, Canadian subsidiary and Southern California facility.

HAVERHILL, Mass. (BRAIN) — Mavic, Inc. is looking to improve North American sales and service with a new marketing director, Canadian dealer direct subsidiary and a new marketing and race-support facility in Southern California. 

The Zelvy balance bike retails for $995.

WARWICK, R.I. (BRAIN) — WeeBikeShop is now the U.S. distributor for the Australia-made carbon fiber Zelvy balance bike and Ridgeback UK's line of balance bikes and children's bikes.

Tagged Distributor news

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