By Steve Frothingham COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – BikeReg, the leading provider of online registration services for cycling events, is partnering with USA Cycling (USAC) to provide their registration platform for USAC events and participants. Through an integration in technology, this partnership will provide additional services and resources to participants and event directors during the registration …
By Steve Frothingham By Matt Powell, Vice President, Senior Industry Advisor ; Sports for The NPD Group I am anticipating a rocky year for sports retail in 2019, as macro issues will likely weigh heavily on the industry. The extra 53rd week in the 2018 retail calendar, which was accounted for in January 2018, will …
By Steve Frothingham Company expects Tacx acquisition to boost fitness sales in 2019. OLATHE, Kan. (BRAIN) — Garmin Ltd. on Wednesday reported a 4 percent jump in fourth-quarter revenue, to $932 million, as the company’s aviation, marine, outdoor and fitness businesses grew a collective 13 percent compared with a year earlier. Revenue for the full …
By Steve Frothingham Irvine, Calif. – Starting March 11th, Quality Bicycle Products (QBP) will become Bosch eBike Systems’ official Service Partner for the U.S.. In this role, QPB will handle spare parts sales and distribution along with training registration for retailers selling eBikes epowered by Bosch. With QBP’s four U.S. distribution centers, world-class logistic operations, …
By Steve Frothingham Editor’s note: A version of this article ran in the Feb. 1 issue of BRAIN. Since publication, organizers have changed the date of the event from June to September. This version of the article contains the updated date. BENTONVILLE, Ark. (BRAIN) — This community, which already has hosted an IMBA World Summit, …
By Steve Frothingham Editor’s note: The following first appeared in the Feb. 1 issue of Bicycle Retailer & Industry News. The Nasty Cyclist, I: Stick the word “nasty” in a sentence and it’s guaranteed to spark curiosity among our faithful readers. And tack on the word “cyclist” to “nasty” and I am near certain of …
By Steve Frothingham Bulk pricing available to retailers/bike shops and other qualified professional partner/dealers Kirkland, WA—February 19, 2019—BikeFit, which offers an array of products and tools that enhance the cycling experience and optimize performance, has signed an exclusive a deal to distribute the G8 Performance 2620 Pro Series Insoles in North America. The G8 is …
By Steve Frothingham NEVERS, France (BRAIN) — A year after launching its first enduro pedal, the Speciale 12, Time is now offering a more compact and affordable version called the Speciale 8. The Speciale 8 is made with an aluminum body that is slightly more compact than the Speciale 12, with a micrometric tension system …
By Steve Frothingham Company will transition exclusively dealer direct sales this year. CHARLOTTE, N.C. (BRAIN) — Kask America began selling direct to U.S. and Canadian dealers on Jan. 1 and will continue sale through its existing distributors through early spring as it transitions to an exclusively dealer direct model. Kask America is hiring independent reps …
By Steve Frothingham Costa Mesa, CA— Highway Two, leading North America distribution company, joint venture between Continental Tires and Selle Royal Group (fi’zi:k, Brooks, Selle Royal, Crankbrothers), has recently hired Mike Whittle as the territory manager for British Columbia. Highway Two Sales Director, Justin Savord, announced the new hire this week to their brand partners …
By Steve Frothingham Celebrate the indie bike store from coast to coast to coast! CANADA, FEBRUARY 6, 2019 — On Saturday March 23, support your local bike store! Canadian independent bike stores are united for our second annual Bike Store Day! BSD is a celebration of the role that these small businesses play in supporting …
By Steve Frothingham Boulder, CO – The Amy D. Foundation today announced the addition of Mo Bruno Roy, Katheryn Curi, and Steven Elmes to the Board of Directors. They join the two active members Joan Hanscom and Daniel Dombroski. Citing the continued growth of the road and cyclocross programs, as well as a host of …
By Steve Frothingham Lakewood, Colo.— The storied Yeti Beti Bike Bash presented by Stan’s NoTubes enters its tenth year in 2019 and continues as the largest women’s mountain bike race not just in the U.S., but in the world. The Colorado Front Range XC race is slated for Sunday, June 2 and heads back to …
By Steve Frothingham BOULDER, Colo. (BRAIN) — Pocket Outdoor Media, LLC, the owner of Bicycle Retailer & Industry News, is seeking a driven, proactive and detail-oriented managing editor to join our team in Boulder. The managing editor’s primary responsibility is oversight of editorial production and management of Bicycle Retailer magazine, BicycleRetailer.com and other related properties, …
By Steve Frothingham (BRAIN) — In this episode of the Shift Up Bike Industry Podcast, host Arleigh Greenwald talks with Kristi Mohn from the Dirty Kanza gravel race about the growth of this event, getting more women into the sport, the impact of the race on the economy in Emporia, Kansas, and more. Show note …