Change Cycling Now looks to reform pro cycling and the UCI LONDON, United Kingdom (BRAIN) — Tour de France hero Greg LeMond is the latest to join the self-described "global pressure group" Change Cycling Now, which is holding its ...
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Polartec LLC, a leading global supplier of performance fabrics sold under the Polartec brand, announced the appointment of Gary Smith as Chief Executive Officer, and Joe Robinson as Chief Financial Officer, successfully completing the ...
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Proviz has launched its range of eye-catching and light-emitting motorcycling and horse riding clothing and accessories in response to demand from both genres of riders wishing to stand out more on the roads. The motorcycling clothing ...
Alternative Apparel, the industry-leading fashion basics brand known for its unparalleled comfort and quality craftsmanship, is pleased to appoint Erik Joule as President and Chief Merchandising Officer. Joule will be based out of the ...
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Markel American Insurance has spun off Markel Cyclist, a new bicycle insurance program designed to offer specialized protection for cyclists. The underwriter claims that it has created the program with an aim to allow cyclists to create ...
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The Age-Old Debate broke out on Facebook a while back: Do mass market bikes discourage their owners from becoming cyclists? Speciality retailers generally support this idea. Here's what Chip Wamsley said on Facebook: "Unfortunately (most) ...
Tags: bikes, bikes'price, ill-assembled bikes
Cantelearist heads sales for BMC in California; FSA bulks up European office; Still promoted at SmartEtailing BOSTON, MA (BRAIN) — BMC USA has hired Roman Cantelearist as its sales manager for Southern California. He replaces Soren ...
KESWICK, Ontario (BRAIN) — The Bicycle Trade Association of Canada announced that its annual trade show will be held Sept. 8-10, 2013, in Montréal. After a year in Toronto, the show returns to Montréal for the next two ...
HAVERHILL, MA (BRAIN) — Industry veteran Douglas Ritter has joined Mavic, Inc., representing the brand as sales rep in Nevada and Arizon effective November 1. “Doug has bike racing in his veins, which is exactly what this ...
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LONDON, UK (BRAIN) – Hornit is launching its 140 decibel bicycle horn in North America, with distribution by Action Bicycle, Olympic Supply Company, Cyclone Bicycle Supply and Cycles Lambert. The $44.95 retail horn is designed to be ...
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COSTA MESA, CA (BRAIN) — The Unlikely Cyclist is not only Lisa Kanno’s new women’s-specific shop, it is Kanno herself. After spending eight years as an indoor cycling instructor in her spare time, Kanno took up road ...
Tags: Cyclist, Orange County, women's specific shop, bike fix
OLYMPIA, WA (BRAIN) — The bike retail business lost two members recently. Each was killed in a vehicle accident while bicycling. Trent Graham, 30, an employee at Gregg's Cycle in Washington, was killed after being struck by a truck ...
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Zensah, the leader in compression apparel, is recognized for innovative compression products and technology for athletes. Zensah Compression Leg Sleeves are the number one leg selling compression leg sleeve in the market , providing ...
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Images courtesy of www.halobelt.com Annual bicycle counts conducted by the Municipal Transportation Agency(SFMTA)in 2010 showed the number of cyclists had increased 58%from the 2006 baseline counts.San Francisco is certainly doing its ...
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Rapid developments in high definition television and the advent of super slow-motion replays presented some interesting challenges for the lighting designers working on the Olympic venues. Amanda Allen reports Olympic fever reached its ...
Tags: the lighting at Olympic venues, Happold Lighting, super-slow-motion