Dan Peters, owner of Lancaster Bicycle, passed away Nov. 22 after a long battle with cancer. He was 41. Before opening Lancaster Bicycle four years ago, Peters managed Bike Source in Columbus and at one time worked for Kenda as a sales ...
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Before crossing Puget Sound to Bainbridge Island to visit BI Cycle and Classic Cycle, Day 2 of BRAIN's Seattle Dealer Tour got under way with a sampling of urban riding highlighting the accomplishments of local advocates as well as the ...
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The retailers were as varied as they come on the first day of BRAIN's Dealer Tour of Seattle. The tour started at mega-retailer REI's flagship store, a stunning and expansive retail space that caters to commuters and families. The jaunt ...
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The new owner of DealerCamp said he plans to lower exhibitor costs and convert it to a non-profit venture with proceeds used to continue a multi-year expansion. Organizers have scheduled next year's dealer event for July 24-25 in Deer ...
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South Carolina-based distributor Hawley has added WD-40 Bike products to its catalog. WD-40's Mike Irwin said, "By launching WD-40 Bike, we're committed to serving the cycling community with exceptional performing products designed for ...
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New retailer Rolling Hills Bikes recently opened in downtown Moscow, home of the University of Idaho. Andrew Pratt and Collin Priebe moved to Moscow from Bellingham, Wash., where they both worked for several years at Kulshan Bikes. Pratt ...
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RecoFit Compression Gear is donating $3 from the online sales of its Armcoolers sleeves to help with the completion of the Boulder Valley Velodrome in Erie, Colorado. The outdoor wooden velodrome was due to open later this month. However ...
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HIGHLANDS RANCH, CO (BRAIN) -- Donnelly Sports has appointed Live to Play Sports Group Inc. to distribute Clement tires in Canada, effective July 1. Colorado-based Donnelly Sports is the licensee and manufacturer of Clement tires worldwide. ...
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This weekend's USA Cycling professional road and time trial championships are being held, for the first time in the event's 28-year history, in Chattanooga, Tennessee, after many years in Greenville, South Carolina. And Chattanooga's ...
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Chrome Industries and public relations and marketing firm Echos Communications are partnering with members of the urban cycling community to launch the Urban Cycling Hall of Fame (UCHOF). The inaugural 2012 UCHOF Selection Committee ...
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The League of American Bicyclists has announced 17 new Bicycle Friendly Communities (BFC), bringing the total to 259 in 47 states. In addition, Fort Collins, Colorado, moved from a gold to platinum-level community, joining Portland, Oregon, ...
Cosmic Cycles, a well-known retailer in Flagstaff, has recently reopened in a new location with a new owner. Scott Heinsuis, a longtime employee of the shop, purchased the business last year after it closed for the winter and moved it into ...
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The UCI said it won't enforce a rule this season that would have prevented its licensed athletes from competing in non-sanctioned events. But cycling's international governing body said it plans to enforce the rule next season. "The UCI ...
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Light maker Magicshine is hosting night rides during this month's Sea Otter Classic here, as part of its sponsorship of the event. The rides are intended to give consumers, media and retailer an opportunity to check out Magicshine products ...
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Cycling website RedKitePrayer.com has added two new members to its team. Wayne Thompson has taken the role of advertising sales director. Thompson is the former owner of Kind Bicycles and prior to that was an executive with Pacific Cycle. ...
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