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LONDON (BRAIN) — Head Group has acquired the London-based cycling apparel brand Le Col from Puma Growth Partners, which has invested at least 14.4 million pounds ($19.5 million at today's exchange rate) in the brand since 2018.
WASHINGTON (BRAIN) — The Consumer Product Safety Commission recalled about 300 Semfri kids helmets because they don't meet mandatory safety standards.
VENTURA, Calif. (BRAIN) — California distributor Zeitbike will distribute Nukeproof mountain bikes as the legacy brand returns to the market under new ownership.
BENTONVILLE, Ark. (BRAIN) — Twenty Arkansas outdoor sports companies, including several bike shops and bike manufacturers, have released a statement in support of the residents of Minneapolis and others “who are peacefully demanding the right to live without fear.”
VENICE, Italy (BRAIN) — An Italian court has ordered Giro's European distributor, Spain-based Adventure Sports Group Europe S.L., to stop making certain marketing claims about its waterproof cycling gloves after a complaint by a company that has a patent on those features.
SANTA ANA, Calif. (BRAIN) — A judge approved the class action settlement between a group of plaintiffs and Shimano North America in the Hollowtech II crankset recall because of separation and breakage.
OBERWANGEN, Switzerland (BRAIN) — Stromer says it will deliver repair kits this month for the suspension forks that the Swiss e-bike brand recalled in December. The forks were made by U.S.-based Wren Sports.
BLOOMINGTON, Minn. (BRAIN) — QBP President Rich Tauer told industry members who had been planning to attend Frostbike later this month that the distributor has decided to cancel the event.
TAICHUNG, Taiwan (BRAIN) — Giant Group says it has enacted the third phase of its response to the U.S. Customs and Border Protection order barring U.S. imports from its Taiwan factory, over alleged forced labor.
A ray of sunshine for the 2026 season, maybe
FRANKFURT (BRAIN) — Friday was something of a good news, bad news day for Eurobike.
CONCORD, N.H. (BRAIN) — After a state lawmaker was inundated with comments against his legislation that would create a $50 bicycle user fee, he said he expects to amend or drop the bill, which he conceded has little chance of passage as written.
CPSC issues safety warning.
WASHINGTON (BRAIN) — The Consumer Product Safety Commission issued a warning to stop using BeePrincess bike helmets because they don't meet mandatory safety standards.
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Calgary, AB (BRAIN) — A new brand, The Shady Rider, has announced the launch of its flagship product, the ShadyRider cycling sun-brim visor.
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