Announcements

Colorado Springs, Colo. – USA Cycling announced today the promotion of two long-time staff members, Tara McCarthy and Stuart Lamp. McCarthy will take on the role of National Events Director while Lamp will transition to Director of Event Services.

Apply to 2019 Pitchfest by March 15, 2019 at 11:59 p.m. MST

The QBP Community Grant helps bike shops create real change in their communities through funding retailer-led initiatives that support increasing ridership among diverse and/or underserved populations, youth ridership, bicycle infrastructure, or educational programs. 

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. 

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., February 22, 2019—Sports hydration and recovery brand Osmo Nutrition has retained ECHOS Communications (echoscomm.com) as agency of record for Public Relations and project-based marketing.

Washington D.C., (BRAIN) — The D.C. municipality recently announced a new law that will fine bicyclists $50 for wearing headphones. The law is designed to reduce the number of traffic accidents that happen with distracted bicyclists who can't hear oncoming traffic.

Re-signs Rebecca Rusch, Adds Brian Lopes, La Sweat Racing, and More

Chicago, IL – February 21, 2019 — Patrick Brandwagt was recently promoted to Global IT Program Director. Brandwagt's main responsibility will be ensuring the business and IT side of SRAM are aligned on their implementation priorities.

It's official: Compass has become Rene Herse Cycles.

Bianchi USA continues to advocate for cultivation of new cyclists through their Dama Ambassador program. Formally launched in 2018, the program has been expanded for 2019 to include additional ambassadors for larger nationwide coverage.

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.

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FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Feb. 21, 2019 — Pedego® Electric Bikes, the nation’s Number 1 electric bike brand, has opened its first store in Dallas, offering a new kind of fun on two wheels. Pedego Dallas offers stylish, powerful bikes that flatten hills and make headwinds a breeze with the option to pedal or not.

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.

By Matt Powell, Vice President, Senior Industry Advisor ; Sports for The NPD Group

Bulk pricing available to retailers/bike shops and other qualified professional partner/dealers

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. 

Celebrate the indie bike store from coast to coast to coast!

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 Bear Creek Lake Park.

STEAMBOAT SPRINGS, Colo. (Feb. 18, 2019) – SBT GRVL , the new gravel bike race experience set in Steamboat Springs, Colorado, today unveils a new initiative to diversify participation and encourage more women to sign up for the event's inaugural year.

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