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April 6, 2018

DAVIS, Calif. (BRAIN) — The U.S. Bicycling Hall of Fame is accepting nominations through April 30 for the 2018 class of inductees. Anyone can submit a nomination and nominees include those who have achieved tremendous success in racing or who have enhanced the sport of cycling through their lifelong efforts.

Posted in Industry News
April 6, 2018

SEATTLE (BRAIN) — Nuun's new Immunity drink tablets are intended to support the body's natural immune defense systems. The effervescent tablets contain a anti-inflammatories, antioxidants and vitamins, and also includes electrolytes optimized for daily hydration.

Posted in New Products
April 6, 2018
Given the size of his latest punitive tariffs proposal, consumer goods — and bike-related products — are likely to be included.

WASHINGTON (BRAIN) — President Trump proposed late Thursday an additional $100 billion in punitive tariffs against Chinese imports, suggesting the president is looking to penalize approximately $400 billion in Chinese goods. About $505 billion in Chinese goods were imported into the U.S. in 2017.

Posted in Industry News
April 6, 2018

ST. PAUL, Minn. (BRAIN) — Park Tool has announced the winners of the company's third annual Community Tool Grants program. Park awarded 10 nonprofits with bicycle tools and repair stands to help them continue to make a difference in their community.

Posted in Industry News
April 6, 2018

PETALUMA, Calif. (BRAIN) — Kitsbow has announced that industry veterans Paul Blum and Andrew Herrick have joined its board of directors. The two new members join existing members of the board Zander Nosler, David Billstrom and Peter Nosler.

Posted in Industry News
April 6, 2018
Photo courtesy of Team Sky

BOULDER, Colo. (BRAIN) — Stages Cycling has announced its list of sponsored cyclists, mountain bikers and triathletes for the 2018 season. 

The list is led by Team SKY, who has ridden the Stages Power LR meter to their last two Tour de France victories.

Posted in Industry News
April 5, 2018
The Bushwacker II MIPS Womens model.

OSLO, Norway (BRAIN) — Sweet Protection has announced the arrival of its spring mountain bike line for men and women. The Norwegian brand said highlights of the spring line include the updated Sweet Protection Bushwhacker II MTB helmet and Dissenter helmet.

Posted in New Products
April 5, 2018

RANCHO SANTA MARGARITA, Calif. (BRAIN) — Felt Bicycles is now offering a special edition cycling kit designed by its in-house creative team and made by JL Velo. The jersey and bib short combination was originally designed exclusively for participants in the Felt Freedom Ambassador Program.

Posted in Industry News
April 5, 2018
Jay Weber

DENVER (BRAIN) — Running and Cycling Enterprises (R.A.C.E.), the exclusive North American distributors of Rudy Project and XX2i Optics eyewear, has hired Jay Weber as its sponsorship marketing manager.

Posted in Industry News
April 5, 2018
Dan Thornton with his father Jeff in 1979

MARIETTA, Ga. (BRAIN) — Retailer Free-Flite Bicycles will mark its 40th anniversary serving the Atlanta metro region with a celebration and open house this Sunday, April 8, at its Marietta location.

Posted in Retail News

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