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Rep. Ritchie Torres.

WASHINGTON (BRAIN) — After initially being included in the government funding bill, the Setting Consumer Standards for Lithium-Ion Batteries Act was removed as Congress reached a compromise i

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WASHINGTON (BRAIN) — The Senate unanimously passed the Expanding Public Lands Outdoor Recreation Experiences (EXPLORE) Act that has long been supported by bike and outdoor groups to create more trails, fund parks and green spaces, and other initiatives.

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SAINT-GEORGES, Quebec (BRAIN) — Rocky Mountain announced plans to restructure its finances to avoid declaring bankruptcy but said it will continue operating normally.

WASHINGTON (BRAIN) — Legislation intended to keep the government funded until the spring gives the Consumer Product Safety Commission authority to adopt mandatory UL safety standards.

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NS Billet's Talon crank with a pinion gearbox.

WHISTLER, British Columbia (BRAIN) — Canadian mountain bike parts manufacturer North Shore Billet announced its cranks are now being distributed by Vapor Propulsion Labs.

BIELLA, Italy (BRAIN) — Selle Italia has acquired a fellow Italian cycling brand with a long history: Vittoria Cycling Shoes.

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ALISO VIEJO, Calif. (BRAIN) — GT Bicycles, which separated from Cycling Sports Group/Cannondale to a stand-alone Pon Holdings brand last year with its own design team, will pause releasing new products while streamlining operations.

David Sperstad.

BOULDER, Colo. (BRAIN) — For our December magazine edition, we asked our State of Retail panel members: How relevant are in-person trade shows, seminars, and dealer events? Which events do you think you might attend in 2025?

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Robert Holden.

NEW YORK (BRAIN) — The City Council discussed on Wednesday a proposed law requiring all e-bikes and e-scooters to be licensed and registered with the Department of Transportation to crack down on dangerous riding in the city that led to a pedestrian's death last year.

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(VELO) — Cycling legend Eddy Merckx, often regarded as the greatest cyclist of all time, is recovering in a hospital after suffering a broken hip in a bike crash. The accident occurred near Merckx’s home in Belgium, where he was riding with friends on a regular group outing.

Overlanding rack specialist will expand its bike rack offerings with the acquisition.

SALT LAKE CITY (BRAIN) — Rhino-Rack, a division of Clarus Corporation has acquired Colorado's RockyMounts, which specializes in bike racks and accessories.

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Revelyst trading under the “GEAR” ticker until it goes private.

ANOKA, Minn. (BRAIN) — Vista Outdoor took a major step closer to selling its Revelyst business — including bike industry brands Bell, Giro, Camelbak and Fox Racing — to Strategic Value Partners for $1.125 billion next month. 

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ARCADIA, Calif. (BRAIN) — Segway will share details of two new e-bike models at next month's CES show in Las Vegas and the company said it will focus on sales through independent retailers.

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NEW YORK (BRAIN) — Upway's trade-in program is now offered at Rad Power Bikes' eight U.S. RadRetail locations, offering customers the option of selling their e-bike or receiving a discount on a new model.

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DAYTON, Ohio (BRAIN) — United Wheels promoted Chief Operating Officer Bruno Maier to CEO, filling the role that Claude Jordan retired from two years ago.

WASHINGTON (BRAIN) — The U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission recently recommended in its 2024 Annual Report to Congress eliminating the import threshold exemption that can allow products like e-bikes and lithium-ion batteries to circumvent safety standards that have long concerned the industry.

Hubtiger integrates Project 529 bike registry into its cloud-based software.

SEATTLE (BRAIN) — Project 529's recent collaboration with Hubtiger will provide another avenue to deter bike theft and improve odds of recovery if stolen.

NEVERS, France (BRAIN) — LOOK Cycle has acquired Pembree, a British brand that makes gravity pedals and accessories.

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SANTA FE, N.M. (BRAIN) — The annual bicycle-centric Thanksgiving food drive Cranksgiving marks its Silver Anniversary with more than 100 cities participating.

OBERWANGEN, Switzerland (BRAIN) — myStromer AG said it will end its business in the U.S. and Canada immediately.

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