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SAN FRANCISCO, CA (BRAIN)—The family of a San Francisco cyclist killed two years ago when he crashed into a car while speeding on his bike has sued Strava for encouraging dangerous behavior to win challenges on the popular social networking website.
QBP ranks 24th in newspaper’s Top Workplaces • SF cyclist charged with manslaughter • Trek signs ‘cross racer Katie Compton • Registration opens for LEVA courses
WASHINGTON, D.C. (BRAIN) Monday June 18 2012 3:00 PM PST—The results of a new study detailing the usage of Capital Bikeshare, the 1,500-bike rental scheme in Washington, D.C. and Arlington County, Virginia, were released today.
HELSINKI, Finland (BRAIN)—Amer Sports, parent company to Mavic and other outdoor sports brands, has shuffled its top management team.
Outdoor sales rebound in May • Ochowicz is focus of August event • Franco Bicycle partners with Studeo DNA
SOUTH PASADENA, CA (BRAIN) Monday June 18 2012 6:32 AM MT—Move Press, the publisher of 3/Go Triathlon, peloton and switchback magazines, is transitioning 3/Go away from print, the company said.
SAN DIEGO, CA (BRAIN) Friday June 15 2012 10:38 AM MT—Bike industry veteran Troy Angwin died last Thursday after being hit by a trolly in downtown San Diego.
AASHTO publishes Bike Guide • Bloomsbury Publishing partners with Rouleur • Challenge opens North American office with Lumbaca • Fundraiser raises more than $50,000 for U.S. Bicycle Route System • BMX veteran Dennis McCoy returns to Haro team • QR sponsors REV3 triathlon series
USA Pro Challenge and NBC Sports Group reach multi-year agreement • SRAM bike part art being auctioned to support World Bicycle Relief • Rider on Dahon wins folding bike race • Velo Saddles launches Senso New Heroes webpages • Rudy Project offers 2-for-1 promotion
COLORADO SPRINGS, CO (BRAIN) Wednesday June 13 2012 4:35 PM MT—The United States Anti-Doping Agency has notified Lance Armstrong that it has begun the process of seeking sports sanctions for alleged doping during his career.
Teva introduces seven new bike shoes • Currie Technologies launches new website • NSGA's Kasen to retire
BOULDER, CO (BRAIN) Tuesday June 12 2012 3:00 PM MT—Colorado-based Velo magazine and VeloNews.com will continue as the official media sponsor of the USA Pro Cycling Challenge in a multi-year agreement announced Tuesday.
More Euro brands sign on to Asia Bike • European Commission to review ruling on extra e-bike tests • Dahon names Greek distributor • Western governors tout economic value of outdoor recreation
SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, CA (BRAIN) Monday June 11 2012 7:03 PM MT—Next year, the Interbike Expo is moving from its long-time home at the Sands Convention Center in Las Vegas to the Mandalay Bay Convention Center,
TAIPEI, Taiwan (BRAIN) Monday June 11 2012 6:03 PM MT—First-quarter exports of complete bicycles from Taiwan to the global market fell 9.5 percent in what could be an indication of the effect of Europe’s economic slowdown on the island’s manufacturers.
Tour de Fat raises $2 million • Bikes Belong awards community grants
FT. COLLINS, CO (BRAIN) Monday June 11 2012 9:53 AM MT—New Belgium Brewing's Tour de Fat, which began 13 years ago, has passed the $2 million mark for total funds raised.
Events’ massive popularity in Europe bolsters industry, local economies
Editor's note: The following article was published in the May 15 issue of Bicycle Retailer & Industry News
Malakye.com plans job fair in Portland • Wahoo offers Bluetooth bike speed and cadence sensor • Pro team mechanic authors bike repair book • Industry vet launches iPod tripod on Kickstarter
Editor's note: The following article originally appeared in the May 15 issue of Bicycle Retailer & Industry News
Capo Apparel adds Northeast sales manager • Giro d'Italia announces first gran fondos in the U.S. • IMBA alerts California mountain bikers of threat