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Posted April 13, 2010

TAIPEI, Taiwan (BRAIN)—Taiwan's Giant Manufacturing Co, the world's largest bicycle maker by revenue, is planning to invest an initial $36 million (USD) on a new bicycle and electric car plant in eastern China, according to the AFP news organization.

Posted April 12, 2010

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Posted April 12, 2010

AMES, IA (BRAIN)—Cycle Force Group is now carrying Pedalite lighting products that include 360 Degree Visibility Pedal Lights, Baglite and Anklelite.

Pedalite International is a UK based company that designs, manufactures and distributes environmentally friendly safety products worldwide.

Posted April 12, 2010

LOS ANGELES, CA (BRAIN)—Amaury Sport Organisation (ASO) and AEG, owners respectively of the Tour de France and the Amgen Tour of California cycling races, have expanded their media partnership to provide unprecedented coverage of the Amgen Tour of California in 2010.

Posted April 12, 2010

HIGHLAND, CA (BRAIN)—Bahati Foundation Pro Cycling Team member Jorge Alvarado was struck and killed last Thursday evening in San Bernardino County by a teenager who was racing his car, according to local sheriff's officials.

Posted April 12, 2010

MADONE, Italy (BRAIN)—Vittoria S.p.A. continues to shape its international expansion as it has appointed Ralph Prins to area sales manager of Benelux.

Posted April 11, 2010

"Congrats to Phil Mickelson on his 3rd Masters victory. His wife and mom both battling breast cancer. They inspire us. Livestrong."

—Lance Armstrong (via Twitter)

Posted April 11, 2010

VISTA, CA (BRAIN)—Masi Bicycles has appointed Monterey Industries as its exclusive distributor of Masi Bicycles and Brev. M parts in the UK and Ireland.

Posted April 11, 2010

NEWBURY PARK, CA (BRAIN)—Giant Bicycle has introduced a new national retail education program focused on helping retailers market and sell to women.

Posted April 11, 2010

BLOOMINGTON, MN (BRAIN)—The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with Civia Cycles, has issued a volunary recall of about 800 Hyland bicycles and carbon bicycle forks.

The bicycle fork can crack or break, posing a fall hazard to the consumer.

Posted April 11, 2010

WATERTOWN, MA (BRAIN)—Seven Cycles sales grew 10 percent over the first quarter compared with last year. The growth exceeded Seven's projections and in order to respond, the company is hiring across the board to keep up.

Posted April 8, 2010

MADISON, WI (BRAIN)—Saris Cycling Group president Chris Fortune departs tomorrow on a one-week trip to Europe to tour urban bicycle centers and bring best practices back to his hometown of Madison.

Posted April 8, 2010

SCOTTS VALLEY, CA (BRAIN)—Giro Bike has named Dain Zaffke as its new brand manager. He starts on April 14.

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