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Posted July 28, 2021

WATERLOO, Wis. (BRAIN) — Following an emissions audit in the past year, Trek Bicycle announced Wednesday operational areas it will address to reduce its carbon footprint. WAP Sustainability Consulting conducted the audit to measure Trek's environmental impact.

Posted July 28, 2021

OLATHE, Kan. (BRAIN) — With double-digit growth in all categories, Garmin Ltd. reported second-quarter total revenue increased 53% year-over-year.

Posted July 27, 2021
The Denver-based fund planned to acquire De Rosa, De Marchi and Limar.

DENVER (BRAIN) — Samuel J. Mancini, the managing director of a Denver-based fund that had plans to invest in cycling companies, was arrested in Denver last week and faces federal securities fraud, wire fraud and money laundering charges.

Posted July 27, 2021
Company makes little mention of supply challenges in its half-year report; raises full-year sales and income forecasts.

OSAKA, Japan (BRAIN) — Shimano only briefly mentioned the global bicycle part shortages in a typically terse first-half financial results announcement, which reported that sales in its bicycle product division were up 73.4% in the first half of its fiscal year, compared to the same period in 2020.

Posted July 26, 2021

LONDON (BRAIN) — The U.S.-based cycling apparel company Velocio is aligning with manufacturers in three other countries to provide clothing repair services to customers in those nations. The brands say the cooperation will reduce international shipping, benefitting the environment and reducing costs.

Posted July 26, 2021

WASHINGTON (BRAIN) — An e-bike tax credit bill similar to the one created in the House in February was introduced into the Senate last week.

Posted July 24, 2021

HEERENVEEN, Netherlands (BRAIN) — Accell Group N.V. notched a sales increase of 3.3% in the first half of its fiscal year, but the company said it could have done better if not for supply and logistical issues.

Posted July 23, 2021
Travel restrictions, COVID-19 concerns, inventory challenges among reasons given for bypassing this year's expo.

FRIEDRICHSHAFEN, Germany (BRAIN) — Eurobike released its initial exhibitor list this week for the upcoming 29th edition of the expo that will be held for the first time in two years following the COVID-19 pandemic.

Posted July 22, 2021
Lee Ericson

HURST, Texas (BRAIN) — Longtime retailer Lee Ericson, who owned Bicycles Inc. in Fort Worth for 42 years before selling this year after being diagnosed with cancer, died July 13. He was 63.

Posted July 22, 2021

BRAIN is planning a special Gear Guide in our September issue devoted to bike lights.

Posted July 22, 2021

BOULDER, Colo. (BRAIN) — Titanium bike and component manufacturer Janus Cycle Group announced Thursday it sold all company assets to Phil Joseph, a former real estate executive.

Posted July 22, 2021
CEO says price increases coming in Q3.

STOCKHOLM (BRAIN) — Continued global demand for bike helmets drove MIPS' year-over-year 115% net sales increase in the second quarter, with organic growth rising 139%.

Posted July 21, 2021

(BRAIN) — With 12 weeks to go until the scheduled event, organizers of Sea Otter Australia have decided to postpone it until 2022.

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