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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.

(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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

PITTSBURGH (BRAIN) — Dick's Sporting Goods reported net sales increasd 0.5% year-over-year in the third quarter and said it will raise full-year guidance.

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

WASHINGTON (BRAIN) — Todson is recalling about 6,500 Nerf Barrage youth bike helmets because they don't comply with Consumer Product Safety Commission retention system requirements.

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