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Vvolt entering crowded e-bike market with emphasis on e-mobility

Posted June 4, 2021
Vvolt Alpha.

PORTLAND, Ore. (BRAIN) — The potential of e-bikes didn't initially resonate with Kyle Ranson.

"I'm embarrassed to say I was one of those cyclists who said about e-bikes, 'That's cheating,'" said Ranson, a longtime cyclist.

All Things Gravel Expo becomes a gravel season product launch pad

Posted June 3, 2021

EMPORIA, Kan. (BRAIN) — The All Things Gravel Expo takes place Thursday and Friday, featuring 150 international, national, and regional exhibitors.

Catrike announces 70% revenue increase in 2020

Posted June 2, 2021

ORLANDO, Fla. (BRAIN) — Recumbent trike manufacturer Catrike, a privately held company, is announcing that it saw a 70% increase in sales in its fiscal 2020. 

4x4 vehicles will help FloSports provide live video coverage of Unbound Gravel

Posted June 2, 2021
Streaming service will also cover the event's expo.

EMPORIA, Kan. (BRAIN) — Sports streaming channel FloSports will have three four-wheel-drive vehicles available to provide live video coverage of the final 20 miles of the Garmin Unbound Gravel p/b Craft this weekend.

SBA closes Paycheck Protection Program

Posted June 1, 2021

WASHINGTON (BRAIN) — The Paycheck Protection Program closed Monday with the Small Business Administration providing nearly $800 billion in relief to 8.5 million small businesses and nonprofits affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Guest editorial: The power of 'Thank you'

Posted May 31, 2021

Ted Schweitzer says "no problem" is not an appropriate response when a customer thanks you.

Fayetteville hires Medalist Sports to manage cyclocross events

Posted May 28, 2021
Brook Watts tells BRAIN local officials refused to seriously consider how Arkansas' anti-trans legislation could harm the races.

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (BRAIN) — The city has hired longtime event firm Medalist Sports to manage two high-profile cyclocross races this fall and next winter. Medalist replaces Parkven Productions, owned by Brook Watts and Kristin Diamond, which parted ways with the events last month as the race community pondered responses to Arkansas' recent anti-transgender legislation.

When the smoke cleared, Houston shop gets lucky after smash-and-grab

Posted May 28, 2021
Fog comes to the war against smash-and-grabs. With mixed results.
Security video screen shot from Click2Houston.com TV report.

MISSOURI CITY, Texas (BRAIN) — A smoke deterrent didn't prevent a smash-and-grab at a Houston area bike shop early Sunday morning, but it clearly gave retailer Fred Rebollido some notoriety after a

Shops with similar names struggle with Walmart warranty calls

Posted May 27, 2021

EASTON, Pa. (BRAIN) — What if your shop was named Genesis and people who bought Genesis bikes from Walmart called you every day looking for help?

Saris promotes longtime employee Jon Lewis to Global Sales Manager

Posted May 27, 2021
Jon Lewis.

MADISON, Wis. (BRAIN) —Saris has announced the promotion of Jon Lewis to Global Sales Manager.

Dick's posts record Q1 sales increase

Posted May 26, 2021

PITTSBURGH (BRAIN) — Dick's Sporting Goods' first-quarter net sales increased a record 119% year-over-year, boosted by a jump in consolidated same-store sales and e-commerce growth.

Colnago auctions industry's first Non-Fungible Token for $8,600

Posted May 26, 2021
No. No, we don't know what it means, either.

CAMBIAGO, Italy (BRAIN) —  A custom-painted Colnago C64 frameset that you can take home and ride and admire will cost you about $6,300.

Froome invests in Hammerhead, joins advisory board

Posted May 26, 2021
Froome at the 2021 Tour of the Alps. Getty image.

LONDON (BRAIN) — Four-time Tour de France winner Chris Froome has invested an undisclosed dollar amount in cycling tech company Hammerhead and will join its advisory board.

Froome's investment comes after Hammerhead recently became a partner of his new team, Israel Startup Nation.

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