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Posted May 4, 2021

MADISON, Wis. (BRAIN) — Schwinn will partner with an LGBTQ+ advocate on a 363-mile bikepacking trip to amplify his inclusivity message in the outdoor industry.

Posted May 3, 2021

BURLINGTON, Vt. (BRAIN) — Burton has promoted Elysa Walk, a former general manager of Giant Bicycle, to be the company's first Chief Business Officer. Walk was previously the snowboard company's SVP of Americas and International.

Posted May 3, 2021

NEW YORK (BRAIN) — REI Co-op expands its Brompton Bicycle lineup at select stores today with the addition of an electric model.

Posted April 29, 2021

SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (BRAIN) — Specialized Bicycle Components is celebrating the one-year anniversary of its Santa Cruz Experience Center with a "fly-through" drone video of the store and nearby trails.

Posted April 29, 2021
Tobias and Annette Hild. SQLab photo.

Boards & More is a leading kiteboarding, windsurfing, wingfoil, and stand-up paddling supplier that also owns Ion, a mountain bike apparel brand. SQLab makes saddles, shoe insoles, grips and handlebars.

Posted April 29, 2021

OSAKA, Japan (BRAIN) — Shimano sales in its bike division were up 76.3% in the first quarter, compared to the same period last year; operating income in the division was up 170%.

Posted April 29, 2021
Tigers Global Logistics Thurrock Center.

SQUAMISH, British Columbia (BRAIN) — 7mesh Cycling Apparel opened a new distribution center in the United Kingdom.

Posted April 29, 2021

STOCKHOLM (BRAIN) — Driven by continued global bicycle helmet demand, MIPS' net sales increased 48% year-over-year in one of the helmet technology company's best-ever first quarters.

Posted April 29, 2021
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Pre-2020 there were two things equally as rare: COVID-19 and the 'Sold Out' badge on online cycling stores. You'll now unfortunately find both in abundance, with the latter following you around the site like your own shadow; plastered across product pages, category pages, and home pages alike.

Posted April 28, 2021

LONDON (BRAIN) — Discovery Inc.’s Play Sports Group is making an investment in Enduro Sports Organisation, which operates the Enduro World Series and the E-Enduro World Series. The company said the investment will accelerate the expansion of EWS events and create live and on-demand content.

Posted April 28, 2021

OLATHE, Kan. (BRAIN) — Garmin Ltd. reported first-quarter revenue grew 25% year-over-year, boosted by demand for cycling products that included the release of the Rally power meter pedal series.

Posted April 28, 2021

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (BRAIN) — Kitzuma Cycling Logistics, which launched in December offering direct-to-consumer brands dock-to-door box-free bike shipping, has expanded its delivery service to independent bike dealers nationwide.

Posted April 27, 2021
CORRECTS fundraising goal to $1M.
Smith explains the system at the 2018 Eurobike. BRAIN photo.

BOULDER, Colo. (BRAIN) — CeramicSpeed, known for its low-friction derailleur pulleys and chains, is hoping to raise $1 million in private investment to develop its chainless, low-friction drivetrain, called Driven. CeramicSpeed has formed a new spinoff called Driven Technologies Inc. to develop the system.

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