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CASCADE LOCKS, Ore. (BRAIN) — The Renewal Workshop, which helps brands including Pearl Izumi, Osprey, Timbuk 2, and The North Face run used clothing programs, has raised $5.5 million in Series A financing and announced it is expanding into Europe.
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WASHINGTON (BRAIN) — Profile Design is recalling about 260 of its Aeria Ultimate carbon aerobars because they can crack and break.
The company has received two reports of the bars cracking or breaking. No injuries were reported.
![A worker at the Sunrise Bicycle Industrial Co. A worker at the Sunrise Bicycle Industrial Co.](https://bicycleretailer.com/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/images/article/106_sunrise_welding_backchecking.jpg?itok=zJrAKJ69)
TAICHUNG, Taiwan (BRAIN) — Changing labor laws, an aging population and aversion to working in rural locations all challenge Taiwan’s bicycle factories as they try to recruit qualified employees.
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SALT LAKE CITY, Utah (BRAIN) — A group with a background organizing a paddlesports trade show has announced an outdoor industry trade show for next July that will include bike exhibitors and has been endorsed by the National Bicycle Dealers Association.
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WASHINGTON (BRAIN) — The Public Employees for Environmental Responsibility and a coalition of conservation groups are the primary plaintiffs in a lawsuit against the National Park Service for allowing e-bikes on non-motorized trails.
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DURANGO, Colo. (BRAIN) — Velofix CEO and president Chris Guillemet is the guest on the latest episode of Channel Mastery, the podcast co-produced by Verde Brand Communications and BRAIN.
Host Kristin Carpenter discuss today's omnichannel cycling consumer and the role of mobile bike shops.
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WASHINGTON (BRAIN) — Trek is recalling 2,840 of its 2017-2019 model Super Commuter+ 8S e-bikes because a front fender bolt can unthread causing the fender to fall into the front wheel.
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KISSIMMEE, Fla. (BRAIN) — Several e-bike brands are looking to powersport dealers as retail outlets, especially for electric mountain bikes, which are becoming a hit with off-road motorcycle racers.
In case you want the skinny of this article, here it is: Be a good person. For those with more time, read on.
![The La Ruta De Los Conquistadores format will expand globally. The La Ruta De Los Conquistadores format will expand globally.](https://bicycleretailer.com/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/images/article/_dsc2931x.jpg?itok=81bqG3ZD)
BOSTON (BRAIN) — Spartan Race will acquire the La Ruta De Los Conquistadores multi-day endurance mountain bike race and brand and expand the format to other regions.
![PeopleForBikes requested exclusion for bikes like this and other kids bikes. PeopleForBikes requested exclusion for bikes like this and other kids bikes.](https://bicycleretailer.com/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/images/article/screen_shot_2019-12-05_at_3.11.16_pm.png?itok=ixD6f59m)
BOULDER, Colo. (BRAIN) — Importers of kids bikes from China might get a reprieve from the 25% tariffs imposed as part of the Trump administration's trade war.
BEAVER, Utah (BRAIN) — Life Time, which owns the Leadville Trail 100, Chequamegon MTB Festival and Dirty Kanza events, has added Crusher in the Tushar, a long-standing gravel event in Utah organized by former pro racer Burke Swindlehurst.
![The CadenceX is PedalCell's alternative to the classic dynamo generator. The CadenceX is PedalCell's alternative to the classic dynamo generator.](https://bicycleretailer.com/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/images/article/generator.jpeg?itok=lqOTSsnB)
CHICAGO (BRAIN) — When Adam Hokin and Vishaal Mali began designing a bicycle generator, they started from scratch and followed the Apple game plan.
Devise a closed system more powerful and efficient than what's on the market.