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SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, Calif. (BRAIN) — Welcome to August. August 15 is the deadline for brands to submit products for consideration for Interbike's IB Innovation Awards.
Bicycles, components, accessories and apparel can all be nominated.

SAN FRANCISCO (BRAIN) — Strava has broken up its premium membership program into three packages, available as a bundle or a la carte.

MILWAUKEE (BRAIN) — Harley-Davidson announced an ambitious growth plan Monday that includes the launch of a variety of new products, including, possibly, e-bikes.

BOULDER, Colo. (BRAIN) — Dave Whittingham, an industry veteran who managed bike shops, developed products and worked for several brands in the Boulder area, died Monday of complications from a bicycle accident. He was 67.
FRUITA, Colo. (BRAIN) — Local retailer Over the Edge Sports and the City of Fruita are hosting a three-day meeting here in October devoted to trails-based economic development.
BOULDER, Colo. (BRAIN) — Bicycle Product Suppliers Association members shipped fewer bikes to dealers through the first half of the year, compared to last year. But even so, they tallied more dollar business.
BETHESDA, Md. (BRAIN) — Organizers of a March, 2019, bicycle trade show in New Jersey are looking for nominations for speakers.
We should consider charging a consulting fee that is relevant and fair but should also be disclosed up front.
WALNUT CREEK, Calif. (BRAIN) — Dave Bertram, who became CEO of Troy Lee Designs in late 2016, has resigned for personal reasons, the company announced.
OSAKA, Japan (BRAIN) — Robust European e-bike sales and an average year for bike sales in North America led to a 6.8 percent sales increase in Shimano's bike division in the first half of 2018, the company said Monday.
MINNEAPOLIS (BRAIN) — Norwest Equity Partners, a middle-market investment firm founded in 1961, has made an investment in Atlanta-based Wahoo Fitness. The transaction closed on June 30; financial terms were not disclosed, but NEP said the investment was "significant."

PORTLAND, Ore. (BRAIN) — Portland Design Works has hired RoseMary Sindt as marketing manager, developing and managing PDW's marketing, event and sponsorship initiatives. She started in the position July 1.

SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, Calif. (BRAIN) — Interbike has opened registration for the third annual Mechanics Challenge presented by Park Tool.
The event will take place on the Interbike show floor with qualifying heats on Sept. 18-19 and the semi-final and final rounds held from 2-5 p.m. on Sept. 19.