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PressCamp: Strong sales season for Pivot speeds debut of new models

Posted June 22, 2017
The new Pivot Les 27.5 hardtail.

PARK CITY, Utah (BRAIN) — Pivot had been scheduled to unveil the revamp of its Mach 4 Carbon model at Eurobike. But a robust early selling season for the original version of the lightweight 27.5-inch, 115-millimeter-travel bike, which debuted here at PressCamp three years ago, accelerated the time table.

PressCamp Day 2: Endurance road on a diet, kicks for the office commute, and more

Posted June 22, 2017

Many PressCamp attendees rode over the mountain to a cookout at the home (and pump track) of pro rider Eric Porter on Wednesday.

State officials say Trump election caused Outdoor Retailer show to pull out of Utah

Posted June 22, 2017
Cox talks to an outdoor industry journalist after the panel discussion.

PARK CITY, Utah (BRAIN) — The election of Donald Trump contributed to the outdoor industry's decision to move its major trade show out of Utah after 21 years in the state, two state officials told journalists Wednesday.

Bag Balm comes to cycling from an udder market

Posted June 21, 2017

PARK CITY, Utah (BRAIN) — Bag Balm has been a Vermont-made solution for cows’ chapped udders for more than 100 years. And for ages, in-the-know folks have used it to moisturize and protect their hands and for other non-bovine applications, including as a chamois cream.

Brands and editors press the flesh at PressCamp

Posted June 20, 2017
Outdoor and bike industry journos will question Utah state officials on land policy Wednesday.
BOA sponsored the opening reception and gave a presentation about its technology and focus.

PARK CITY, Utah (BRAIN) — PressCamp, which opened Tuesday here, gives cycling journalists an opportunity to listen to stories about brands and products that rarely get told at trade shows and other events — stories, truth be told, that are not best recounted in brief same-day web coverage like this.

MTBparks Pass available for 2017 season

Posted June 20, 2017

JACKSON HOLE, Wyo. (BRAIN) — The MTBparks Pass is now available for the 2017 season.

Chris McGovern joins Donnelly Sports

Posted June 19, 2017

BOULDER, Colo. (BRAIN) - Donnelly Sports LLC who uses the Clement trademark under license, has added two new members to its team.

Former Guru painter, Joey Sivilla, starts refinishing business in Montreal

Posted June 19, 2017
MONTRÉAL (BRAIN) — Joey Sivilla, a former painter for Guru Cycles, has opened a bike paint, repair and restoration business here, specializing in creative custom finishes.
 

How to submit a news tip or press release to BRAIN

Posted June 16, 2017

Got a press release, a new product, or a hot tip? It's not so hard to let us know.

Advanced Composites recalls about 40 Wound Up tandem forks

Posted June 16, 2017

WASHINGTON (BRAIN) — Advanced Composites Inc. is recalling about 40 Wound Up carbon fiber tandem forks that were sold in 2015. The fork leg can crack, the company said. 

The company, based in Salt Lake City, Utah, has received one report of a cracked fork leg. 

Transportation officials hold webinar on 'near miss' bike incidents

Posted June 16, 2017

NEW YORK CITY (BRAIN) — The National Association of City Transportation Officials will hold a free webinar Monday on how close calls and aggressive drivers affect bike use.

North American Bikeshare Association hires first executive director

Posted June 16, 2017

BOSTON (BRAIN) — The North American Bikeshare Association has hired its first executive director, Samantha Herr.

Shimano to open urban pop-up store in New York City this summer

Posted June 16, 2017

NEW YORK CITY (BRAIN) — Shimano is opening a pop-up concept store here next week, where it will feature 33 bikes using the brand's new urban component groups, Metrea, Alfine and Steps. 

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