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DENVER (BRAIN) — A Colorado company is looking to replace the short-lived USA Pro Challenge stage race with a new race in the state this year. The Colorado Classic will be held August 10-13 and hold a UCI 2HC ranking, the same as the Pro Challenge, which has not been held since 2015.
![The Elliptigo Arc. The Elliptigo Arc.](https://bicycleretailer.com/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/images/article/ARC_3quarterView.png?itok=rTBPHMtO)
SAN DIEGO (BRAIN) — Traditional bike sales may have been flat — at best — in 2016, but sales of Elliptigo's "elliptical bicycles" were up 30 percent, company says.
![A rendering of the indoor velodrome. A rendering of the indoor velodrome.](https://bicycleretailer.com/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/images/article/Scene-2-framed.jpg?itok=B62xO2mS)
DETROIT (BRAIN) — City officals held a groundbreaking ceremony Tuesday for a new $4 million multi-sport complex that will include an indoor velodrome.
GOLDEN, Colo. (BRAIN) — Jefferson County Open Space rangers tested visitor awareness and acceptance of e-bikes last month at a small but popular urban park in the Denver suburbs.
![BicycleBlueBook.com's Trade-In Geo Locator. BicycleBlueBook.com's Trade-In Geo Locator.](https://bicycleretailer.com/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/images/article/BicycleBlueBook.com%20Trade-In%20Geo%20Locater.jpg?itok=eqjHvXYz)
SAN JOSE, Calif. (BRAIN) — BicycleBlueBook.com has been a popular website for years for bike owners curious about their ride's value — it now attracts about three quarters of a million monthly visitors.
![A contestant in the Mechanics Challenge at Interbike 2016. A contestant in the Mechanics Challenge at Interbike 2016.](https://bicycleretailer.com/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/images/article/2016-09-22%2016.19.45.jpg?itok=KAR1cbp_)
PBMA president James Stanfill says the Internet challenges retail mechanics to keep it pro.
OGDEN, Utah (BRAIN) — Mike Wilson, Americas brand manager for Amer Sports-owned Mavic, and Mavic community marketing manager Mark Niemiec have left the company to pursue other interests.
DENVER (BRAIN) — Haibike is moving its U.S. headquarters from Simi Valley, California, to Denver, and bringing on a new operations manager, Jed Paraso. The brand's new office is located in southeast Denver and will house sales, service, marketing and logistics.
PETALUMA, Calif. (BRAIN) — More than 1,000 riders from 43 countries have joined a wide-ranging saddle study being led by Dr. Roger Minkow.
![Bill Smith at the IBD Summit on Wednesday Bill Smith at the IBD Summit on Wednesday](https://bicycleretailer.com/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/images/article/1%20%282%29_0.jpg?itok=SJ2DUocc)
TEMPE, Ariz. (BRAIN) — Bill Smith doesn't see a distinction between the mass market and IBD channel. And he'd like to send some of his customers to bike shops.
MINNEAPOLIS (BRAIN) — Greg LeMond's company has fired and is suing Connie Jackson, the CEO of LeMond Composites and a co-inventor of a key technology for the company. She has filed a countersuit.
BURLINGTON, Vt. (BRAIN) — The Outdoor Industry Association is working with the Sports Industry Credit Association to offer credit risk management services to OIA members.
TREVIGLIO, Italy (BRAIN) — Bianchi has announced a new long term partnership with The Cycle Limited Co. to represent and develop Bianchi's brand in Thailand.