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Posted February 9, 2023

STOCKHOLM (BRAIN) — A 50% drop in bike helmet sales in the fourth quarter led to MIPS' net sales decreasing 46% year-over-year. For the year, the helmet technology company experienced a 7% drop in net sales.

Posted February 9, 2023

TAICHUNG CITY, Taiwan (BRAIN) — SRAM will open a new 100,000-square-meter facility next year, continuing more than three decades of manufacturing here.

Posted February 9, 2023
Kids’ brains light up in real time while bike riding.

PALO ALTO, Calif. — In addition to giving more kids access to bikes and places to ride, the nonprofit Outride organization also studies cycling’s cognitive and physical benefits.

Posted February 8, 2023
The business blames the strain of the coronavirus pandemic and soaring costs for closure.

LONDON (CYCLINGTIPS) — Iconic bike café and workshop Look Mum No Hands! has closed for good.

Posted February 8, 2023

While the industry strives to diversify its audience and product offerings to become more inclusive, Marley Blonsky and her organization All Bodies on Bikes are taking the lead to welcome and include riders of all sizes.

Posted February 8, 2023

FRANKFURT (BRAIN) — The Eurobike expo area has been expanded to accommodate an increased number of exhibitors for the second edition of the global trade show here on June 21-25.

Posted February 6, 2023
Moves into Motion Makers space after Specialized closes location.

CHEROKEE, N.C. (BRAIN) — Brett Hackshaw and Ben King always have wanted to test the "beer, gear, and bikes" business model, and after Specialized closed the Motion Makers Bicycle Shop location here in January, they soon will have that opportunity.

Posted February 6, 2023
Clint Sandusky.

E-bike rider education — and how retailers can foster it — was highlighted at the California Association of Bicycling Organizations' CABDA West Expo booth.

Posted February 3, 2023

CLEVELAND (BRAIN) — After REI Co-op’s Beachwood suburb store employees walked off the job minutes before their shifts Friday morning, the store agreed to terms with the union to hold an election.

Posted February 2, 2023

SAN MATEO, Calif. (BRAIN) — GoPro reported fourth-quarter revenue decreased 18% year-over-year and for the year it dropped 6%.

Posted February 2, 2023

IRVINE, Calif. (BRAIN) — The National Bicycle Dealers Association is now maintaining an e-bike database that includes supplier-provided information on certifications and insurance policies for bikes available in the U.S.

Posted February 2, 2023

SEATTLE (BRAIN) — REI Co-op laid off about 8% of its headquarters' workforce at the end of January, impacting 167 leaders and employees as it faces increasing economic uncertainty.

Posted February 2, 2023

ANOKA, Minn. (BRAIN) — Vista Outdoor Inc. said its sales were down $40 million, to $755 million, in its third quarter, compared to the same period last year.

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