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SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (BRAIN) — Giro will shut down its online store next Friday and will encourage its customers to participate in outdoor activities that day, the brand announced Monday.

OGDEN, Utah (BRAIN) — Enve has introduced a new rim and wheels that are specifically made for cyclocross racing.
The new Enve CX rim is available in tubular only and disc brake only. It is designed to be more forgiving over rough and variable terrain.
GIVISIEZ, Switzerland (BRAIN) — Scott Sports SA has formed two joint ventures with Sheppard Industries to distribute Scott products in Australia and New Zealand.
MISSOULA, Mont. (BRAIN) — Adventure Cycling Association will celebrate its 40th anniversary in 2016, and is planning a weekend of overnight bike travel across the U.S. and Canada next June to mark the occasion.
CHICAGO (BRAIN) — Abus Mobile Security, Inc. has launched a new North American website that includes more product information, how-to videos and other features. It includes a Buy Local Now button on all bicycle product pages, directling consumers to a local retailer.
WASHINGTON (BRAIN) — The Outdoor Industry Association will host a webinar Thursday to help outdoor suppliers and retailers learn more about the Trans-Pacific Partnership and how it might affect their businesses. President Obama released text of the agreement to the public last week.
WASHINGTON (BRAIN) — The League of American Bicyclists announced 55 new and renewing Bicycle Friendly Communities. Eighteen communities received their first BFC award, while 17 new communities received a Bronze designmation and one, Hennepin County, Minnesota, received its first Silver designation.
SCOTTS VALLEY, Calif. (BRAIN) — Fox Factory Holding Corp. has closed on the previously announced acquisition of the assets of Marzocchi's mountain bike product lines.

NORTHVALE, N.J. (BRAIN) — G Joannou Cycle has hired Jeffrey Young as executive vice president of sales. Young will start Nov. 16 and be responsible for GJC's Jamis and Nirve domestic sales operations.
LAKEWOOD, Wash. (BRAIN) — Full Speed Ahead is inviting customers to stop by at this weekend's Subaru Cyclo Cup UCI race. The component brand will be hosting customers in its Dealer Appreciation tent, with hot beverages, pastries and an excellent view of the action.

WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif. (BRAIN — We traded palm trees, cityscape and Hollywood stars for the scenic and suburban Conejo Valley on Thursday, the third and final day of the L.A. Dealer Tour.
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (BRAIN) — Organizers say they have registered exhibitors from more countries than ever for next year's North American Handmade Bicycle Show, which will be held here Feb. 26-28.

HOLSTEBRO, Denmark (BRAIN) — CeramicSpeed's UFO chains — which are standard chains from several manufacturers, specially treated with a wax-based lubricant — are now being s