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NBDA releases list of America's Best Bike Shops

Posted August 21, 2015

COSTA MESA, Calif. (BRAIN) — The National Bicycle Dealers Association has released its third annual list of America's Best Bike Shops. 

Registration opens for 2016 IBD Summit

Posted August 21, 2015
Preliminary agenda released: Fewer keynotes, more industry panels.

SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, Calif. (BRAIN) — Registration is now open for the 2016 IBD Summit, to be held in Tempe, Ariz., Jan. 12-14.

Steve Flagg steps down as QBP president

Posted August 21, 2015
Company veteran Rich Tauer takes the reins as Q’s founder focuses on strategy and product innovation.
Flagg (left) and Tauer.

BLOOMINGTON, Minn. (BRAIN) — After 34 years as president of Quality Bicycle Products, Steve Flagg is stepping aside and has named Rich Tauer to take his place. Tauer, currently the company’s vice president, takes on his new role Oct. 1.

Industry Nine to supply hubs for Reynolds Blacklabel wheels

Posted August 21, 2015
Reynolds also announces a wheel trade-in promotion.

SANDY, Utah (BRAIN) — Industry Nine Componentry will now provide hubs for all Reynolds Cycling's Blacklabel mountain bike wheelsets, the companies announced this week.

Rumbleship seeking submissions for Innovation Alley at Interbike

Posted August 21, 2015

SAN FRANCISCO (BRAIN) — Rumbleship is sponsoring a showcase area at Interbike that will feature innovative products and services. The company is seeking submissions for inclusion in the display, called Innovation Alley Presented By Rumbleship.

Retailers being surveyed about Industry Directory improvements

Posted August 20, 2015
Retailers being asked for feedback on the Industry Directory, a project of BRAIN and PeopleForBikes.

LAGUNA HILLS, Calif. (BRAIN) — Bicycle Retailer & Industry News and PeopleForBikes are again partnering to update and publish the annual Industry Directory.

NBDA picks Todd Grant as new executive director

Posted August 20, 2015

COSTA MESA, Calif. (BRAIN) —  Todd Grant will join the National Bicycle Dealers Association as its new executive director on Sept. 1. 

Pearl Izumi promoting new 'Endure & Enjoy' branding at US Pro Challenge

Posted August 20, 2015
Team BMC's Taylor Phinney with the pact.

LOUISVILLE, Colo. (BRAIN) — Pearl Izumi is launching a new marketing campaign that promotes the idea that endurance athletes should enjoy their chosen activity — and not be a jerk about it.

Colorado's governor to give keynote at Interbike

Posted August 20, 2015

SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, Calif. (BRAIN)  — Colo. Gov. John Hickenlooper will give the keynote address at the Interbike Industry Breakfast on Wednesday, Sept. 16, the first morning of the Interbike Expo.

Bicycle Habitat to close original store due to skyrocketing rent

Posted August 19, 2015

NEW YORK (BRAIN) — Bicycle Habitat will close its original store on Lafayette Street in New York's SoHo neighborhood Sept. 30. The store is consolidating into another location three doors down on the same block.

Safe Routes to School founder Deb Hubsmith loses battle with cancer

Posted August 19, 2015
Updated with information on memorial services.

FAIRFAX, Calif. (BRAIN) — Deb Hubsmith, the longtime leader of the Safe Routes to School movement in the U.S., passed away Tuesday after a nearly two-year battle with acute myeloid leukemia. She was 46. 

Abus appoints Mathias Lundblad as GM for North America

Posted August 19, 2015

CHICAGO (BRAIN) — Abus Mobile Security, Inc. has appointed Mathias Lundblad as the general manager of the company's North American business unit.

Stile Products now carrying Carry Freedom trailers

Posted August 19, 2015

LOS ANGELES (BRAIN) — Stile Products, Inc., a North American distributor specializing in cycling products for urban cycling, is now offering Carry Freedom bicycle trailers.

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