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Blue bolsters sales force amid overhaul

Posted January 22, 2013

NORCROSS, GA (BRAIN) — Blue Competition Cycles has added four industry veterans to its sales force. 

SRAM's Bill Keith dies suddenly

Posted January 22, 2013
Bill Keith

CHICAGO, IL (BRAIN) — Many in the industry are mourning the death of Bill Keith, a product manager at SRAM who died suddenly last Thursday at his home near Chicago. Keith was 56 and died of natural causes after riding his bike home from work.

SLC officials brace for decision on show’s future

Posted January 22, 2013
Outdoor Retailer's Winter Market
Camelbak's booth was under construction during setup Monday.

SALT LAKE CITY (BRAIN) — Salt Lake's business community is closely watching an announcement today at the Solitude ski resort.

NBDA clarifies Lex Group letter

Posted January 18, 2013
The top of a letter Lex Group sent to a retailer.

COSTA MESA, CA (BRAIN) — The National Bicycle Dealers Association wants its members to know that it is not endorsing a service being offered by the Lex Group.

Fourth generation joins Todson Inc.

Posted January 18, 2013

NORTH ATTLEBOROUGH, MA (BRAIN) — Drew Todrys, the fourth generation of the family that founded Todson Inc. about 60 years ago,is joining the company as its social media operative.

Urban Velo magazine available on iPad

Posted January 17, 2013
Urban Velo on iPad

PITTSBURGH, PA (BRAIN) — Urban Velo, a bimonthly magazine available in print or online, is now available for iPad tablets via Apple's App Store.

Bianchi buys Italian P&A distributor Alpen

Posted January 17, 2013

VICENZA, Italy (BRAIN) — Bianchi is buying Italian parts and accessories distributor Alpen By Verza Srl, the company announced Thursday. Alpen By Verza has been operating for more than 30 years.

Bell offers $100k in trail building grants

Posted January 17, 2013

BOULDER, CO (BRAIN) — Bell Helmets is partnering with IMBA to launch a program that will offer $100,000 in grants to build mountain bike trails in 2013 and 2014.

Primal renews with Tour de Cure

Posted January 17, 2013
Primal's Tour de Cure jersey and armwarmers

DENVER, CO (BRAIN) — Clothing maker Primal is continuing its support of the American Diabetes Association and Tour de Cure on the national and state level.

Drew Engelmann joins Kinetik Sportwear

Posted January 17, 2013

SAN MARCOS, CA (BRAIN) — Drew Engelmann is the new national sales manager for Kinetik Compression Sportswear USA, the company announced.

Engelmann is a former territory sales manager and 2012 Sales Rep of the Year for Specialized.

Jim Harman, retired Norco CEO, dies at 69

Posted January 16, 2013
Jim Harman

VANCOUVER, British Columbia (BRAIN) — Jim Harman, the retired CEO and president of Norco Products, died Saturday from complications following a stroke. He was 69.

Minnesota company selling LeMond trainers

Posted January 16, 2013
The LeMond Revolution trainer

MINNEAPOLIS, MN (BRAIN) — A new company based in Minneapolis is resuming sales of LeMond bike trainers to the IBD market and consumer direct.

Zipp offering lower-priced wheels

Posted January 16, 2013
The Zipp 30 Clincher rear hub.

INDIANAPOLIS, IN (BRAIN) — SRAM-owned Zipp Speed Weaponry is introducing two new road wheels that will sell for lower prices than the company has hit in several years.

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