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Posted January 16, 2013
Cyclists in Copenhagen. Photo courtesy European Cyclists' Federation

BRUSSELS, Belgium (BRAIN) — Nantes, France, will host the 2015 Velo-city conference, a meeting of more than 1,000 bike advocates and planners from around the world.

Posted January 16, 2013
Shaun Jackson

SARASOTA, FL (BRAIN) — Shaun Jackson, a former bike industry designer who co-founded the Eclipse company in the 1970s, died Tuesday after being injured in a small plane crash here on Saturday.

Posted January 15, 2013

BOULDER, CO (BRAIN) — Bike advocacy group Bikes Belong has signed with Verde PR & Consulting, a Colorado agency that represents several major brands in the bike and outdoors industries.

Posted January 15, 2013

SAN DIEGO, CA (BRAIN) — Outdoor retailer REI is the new title sponsor of the Muddy Buddy Adventure Series and the presenting sponsor of TriRock Triathlon Series; both series are owned by San Diego-based Competitor Group Inc.

The sponsorship agreement includes in-store classes for event participants.

Posted January 15, 2013

Recent industry job changes at Garmin, Profile Design, Wheels Manufacturing, Interbike and Todson

Posted January 15, 2013

SALT LAKE CITY, UT (BRAIN) — Outdoorindustry  jobs website Malakye is hosting a job fair at next week's Outdoor Retailer Winter Market trade show in Salt Lake City, and the company says bike companies Specialized and Pearl Izumi will be among the participants.

Posted January 15, 2013

WATERLOO, Quebec (BRAIN) — Raleigh Canada Ltd. will end bike manufacturing and assembly at its facility here by the end of the year, the company announced Monday.

Posted January 14, 2013

WESTLAKE VILLAGE, CA (BRAIN)—Cannondale wrapped up a four-day camp for its first title-sponsored WorldTour road race team on Monday, an event marked by the Hollywood-themed rider introduction in the heart of Southern California’s film industry. 

Posted January 14, 2013
Burry Stander. Photo courtesy Specialized

CAPE TOWN, South Africa (BRAIN) — Friends, family and supporters of mountain bike racer Burry Stander, who died after being hit by a car last month, are forming a foundation in his name in hope of

Posted January 14, 2013

PETALUMA, CA (BRAIN) — The Hive has hired Ian Ferguson to manage its North American aftermarket sales and rep force for its Chub, Revl and e*thirteen brands.  

Posted January 14, 2013
The site in October. Photo courtesy Park Tool

ST. PAUL, MN (BRAIN) — Park Tool began moving into its new factory, warehouse and office building Sunday.

Posted January 11, 2013

CARSON, CA (BRAIN)—Custom apparel maker Champion System on Friday introduced its 2013 pro road cycling team, marking the second year for the world’s first Asian-based UCI Pro Continental squad.

Posted January 11, 2013
Blackwell

KENT, WA (BRAIN) — Seattle Bike Supply's longtime leader, Chuck Hooper, will step aside this spring as Greg Blackwell becomes president of the distributor, which is owned by the Accell Group.

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