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Posted May 4, 2012

Phoenix signs Tyler Faoro for factory team • New Balance continues sponsorship of Garmin-Barracuda team • San Francisco Bike to Work Day gets wiggly video

Flagg buys majority of SmartEtailing

Posted May 3, 2012

BLOOMINGTON, MN (BRAIN) Thursday May 3 2012 12:18 PM MT—Steve Flagg and Mary Henrickson have acquired a majority stake in SmartEtailing, developer of websites and software for more than 1,000 U.S. specialty bike dealers.

Rapha San Fran 'Club' celebrates milestone

Posted May 3, 2012

SAN FRANCISCO, CA (BRAIN) Thursday May 3 2012 11:43 AM MT—Rapha's only permanent retail location started as a temporary "pop-up" store that the clothing company planned to operate for three months last spring and summer.

Chattanooga to host U.S. pro road champs

Posted May 3, 2012

CHATTANOOGA, TN (BRAIN) Thursday May 3 2012 11:22 AM MT—Chattanooga will host USA Cycling's professional road and time trial championships next year and for two years after, the organization announced here on Thursday.

Briefs: Future launches weekly digital mag

Posted May 2, 2012

PLUS: Performance Bicycle to award $30,000 in community grants • QBP adds to salesforce in Midwest, Southwest and Florida • Register One Sales Agency to r

Fitness, outdoor boost Garmin Q1 revenue

Posted May 2, 2012

OLATHE, KS (BRAIN) Wednesday May 2 2012 11:38 AM MT—Strong demand for its fitness and outdoor GPS products helped Garmin Ltd. post a 10 percent increase in revenue to $557 million for the first quarter ended March 31, exceeding analyst expectations for a third consecutive quarter.

News Briefs: BTI adds seatpost service

Posted May 2, 2012

PLUS: Supporters break ground for Cleveland velodrome ... Saris announces bike corral contest ...

Bikewagon opening brick-and-mortar store

Posted May 2, 2012

NORTH SALT LAKE, UT (BRAIN) Wednesday May 2 2012 9:28 AM MT—Online cycling parts and accessories seller Bikewagon is expanding into brick-and-mortar retailing with a grand opening May 4 and 5 for its new full-service bike shop.

CGI announces new editorial staff at VeloNews

Posted May 2, 2012

BOULDER, CO (BRAIN) Wednesday May 2 2012 9:00 AM MT—Competitor Group Inc. on Wednesday announced new editorial hires for its Velo magazine and VeloNews.com.

Hurley acquires majority interest in ABG

Posted May 1, 2012

CHATTANOOGA, TN (BRAIN) Tuesday May 1 2012 3:38 PM MT—Peter Hurley, currently CEO and president of American Bicycle Group, has acquired a majority interest in the company, ABG announced Tuesday.

Ray Keener: BLC/IBD Summit Download

Posted May 1, 2012

For the umpteenth year, the most discussed topic at BLC was: How do we welcome that Casual, Non-Enthusiast rider?

Groups mark Bike Month with calls to Congress

Posted May 1, 2012

WASHINGTON, DC (BRAIN) — Bike advocacy groups are making the most of National Bike Month, which kicked off Tuesday, by lobbying Congress to restore funding for bike projects in the federal transportation bill.

Report: Chicago inspector probes bike deal

Posted May 1, 2012

CHICAGO, IL (BRAIN) Tuesday May 1 2012 9:46 AM MT—Crain's Chicago Business is reporting that Chicago's Inspector General has opened an investigation into alleged irregularities in the awarding of a multi-million dollar contract for a bike sharing program.

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