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Posted December 29, 2023

While hardware sales cooled off dramatically post-pandemic in the bike industry, spending on bike-related travel is a bright spot as Americans shift their spending to experiences rather than products.

Posted December 28, 2023

MADISON, Wis. (BRAIN) — Saris Infrastructure has sold more than one million bike parking solutions and is currently working with Washington, D.C., to reimagine the city's infrastructure, providing nearly 2,000 bike docks so far, with more to come.

Posted December 28, 2023
Resilient retailers soldier on into 2024.

Our industry is awash in bad news. As we publish this in December, and Christmas layaways already a distant memory, it's certain that 2023 will turn out to be the worst sales year this century when corrected for inflation.

Posted December 27, 2023

When I read Rick Vosper’s October opinion/analysis piece, headlined "Nearly half of U.S. bike shops don't carry any Big Four brands," my obvious reaction was: “but more than half do.”

Posted December 26, 2023

WASHINGTON (BRAIN) — The United States Trade Representative announced Tuesday that existing Section 301 tariff exclusions will be extended until May 31. The exclusions for some China-made bicycle products were scheduled to end Sunday.

Posted December 26, 2023

MIAMI (BRAIN) — Micromobility company Bird Global Inc. filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection and has started financially restructuring its operations while continuing to serve its riders, partner cities, fleet managers, and employees.

Posted December 20, 2023
Nils Amelinckx.

(BRAIN) — UK industry professional Nils Amelinckx, who helped establish the cycling side of Lyon Equipment, died Tuesday after a 6½-year battle with cancer.

Posted December 20, 2023

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (BRAIN) — Industry Nine created an online store designed to benefit European consumers and provide faster shipping and service turnaround.

Posted December 18, 2023

AUSTIN, Texas (BRAIN) — E-mobility company eBliss Global will collaborate with Petra Automotive Products to utilize its dealership partners for delivery, setup, and support in North America for its ALWAYS e-bikes.

Posted December 14, 2023

(BRAIN) — The Max streaming channel will add more than 300 live pro cycling events in February, picking up events previously streamed on GCN+, including the Giro d'Italia.

Posted December 13, 2023

SEATTLE (BRAIN) — A man who filed a class-action lawsuit in September against Rad Power Bikes for allegedly manufacturing a faulty fork and quick-release skewer design has dropped his complaint.

The notice of voluntary dismissal without prejudice was filed Tuesday in U.S. District Court in Seattle.

Posted December 12, 2023
The industry has called for de minimis reform to keep low-quality e-bikes and batteries out of the country.

WASHINGTON (BRAIN) — A House committee looking at economic and security issues with China released a bipartisan report Tuesday detailing 150 policy recommendations, including reducing the de minimis threshold for imports from foreign adversaries and strengthening Customs and Border Protection.

Posted December 12, 2023

ROSH HA'AYIN, Israel (BRAIN) — Joe's No Flats, a common sight at European and Asian trade shows for years, will be available to U.S. retailers again starting this month.

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