March 1, 2013

Issue Highlights: 
  • BRAIN Dealer Tour: San Francisco Bay Area
  • BPSA Report: Hybrid sales a bright spot
  • Bike brands step up to support ProTour teams
  • Terry Lee rejoins Easton-Bell
  • Greg LeMond returns to bike industry
  • Interbike e-Bike event charges up industry

A sample of articles in this issue:

Keep it in the family?

Posted March 20, 2013
From the magazine

Owners of U.S. suppliers who have thrived after succeeding their parents at the helm begin to consider the next generation.

Posted in Industry News

Fund aims to bring venture capital to industry

Posted March 19, 2013
From the magazine

LYON, France (BRAIN) — The bicycle industry may not be as sexy as social media or biotechnology, but Patrick Keating believes it offers plenty of opportunity for investors.

Posted in International

Las Vegas Cyclery takes green retail to extreme

Posted March 18, 2013
From the magazine

LAS VEGAS, NV—When you walk into the new Las Vegas Cyclery store, the pleasing aesthetics of the building are striking.The 34-foot-tall ceiling with the wooden décor gives the bike shop an open, airy feel, reminiscent of a ski lodge.

Posted in Retail News

Bike brands: savior of the pro peloton?

Posted March 21, 2013
From the magazine

WESTLAKE VILLAGE, CA (BRAIN) —Bob Burbank refers to the days of Mario Cipollini and the Cannondale-sponsored Saeco race team often as he discusses the brand’s latest venture, Cannondale Pro Cycling.

Posted in Industry News