Tradeshows and conferences
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MONTEREY, Calif. (BRAIN) — Organizers of the Sea Otter Classic, scheduled for next month here, announced Thursday that they are postponing the event to an undetermined date because of the ongoing COVID-19 outbreak.
![Kersten at a 2020 CABDA Midwest party. Kersten at a 2020 CABDA Midwest party.](https://bicycleretailer.com/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/images/article/alexcarroll_20200212_4y3a4950.jpg?itok=feC7h6nj)
CHICAGO (BRAIN) — Organizers of next week's CABDA East trade show say the event will be held as scheduled with some new precautions because of the COVID-19 outbreak.
The event will be held at the Meadowlands convention center in Secaucus, New Jersey.
![REI's flagship Seattle location. REI's flagship Seattle location.](https://bicycleretailer.com/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/images/article/live.jpg?itok=nYhZpQaQ)
KENT, Wash. (BRAIN) — Two REI Co-op office employees possibly were exposed to the COVID-19 virus on Monday, and the outdoor giant, based in Seattle, closed three office campuses for deep cleaning.
BRAIN speaks with suppliers, retailers and others from across the industry and around the world.
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BOULDER, Colo. (BRAIN) — The scale of the COVID-19 outbreak extends from the individual to the global, across medical, political, and economic spheres. The bicycle industry has its own specific concerns within the developing crisis.
MONTEREY, Calif. (BRAIN) — Organizers of next month's Sea Otter Classic bike festival said Tuesday they are keeping a close eye on the COVID-19 virus outbreak and will make an announcement about the event in the next few days.
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DALLAS (BRAIN) — Organizers of the North American Handmade Bicycle Show, originally scheduled for later this month in Dallas, have postponed the show to late August because of concerns about the COVID-19 virus outbreak.
![Bafang organized the delivery of protective suits, masks and goggles. Bafang organized the delivery of protective suits, masks and goggles.](https://bicycleretailer.com/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/images/article/corona_donation_sunny_he.jpg?itok=T4xi6CDi)
SUZHOU, China (BRAIN) — E-bike component manufacturer Bafang Electric Co. said it has resumed operations following the outbreak of the COVID-19 virus.
After Bafang was included in a first-level alert status for the past month, the Jiangsu Provincial Government reduced the threat level on Feb. 24.
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BOULDER, Colo. (BRAIN) — Guests on this week's Outspoken Cyclists podcast include Lance Camisasca, the director of the bicycle segment of the Big Gear Show, the July trade show planned in Salt Lake City.
![A welder at a Taiwanese bike factory. BRAIN photo. A welder at a Taiwanese bike factory. BRAIN photo.](https://bicycleretailer.com/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/images/article/2014-10-30_10.39.51.jpg?itok=WKXX3Tn4)
TAICHUNG, Taiwan (BRAIN) — The CEO of A&J Bicycles — one of the world's largest bike makers, with factories in Taiwan, China, Vietnam, and Cambodia — is warning customers of possible shipment delays due to the novel coronavirus outbreak in China.
![Giant showed a model of the headquarters at the Taipei show last year. Giant showed a model of the headquarters at the Taipei show last year.](https://bicycleretailer.com/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/images/article/img_0110_0.jpeg?itok=cmDg0Crc)
TAICHUNG, Taiwan (BRAIN) — Because of the novel coronavirus outbreak in China, Giant Group has postponed a grand opening media event at its new headquarters building.
SALT LAKE CITY (BRAIN) — Organizers of the Big Gear Show, a bike-paddlesport-outdoor hardgoods show planned for July, have announced a program that will reimburse retailers up to $450 for lodging costs at the show.