The Pro’s Closet will close in October
Sep 26, 2024 · LOUISVILLE, Colo. (BRAIN) — The Pro’s Closet — which started out of its founder’s VW bus, evolved into an eBay store, and became a used bike and component e-commerce giant — will close in October after 18 years.
California passes bills legislating e-bikes, including defining them ...
Oct 22, 2024 · SACRAMENTO (BRAIN) — Gov. Gavin Newsom signed several e-bike bills into law at the end of September, including one that specifically defines what the state considers to be an e-bike in an effort to address concerns about throttle-powered bikes.SB 1271 was signed into law on Sept. 27 and also establishes e-mobility device and battery third-party testing standards like UL 2849 and EN 15194 ...
Colorado Cyclist and Planet Cyclery promote 'closing sale'
Apr 19, 2024 · BROOMFIELD, Colo. (BRAIN) — The homepage of e-commerce sites Colorado Cyclist and Planet Cyclery (which merged in late 2021) each began promoting a "Closing Sale" on their homepages this week.
Vista Outdoor agrees to sell Revelyst to investment group for …
Oct 7, 2024 · ANOKA, Minn. (BRAIN) — Vista Outdoor has agreed to sell its Revelyst business unit — which includes its bike-related brands — to Strategic Value Partners for $1.125 billion. The sale to SVP depends on shareholder and regulatory approval of the sale of the other half of Vista Outdoor's business to Czechoslovak Group (CSG).
A 2024 Cyclist Buyer's Guide to America's Best Bicycle Insurance
GAITHERSBURG, Md., Jan. 3, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- BikeInsure, an insurtech company specializing in bicycle insurance for cyclists in the United States, has released a 2024 Cyclist Buyer's Guide to America's Best Bike Insurance. Today's cyclists need separate bike insurance to protect their new or used bicycles and eBikes from riding, transit, or theft risks.
Rad Power Bikes to be sold at some Best Buy stores and online
Sep 25, 2024 · SEATTLE (BRAIN) — Rad Power Bikes announced Wednesday that its bikes will be sold at 150 Best Buy stores and at BestBuy.com. The company also announced it has hired bike industry veteran George Lee.
CES 2025 | Bicycle Retailer and Industry News
Jan 7, 2025 · The world's most powerful tech event is your place to experience the innovations transforming how we live.This is where global brands get business done, meet new partners and where the industry's sharpest minds take the stage to unveil their latest releases and boldest breakthroughs. Get a real feel for the latest solutions to the world's biggest challenges with immersive activations and demos ...
Iconic framebuilder Bob Parlee dies | Bicycle Retailer and Industry …
Sep 23, 2024 · BEVERLY, Mass. (BRAIN) — Bob Parlee, the founder of his namesake bike company, died at home on Tuesday in Essex, Massachusetts, surrounded by family after a four-year cancer battle. He was 70.Bob and wife Isabel founded Parlee Cycles in 1999. Before entering the cycling industry, Bob built high-performance boats. A Wakefield, Massachusetts, native, Bob spent most of his time
Trek to begin direct-to-consumer bike sales through Consumer …
Jul 3, 2024 · WATERLOO, Wis. (BRAIN) — Trek Bicycle will join other brands in offering a direct-to-consumer bike buying option after unveiling its Consumer Choice program that will provide 15% to 20% margins to the consumer's closest Partner Level retailer.
How the cycling industry is supporting hurricane relief efforts
Oct 3, 2024 · HILDEBRAN, N.C. (BRAIN) — Residents affected by Hurricane Helene are only beginning to recover days after the storm left destruction from Florida to Virginia. Industry members are establishing ways to support recovery remotely.Hildebran, North Carolina, sock maker DeFeet International was unaffected by the storm and its employees have been working to assist recovery efforts. The company also ...