LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (BRAIN) — Giant Little Rock recently celebrated its grand opening, and the Giant and Liv dealer has designs on becoming a hub for Central Arkansas\’ booming cycling community and network of renowned trails. \”It\’s fun to be part of this. We\’re really becoming a destination for cyclists,\” said Mat Seelinger co-owner of…
Read moreGOTEBORG, Sweden (BRAIN) — Ass Savers has updated its saddle mudguards with a feature that locks the minimalist guard to the saddle rails. The patent-pending \”FLIP-TIP\” mechanism flips up like the brim of a cycling cap. The company said the previous model was easy to install but was prone to come loose on certain saddle models.…
Read moreCARLSBAD, Calif. (BRAIN) — Factor Bikes has hired industry veterans Richard Wittenberg, Jon Kameen and Antoine Berte as the company prepares for global sales expansion. Wittenberg and his business development firm Lucidity will serve as managing director and provide U.S. logistics support. Kameen will be general manager of North America and Berte will lead the…
Read moreMINNEAPOLIS (BRAIN) — Dero is now offering a collection of street and trail signs to help bike riders find bike parking, repair stations and air pumps. Dero is offering four signs: Bike Parking, Bike Repair, Air and directional Arrow signs. The Bike Repair sign also provides a QR code that takes users to a map of…
Read moreSEATTLE (BRAIN) — Nuun is launching a new drink powder for extended activity, developed with exercise physiologist Stacy T. Sims, Ph.D. The new Performance mix will be sold through speciality retailers exclusively. Nuun said Performance is the first sports drink powder that is certified to both Non-GMO Project Verified and Informed Choice – Safe for Sport…
Read moreWASHINGTON (BRAIN) — President Donald Trump honored a group of wounded veterans at a White House ceremony Thursday. The veterans were taking part in the Wounded Warrior Project Soldier Ride, a multi-day bike ride in the D.C. area. The Soldier Ride is a tradition that began in 2008. \”This was an amazing experience for our warriors,…
Read moreDENVER, Colo. (BRAIN) — Colorado Gov. John Hickenlooper signed HB 17-1151 this week, a bill defining a three-class system for electric-assist bikes depending on their top speed and whether the electric motor assists while pedaling. The new state law requires manufacturers to label e-bikes so they are easy to identify and gives local government authority…
Read moreLOUISVILLE, Colo. (BRAIN) — Pearl Izumi is now the exclusive cycling apparel, training apparel and cycling shoe sponsor of USA Triathlon, including the USA Triathlon National Team, USA Paratriathlon National Team and Team USA. \”We are proud to announce our partnership with USA Triathlon,\” said Andrew Hammond, global brand manager for Pearl Izumi. \”We look forward…
Read moreOwner of Interbike and Outdoor Retailer wants to go public. SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, Calif. (BRAIN) — Emerald Expositions Events Inc. has filed for an initial public offering with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The company, owned by the Onex private equity company, owns and operates the Interbike and Outdoor Retailer trade shows, in addition to about…
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As my wife and I started to plan our vacations last year, we realized that three important milestones were looming. The first was our daughter Evy’s second birthday, a big day in her life but also the end of her infant-in-arms privileges and a significant jump in our travel costs (both in cash and points/miles). The…
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