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• Posted 03/02/2010

  Pedro's "Greens" Up New Location in Advance of Move

  Haverhill, Mass. (March 1, 2010) - Today Pedro's announced its move to historic Haverhill, Mass., where the company has taken up residence in one of the city's notable architectural sites to begin the next chapter of the Pedro's tale. Built in 1912, the Burgess Building was the centerpiece of the region's once-thriving shoe industry. Now nearly a century later, the Burgess Building has has undergone a "facelift" in keeping with Pedro's mission and ethos while staying loyal to its solid New England foundation. As the country's first poured concrete structure, the overbuilt edifice now houses Pedro's headquarters and research and development facility.

• Posted 02/25/2010

  Atayne Launches 100% Recycled Cycling Jersey

  Brunswick, Maine (February 25, 2010) - Atayne, an eco-active apparel manufacturer, unveiled the Grind Cycling Jersey, Atayne's first-ever, zip-up, road-cycling jersey.

• Posted 02/16/2010

  Pedaler Clothing Melds Cycling Performance, Street Style and Sustainability

  Brooklyn, N.Y., and LAGUNA BEACH, Calif., – Pedaler Clothing, a new apparel line blending trend-forward fashion, street cycling functionality, sustainability and responsibility is launching in select cycling shops now. The Pedaler line consists of unisex, eco-friendly bamboo T-shirts and hoodies, shorts, pants, a jacket and “Pony Express” messenger bag all manufactured in the U.S., and designed and developed by street cyclists Trinity Kerr and Virginia Elwood, also a prominent NYC tattoo artist. The founders are donating one percent of the brand’s net profits to cycling organizations around the nation.

• Posted 02/03/2010

  TheClymb.com Officially Launches Website

  Portland, Ore. (February 3, 2010) – Retail Innovation Group is proud to announce the official launch of The Clymb, www.TheClymb.com. The first-of-its-kind website in the outdoor industry, The Clymb is an online private sale network built to deliver insider pricing to its members on the planet's most sought-after performance apparel, footwear and gear. Since its soft beta launch in fall 2009, The Clymb has succeeded in creating an expanding list of brand partners and experienced explosive membership growth. “We work with category-leading performance brands t

• Posted 02/02/2010

  Küat Racks Unleashes The NV

  Springfield, Mo. – Küat Innovations which makes lightweight, stylish, easy-to-use racks designed by cyclists for cyclists is ready to equip vehicles with its newest bike rack: The NV.

• Posted 01/14/2010

  Recall: 2010 Redline Conquest Pro Bicycles and Framesets

  Washington, D.C. – The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following products. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.

• Posted 01/07/2010

  Pedal-Powered Minivan: New 2010 Mundo Cargo Bike

  Sausalito, Calif. (Jan. 8, 2010) - The new 2010 Mundo cargo bike from Yuba Bicycles has been upgraded with more gears and a lighter but stronger frame design, making it the ultimate green machine for hauling, shopping and neighborhood adventures.

• Posted 01/05/2010

  Felt Becomes Official Bike of UCI World Cycling Centre

  Irvine, Calif. (January 5, 2010) – Felt Bicycles has partnered with the International Cycling Union (UCI), the world governing body of cycling, to supply a full stable of road, time trial, track, mountain and BMX frames to the World Cycling Centre in Aigle, Switzerland. The architecturally renowned World Cycling Centre opened in 2002 and houses the offices of the UCI staff as well as elite training facilities for Olympic cycling hopefuls from around the world. The WCC also functions as a training center for national-level cycling coaches, team directors and other management roles within the sport.

• Posted 12/10/2009

  Favorable Summary Judgment Order for LeMond Cycling, Greg LeMond in Suit Against Trek

  Minneapolis, Minn. - In a filing dated December 4, 2009, U.S. District Judge Richard H. Kyle issued a Memorandum Opinion and Order siding with LeMond Cycling, Inc. on several claims in connection with the company's ongoing litigation with Trek Bicycle Corporation over breach of a Sublicense Agreement to sell LeMond brand bicycles, according to Wilson Sonsini Goodrich Rosati.

• Posted 12/03/2009

  "BIKE SAVER" Invention Keeps Bicycles from Rusting Away

  Pittsburgh, Pa. — One night in the rain can prove to be pretty rough on a bicycle. For those who store their bicycles outdoors, fighting rust buildup is a constant battle. If not sheltered in some way, bicycles that are left to the elements will meet an early demise. Aware of this ongoing struggle, two inventors from Columbus, Ga., have created a solution. As one inventor puts it, "I was inspired by watching my children's and grandchildren's bikes become damaged by the weather. I ended up having to buy them new bicycles almost every Christmas." Not wanting to bear this expense, they created the BIKE SAVER.

• Posted 12/03/2009

  Performance Now Ships Fully Assembled Bicycles

  Chapel Hill, N.C. – Performance Bicycle, the nation’s largest specialty bike retailer, is now making house calls to anyone shopping for a new bike. Spin Doctor Pro Bike Build™ is a complete home delivery service that ships bikes direct to the front door, profess

• Posted 11/17/2009

  Felt Bicycles Partners with Retul Bike Fit Systems

  Irvine, Calif. – Felt Bicycles has partnered with Retül, a state-of-the-art motion capture system that offers bike retailers and fit specialists the ultimate tool for a precision fit. Recognizing that proper fit is essential to attaining the best possible cycling experience for all cyclists, from competitive to recreational, Felt has chosen Retül to help accomplish its goal of offering every Felt customer a better fitting bike.

• Posted 11/12/2009

  Bicycles Recalled by Easton Sports; Stem Failure Poses Fall Hazard

  Washington, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.

• Posted 11/05/2009

  Leatt® Introduces New Brand Identity

  Valencia, Calif. – Leatt®, the company that invented the Leatt-Brace®, is evolving its brand and is showcasing a new logo. Headquartered in Cape Town, South Africa, Leatt is a market leader for design and safety in sports protection.

• Posted 10/29/2009

  Electra Bicycle Company Names Skip Hess Co-CEO

  Vista, California (October 27, 2009) – Electra Bicycle Company, LLC, which currently distributes bikes in 27 countries, announces Skip Hess as co-CEO of the company. Skip will lead operations including supply chain, inventory control, sales and distribution, and will oversee the finance and warehousing functions. Benno Baenziger continues his position as Founder and co-CEO, leading product development and brand management. Skip has served on Electra’s Board of Directors for t

• Posted 10/28/2009

  Performance Bicycle Introduces Forté Carbon Road Bike Components

  CHAPEL HILL, NC, October 27, 2009 – Performance Bicycle, the nation’s largest specialty bike retailer, is introducing a new line of high-performance carbon components for road bikes under its Forté brand, giving cyclists a new alternative for high-quality replacement parts.

• Posted 10/26/2009

  Clear2Go™ Invites Fans to Win a Ride with World Champion Cyclist Lance Armstrong

  Miramar, Fla. - Who dares to believe they can keep up with seven-time Tour de France winner, Lance Armstrong, on a bike? Well the people behind Clear2Go, the sports water bottle with a replaceable filter, are giving would-be cyclists around the country the opportunity to do just that.

• Posted 10/22/2009

  JONESwares Expands Clothing Line

  Petersham, Mass. - JONESwares, the US manufacturer of performance merino wool garments for sports, has announced the expansion of its clothing lines. Due to popular request, the company now offers specifically sized gear for men and women. In addition, they have rolled out some new cycling jersey designs, added a full range of gear for running, and increased the number of styles and weights available in base layers.

• Posted 10/07/2009

  Lug Offers New Bag, the Glider

  It’s no doubt that biking is nationwide and international, not only for sport and transportation, but in the fashion realm as well. Cyclists, whether en route to work or on the open path, have learned to combine transportation needs, like proper clothing, gear and bags, with comfort and style.

• Posted 10/07/2009

  Michelob Ultra Joins Forces With Lance Armstrong

  St. Louis, Mo. – Michelob ULTRA announced today that seven-time Tour de France winner and cycling icon Lance Armstrong has signed a three-year agreement to become the brand’s new spokesperson and ambassador.

• Posted 09/24/2009

  CRAFT Elite Attack Bib Wins Accolades and Secures Award at Eurobike

  Beverly, Mass. – CRAFT’s new Elite Attack Bib has received the Eurobike Award 2009 at this year’s fair in Friedrichshafen, Germany. This award is recognized as one of the bike industry’s leading prizes and is selected by an international jury of bike industry representatives (designers, editors and retailers). Criteria for the award include innovation, functionality, ergonomics and comfort and the Craft Elite Attack Bib received top honor over 400 other entries.

• Posted 09/23/2009

  Michelin Man Goes "Wild" at Interbike

  Las Vegas, Nev. – Announced today, the introduction of its new bicycle tire lineup for 2010 with the all-new MICHELIN® Wild range for mountain bikes, the new MICHELIN Lithion®2 range of road bike tires and the new MICHELIN® Pro Optimum tires for long distance trips.

• Posted 09/23/2009

  Terry Precision Bicycles for Women and Advanced Sports, Inc. Sign License Agreement

  Philadelphia, Penn. - Terry Precision Bicycles announced today that it has signed a license agreement with Advanced Sports, Inc. (ASI) to distribute an expanded line of women's performance and lifestyle bicycles. Terry, the premier women's cycling company, has been at the forefront of women-specific design for over two decades. ASI is an established leader in the design, development and production of bicycles producing more than 250,000 units worldwide in 2008 under its primary brands Fuji, SE, Kestrel and Breezer, as well as various private label models.

• Posted 09/23/2009

  DAKINE to Debut Spring 2010 Bike Collection at Interbike

  Hood River, Ore. – DAKINE, the leader in action sports accessories, will preview its spring ’10 bike collection to media and retailers attending the Interbike trade show in Las Vegas, Nev. beginning on September 23, 2009, at booth number 4625. The collection will be available for purchase at DAKINE retailers beginning in January 2010.

• Posted 09/23/2009

  Performance Bicycle Introduces Kids Bikes in a Box

  Chapel Hill, N.C. – Parents on the hunt for kids bikes this holiday season will have a fast and easy way to find the bike they want and have it shipped, fully assembled, to their doorstep. Performance Bicycle announced today the introduction of Kids Bike in a Box, a new offering that lets parents go

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