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NICA founder leaves nonprofit to start consultancy

December 5, 2013

BERKELEY, CA (BRAIN) — Matt Fritzinger, founder of the National Interscholastic Cycling Association, is leaving the nonprofit to launch his next venture in January. His last day with NICA is Dec. 20. 

Posted in Industry News

Showers Pass' new waterproof breathable socks

December 4, 2013

PORTLAND, OR (BRAIN) — Showers Pass has launched a waterproof-breathable sock for cycling, running, skiing and other outdoor activities.

Posted in New Products

SRAM recalling some Red WiFli rear derailleurs

December 4, 2013
10-speed rear mechs can jam

CHICAGO, IL (BRAIN) — SRAM is working with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and authorities in other nations to recall some Red 10-speed medium-cage rear derailleurs.

Posted in Recalls

Soleus adds Strava compatibility to its software

December 4, 2013

AUSTIN, TX (BRAIN) — GPS device brand Soleus has added compatibility with Strava to its Sync desktop software. The software upgrade allows users of Soleus' GPS watches and bike computer to upload activity data from their computers to their Strava accounts.

Posted in Product/Tech

Champion System to sponsor LUNA team next year

December 4, 2013

BROOKLYN, NY (BRAIN) — Clothing brand Champion System will be the technical apparel sponsor of the LUNA Pro Team for the 2014 season.

Posted in International

RecoFit named a finalist in ISPO show awards

December 4, 2013

BOULDER, CO (BRAIN) — Organizers of the German trade show ISPO Munich have named RecoFit Compression Gear as a finalist in the show's ISPO BRANDNEW contest. The compression gear brand was recognized in the award's sportswear category.

Posted in International

Q-Outdoor adds CRKT knives and tools

December 3, 2013

BLOOMINGTON, MN (BRAIN) — Q-Outdoor, a division of QBP, is now distributing CRKT (Columbia River Knife & Tool) knives and tools to the cycling market.  

Posted in Industry News

Retailer raises almost $80k for World Bicycle Relief

December 3, 2013

NEW YORK, NY and GREENWICH, CT (BRAIN) — Retailer Signature Cycles raised almost $80,000 for World Bicycle Relief last month with help from industry donors—and a huge assist from an individual benefactor.

Posted in Retail News

Pearl Izumi to open new headquarters on Sunday

December 3, 2013

LOUISVILLE, CO (BRAIN) — Pearl Izumi will have a grand opening and ribbon cutting event at its new headquarters here on Sunday.

Posted in Industry News

Softride's Hang5 and Hang2 racks fit fat bikes

December 3, 2013
The Hang5 in the up position with bikes attached.

BELLINGHAM, WA (BRAIN) — Softride says its Hang2 and Hang5 bike racks are well suited to carrying fat bikes without adapters or extra tools.

Posted in New Products

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