Bloomberg: EU may ease anti-dumping tariffs on Chinese bikes • Scott Strysick joins ASI • Gran Fondo planned for Banff National Park • Timbuk2 sponsors Red Hook Criterium
BRUSSELS, Belgium (BRAIN)—The European Union may ease 19-year-old anti-dumping duties on Chinese bikes, Bloomberg is reporting.
The EU said it would review a 48.5 percent import duty because Chinese bikemakers may be eligible for more favorable treatment following China’s removal last year of an export-quota system, the news service reports.
In October, the EU renewed the anti-dumping duty for five years to help European producers compete with cheaper imports.
But “The continued imposition of measures at the existing level may no longer be appropriate,” the EU said Monday.
Scott Strysick joins ASI as engineering director
PHILADELPHIA, PA (BRAIN)—Advanced Sports International, parent company of Fuji, SE, Kestrel, Breezer and Oval Concepts, has hired Scott Strysick as its new engineering director.
Strysick began his career designing and manufacturing V-twin motorcycle engines before joining Trek as a design engineer for Bontrager accessories. He then spent four years living in Taichung City, serving as Trek’s Taiwan engineering manager, and more recently worked as engineering manager for Trek's Bontrager Accessories in Waterloo, Wisconsin.
“Scott brings a broad range of skills to the table, most notably his ability to build and manage successful engineering teams,” said ASI director of product development & supply chain, James Peters. “His comprehensive understanding of testing, quality control, and the entire engineering process will prove invaluable to our company and the future of each of our unique brands.”
Gran Fondo planned for Banff National Park
BANFF, Alberta (BRAIN)—GranFondo Canada will produce a 142km gran fondo ride in Alberta on August 25.
The park is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Capacity for the inaugural RBC GranFondo Banff has been limited to 1,500 participants. Registration will begin at 9:00am on March 15. For more information, visit www.rbcgranfondobanff.com.
Timbuk2 to sponsor Red Hook Criterium
SAN FRANCISCO, CA (BRAIN)—Timbuk2 is sponsoring the 2012 Red Hook Crit, an unsanctioned race in Brooklyn, New York, held at night featuring a fixed-gear criterium and a 5km running race.
"The Red Hook Crit rider is equally skilled on a bike, passionate and brave, which has been and continues to be Timbuk2's core user," said Timbuk2 CEO Mike Wallenfels. "We want to support those that share the same enthusiasm for bike culture as Timbuk2 and the Red Hook Crit couldn't be a better fit."
