PORT COQUITLAM, British Columbia (BRAIN) — Live to Play Sports announced Tuesday that it will become the exclusive Canadian distributor of Dahon folding bikes effective spring 2015.
"With growing density in Canada's urban centers and more people looking to cycling for commuting and fitness needs, we recognize the importance of the folding bike category to both retailers and consumers," said Martin Tammik, vice president of aftermarket sales for LTP Sports. "We are pleased to be able to offer Canadian dealers the leading brand in folding bikes and look forward to improving the availability and support for Dahon products in Canada."
Preseason orders will start being taken this month for delivery in April, with bikes shipping from LTP Sports' Vancouver and Toronto warehouses.
"Dahon has been analyzing the Canadian bicycle marketplace for some time and realizes the potential for our folding bikes in the growing urban landscape," said Joan Hu, Dahon's international sales manager. "Live to Play Sports is a perfect fit for the distribution of our products, and together we can make urban cycling easier for Canadians."
