RICHMOND, Victoria, Australia (BRAIN) — Accessory brand Knog said it has won an intellectual property fight in Australia against a Chinese factory. The litigation involved Knog’s Australian patent on a silicone-strap LED headlight. Knog said the factory, which it did not name, will be paying royalties to Knog as it sells its remaining stock of …
Batteries not included … LOS ANGELES, CA — Thieves broke into Currie Technologies’ headquarters here sometime Tuesday night and stole about 20 electric bikes, the company said. But the thieves neglected to take batteries for the bikes, so Currie is betting they’ll be looking for a charge. “The bikes were stored without batteries, and the …
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BOSTON, MA (BRAIN) — BMC has promoted former rep Dan Delehanty to national sales manager in the U.S. He will continue to represent BMC directly in the Northern California and Pacific Northwest territories and also coordinate sales between regional territories and manage BMC’s efforts to increase IBD business, the Swiss company announced. The national sales …
IRVINE, CA (BRAIN) — DirtBaggies, a Southern California brand of bib shorts for mountain bikers, has added several independent sales reps and agencies in Oregon, Colorado, California, Hawaii, Arizona, New Mexico and Nevada. Phillip Champoux, former proprietor of Cayuse Cycles in Portland, Oregon, is handling Oregon and Washington. He can be reached at (253) 973-0909 …
BERKELEY, CA (BRAIN) — Coaches, athletes and parents invovled with high school mountain bike racing will be educated on anti-doping through a program sponsored by the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency. The National Interscholastic Cycling Association is working with USADA’s TrueSport program, which encourages fair competition, making healthy choices, positive behaviors, and a focus on fun, beginning …
TAICHUNG, Taiwan (BRAIN) — Giant Manufacturing’s revenue for the first two quarters of this year totaled $906 million, a 4 percent increase over the same period last year. According to a statement released by the Taiwan trade group TAITRA, Giant’s founder and president King Liu is looking to sales in the Chinese market for future …
VAN NUYS, CA (BRAIN) — Easton-Bell Sports sales fell 5 percent in the first half of this year, a decline the company attributed to its team sports sales. The company’s Action Sports division was flat, with strong helmet sales offset by declines in sales of Easton cycling products and an exit from the fitness equipment …
SAN RAFAEL, CA (BRAIN) — California-based Trips for Kids is awarding $50,000 in grants to some of its international chapters, the organization announced Tuesday. The grants are largely funded with the proceeds from the sale of donated items that Trips for Kids receives each year from corporate sponsors. Each grant award winner will receive $1,200 …
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SEATTLE, WA (BRAIN) — Redline Bicycles will provide all the BMX rental bikes used at Ray’s Indoor Bike Parks, which has locations in Ohio and Wisconsin, the company announced Tuesday. “Redline is first and foremost a dirt brand and Ray’s numerous riding opportunities match our products better than any venue we could imagine. Providing the …
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KETCHUM, ID (BRAIN) — Smith Optics has appointed Mallory Burda as the brand’s new endurance promotions manager. In her new role, effective immediately, Burda will oversee the growth of eyewear and accessories among the cycling, triathlon and running divisions for the brand. Burdaspent the past four years as the USA sports marketing specialist at Specialized. …
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