Day: February 18, 2019

Feb 18 2019

Why You Should Have A Gun While BikingWhy You Should Have A Gun While Biking

A pre-requisite that must not be missed! Those who love biking will tell you what a phenomenal experience it is to be able to enjoy the wilderness as if the

Administration extends tariff exclusions for Chinese kids bikes
Kids bikes from China will get a break from the Trade War tariffs until Dec. 31, but some other products will see an extra 25% tariff again starting midnight Friday.WASHINGTON (BRAIN) — The Trump administration has extended tariff exclusions it earlier granted to importers of most kids bikes and a few other bike products from China. […]
Mellow Johnny's ends sales of police bikes
Citing crowd-control concerns, the Austin location cancels police contract.AUSTIN, Texas (BRAIN) — Mellow Johnny’s Bike Shop Austin will no longer will sell bicycles to the Austin Police Department because of concerns over officers using them to control Black Lives Matter protesters. The Austin Police Department has for months used bicycles to block protesters from roadways, […]
No relief in sight as bike imports can't match demand
As retail sales increased by double or triple digits, bike imports were up just 3% through June.BOULDER, Colo. (BRAIN) — Bike imports are up significantly in recent months, according to U.S. Department of Commerce figures released Wednesday. But importers are still struggling to make up for reduced shipments earlier in the year combined with unprecedented […]
California retailers threatened with lawsuits over their websites' accessibility
ARCATA, Calif. (BRAIN) — At least 15 bike shops in California have received emails and letters from a law firm threatening suits over their websites' compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and a California statute. The law firm, representing a blind woman from California, said in the letters that it would seek statutory damages […]
Ride for Racial Justice Announces Ride and Fundraising Event in Boulder
BOULDER, Colo. (July 23, 2020) – Ride for Racial Justice today announces its second ride-event to rally support in the fight against systemic racism in the sport of cycling and beyond. The full-day event on August 2, 2020, seeks to engage in meaningful conversations and celebrate diversity through the freedom of the bicycle while raising […]
Black Lives Matter movement puts Black-owned police bike brand in 'awkward position'
Editor's note: A version of this story ran in the July issue of BRAIN. FRAMINGHAM, Mass. (BRAIN) — In the middle of a pandemic, in the middle of a national discussion about the role of police departments in systemic racism, in the middle of an industry-wide debate about what some call the "abhorrent" misuse of police bikes […]
This boom's gone electric
E-bike sales will extend the 2020 bike boom, the industry says.Editor's note: A version of this article ran in the July issue of BRAIN. This version has been updated with new quotes from Bosch and Aventon and the latest sales figures. SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (BRAIN) — As the industry debates whether the pandemic-driven bike boom […]
Outerbike Cancels Remaining 2020 Events; Announces New Website Page Connecting Riders with Exhibiting Bike Brands
New website feature aims to support and make folks feel welcome amidst the growing influx of new riders into the bike community. MOAB, Utah (July 20, 2020) – Outerbike, the premier three-day experiential consumer event dedicated to helping mountain bikers find their perfect bike, announces an exciting new feature to the Outerbike website launching later […]
Fox drops offer to acquire Mavic, but about 13 potential buyers remain
The Badger is still in the hunt. French administrators will decide on the winning bid this month.GRENOBLE, France (BRAIN) — Fox Factory has removed itself from the bidding to acquire Mavic SAS, which is in receivership in France. However, about 13 other groups, including several with ties to the bike industry, have expressed interest in […]
MTB Hall of Famer Paul Brodie offers Youtube frame building classes during the pandemic
Need a Pandemic Project? Paul Brodie did. VANCOUVER, British Columbia (BRAIN) — If you have some time on your hands while sheltering in place (and perhaps a small machine shop and a supply of steel tubing in your shelter), this might be the time to brush up on your framebuilding skills. And who better to teach […]