Dennis Hudson, a bicycle mechanic from Ohio, is to take ownership of C&O Bicycle of Western Maryland. He was the winner of an essay writing competition that Pamela and George Whetzel set to 'sell' their shop. Entrants submitted $250 as well as their essays.
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International Bike Fitting Institute appoints Lee Prescott as interim president
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PC Pro columnist takes potshot at trade websites
The websites of Raleigh and Dawes get a pasting in the June issue of PC Pro. David Fearon writes: "Many sizable companies ore being outmaneuvered and outgunned by agile outfits able to adapt to the web mindset." The 'agile outfit' in question is On One. Brant Richards sold Fearon a Deore-geared Inbred for £399.
Read More »No-itch outdoor clobber maker does ‘fair trade’ deal with smart sheep
Colorado's SmartWool Corporation, the largest branded purchaser of New Zealand merino wool, has announced a sourcing partnership with The New Zealand Merino Company that guarantees minimum price levels for New Zealand wool growers producing merino wool for use in SmartWool's products. The new contract, which follows on two previous multi-year contracts between the parties, is "unparalleled in the industry", said SmartWool. The seven year deal is worth $30m.
Read More »Helmet compulsion boffins lack “scientific rigour”
Bicycle helmet law lobbyists repeatedly quote aged studies by US authors Thompson, Rivara and Thompson that claim very high protective benefit of bicycle helmets. However, a report in the May 2005 issue of Accident Analysis & Prevention criticises the methods used by the authors, and undermines the credibility of much of their helmet findings.
Read More »Book as old as time goes to print
Yes, at long, long last, the BikeBizBible will be out soon. The artwork has been delivered to the printers. Phew!
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