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CABDA Expo organisers have opened registration for all three of their 2023 regional trade shows: CABDA West in Metro Los Angeles, CABDA Midwest held outside Chicago, and CABDA East in Metro New York City. CABDA show director Jim Kersten said: “We’re excited to be firing on all cylinders again. The …

The National Bike Dealers Association (NBDA) has released the Cost of Doing Business (CDB) Report, considered a ‘benchmark’ report for doing business in the US cycling industry. Made possible by funding support from title sponsor BikeExchange, the report has returned after a seven-year hiatus. The 2022 CDB Report allows retailers …

UK-based cycling accessory brand Restrap has secured a new distribution partnership in the US with Quality Bicycle Products (QBP). “We are excited to partner with Quality Bicycle Products,” said Edward Kingston, sales director. “QBP is a natural fit with the Restrap Brand considering their commitment to building stronger communities and …

Helmet manufacturer Kask and eyewear brand Koo have announced the opening of their first-ever concept store, located in the Garment District in Manhattan, New York City. Split across their sports collections, the store will encompass both brand’s fit and feel, focusing on attention to customer experience and care. Alongside the …

Giant Bicycle is recalling about 20,800 bicycles sold in the US due to fall and injury hazards. The recall involves model year 2021 Giant Cypress DX, Giant Escape 3 Comfort, Liv Flourish FS 1 and Liv Alight 3 Comfort bikes. The company said it has received 86 reports of the …

Maryland’s Race Pace Bicycles has been sold to Trek Bicycles, with the transition set to occur in March. The retailer opened its first store in 1978 in West Baltimore and is now present in seven locations. The announcement was made on Race Pace Bicycles’ Facebook page by owner Alex Obriecht. “From …

Fox Racing has announced new partnerships with PeopleForBikes and the National Interscholastic Cycling Association (NICA). Fox will work alongside both organisations to create more cycling opportunities, develop youth programmes, and improve retailer and rider relationships in the industry. The multi-year partnership with PeopleForBikes will help the organisation continue to advance …

BikeFlights.com is making it easier for individual cyclists and businesses to ship e-bikes within the contiguous US with a new e-bike shipping programme. “As more people have purchased e-bikes, the need to buy and sell as well as travel with e-bikes has grown,” said William Alcorn, president of BikeFlights. “We’re …

NBDA president Heather Mason has been announced as the speaker for the Keynote Breakfast at the CABDA Midwest Expo. “In case you’ve been living under a rock and somehow missed it, Heather’s first year at NBDA has been nothing short of extraordinary,” said CABDA show director Jim Kersten. “Heather was …

Rebecca Morley catches up CABDA Expo show director Jim Kersten