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June 15, 2021
Taiwan e-bike exports up 44% in first 5 months, exceed regular bike exports
Taiwan exported $555 million worth of e-bikes in the first five months of 2021, up 44% from the same period in 2020, the country's Ministry of Finance announced. Exports of regular bikes totaled $525 million, up 38% from the same period last year. BRAIN
June 15, 2021
Better Bike Share Partnership Awards $89,970 in Grants
BOULDER, CO (June 15, 2020)— The Better Bike Share Partnership (BBSP) awarded $89,970 in mini-grants to 12 projects that will reach and engage traditionally underserved populations through shared micromobility. This is the sixth round of grant funding that PeopleForBikes will administer through its partner role with BBSP. “Better Bike Share...
June 15, 2021
Tissot and USA Cycling Announce Partnership
Tissot is proud to announce a multiyear partnership with USA Cycling, the national governing body for the sport of cycling in the United States. International competitive cycling has been part of Tissot’s DNA since the brand was founded, and more officially so in the 80’s when the watchmaker became Official...
June 15, 2021
Announcing ASSOS USA andPikes Peak APEX to Partner Again for The Hunt
Colorado Springs, CO – Sports Strategies announces Pikes Peak APEX and ASSOS USA will kick off The Hunt tomorrow, June 15th, when an ambassador will post the first clue on Instagram. Anyone who wants to join the 3-week scavenger hunt should follow @PikesPeakAPEX and @ASSOS_USA on Instagram for clues. Clues...
June 14, 2021
Bike Companies And Events Benefitting From Gravel Craze
According to data from The NPD Group, year-over-year sales of cyclocross/gravel bikes are up 96 percent through March 2021, with the category capturing 35 percent of the overall road bike category, second only to performance road bikes. Find out why on SGBMedia
June 14, 2021
AWOL proves that Live Photos are here to stay
Last weekend’s iconic AJ Bell 2021 World Triathlon Leeds was a model of COVID-compliant elite and mass participation racing and entertainment held in stunning weather in Roundhay Park, Leeds, paving the way for the post-COVID return to mass participation. A team from British event technology company AWOL were deployed, providing...
June 12, 2021
Danish safety video is the best PSA we’ve seen promoting bicycle helmets
A video by the Danish Road Safety Council is quite brilliant, and a fun reminder that everyone should be wearing helmets when they ride. Even if they’re a careful rider…or a Viking. BikeRumor
June 11, 2021
SIGNA Sports United To Go Public By Merging With A SPAC
SIGNA Sports United (SSU), the sports eCommerce retailer and technology company, has struck a deal to combine with publicly-traded special purpose acquisition company (SPAC) Yucaipa Acquisition Corporation (YAC). The deal also encompasses the purchase of eCommerce bike retailer WiggleCRC Group. PYMNTS.com
June 11, 2021
Shimano forced to shut Malaysia component factory in latest blow to the supply chain
Shimano's factory in Malaysia will be completely closed until at least June 14 due to an official COVID-19 mandate. Since June 1, the factory had been allowed to operate at 60% capacity. Bicycle Retailer
June 11, 2021
Supernus Partners with Davis Phinney Foundation Virtual Event to Support Parkinson’s Wellness and Education
Boulder, CO— As an organization dedicated to wellness and education to help people and families affected by Parkinson’s, the Davis Phinney Foundation is excited to announce a partnership with Supernus Pharmaceuticals, as a new sponsor for the Every Victory Counts Challenge–a virtual event full of activity and fun for all...