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Dorel president and CEO, Martin Schwartz [P] courtesy of Dorel Industries Inc.

Dorel to Open Concept Bike Store Near New York City

(East Garden City, NY) – Canadian-based Dorel Industries Inc. will soon open a concept store near New York City states Martin Schwartz, company president and CEO, according to ... READ MORE →

Raleigh and Lapierre Commit to Canada’s Independent Bicycle Dealers

(OAKVILLE, ON) – Success for today’s independent bicycle dealer (IBD) comes down to one key capability: Being able to offer consumers a remarkable buying experience. The recent announcements ... READ MORE →

Sea Otter 2013 Inside the Expo Part 3 – Talking Shop with Specialized, Scott, and Focus

(Monterey, CA) – Pedal spoke to reps from Specialized, Scott, and Focus at the Sea Otter Classic’s renowned tech expo on site in the midst of the racing ... READ MORE →

Lapierre North America Launched by Newly Formed Accell North America

(Kent, Washington) – Lapierre, an established, performance-driven mountain and road cycling brand born in France, is a key brand within the Accell Group NV, and will now become ... READ MORE →

Accell Group NV Launches Accell North America – Raleigh Canada On Board w/Changes Coming

(Kent, Washington) – Officials from Accell Group NV, a leading global bicycle company based in the Netherlands, announce the formalization of a new entity: Accell North America. Accell ... READ MORE →

Stage Race Distribution on the Move in Toronto – New Digs

(Toronto, ON) – Stage Race Distribution, along with their retail division, Blacksmith Cycle, recently moved to new digs at 345 Sorauren Ave. #4 in Toronto, and are excited ... READ MORE →

Orange Sport Supply Unveils New Website and Celebrates 15th Anniversary

– North Vancouver, BC, March 15th, 2013- Orange Sport Supply Inc., one of Canada’s premiere distributors for bicycle parts and accessories, launched their new website today. The new ... READ MORE →

Toronto International Bicycle Show Videos Part 3 – Kazak, Thule

(Toronto, ON) – Pedal was on site at the 2013 Toronto International Bicycle Show to discover what’s new and hot in bikes and gear this coming season. Here’s ... READ MORE →

Toronto International Bicycle Show Videos – Part 2

(Toronto, ON) – Pedal was on the floor of the 2013 Toronto International Bicycle Show on the weekend to check out what’s new and hot this season. Here’s ... READ MORE →

Toronto International Bicycle Show Videos – Part 1

(Toronto, ON) – Pedalmag.com was on site at the Toronto International Bicycle Show on the weekend, getting the scoop on the latest products on display for this season ... READ MORE →

Toronto International Bicycle Show 2013 – PHOTOS

(Toronto, ON) – Check out this great collection of photos by Peter Kraiker straight from the floor of this past weekend’s Toronto International Bicycle Show held in the ... READ MORE →

Solex North America Launches New line of E-bikes in 2013

(Montreal, QC) – Solex is launching a new line of e-bikes to the North American market with a fresh new look and improved functionality. Founded in 2010, Solex ... READ MORE →

Consumer Bike Show Battle Heats Up in Quebec City – Clash to Impact Toronto Show?

(Quebec City, QC) – The Salon Info-Vélo consumer bike show in Quebec City will celebrate its 28th edition from March 8-10 this year, but things will be different ... READ MORE →

SPASO Sports Names New Sales Rep for British Columbia

(BC) – SPASO Sports is pleased to announce the appointment of of Mike Whittle, our new Felt Sales Representative for the Province of British Columbia. Mike will be ... READ MORE →

ExpoCycle Returns to Montreal – Sept. 8-10, 2013

(Keswick, ON) – ExpoCycle, Canada’s premier bike and exhibit showcase will take place in Montreal from September 8-10, 2013 according to the board of directors of the Bicycle ... READ MORE →

Lambert Announces New Sales Management

(Lévis, QC) – Lambert, the leading pan-Canadian distributor of products for the bicycle and running industries, announced its new sales management today. As part of its ongoing commitment ... READ MORE →

New President for Pearl Izumi

(Peterborough, ON) – Pearl Izumi announced today the promotion of Mike O’Connor, Vice President of Consumer Service, Retail & Distribution to Divisional President — replacing Juergen Eckmann, who ... READ MORE →

Ignition Products Adds BNB Racks to Growing Product Line

– Ignition Products Inc. is pleased to announce the addition of BNB Racks to their collection. BNB racks is a bicycle carrier and roof rack manufacturer since 1977 ... READ MORE →

Felt Canada Established – Spaso Sports Named as Exclusive Sales and Marketing Agency

(Montreal, QC) – Felt Bicycles LLC based in Irvine, California and SPASO Sports, Inc. of Montréal, QC, Canada have recently signed a multi-year contractual agreement naming SPASO Sports ... READ MORE →

Interview with Norco’s John Williams & Skip Swain on Changing Company Name to Live to Play Sports

(Las Vegas, Nevada) – On October 1st, Norco Products Ltd., one of the longest standing and well-known names in the Canadian cycling scene became Live to Play Sports. ... READ MORE →

Shimano Beer Bike Takes Centre Stage at ExpoCycle Show

(Toronto, ON) – At the recent ExpoCycle Show in Toronto, Ben Pye, Marketing – Technical Specialist, Shimano Canada, and Hugh Black of True North Cycles wanted a show-stopper ... READ MORE →

Cipollini Boutique Grand Opening Photos, Video and Interview w/Super Mario

(Toronto, ON) – With the introduction of Mario Cipollini’s own line of bikes to the Canadian market, the legendary Super Mario himself was on hand for the Grand ... READ MORE →

Time Sport Partners with ARG Sports

(Montreal, QC) – Time Sport International will focus its development in Canada through its exclusive distributor, ARG Sports Inc. “It was key for the brand to have a ... READ MORE →

Interbike 2012 – Day 2 Report and Photos

(Las Vegas, NV) – The annual Interbike bicycle tradeshow continued at the Sands Convention Centre in Las Vegas, with exhibitors displaying the latest and greatest cycling goodies for ... READ MORE →

Interbike 2012 – Day 1 Report and Photos

September 20, 2012 (Las Vegas, NV) – Interbike 2012 is underway as the cycling world from around the globe has gathered at the Sands Convention Centre in Las ... READ MORE →

Dorel Announces Acquisition and Launch of New GURU Experience

September 20, 2012 – Dorel Recreational/Leisure, a segment of Dorel Industries owner of the Cycling Sports Group announced today the acquisition and launch of the new GURU Experience, ... READ MORE →

2Wheels 2Adventure Niagara Bicycle Touring Company Launched

(Fonthill, ON) – John Swart, of Fonthill, Ontario, launched 2Wheels 2Adventure, a bicycle touring company providing supported multi-day tours throughout Ontario on Monday. 2Wheels 2Adventure caters to those ... READ MORE →

Glacier Bikes is FOR SALE

(Peterborough, Ontario) – Glacier Bikes is announcing that all intellectual assets for its bike line are for sale, effective immediately. Peter Sejrup, President of Smooth Shifting Sports, Inc, ... READ MORE →

Campagnolo 2013 Product Launch – Athena EPS Introduced, Plus Triples & More

(Vicenza, Italy) – Pedal was recently invited to an exclusive 2013 product launch in Italy at Campagnolo, one of the most recognized and revered brands in cycling. Next ... READ MORE →

Former Canadian National Team Member Hugh Walton is Recovering From a Stroke

(Boulder, CO) – Former Canadian national cycling team member Hugh Walton recently suffered a stroke in June and was taken to hospital in Massachusetts. He has since been ... READ MORE →

Specialized Global Press Launch 2013 Sneak Peak Vids – New S-WORKS Ruby, Carbon RD Wheels, Matt Hunter Interview

(Snowbird, UT) – Pedal’s Paul Newitt was on site in Snowbird, UT for the 2013 Specialized Global Press Launch to get a sneak peek at Specialized’s latest developments ... READ MORE →

BTAC Selects Top Drawer Creative to Promote Canada’s Top Industry Cycling Trade Show

(Toronto, ON) – The Bicycle Trade Association of Canada (BTAC) has named bike-friendly Top Drawer Creative their AOR. The agency’s first task? To market the association’s ExpoCycle show ... READ MORE →

Vellend Tech Inc. is Exclusive Canadian Distributor of Vredestein Tires

(Toronto, ON) – Recognized for its expertise and commitment to the Canadian cycling community for over 20 years, Vellend Tech Inc. continually aims to bring premiere cycling products ... READ MORE →

ExpoCycle 2012 Announces New Downtown Toronto Venue

(Toronto, ON) – ExpoCycle 2012 is pleased to announce new downtown Toronto-based convenience to enhance the overall ExpoCycle trade show experience. ExpoCycle was last in Toronto in 2004. ... READ MORE →

Dartmoor Bikes Canada USA Inc. Suspends Operations

(Newmarket, Ontario) – Effective today, Dartmoor Bikes Canada USA Inc. will be suspending importing and distribution of the Dartmoor brand of bicycle products in Canada and the USA. ... READ MORE →

MEC Receives Prestigious Honour – Interview with CEO David Labistour

(Vancouver, BC) – Mountain Equipment Co-op (MEC) is a founding member of the Sustainability Working Group (OIA SWG). This latter group was honoured yesterday by U.S. President Barrack ... READ MORE →

One Way Sport OY Seeks New Distribution Partner for USA

(Finland) – One Way, one of the leading and fastest growing Nordic sport brands worldwide, is seeking a new distributor for the US market. Due to changes in ... READ MORE →

Norco Bicycles Welcomes New Partnership Store – Norco Cap’s Abbotsford

(Vancouver, BC) – Norco Bicycles is thrilled to announce its third and newest partnership store, Norco Cap’s Abbotsford. This strategic alliance builds on the success of Norco’s inaugural ... READ MORE →

25th Edition of Taipei Cycle 2012 – Part 1

(Taipei) – The 25th edition of Taipei Cycle took place earlier this month at the Nangang Exhibition Hall in Taipei, Taiwan and continues to grow as one of ... READ MORE →

Gears Launches New Oakville Store

(Oakville, ON) – Gears is growing again, adding a new location in Oakville to compliment Gears Mississauga and Gears Toronto. Gears Oakville occupies more than 20,000 square feet ... READ MORE →

Norco Sync Real-time Inventory Management System Launches to Canadian Bicycle Retailers

(Vancouver, BC) – Norco Products Ltd., in conjunction with SmartEtailing, has launched Norco Sync, a game-changing technology that links Norco’s Vancouver and Toronto warehouses with the Canadian Independent ... READ MORE →

Louis Garneau Introduces Garneau Nutrition Energy Gels

– Louis Garneau, known to the cycling industry as the cycling solution, launches a new product line today known as Garneau Nutrition. Six flavors of energy gel will ... READ MORE →

Taiwan: An Inside Look at Cycling’s Asian Tiger – Part 3

(Taiwan) – Here is Part 3 of our Inside Look at Cycling’s Asian Tiger, the final installment of Pedal’s profiles of Taiwanese companies making a name for themselves in ... READ MORE →

Biggest Year Yet for North American Handmade Bicycle Show

(Sacramento, CA) – The North American Handmade Bicycle Show continued its increasingly successful run with what many exhibitors at the Sacramento Convention Center for the annual show, March ... READ MORE →

Janet O’Connell Resigns as Executive Director of Bicycle Trade Association of Canada

(Toronto, ON) – The Bicycle Trade Association of Canada (BTAC) announces today the after eleven successful years in her position as Executive Director of BTAC, Ms. Janet O’Connell ... READ MORE →

CEO Snow Chen with the db0 [P] Scott Kelly

Taiwan: An Inside Look at Cycling’s Asian Tiger – Part 2

(Taiwan) – With this year’s Taipei Cycle Show a few short weeks away, Pedal continues its series on companies making a name for themselves in the Taiwanese bicycle ... READ MORE →

Marin Bikes Sold to Minestone

(Marin County California) – Privately held Marin Bikes recently announced that it has reached agreement of sale to Minestone Limited, a private European-based investment firm. “The acquisition of ... READ MORE →

Cervélo Joins Pon Bicycle Group

(Almere/Toronto) – Pon Holdings today announced that they have acquired Cervélo Cycles, after successfully concluding negotiations that began last December. “Cervélo is a unique brand that we are ... READ MORE →

MEC Becomes Exclusive Canadian Retailer of Ghost Bikes

(Vancouver, BC) – Leading retailer, Mountain Equipment Co-op, has announced a partnership with German bike manufacturer Ghost Bikes, becoming the first North American retailer of the respected brand. ... READ MORE →

ExpoCycle Returns To Toronto and Condenses Show Dates For 2012

(Toronto, ON) The Bicycle Trade Association of Canada (BTAC) announces the return of ExpoCycle, Canada’s National Bike Show, to Toronto, Ontario. Managed and produced by BTAC, ExpoCycle is ... READ MORE →