(Waterloo, WI/Vista, CA) – Trek Bicycle has acquired the Electra Bicycle Company in a move that joins the bicycle industry’s leading performance brand with the most popular name in lifestyle cycling. Joining the Trek … READ MORE →

– This year, as a result of many factors including Interbike timing and convention space availability in Montreal on suitable dates, my colleagues and I on the BTAC board of directors have decided to … READ MORE →

(Lévis, QC) – Lambert, the leading pan-Canadian distributor of products for the bicycle and running industries, announced today that it is extending its product portfolio with the addition of four brands: Fizik, Selle Royal, … READ MORE →

(North Vancouver, BC) – Sombrio International, a clothing company based in North Vancouver that dates back to the late 1990s, faces an uncertain future as company president and founder, Dave Watson, recently announced their … READ MORE →

(Victoria, BC, Canada) —  Effective immediately, ASTVTE Italia has signed a new partnership with Canadian distributor partOne international to become the exclusive distributor for Canada. partOne is well known for distributing Italian brands: Wilier … READ MORE →

(Munich, Germany) – Messe München GmbH has re-evaluated its activities in the bicycle sector. Klaus Dittrich, Chairman of the Management of Messe München GmbH, explains, “In the future, we will concentrate our involvement in … READ MORE →

September 19, 2013 (Montreal, QC) – Pedal was on-site at the recent ExpoCycle 2013 bicycle trade show in Montreal where we caught up with Michael Forte from Felt for the scoop on their FRD (Felt Racing Development) … READ MORE →

– Effective September 30 the German company Zwei plus zwei GmbH, the owner of the Croozer brand has terminated the Croozer distribution agreement that had been in place with the Thule Group in North … READ MORE →

(Friedrichshafen, Germany) – Here’s Part 3 of our coverage direct from the 22nd annual Eurobike 2013 recently held in Friedrichshafen, Germany where we caught up with Campy’s Joshua Riddle for a closer look at their … READ MORE →

(Friedrichshafen, Germany) – Pedal was on-site at the recent Eurobike 2013 bicycle trade show in Germany and in Part 2 of our video interviews we caught up with Tim Staton from Saris, Michael Zellman … READ MORE →

(Toronto, ON) – Canadian Distribution North American distributor B1 Group is pleased to announce that for 2014 it will focus on distributing Cipollini bikes to shops across Canada following the closure of its retail … READ MORE →

(Montreal, QC) – Dorel Industries Inc. (TSX: DII.A, DII.B) today announced it is acquiring a 70% interest in Caloi, a major Brazilian manufacturer of bicycles and bicycle equipment. Established in 1898 in Brazil, Caloi … READ MORE →

(Taipei, Taiwan) — Urban transport specialist, Tern, today announced a partnership with Outdoor Gear Canada (OGC) making the company Tern’s exclusive distributor in Canada.

“We are very pleased to be working with Tern in Canada,” … READ MORE →

(Duarte, CA) – Dahon, the worldwide leader in folding bikes, and Best Lockers have announced Dahon Dock-In Stations, the industry’s first bike share program that will enable riders to reserve, retrieve and return Dahon … READ MORE →

(Montreal, QC) — Belize Bicycle of Montreal is bouncing back from a fire on July 11 at their 2968 Lapierre location. Belize is an “…importer, manufacturer and distributor of adult tricycles, tandem tricycles, electric … READ MORE →

– Linus Bicycles and Outdoor Gear Canada (OGC) have signed a multi-year agreement making OGC Linus’s exclusive Canadian distributor, effective September 1, 2013.
Inspired by French bicycle designs of the 50’s and 60’s, Linus founders … READ MORE →

(Irvine, California) – Effective on January 1, 2014, Shimano recently announced that distribution of the company’s components and pedals to North American retailers will be streamlined.
Besides Shimano American the distributors that will continue selling Shimano … READ MORE →

(Saint-Augustin-de-Desmaures, QC) – Louis Garneau is proud to announce the construction of its new facility in Derby, Vermont, which will house its production, distribution, marketing, commercialization and administration activities. Located on Route 5 close … READ MORE →

(St-Georges de Beauce, QC) – Procycle Group and Colnago Ernesto E.C., SRL are proud to announce Procycle Group as the new Canadian distributor for the iconic 61-year -old road bicycle brand “Colnago”, effective July … READ MORE →

(Vancouver, BC) – Rocky Mountain Bicycles officially opened their new head office with a log sawing ceremony on June 28th. Raymond Dutil, the president of Procycle that owns Rocky and Miele brands, was on … READ MORE →

(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 The Globe and Mail. The 378-square-metre … READ MORE →

(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 from Raleigh Canada and Lapierre North … READ MORE →

(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 action. They showed us their latest … READ MORE →

(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 the premiere performance brand within the … READ MORE →

(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 North America is a collection of … READ MORE →