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Investcorp Acquires POC

(Stockholm, Sweden) – POC, a leading manufacturer of skiing and cycling helmets, apparel and accessories, has today been bought by Investcorp. POC was founded in 2005 in Sweden, with a strong mission ‘to do … READ MORE →

Interbike Launches New East Coast Event in 2016

(San Juan Capistrano, CA) – Interbike, the largest bicycle industry trade show in North America, recently announced the launch of a new four-day demo event that focuses on East Coast bicycle retailers and their … READ MORE →

Eurobike 2015 Videos Part 1 – Garneau, Lapierre, Rudy Project, Marin Bikes, ZIPP

(Friedrichshafen, Germany) – Pedal is on site at Eurobike 2015 which runs from Aug. 26-28 in Friedrichshafen, Germany, launching next season’s hot new rides and products. We caught up with Louis Garneau’s new global … READ MORE →

SB Sports Inc. to Distribute Bont Cycling Shoes Across Canada

(Dundas, ON) – SB Sports INC is very proud to announce that they are partnering with Bont cycling to distribute Bont cycling shoes across Canada. Bont is an Australian company created in 1975 by … READ MORE →

Eric Sakalowsky Joins the Garneau Team as Global Marketing Director

– A passionate cyclist and Nordic skier, Eric brings over 18 years of sales and marketing experience in the cycling industry, including most recently serving as Director of Sales and Marketing for Todson Inc., … READ MORE →

Bosch eBike Systems Expands into Canada – Service Partnership with Live to Play Sports

(Reutlingen, Germany / Irvine, CA) – As Bosch eBike Systems continues its North American growth, the company  announces its expansion into Canada today through a strategic partnership with Live to Play Sports.
Bosch, a company … READ MORE →

New Giant Bicycle Retail Store to Open in Langley, B.C. on April 3

(Vancouver, B.C.) – Paul Nash, Deputy General Manager of Giant Canada is excited to announce that Canada’s newest Giant store will be located in Langley, B.C . Currently under construction, the new 3,000 square-foot … READ MORE →

POC Names Willie Ford as Managing Director for North America

(Salt Lake City, UT) – POC, a leading manufacturer of skiing and cycling helmets, apparel and accessories, has appointed longtime marketing team member and former All-American collegiate ski racer Willie Ford as its managing … READ MORE →

Live to Play Sports Introduces CarbonPro Sports in Canada

(Miami, Florida) – CarbonPro Sports is excited to announce an exclusive partnership with Live to Play Sports, bringing the full lineup of CarbonPro Sports products to consumers in Canada. In a cycling market saturated … READ MORE →

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Cervelo Co-founder Gerard Vroomen and Rene Wiertz Acquire 3T Components

(Rembate, Italy) – Gerard Vroomen of Cervelo fame has partnered with current 3T Components president and CEO, Rene Wiertz, to buy the company for an undisclosed amount. Vroomen, who co-founded Cervelo with Phil White … READ MORE →

CUBE Bikes Debuts in Canada

(Toronto), ON – CUBE bikes, available in 60 countries worldwide, has chosen Canada to lead off its North American debut. A growing list of select Independent Bike Dealers (IBDs) have already 2015 moved models … READ MORE →

Fox Factory Holding Corp. Acquires Race Face and Easton

(Burnaby, BC) – Race Face Performance Products Ltd and Easton Cycling President, Chris Tutton, announces the sale of both cycling brands to Fox Factory Holding Corp. (NASDAQ: FOXF) (“FOX”).
“FOX is the perfect fit for … READ MORE →

New Canadian Kinex Cycling Shoes Launched with Increased Power Transfer

(Montreal, QC) – Kinex Cycling Shoes is a new Canadian company based in Montreal that claims to increase foot-to-pedal power transfer from 5-25% by stabilizing and employing three anatomical structures: Forefoot-Sole-Heel to create a … READ MORE →

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DK Canada Launched

(Montreal, QC) – Effective Oct. 1, DK Bicycle Co. has announced a new partnership with Jagger Sports Co. for the Canadian market creating DK Canada as its new BMX distributor. DK Bicycles has a … READ MORE →

Live to Play Sports to Distribute Zipp Wheels and Components

(Port Coquitlam, BC) – SRAM is set to grow in the Canadian market this fall, as Live to Play Sports expands the brand’s offering with Zipp wheels and components.
Available mid-October, LTP Sports’ specialty bicycle … READ MORE →

Eurobike 2014 Videos Part 4 – SRAM, Marin, Guru

(Friedrichshafen, Germany) – Pedal was on site at Europe’s biggest cycling trade show, Eurobike 2014, that ran from Aug. 27-30 in Friedrichshafen, Germany, launching next season’s hot new rides and products. We got the … READ MORE →

Eurobike 2014 Videos Part 3 – Rudy Project, Campagnolo and Bianchi

(Friedrichshafen, Germany) – Pedal was on site at the recent Eurobike 2014 that ran from Aug. 27-30 in Friedrichshafen, Germany, launching next season’s hot new rides and products. We caught up with Simone Barbazza from … READ MORE →

Eurobike 2014 Videos Part 2 – Shimano, Croozer, Abus

(Friedrichshafen, Germany) – Pedal was on site at the recent Eurobike 2014 that ran from Aug. 27-30 in Friedrichshafen, Germany, launching next season’s hot new rides and products. We caught up with Rudy Balmes … READ MORE →

Lambert Adds Club Ride to its Product Portfolio

(Lévis, QC, and Burnaby, BC) – Lambert, the leading pan-Canadian distributor of products for the bicycle and running industries, announced today that it is extending its apparel portfolio with the addition of Club Ride.
“The … READ MORE →

Outdoor Gear Canada to Distribute Redline BMX in Canada

– Accell North America (ANA) and Outdoor Gear Canada (OGC) have signed a multi-year distribution agreement making OGC the exclusive distributor of Redline BMX bicycles in Canada.
“Redline is one of the greatest names in … READ MORE →

KTM Bicycles Launches in Canada – Celebrates 50 Years of Excellence

– For the first time in Canada, KTM bicycles are now available! Since 1964 KTM has produced and sold almost 3,000,000 bicycles. Founded by Hans Trunkenpolz and Ernst Kronreif in Mattighofen, Austria, the company … READ MORE →

OGC to Launch BMX division

(Montreal, QC) – Outdoor Gear Canada (OGC) will launch a new BMX-specific division focusing on the industry’s premium brands including WeThePeople, Éclat, Fiend, Federal, Fuse, Merritt, Radio, Salt et Salt Plus. Jeremy Deme, former … READ MORE →

Solestar Kontrol Cycling Insole Introduced to the Canadian Market

(Vancouver, BC) – Solestar Canada is excited to announce the introduction of the Solestar Kontrol cycling insole to the Canadian market. The product features a durable black fibre core that supports the foot in the ideal neutral … READ MORE →

CONTOUR Announces Distribution for the Canadian Market

(Bracebridge ON) – Point-of-View (POV) camera pioneer CONTOUR, has announced Mica Sport Canada as the exclusive Canadian Distributor. Utilizing a combination of specialty domestic retailers and internationally recognized foreign agencies, CONTOUR has formulated an all-encompassing … READ MORE →

Sugoi Performance Apparel Acquires Sombrio MTB Clothing Brand

(Burnaby, BC) – SUGOI Performance Apparel, a brand of Dorel Industries (TSX: DII.B, DII.A), today announced the acquisition of mountain bike and lifestyle apparel brand Sombrio. Founded in 1998, Sombrio is the purveyor of … READ MORE →


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