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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 in cycling technology, including the all-new … 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 beyond its traditional industry audience.
BTAC’s mission … 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 and high-end athletic apparel to Canadian … 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. The 2012 version of ExpoCycle, however, … 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. It is the decision of the … 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 Obama at a White House ceremony … 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 our present operation we are offering … 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 and ongoing partnership project at Cap’s … 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 the world’s top three bicycle trade … 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 of space at 547 Trafalgar Road, … 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 Bicycle Dealer (IBD) network and ultimately … 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 hit the market as the debut … 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 the cycling industry. Taiwan also stages … 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 2-4, regarded as the most vibrant … 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 has resigned from the association.  Leaving … READ MORE →

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 industry. Now in it’s 25th year, … 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 Marin by Minestone will allow us to … 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 very pleased to bring into Pon Bicycle … 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. Exclusive to MEC, Ghosts won’t be … 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 the largest and only show of … READ MORE →

Taiwan: An Inside Look at Cycling’s Asian Tiger – Part 1

(Taiwan) – For the second consecutive year Pedal Magazine was invited to Taiwan to tour one of cycling’s key manufacturing heartlands, in advance of the Taipei Cycle Show this March 10-12. Now in its … READ MORE →

SCOTT Acquires Syncros

(Sun Valley, Idaho) – SCOTT Sports today announced it will shift gears in the aftermarket bike accessories business and take over the Syncros brand to become a major supplier in the parts and accessories … READ MORE →

Cervélo and Pon Holdings BV Enter Financial Agreement Including Exclusive Rights to Purchase

(Toronto, ON) – Cervelo has announced on its website that it has entered into a financing agreement with Pon Holdings BV, a large Dutch conglomerate that recently acquired 92% of the shares in Germany’s … READ MORE →

Dahon Launches New Official Website

(Duarte, California) – Dahon, the world leader in folding bicycles, re-launches a new official website addresssupported by a new URL campaign: “dahon+bikes. never one without the other”. This slogan places bikes at the forefront … READ MORE →

Norco Announces Toronto Partnership Store

(Toronto, ON) – Norco is excited to announce the launch of its first Toronto partnership store, Cyclepath Yonge and Eglinton. A new brand initiative to provide a complete cycling experience to consumers, the new … READ MORE →


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