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2025 Bicycle Owner's Guide to the Best Bike & eBike Insurance
Washington, D.C. - January 2, 2025 - BikeInsure, an insurtech company specializing in bicycle insurance for cyclists in the United States, has released the "2025 Bicycle Owner's Guide to the Best Bike & eBike Insurance." Today's cyclists must opt for separate bike insurance to protect their new or used bikes and e-bikes against the risks of riding, transit, and theft that all
The Pro's Closet re-opens, buying used inventory
Jan 9, 2025 · The retailer closed in October after 18 years in business and it assets were assigned to a California ABC (Assignment for the Benefit of Creditors) organization.
Brompton sales down 5%, profits down sharply in a 'challenging …
Jan 6, 2025 · TWICKENHAM, United Kingdom (BRAIN) — Folding bike brand Brompton Bicycle Limited recorded a 5.3% decline in revenues in the 12-month period that ended March 31, 2024, according to filings made in the U.K. recently.The 9-month-old figures are the most recent available through the U.K.'s Companies House.
The Pro's Closet re-opening with new owner and familiar managers
Nov 4, 2024 · TPC closed last month after 18 years in operation. It sold off remaining inventory on its site and then auctioned other physical assets. Related Articles. October 2024: The Pro's Closet facility items being auctioned
SVP completes purchase of Revelyst | Bicycle Retailer and Industry …
Jan 6, 2025 · PROVIDENCE, R.I. (BRAIN) — Revelyst, the former Vista Outdoor business unit that includes its bicycle-related brands, has been sold to Strategic Value Partners, LLC and its affiliates in an all-cash transaction based on an enterprise value of $1.125 billion.Revelyst stockholders will receive $20.12 in cash for each share of Revelyst common stock they hold.
What new tariffs could mean to the bike industry
Dec 18, 2024 · A version of this article ran in the December issue of Bicycle Retailer & Industry News. This version has been updated with additional comments from Arnold Kamler.(BRAIN) — Of the many expected changes when the new presidential administration takes over, the least speculative notion is increased tariffs on goods from China and perhaps from all other countries. President-elect Donald Trump ...
California passes bills legislating e-bikes, including defining them ...
Oct 22, 2024 · SACRAMENTO (BRAIN) — Gov. Gavin Newsom signed several e-bike bills into law at the end of September, including one that specifically defines what the state considers to be an e-bike in an effort to address concerns about throttle-powered bikes.SB 1271 was signed into law on Sept. 27 and also establishes e-mobility device and battery third-party testing standards like UL 2849 and EN 15194 ...
The Pro’s Closet will close in October
Sep 26, 2024 · LOUISVILLE, Colo. (BRAIN) — The Pro’s Closet — which started out of its founder’s VW bus, evolved into an eBay store, and became a used bike and component e-commerce giant — will close in October after 18 years.
Investors purchase, and combine, Colorado Cyclist and Planet …
Jan 19, 2022 · BROOMFIELD, Colo. (BRAIN) — Two Colorado-based bike e-commerce retailers have merged.On Dec. 9, Colorado Cyclist, based in Colorado Springs, merged with Broomfield-based Planet Cyclery. Both are now owned by Velo Operating, LLC., a new company now headquartered at Planet Cyclery’s facility.The combined companies have been recapitalized through a private investment by Sterling Partners of ...