Outspokin’: Bicycle Retail Blog

The NBDA Outspokin blog is a vital resource for industry insights, trends, and advocacy updates that every bicycle retailer should engage with. In addition to timely NBDA news and educational content, each article offers valuable perspectives and practical advice, making it essential reading for staying informed and competitive in the evolving cycling landscape. By referencing and sharing these articles, you contribute to a well-informed community, fostering collaboration and innovation within the industry. Dive into the Outspokin blog to empower yourself and your peers with knowledge that drives success!

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Cycling is one of the best kept secrets…

by Bob Margevicius Transportation Recently at an event I was attending here in California, a very senior executive in the auto business said to me privately “Bicycles and cycling are the best kept secret in transportation” He went on to say how cost-efficient, convenient, and practical they are for use as transportation. Particularly highlighting the […]

October 22, 2020/by NBDA

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Lepak to Leave NBDA’s Role as President

PHOENIX, Arizona—Brandee Lepak will leave her role at the National Bicycle Dealers Association to spend more time with her children and at the five bicycle stores she co-owns with Alan Lepak in the Phoenix metro area. Lepak has been president of the NBDA for two years, a paid position. Prior to being named president, Lepak […]

October 13, 2020/by NBDA

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Attention Ohio & Alaskan Bicycle Retailers

One of the things we are working on right now is to reinstate the Bicycle Commuter Benefit. The old benefit was suspended in the tax cut bill in 2017. What it is: A Bicycle Commuter Benefit would allow employees to put aside some of their pre-tax income to pay for bike commuting expenses. It could […]

September 25, 2020/by NBDA

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Useful Bicycle Accessories

You’ve just bought a new bike. Now, what do you do? Just climb aboard and ride away? Maybe, but a little preparation (and the proper bicycle accessories) can go along way toward making that first ride, and subsequent ones, everything they should be. Few things can ruin a ride faster than a flat tire you’re […]

September 9, 2020/by NBDA

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Hints for Purchasing a Bike

When you’re thinking of purchasing a bike, your local bike shop will be your best resource. 1. First, give some thought to what kind of riding you want to do, your level of experience, and your overall approach to cycling. Why do you want to ride? For fitness? Just for fun? Casually, or seriously? Where […]

September 9, 2020/by NBDA

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Are you covered?

Per the recent article in Bicycle Retail and Industry News, many California-based bicycle retailers received emails and demand letters from a law firm threatening them with suits specific to their websites alleged non-compliance with the Americans with Disability Act and a state-specific statute. Immediately following the article, we received calls about whether there would be […]

September 3, 2020/by NBDA

How to Run a Profitable Bike Shop, Outspokin’

Is Success as Simple as Following a Game plan?

Is being a success as a bicycle retailer as simple as following a proven gameplan, or “recipe for success”? Could it be that simple? If you think about it objectively, the answer is arguable, yes. Look at some major retailers who, over time, develop a tried and true formula, and leverage that to incredible heights. […]

August 17, 2020/by NBDA

How to Run a Profitable Bike Shop, Outspokin’

Are Used Bikes A Quick Fix For Inventory Woes?

Utilizing Your Current Customers To Supply Your Inventory Needs. With the current inventory situation, the bicycle industry (and many others) are experiencing; used bikes could be a great source of the product to offer. With the brisk sales of bikes beginning to slow somewhat, many suppliers’ inventory levels are still virtually non-existent. The best option […]

August 17, 2020/by NBDA

Bicycle Retail Radio, Selling Ebikes

E-Bikes and Building a Mission-Driven Bike Shop

E-Bikes and Building a Mission-Driven Bike Shop: Â Karen Weiner and Brett Thurber opened a bike shop ten years ago in California’s Bay Area with four e-bikes on consignment, and no previous bike shop experience an asset that enabled them to bring fresh eyes and a creative approach to creating a mission-driven business model. They began […]

August 4, 2020/by NBDA

Bicycle Retail Radio, How to Run a Profitable Bike Shop

How to Run a Profitable Bike Shop

When you want to learn how to run a profitable bike shop, you listen to a person who has actually done it. In this episode, Scott Chapin of Marsh & McLennan interviews David DeKeyser, former owner of The Bike Hub in De Pere, Wisconsin, and author of the Positive Spin series on Bicycle Retailer and […]

August 3, 2020/by NBDA

Bicycle Retail Radio, Selling Ebikes

How to Sell eBikes – Hosted by Wheel & Sprocket

Want to learn how to sell eBikes from a fellow retailer? We are very excited to bring you this webinar from our friends at Wheel & Sprocket! It isn’t often that you get someone to tell you all of their secrets for success, but we talked them into it. You can expect to learn about […]

August 3, 2020/by NBDA

Bicycle Retail Radio, Dealer to Dealer

Ken “Woody” Smith

In this episode, Specialty Bicycle Retailer and NBDA board member Chad Pickard interviewed Woody Smith, owner and President of Richardson Bike Mart. Chad and Woody cover the history of Richardson Bike Mart, the challenges Woody Smith has come across and how he navigated them, and how he successfully coordinates 4 stores, 17 brands, and 116 […]

August 3, 2020/by NBDA

Outspokin’: Contribute

The contributors at Outspokin’ are a mix of leading retailers, industry experts, and cycling advocates who help you make sense of it all.

Are you in the bicycle industry or another industry that could shed some light on ours? We would love to hear from you. We know that retailers, sales staff, mechanics, fitters, tour guides, brand reps, independents, and suppliers have lots of interactions that can lead you to be a great resource of knowledge. Readers and future contributors are encouraged to send their column contribution of 1000 words or less with images to heather@nbda.com. Content may be edited for style and length.

Outspokin’: Content with purpose

A modern, successful bike shop is responsive, community-oriented, and customer-focused. Outspokin’ gets it and brings together the stories and resources to help you get there. From shop profiles to creative ways shops are engaging their communities, to financial resources, sales tips, and ideas from suppliers, Outspokin’ is helping retailers navigate the unpredictable times.

Outspokin’: Bicycle Retail Blog

Cycling is one of the best kept secrets…

Lepak to Leave NBDA’s Role as President

Attention Ohio & Alaskan Bicycle Retailers

Useful Bicycle Accessories

Hints for Purchasing a Bike

Are you covered?

Is Success as Simple as Following a Game plan?

Are Used Bikes A Quick Fix For Inventory Woes?

E-Bikes and Building a Mission-Driven Bike Shop

How to Run a Profitable Bike Shop

How to Sell eBikes – Hosted by Wheel & Sprocket

Ken “Woody” Smith

Outspokin’: Contribute

Outspokin’: Content with purpose

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