Entries by Frances Abbott

Building Community Through Ridership: How Bike Shops Can Support the Bike Bus Movement with Coach Sam Balto

Join the NBDA for an inspiring webinar with Coach Sam Balto, founder of Bike Bus World, to explore how bicycle retailers can engage their communities through the Bike Bus program: an organized group of children and families riding bikes to school together along a set route, promoting social, healthy fun and community connection. In this […]

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NBDA Member Call Out: Bearings Bike Works

At Bearings Bike Works, we believe bikes can change lives. Through our youth programs and community bike shop, we create opportunities for young people in Southwest Atlanta to build confidence, develop new skills, and form meaningful relationships. Every bike we fix or sell helps fuel these programs—combining cycling, community, and career-building in a thriving social […]

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NBDA Launches Industry-Wide Safety Initiative Calling for Voluntary Adoption of UL Certification Standards

National Bicycle Dealers Association leads proactive effort to enhance e-bike and e-mobility device safety across retail channels Irvine, CA, Aug 1, 2025 – The National Bicycle Dealers Association (NBDA) today announced a comprehensive safety initiative calling on all bicycle industry stakeholders—manufacturers, distributors, and retailers—to voluntarily adopt product certification to UL 2849, UL 2271, and UL […]

Want a More Profitable Bike Shop? Stop Guessing, Start Tracking with Citrus-Lime

Join Citrus-Lime Account Executives Patrick Clapp and Jim Vincent Jr. for an inside look at how Citrus-Lime equips bike shops with the tools, insights, and support needed to drive real growth. Profitability doesn’t have to be a wait-and-see endgame – it is achievable right now, but it starts with a clear understanding of your business. The bike shop […]

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NBDA Announces First Women In the Bicycle Industry (WIBI) In-Person Gathering in Chicago

The National Bicycle Dealers Association (NBDA) is thrilled to announce the first Women in the Bicycle Industry (WIBI) In-Person Gathering, taking place Saturday, September 20, 2025, in Chicago, IL. This free, full-day event is designed to connect and empower women, trans, femme, and non-binary individuals working in the cycling industry – whether they’re shop owners, […]

Bosch Expert Hour: Get Up to Speed on the Latest Product Announcements

Stay up to date on Bosch’s latest eBike system innovations, designed to enhance rider experience and drive retail success. Stephen “Phunky” Proffitt will walk you through key updates including: Higher performance values for Performance Line CX and other drive units Importance of the eBike Flow app for Performance Upgrade New eMTB+ mode offering greater dynamics […]

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NBDA Member Call Out: Northtowne Cycling Celebrates 100 Years

Northtowne Cycling & Fitness proudly celebrated its 100th anniversary with a special ribbon cutting, honoring a century of dedication to community, health, and the love of cycling. What began in 1925 with Willard Morgan at 510 3rd Avenue has grown into a multi-generational, community-driven business. Derek Stepanek, the current owner (4th generation), spoke about how […]