Entries by Frances Abbott

Don’t Let Your Customer Walk Out that Door Empty Handed with Bike Leasing: A New Opportunity for Retailers

Join us for an insightful webinar presented by the NBDA in conjunction with Ryan Fishel, CEO of The Sweet Spot Bike Leasing. Discover how offering leasing services can benefit your bike shop by attracting new customers and adding revenue to your bottom line. Learn about the growing trend of e-bike leasing, the advantages it offers […]

Building Stronger Retail Partnerships with Saris Cycling Group: Insights on Racks, Trainers, and Storage Solutions

This episode’s guests are Stefan Guelpen, Head of Global Sales at Saris Cycling Group, Darren Snyder, Director of Product for Cycling, and Chris Bauch, Director of Product for Infrastructure, to explore Saris’s mission, dedication to retailers, and exciting new innovations in racks, trainers, and storage solutions.

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NBDA Retailer Summit Expands to a 3-Day Event in Bentonville, Arkansas, with New Retailer Summit E-Mobility Day

NBDA Retailer Summit Expands to a 3-Day Event in Bentonville, Arkansas, with New Retailer Summit E-Mobility Day Save the Date: May 20-22, 2025 | Bentonville, Arkansas The National Bicycle Dealers Association (NBDA) is excited to announce the expansion of its third annual Retailer Summit, set to take place from May 20-22, 2025, in Bentonville, Arkansas. […]

Powering Up: Bosch’s Training & Innovations to Drive Retail Success in 2025

This episode’s guest is Stephen “Phunky” Proffitt, Bosch’s expert in Service and Training, for an exclusive deep dive into the latest in e-bike education, service insights, and MY25 innovations.

In this episode, Stephen shares how Bosch’s robust training programs—both in-person and online—are designed to equip bicycle retailers with the skills and knowledge to excel in a rapidly evolving industry. Discover what’s new in Bosch’s MY25 product line, including the latest CX drive units and collaborations with brands like Santa Cruz, and learn how dealer feedback directly influences Bosch’s product development.

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NBDA Member Call Out: Bridgeway Bikes

The world needs more people on bikes. “Bike shops are crucial in getting and keeping people of all abilities and experiences riding.” – Eirik Harteis, Owner, Bridgeway Bikes Bridgeway Bikes, opened in October 2024 in Brunswick, Maryland, aims to do just that. Offering a wide range of bikes and accessories, as well as bike repair, […]

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Project 529 Teams Up with Hubtiger to Combat Bike Theft Globally

Project 529 Teams Up with Hubtiger to Combat Bike Theft Globally Project 529, a leader in bike registry and recovery, has joined forces with Hubtiger, renowned for its cloud-based repair and rental software, to strengthen the fight against bike theft. By combining Project 529’s bicycle registry platform, 529 Garage, with Hubtiger’s network of hundreds of […]