Bikeflights: Faster, Easier and Friendlier Than Ever!
In this episode, Lifan Irwin and Michael Potter from Bikeflights reveal how their innovative shipping platform makes sending bikes faster, easier, and more reliable for both retailers and riders.
Entries by Frances Abbott
NBDA Partners with Crankworx Whistler to Support North American Cycling Industry
Association to Host VIP Industry Event and Expo Presence, Setting Foundation for 2026 NBDA Retailer Summit Canada WHISTLER, BC – The National Bicycle Dealers Association (NBDA) is proud to announce its participation in Crankworx Whistler 2025, marking a significant milestone in the organization’s commitment to strengthening the specialty bicycle retail industry across North America. The […]
NBDA Membership Pays for Itself
We know our members get value from a membership with the NBDA. With the introduction of our Member Savings program, members can log in to their account and find immediate ways to lower hard costs. Our team has worked hard to secure brand and supplier partnerships that help push our industry forward through supporting our […]
Digital Marketing for Bike Shops
Running a profitable business in the modern retail world is all about taking action and adapting to meet shoppers where they’re at. At Workstand, our sole focus is helping you do just that to remain competitive and sell more. We’ll discuss how to efficiently and effectively market your business to create more selling opportunities. You […]
Bicycle Industry Retailer & Supplier Best Practices Panel 7/15/25
The NBDA holds quarterly forum style meetings on Retailer & Supplier Best Practices. The NBDA wishes to unite industry experts in a panel discussion to circulate best practices to align the industry. During the meeting, the NBDA organized panel will talk through an agenda on various topics.
30 Years of Perspective: Industry Lessons and Vision with Rob Kaplan
Today we sit down with Rob Kaplan, Head of Sales and Marketing at Bulls Bikes USA. With over 30 years in the cycling industry, Rob is widely respected for his thoughtful leadership and big picture vision.
Growing Ridership and Retailer Foot Traffic Panel 7/10/25
The NBDA is holding quarterly forum style meetings on Growing Ridership and Retailer Foot Traffic. The NBDA wishes to unite industry experts in a panel discussion to circulate best practices to align the industry. During the meeting, the NBDA organized panel will talk through an agenda on various topics.
NBDA News Hour July 2025
Listen to our monthly News Hour episode with Human Powered Solutions team. We recap high priority headlines for specialty retailers so you can stay informed!
BikeExchange Launches Proprietary eCommerce Platform to Transform the Modern Cycling Retail Experience
[Asheville, NC] — [June 19th, 2025] — BikeExchange USA (BEX), the leading marketplace for cycling products, announces the full-scale release of its entirely custom-built eCommerce platform. Designed from the ground up by cycling industry experts, the new system delivers a powerful, flexible, and intuitive digital infrastructure specifically tailored to meet the needs of modern bike […]
NBDA Welcomes Bill Miller as Coordinator for P2 Program
New Leadership Brings Expanded Vision to Powerful Profitability Initiative National Bicycle Dealers Association (NBDA) is excited to announce the appointment of Bill Miller as the new Coordinator of the P2 Program, the industry’s leading retailer performance group designed to support profitability, leadership, and sustainable growth for bicycle retailers across North America. The P2 Program, which […]
