Entries by Frances Abbott

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National Bicycle Dealers Association Launches Expanded E-Bike Database for Industry Standards

The National Bicycle Dealers Association (NBDA) announces the expansion of its e-bike database initiative, now serving as a comprehensive resource for certified and insured e-bikes available in the U.S. This database, the only one of its kind, is a vital tool for retailers, consumers, e-bike incentive programs, and municipalities seeking to ensure the highest standards of safety and quality in the e-bike market.

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National Bicycle Dealers Association Unveils Agenda for Retailer Summit 2024: A Must-Attend Event to Boost Profitability

The National Bicycle Dealers Association (NBDA) is thrilled to announce the release of the agenda for Retailer Summit 2024, set to take place from May 22nd to May 23rd at the 21c Museum Hotel Bentonville. This event promises to be a game-changer for bicycle retailers seeking insights and strategies to enhance their business profitability.

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NBDA Retailer Summit

The NBDA Retailer Summit is an educational event featuring organized panel discussions and thought provoking presentations around key topics impacting our industry today.

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Thomson Bike Tours reaches new peaks in global partnerships

Already renowned as the #1 Tour de France Premium Tour Operator, Thomson Bike Tours has recently enhanced its global notoriety through a series of strategic partnerships. Teaming up with industry giants Specialized, Santini, RidewithGPS, Skratch Labs, and Belgian Waffle Ride; Thomson is poised to elevate its trip support and experience to World Tour level.

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The Bike Gallery Celebrates 50 Years

No one embodies the rich history of Charlotte’s bike market quite like Alirio “Al” Lizarazo, a visionary whose journey from Colombia to the Queen City in 1962 would forever shape the landscape of cycling in our beloved region. In 1970, Al Lizarazo’s odyssey took a pivotal turn when he joined a local hardware store that not only sold bicycles but also serviced them with care and expertise.

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Serving the Adaptive Cyclist

This episode’s guest is Brent Emery, co-owner of Emerys – a Wisconsin based bike store that adapts bikes to the needs of every rider. In this conversation we cover unique needs retailers should possess to best work with adaptive bicycles, whether it’s fit, customization, billing and more.

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