Irvine, CA – October 7, 2025 – The National Bicycle Dealers Association (NBDA) hosted its quarterly Bicycle Industry Retailer & Supplier Best Practices Panel, bringing together industry leaders for candid dialogue on strengthening partnerships and navigating current market challenges. Moderated by NBDA Executive Director Heather Mason, the discussion focused on three themes from industry representatives […]
Shifting tariffs and trade policies continue to influence the U.S. bicycle market. The NBDA’s State of the Industry: Fall 2025 webinar will bring you the insights you need to adapt and plan ahead.
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.
In this episode of Bicycle Retail Radio, we sit down with Chad Smith, Vice President of HLC US, and Patrick McGinnis, CEO of HLC, one of the bike industry’s leading distributors.
18 Spokes LLC. Introduction Whether you’re running a local bike shop, organizing a race, managing a cycling club, publishing a cycling magazine, or manufacturing high-performance gear — our platform helps you engage riders, support customers, and streamline operations. Built by cyclists, for cyclists — 18Spokes combines deep industry insight with cutting-edge AI to give your […]
Quarterly industry forum brings together retailers, law enforcement, and safety experts to tackle critical e-bike safety and compliance issues. The National Bicycle Dealers Association (NBDA) hosted its quarterly E-Bike Safety and Standards Panel on September 16th, featuring industry experts discussing pressing safety concerns affecting bicycle retailers nationwide. The virtual panel addressed three key topics: collaboration […]
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Associate Members INTENSE have a new configurator coming to their Frame First program. Be the first to hear about key takeaways from Mike Carr, VP Sales/Marketing at INTENSE, before the September 30th launch date. Learn about the Frame First program The technology behind the configurator How riders can use this to design the bike of […]
Chicago, IL – September 23, 2025 – The National Bicycle Dealers Association (NBDA) successfully hosted its inaugural Women in the Bicycle Industry (WIBI) in-person gathering on September 20th in Chicago, Illinois. The event brought together women from across the cycling industry, including retailers, suppliers, and advocates, marking a significant milestone for the four-month-old program that […]
Annual study provides critical data for retailers and suppliers to navigate the evolving bicycle retail landscape Irvine, CA- Sept 24, 2025– The National Bicycle Dealers Association (NBDA) today announced the launch of its 2025 Specialty Bicycle Retailer Survey, a comprehensive industry study designed to provide foundational data for understanding market trends, operational benchmarks, and growth […]
