Entries by Frances Abbott

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NBDA Seeks Board of Directors Candidates

Are you a dynamic, forward-thinking leader passionate about the future of the bicycle industry? The National Bicycle Dealers Association (NBDA) invites you to join our esteemed Board of Directors as we embark on an exciting journey to shape the future of cycling retail.

We Ship. You Ride. Bikeflights.

This episode’s guest is William Alcorn, President (and Founder) and Sue George, Vice President from Bikeflights. We discuss how trends in our industry affect the Bikeflight’s business and how their crew stays nimble to provide great service as a mediary.

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NBDA to Submit Comments to CPSC on Behalf of North American Retailers Regarding E-Bike Safety Regulations – Seeks Retailers Feedback

The National Bicycle Dealers Association (NBDA) is taking proactive steps to advocate for the safety of cyclists by announcing it will submit comments to the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) on behalf of retailers across North America. The CPSC is currently considering the development of new rules to address the risk of injury associated with electric bicycles (e-bikes), marking a pivotal moment for the cycling industry.

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How a release (waiver) can protect your customers and your business

Whether demoing a bike, renting bikes, sponsoring rides or races, or leading a store ride, you are possibly increasing your liability beyond fixing and selling bikes. At the same time, those acts increase your store’s visibility and keep loyal customers coming back. There are three things you can do to decrease or eliminate your liability for these and other actions.