Future of the Bicycle Industry

The Future of the Bicycle Industry

And what you can do now by Bob Margevicius In recent years, the USA bicycle industry has experienced a slow, steady growth amid a series of disruptions. Between 2014 and 2019, dollar sales grew at a compound rate of 3 percent.  With each…
The big gear show

Interview with Bob Margevicius, Part 1

Recently our very own Kristin Carpenter had the opportunity to speak with Bob Margevicius from Specialized about all things related to supply chain. Bob is the Executive Vice President of Specialized and has over 45 years of experience in the…
The big gear show

The Big Gear Show Evolves for ‘21, Offering an Outdoor, Experience-Driven Event Like No Other Show

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how to run profitable bike shop

How To Run A Profitable Bike Shop – Free eBook

Running a profitable retail store is the goal. It’s also difficult—just consider the churn today in retail outlets. Many try; many fail. Somewhere in the middle are a majority who get by and a smaller percentage who generate solid profits.…
Cycling Best Kept Secret

Cycling is one of the best kept secrets…

by Bob Margevicius Transportation Recently at an event I was attending here in California, a very senior executive in the auto business said to me privately “Bicycles and cycling are the best kept secret in transportation” He went…
Brandee Lepak
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Lepak to Leave NBDA’s Role as President

PHOENIX, Arizona—Brandee Lepak will leave her role at the National Bicycle Dealers Association to spend more time with her children and at the five bicycle stores she co-owns with Alan Lepak in the Phoenix metro area. Lepak has been president…
Ohio and alaskan bicycle Retailers

Attention Ohio & Alaskan Bicycle Retailers

One of the things we are working on right now is to reinstate the Bicycle Commuter Benefit.  The old benefit was suspended in the tax cut bill in 2017. What it is: A Bicycle Commuter Benefit would allow employees to put aside some…
man looking at bicycle accessories

Useful Bicycle Accessories

You've just bought a new bike. Now, what do you do? Just climb aboard and ride away? Maybe, but a little preparation (and the proper bicycle accessories) can go along way toward making that first ride, and subsequent ones, everything they should…
purchasing a bike

Hints for Purchasing a Bike

When you're thinking of purchasing a bike, your local bike shop will be your best resource. 1. First, give some thought to what kind of riding you want to do, your level of experience, and your overall approach to cycling. Why do you want to…
are you covered

Are you covered?

Per the recent article in Bicycle Retail and Industry News, many California-based bicycle retailers received emails and demand letters from a law firm threatening them with suits specific to their websites alleged non-compliance with the Americans…