NBDA memberships brings a host of great benefits; access to podcasts, special guest speakers, programs, research and education and more.  We have benefited greatly from our membership, and we are thankful that we have someone in our corner, like NBDA to help us navigate the changing specialty retail environment.

Bicycle retail is a tumultuous business that requires a lot of grit and sacrifice, but it is simultaneously satisfying seeing the distinct impact quality bike shops have in our community. NBDA’s current leadership is dedicated to the vitality of bike retail and we couldn’t be more pleased with the range of services offered to us as a member. In particular, the P2 program has been an invaluable part of my professional development and has helped us be a better shop, and a better business.

I’ve been a member of the NBDA for a few years now. Initially, like everything, I wondered what or if the return on investment would be worth it? Now I can’t imagine where, or IF I’d still be in business if I wouldn’t and made the investment in being a member. I’ve found that I get more for the investment than I ever could have imagined.

As a new bike shop owner, I joined NBDA to associate with a large advocate on a national level.  NBDA has been a good resource.  Heather Mason is a champion for the industry and does a great job communicating with and energizing her members.

Through the Monday Mingles, we have been able to connect with, learn from, and provide support to, peers from across the country. Being part of the NBDA community has been invaluable to us.

We became members of the NBDA when we opened our shop more than 15 years ago. The resources and community provided by the organization have helped us through tough times and have inspired us to reflect on and improve our offerings. We want to be a part of the best of our industry and that spirit really shines at the NBDA.

NBDA membership has brought a tremendous value to my business in so many ways. NBDA offers massive amounts of information to continually improve my business, my staff, and myself. Through NBDA’s webinars, emails, blogs, applying for “America’s best bike shop”, best practices, and collaborating with email platforms…..just to name just a few. And I still have so much more to utilize!

The NBDA offers a multitude of invaluable resources at our fingertips-informative podcasts from industry leaders, data driven analysis, helpful tips, peer to peer group discussions to improve all facets of business functions and raise the bar, annual excellence award to challenge each business to be better, more inclusive, more profitable.  Thank you NBDA for helping us raise our bar!

Bingham Cyclery has been a member of the NBDA for over three years now and I can wholeheartedly say that it has fundamentally shifted how we run our bicycle retail business. As a member of a P2 group, we have access to honest and insightful relationships with some of the nations best bicycle retailers. We share knowledge, challenges, successes and more on a regular basis and together we’re moving the industry forward as retailers at the heart of our cycling communities in each of our own geographical footprints. Every month, I learn from my peers, strengthen my network, and ultimately serve my community better because of the NBDA and it’s people, tools, resources and relationships. Every dollar spent on supporting this organization comes back to our business ten-fold. Heather, Rachelle and the rest of the NBDA board and staff are truly top-notch and are passionately dedicated to us, the bicycle retailer.

The NBDA provides a great forum for specialty bicycle retailers to gain valuable insights, share best practices and benchmark KPI’s, while also providing an opportunity for us as a supplier to learn about current challenges, opportunities and needs as we work to become the best supplier partner possible in this challenging industry environment.

My initial reason for joining the NBDA was to financially support an Association that seemed to be working to help Bicycle retailers.  I liked that they seemed to have our back and maybe our business would somehow benefit beyond the Bicycle Retailer Awards we had been participating in.   I had no idea how much information, resources and support I was gaining access to.  Heather and her team actually blow me away with their commitment to bicycle retailers.  I am constantly inspired, educated, motivated and impressed by the NBDA.

As a small, independent bike shop, we have to give a big shoutout to the NBDA for their support in helping us stay up-to-date with the latest trends, industry news, and best practices. Through their resources and networking opportunities, we’ve been able to connect with other bike shops and industry experts from all over the country. But it’s not just about the big-picture stuff. The NBDA has also provided us with practical tools and tips for improving our day-to-day operations, like their employee training programs and retail merchandising resources. They even helped us navigate the challenges of the pandemic with webinars on topics like e-commerce and curbside pickup. Overall, we’re grateful for the NBDA’s commitment to supporting local bike shops like ours. Thanks to their expertise and resources, we’re able to provide our customers with the best possible service and keep on pedaling forward!

Since we joined NBDA about 18 months ago, we have found they have a wealth of information to share in the form of webinars, podcasts, emails, etc.  Even if you find you only have time to read the weekly NBDA email, their information has helped us make several key decisions that have improved our business and made it easy to justify the NBDA membership.