1st Annual Bicycle Industry Gala

Performances | Special Guests | Inspiring Messages | Silent Auction

All proceeds from the event support education, research, communication, and advocacy programs of the NBDA.

Bicycle Industry Gala

Affectionately referred to as “the bicycle industry’s biggest night out,” the 2021 Bicycle Industry Gala will unite all for a fun-filled evening celebrating cycling, community, passion, and the path forward. Held in a dedicated virtual zoom room, we invite you to join us for a one-of-a-kind evening, featuring guest speakers, inspirational messages, musical performances, custom cocktails, a spectacular auction, and much more.

The industry is changing at a rapid pace, and we can’t do this alone.

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About the Event

Date: Friday, September 24th, 2021

Time: 8pm- 9:30pm EST

Where: Online – specific Zoom room will be sent out to ticketed guests.

Who: Everyone in the bicycle industry is invited to attend! Retailers, Staff, Suppliers, Vendors, Advocacy Groups, Organizations, and anyone else who is interested! NBDA membership is encouraged but not required.

Dress Code: Dress up! Formal or cocktail attire is encouraged!

What to Expect

Signature Cocktail: We will have a Professional Mixer on hand to guide us through the execution of a custom industry cocktail (there will be a virgin version as well!) Ingredients needed will be sent out prior to the event.

Awards: Come dressed to impress and with a background to inspire. Awards for Best Dressed and Most Unique Zoom Background will be decided and awarded LIVE!

Silent Auction: All proceeds from the silent auction will benefit the Mission of the NBDA in strengthening specialty Bicycle Retailers through education, research, communication, and advocacy. A portion of the proceeds will specifically be used to fund scholarships for NBDA Dealer Membership.

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General Admission: $40 per computer limited to 500 people

VIP: $60 per computer – includes access to an exclusive 30-minute mixer prior to the event.

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Can’t Attend But want to Make a Difference?

Donate to the event through our Donation Link.

Speakers to include:

Dann Mann- Founder, The Mann Group

Tony Ellsworth- Founder, Design, Inc

Tobie DePauw- PeopleForBikes Ride Spot

Marley Blonsky- All Bodies on Bikes

Claudia Wasko- Bosch

Scott Buelter- Ascent 360

HLC Team

Colton Rice – Marketing Manager, Quivers

Musical acts to include:

Annie in the Water– National Bicycle Dealer’s Association Presents….a unique performance of “Time to Play”

Dan Bern– Featuring a special song called “Bike”

Rich Ortiz

Nostalgia – Playing the music of your memories

Carly Lyman

Silent Auction Items

Rev Pro MIPS Helmet – Donated by Giant Bicycles, Valued at $286.75
Prize Pack Multiple Items (A Blue Miir Coffee Cup, A Pair of Large Socks, A PoCampo Bag, One virtual entry to the 2022 National Bike Summit – Donated by the League of National Bicyclists, Valued at $150
Prize Pack Multiple Items (Bike Mart Jersey, 2 Bike Mart T-shirts, Klean Kanteen-Bike Mart branded, Bike Mart Hat, Aftershokz earphones, Bike Mart men’s bib) – Donated by Bike Mart, Valued at $550
Team USA Women’s Track Olympic Gear from this year’s Olympics in Tokyo – Donated by Bike Index, Valued at $300
Class Tuition to SICI Level 1 course – Donated by Serotta International Cycling Institute, Valued at $500
Olympic USA Cycling Kit/2 USA Cycling Annual Memberships – Donated by USA Cycling, Valued at $200
2020 US Bicycle Market Report – Donated by the NBDA, Valued at $999
Prize Pack Multiple Items (NBDA Buy where you Ride Sweatshirt sized for winner, NBDA Hat, NBDA branded Nalgene bottle, stickers, and more) – Donated by the NBDA, Valued at $150
Prize Pack Multiple Items (Johnny Velo logo tee, Johnny Velo trucker hat, Johnny Velo custom water bottle, Lezyne Mega C GPS Computer) – Donated by Johnny Velo Bikes, Valued at $244
Quivers x SheJumps x Andrew Pollard T-Shirt (SheJumps is a nonprofit that helps to increase the participation of women and girls in outdoor activities. Andrew created this artwork specifically for this shirt, and you will not see it anywhere else. It is one of a kind.) – Donated by Quivers, Valued at $35
The Freshly Minted Socks Bundle Prize Pack – Donated by The Freshly Minted Socks, Valued at $110
Ticket to the CABDA INDUSTRY SUMMIT – Donated by CABDA, Valued at $800
Spinlister Pro Sales Consultation | Selling More With Less, Reaching New Customers Online – Donated by Spinlister Pro, Valued at $200
Trips for Kids tee + branded socks – Donated by Trips for Kids, Valued at $40