Tag Archive for: bicycle industry

Cycling to Success: How I Turbocharged Sales and Profits in My Bike Shop

This episode’s guest is Mickey O'Brien, the entrepreneurial force known as "Laid Back Mickey." He scaled his first bike shop to three locations in three years before founding a #1 cycle shop specializing in premium recumbent trikes.

Making 2-Wheel Electric Mobility Accessible to Everyone

This episode’s guest is Alessandro Pregel, sourcing lead, Upway. Upway is building the largest marketplace for reconditioned e-bikes, making electric mobility more affordable and reducing waste-helping retailers move product, with a mission to make 2-wheel electric mobility accessible to everyone.
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Brands and Retailers Unite in Support of NBDA Retailer Summit in Bentonville, Arkansas

The National Bicycle Dealers Association (NBDA) is thrilled to announce the overwhelming support from both brands and retailers for the upcoming NBDA Retailer Summit, scheduled to take place on May 22nd and 23rd in Bentonville, Arkansas. This event promises to be a landmark gathering, fostering collaboration and innovation within the cycling industry.

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.

Retailer Spotlight – Bicycle Ranch Tucson

This episode’s guest is our friend Steve Morganstern, owner at Bicycle Ranch Tucson. We talk leveraging brand and awards to tell customers the story of “why us,” discuss the changing market and how shops can succeed with the right tools.
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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.
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National Bicycle Dealers Association Appoints Andrew Feenstra of Cyclesmith Halifax as First Vice Chair of NBDA Board

The National Bicycle Dealers Association (NBDA) proudly announces the appointment of Andrew Feenstra, owner of Cyclesmith Halifax, as the First Vice Chair of the NBDA Board. This appointment underscores the NBDA's commitment to fostering leadership within the bicycle retail industry.

Bentonville Bike Fest / NBDA Retailer Summit – See you there!

The Bentonville Bike Fest is happening just days after the NBDA Retailer Summit. Giving retailers and suppliers a chance to spend multiple days not only networking but working in partnership. Kenny shares the importance of the two events aligning.

YouTube and Bicycles? We Know a Guy.

Justin Bolinger is no stranger to bike shop life. Ever since his parents opened a shop in the 1980's, his love of cycling has grown. Now, over 30 years later, he shares his years of expertise and passion through his YouTube channel I Know A Guy Bicycles.