Article originally published on the Bike Europe website on Nov. 8, 2013. MONTREAL, Canada – Dorel had good news for shareholders on Nov. 7, after a disappointing second quarter. The company, whose cycling-related holdings include Cannondale, Schwinn, GT, and Sugoi, and now Brazilian bicycle company Caloi, announced that revenue for
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Meet the New Tax – PST Advice for BC Cyclists
Bringing Tax Free Back The return of the PST (provincial sales tax) in British Columbia brought welcome tax exemptions for bicycle-buying BC residents, but there are some details you should know – to make the most of the new (old) system. No New Taxes But industry tech change doesn’t see
International Cycling Conference Comes to Vancouver
This article originally appeared in PEDAL magazine. Velo-city Global 2012 International Cycling Conference Comes to Vancouver Vancouver, B.C.’s cycling infrastructure is considered pretty state-of-the-art for a North American city. Add in a bike-riding mayor and a reputation for going green at every opportunity and you’d be right for thinking this
Another Profitable Quarter for Canadian Bike Maker
Dorel reports positive results for the third quarter of 2010. Is the bike industry a good place to invest? Why the Velo-city Global 2012 conference in Vancouver is a great opportunity to build your brand.
Mountain Equipment Co-op Unveils New Bike Line-up
A big development in the Canadian bike industry. Will it be a game-changer? MEC began offering repairs and servicing earlier this year. Now they will begin selling their own line of bikes. Add a comment and tell us your thoughts. Official MEC release below. Official Release from MEC Wednesday, November
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European Cities Aren’t Afraid of Commitment. Velo-city 2009 cycling conference delivers ‘Charter of Brussels’ MEC draws ire of BTAC Everything not A-OK as Wal-MEC approaches Auf Wiedershen to the Auto Germans cling to civilization, reclaim use of legs