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
Sail-trike Rider Completes Cross-country Voyage
Back in June, I posted about John McTaggart and his attempt to go coast to coast across the southern U.S. with the Pterosail, a pedal, sail, and electric-assist powered recumbent trike. Well, he’s done it! Check out this innovative machine and highlights of his journey in this 5 minute Youtube
eBikes A Euro Success Story
From the European trade magazine Bike Europe more indications that ebikes are finding a niche as a simple solution to the most common arguments against cycling. The Netherlands bikes sales figuresBelgian bike sales figures Check back here, on the Bike Europe site, or in the upcoming issue of Bike Trade
The Ebike Effect
EBIKES GAIN MOMENTUM! I had the good fortune to test ride a Giant Twist Freedom ebike for a couple of weeks. After that experience, it’s easy to understand why I had so many eager ebikers ready and willing to talk to me for my upcoming article in Momentum Magazine. photo: