The largest RV dealership in the U.S. will now carry Blaupunkt ebikes available in all 26 of their stores, solidifying its position as the official ebike retailer in the RV channel.

Kristin Labonte, a former national masters champion in the individual time trial, criterium, and road racing disciplines, is the managing partner of Breaking Limits, a sports marketing agency. James Pope is a globally respected event architect with over two decades of experience creating and scaling marquee cycling events.

The partnership will see Bike-Components.de carry the brand’s framesets, including the latest Gravel Ti, as well as exclusive European colorways for the company’s aluminum line, available on Bike-Components.de’s online platform.

Franchisees Brynn and Tina Walker are “actively seeking a location” in the Springfield, VA area as PIckleball Kingdom continues its expansion efforts nationwide.

Volo Sports, the organizer of social sports leagues and related activities for adults operating in multiple cities throughout the U.S., announced the acquisition of ZogSports, a social sports league with a reported “over 120,000 players,” based in the U.S.

In a recent national survey conducted by the Atlanta-based company, 70 percent of U.S. adults surveyed aged 18 to 65 identified themselves as “eager to learn” or “currently learning” the game of pickleball. Twelve percent described themselves as “avid” players. Only 18 percent expressed “no interest” in learning the sport.

The national governing body and membership organization for the sport in the U.S., announced that Kevin Klipstein, president and CEO, will step down at the close of the year, marking the end of a twenty-year tenure.

Mid Pines Inn & Golf Club, which opened in 1921, and Pine Needles Lodge & Golf Club, which followed in 1928, are joining forces with Marine & Lawn Hotels & Resorts. The company, a division of AJ Capital, was founded in 2008 by Ben Weprin and manages over $5.4 billion in real estate investments in markets throughout the U.S. and U.K.