Peppermint Cycling Co., the manufacturer of road, mountain bike and gravel cycling apparel for women, based in Quebec, expanded sales and distribution into the U.S. “We are thrilled to bring our brand to the U.S. and share our passion for cycling with American cyclists,” said Genevieve Grondin, VP of sales and marketing at Peppermint Cycling […]
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