Cascade Bicycle Club and its sister organization Washington Bikes have named Lee Lambert as executive director.
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Academy Sports Announces Sponsorships With The University Of Texas Athletics And Austin FC
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Fenix Outdoor Brands’ Q2 Sales Jump 27 Percent
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SFIA Applauds USTR Decision To Not Hit Vietnam Imports With Additional Tariffs
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Wildsyde Announces New Models For 2021
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Osprey Expands Bike Pack Offerings; Introduces Raptor Pro With Back Protection For S22
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LEKI’s New Brand Identity
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Velocity Indoor Cycling App Secures $3.4 Million In Seed Funding
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MaxOne Raises $3.5 Million Equity Round
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X-Rite Names Textile And Apparel Business Development Manager
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TRX Partners With Myzone In The EMEA Region
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NPD Sees Performance Footwear Sales Climb 23 Percent In Second Quarter
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