The NBDA News Hour focuses on the news and articles contained within The Micromobility Reporter, getting a more in-depth view from a firsthand seat with the experts on the Human Powered Solutions team.

The team at Human Powered Solutions has over 245 years of experience and are considered data wizards. Their monthly newsletter The Micromobility Reporter is a dynamic resource for the industry, featuring timely news and in-depth analysis about the latest in human-powered transportation, including bicycles, e-bicycles, e-scooters, and ride share. Included is a focus on supply chain issues, technology, and both business and consumer trends that drive the marketplace.

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Learn how to plan your remodel at your retail store - what it takes for planning, what resources to use, how much time you need allotted.

• Budget form
• Store evaluation

Our Retailer Design Flex episode of Bicycle Retail Radio features Brian from Fixture Lab and NBDA President, Heather Mason as they tackle retailer flow and design issues.

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In this episode, we sit down with Charlie Thomas: bike racer, mechanic, lawyer, and owner of Bayou Bicycles in New Orleans.

Charlie shares more about his unique legal background and Bike Law and his approach to running a bike shop, advocating for cycling safety, and fostering a vibrant cycling community. Tune in for an engaging discussion on liability, product safety, expanding business models, and more.

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This week we're revisiting our Retailer & Supplier Best Practices Panel from October to learn tips from both retailer and supplier business.

This panel is part of the NBDA's initiative to unite industry experts to circulate best practices that align the industry.

A special thanks to sponsors Ride E-Z for your partnership.

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The NBDA News Hour focuses on the news and articles contained within The Micromobility Reporter, getting a more in-depth view from a firsthand seat with the experts on the Human Powered Solutions team.

The team at Human Powered Solutions has over 245 years of experience and are considered data wizards. Their monthly newsletter The Micromobility Reporter is a dynamic resource for the industry, featuring timely news and in-depth analysis about the latest in human-powered transportation, including bicycles, e-bicycles, e-scooters, and ride share. Included is a focus on supply chain issues, technology, and both business and consumer trends that drive the marketplace.

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The NBDA Women in the Bicycle Industry (WIBI) program serves as a dynamic, all-encompassing platform to support, elevate, and connect women working in all areas of the cycling industry. With a focus on recruitment, mentorship, professional development, community-building, and celebration, this initiative serves as a cornerstone in fostering equity, retention, and opportunity.

This July's virtual career fair was dedicated to recruiting and retaining women in the bicycle industry. Hear stories about roles in retail, sales, product development, advocacy, and more.

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Are you using AI in your bike shop? 

This week's episode of Bicycle Retail Radio features Jason Ford of The New Wheel. Learn how they're utilizing AI and how you can utilize new tools in your business.

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How do you track your returns after a store remodel? In the off season, explore if remodel and remerchandising makes sense with Brian and Heather.

Our Retailer Design Flex episode of Bicycle Retail Radio features Brian from Fixture Lab and NBDA President, Heather Mason as they tackle retailer flow and design issues.

Support the show

The NBDA News Hour focuses on the news and articles contained within The Micromobility Reporter, getting a more in-depth view from a firsthand seat with the experts on the Human Powered Solutions team.

The team at Human Powered Solutions has over 245 years of experience and are considered data wizards. Their monthly newsletter The Micromobility Reporter is a dynamic resource for the industry, featuring timely news and in-depth analysis about the latest in human-powered transportation, including bicycles, e-bicycles, e-scooters, and ride share. Included is a focus on supply chain issues, technology, and both business and consumer trends that drive the marketplace.

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Episode 1: Manufacturing Upheaval, Tariff Tensions, and the Stories Shaping Bike Retail

The inaugural episode of our quarterly news review series with Steve Frothingham, Editor in Chief of Bicycle Retailer Industry News. In this wide-ranging conversation, Steve shares his journey to the helm of the industry's leading trade publication and discusses how BRAIN operates under Outside Inc. ownership.

This episode dives deep into two of the most consequential stories from fall 2025: the shocking CBP announcement regarding Giant Manufacturing and allegations of forced labor, and Blaupunkt's strategic move to assemble e-bikes in North Carolina. Steve provides exclusive insights into how these stories broke, what they mean for retailers, and the broader implications of tariffs and supply chain shifts facing the bicycle industry.

Whether you're a bike shop owner navigating uncertain trade policies or an industry professional trying to stay ahead of the curve, this conversation delivers the context and analysis you need. Plus, Steve looks ahead to the stories that will dominate the rest of 2025 and into 2026.

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