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Dirty Kanza

In this episode of the Shift Up Bike Industry Podcast, host Arleigh Greenwald talks with Kristi Mohn from Dirty Kanza about the growth of this gravel event, getting more women into the sport, the impact of the Emporia economy, and more. Show notes can be found at BicycleRetailer.com

Civil Bikes

In this Shift Up Podcast episode we talk with Nedra Deadwyler from Civil Bikes about using bikes as a gateway tool, celebrating our history and storytelling, and how she uses bikes (and walking) to help people explore the city of Atlanta.   Show notes can be found at BicycleRetailer.com

Yamaha Power Assist Bikes in the US Market

How will Yamaha position themselves as they enter the United States market with their power assist electric bikes?  That is exactly the question we are exploring in today's episode of the Shift Up Bike Industry Podcast.   For show notes on this episode visit bicycleretailer.com

Spinlister is Back

The Airbnb of bike rentals is back with new ownership and a fresh view of the sharing economy. Listen in to the latest Shift Up Bike Industry podcast as we talk with Mark Gustafson, Owner and CEO Spinlister about his vision of the industry, Oprah's favorite bike, and how it all fits into getting more people on bikes.  Show notes and links can be found at bicycleretailer.com

Argo Cargo

 In this episode of the Shift Up podcast, we are talking with Scott Taylor, bike shop owner and inventor of a successful Kickstarter product - Argo Cargo. Why did he leave the bike shop life behind and what can we expect for this new company?    Read show notes and join the conversation at bicycleretailer.com

Mobility as the New Frontier

What is this buzzword of "mobility" in the tech and transportation industries and why should the bike industry be paying attention? Listen in to the latest Shift Up Bike Industry podcast as we talk with Andy Boenau from the Gotcha Group as we talk about mobility sharing, investing in first / last mile, and removing barriers from your consumer's journey.    Show notes and links can be found at bicycleretailer.com

Are Regional Bike Industry Trade Shows the Answer?

What is CABDA and where does it fit in the US Bike Industry trade shows? Listen in to the latest Shift Up Bike Industry podcast as we talk with Jim Kersten, the Show Director of CABDA Expo. Join the conversation and view show notes at bicycleretailer.com

WÖRCC - Improving Women's Off-Road Cycling Experiences

Welcome to Shift Up Bicycle Industry Podcast where we are hosting healthy conversations to build a better bike industry and get more people on bikes.   In our first episode of 2019 we are talking with Elorie Slater from Sports Garage Cycling in Boulder, Colorado about improving the stream of information from consumer to brand, the Women's Off Road Cycling Congress, and bridging the gender gap in cycling by simply servicing customer's needs better.   Read show notes and join the conversation at bicycleretailer.com

The State of the Bike Industry - December 2018

Welcome to Shift Up Bicycle Industry Podcast where we are hosting healthy conversations to build a better bike industry and get more people on bikes.   In our last episode for 2018, we discuss the State of the Bike Industry with Bicycle Retailer's Editor in Chief, Steve Frothingham. What went well in Q4 of 18, what didn't, and what do we predict for the new year? Topics covered include Interbike, bankruptcy, events, mobile service, and more.   Read show notes and join the conversation at bicycleretailer.com