• NBDA News Hour - July 2025
    Jul 8 2025

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    Listen to our monthly News Hour episode with Human Powered Solutions team. We recap high priority headlines for specialty retailers so you can stay informed!

    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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    58 mins
  • State of the US Bicycle Industry: Insights and Strategies for 2025 6/24/25
    Jul 1 2025

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    Catch up on the state of the US Bicycle Industry with the recording of our engaging 60-minute webinar. Our panel explored the current state and future outlook of the US bicycle industry. Listen to key voices from across the industry:

    Bill Schouman, Vice President of Sales, QBP — Offering insight into supply chain trends and market dynamics from one of the nation’s leading distributors.

    Bob Margevicius, Senior Advisor, Specialized Bicycle Components — Sharing supplier-side perspective on the industry's biggest challenges and how retailers can prepare for success in 2026.

    Paul Tobio, Owner, Ryder Bikes (Bradenton, FL) — Delivering a retailer’s take on today’s landscape, including key challenges, opportunities, and strategies for growth in 2025 and beyond.

    Matt Moore, General and Policy Counsel, PeopleForBikes — Providing an advocacy and policy lens on the future of cycling and initiatives to support industry-wide growth.

    Together, this panel discusses where the industry has been, the trends shaping it today, and what lies ahead. Viewers will walk away with actionable strategies to navigate market shifts, optimize operations, and drive ridership.

    Don’t miss this opportunity to hear from top industry leaders and position your business for a successful year.

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    1 hr and 17 mins
  • A Trip to The Mall: Retailer Design Flex - Episode 16
    Jun 27 2025

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    Is Brian saying the mall is full of perfect merchandising ideas? No. "But it is a good concentration of retailers."

    Take some tips from the giants in this Retailer Design Flex episode.

    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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    1 hr and 4 mins
  • Inside CyclErie’s Community-Driven Growth with Jenny and DJ
    Jun 24 2025

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    What started as kids’ bike camps during the COVID boom has grown into one of Colorado’s most exciting and community-driven bike shops. In this episode, Jenny and DJ Johnson of CyclErie share how they built a customer first, ego free business—from mobile fulfillment to selling over 1,200 eBikes in a year. It’s a story of creativity, grit, and keeping the joy of cycling at the heart of it all.



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    48 mins
  • Bicycle Industry Retailer Focused E Bike Safety & Standards Panel 6/10/25
    Jun 20 2025

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    Missed out on the last E Bike Safety & Standards panel? Listen in for this week's Bicycle Retail Radio episode.

    The NBDA provides a quarterly platform for industry experts to meet, discuss and address retailer risks, concerns, and best practices regarding lithium-ion batteries and e-mobility devices safety, standards, and compliance.

    Segments addressed:

    • Lithium-Ion Battery topics- Standards and Certifications, standardized policy on shipping, receiving, storage, maintaining, charging, selling, and servicing.
    • Insurance Coverages
    • Supplier Best Practices
    • Retailer Best Practices
    • Recycling Best Practices
    • Consumer Education

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    1 hr and 35 mins
  • Coffee, Creativity & Cycling: Building Community with Nicole Poko of Scout’s
    Jun 17 2025

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    In this episode of Bicycle Retail Radio, we sit down with Nicole Poko, artist, cyclist, and owner of Scout’s Coffee Bar + Mercantile in New Jersey. Nicole shares how creativity, intentional space design, and deep community connections help fuel her small business success.

    We dive into her unique approach to blending coffee culture with the local cycling scene, building inclusive spaces, and offering practical advice for small business owners looking to grow and thrive.

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    36 mins
  • The Friday Retailer Flex - Episode 190
    Jun 13 2025

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    How bicycle retailers can start using AI - today!

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    9 mins
  • Why Owning Your Shop’s Building Might Be the Smartest Move You Make
    Jun 10 2025

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    Ed Fischer, a Commercial Real Estate Broker and former bike shop owner, to explore a game-changing topic for independent bike retailers: owning your building.

    Ed shares practical, insightful advice about the path to ownership, the financial and strategic benefits of buying, and how shop owners can start planning now, even if it feels out of reach.

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    44 mins