The gossip spotlight is on Facebook this week as Founder Mark Zuckerburg recently announced his plan to set the IPO near $100 billion. While similar social sites, including Linkedin or Groupon, have recently ventured into the public realm, nothing of this magnitude has excited investors in years… if ever. Why is Zuck cashing in now? Some say it’s a reaction to the fact that online...
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It all started in Seattle. A classic drizzly day met our journalist friends when they arrived to the airport. As we made our way to West Seattle for lunch, a 99 Fleetwood Jamboree RV sat patiently waiting for us along the side of the road. Two URAL Russian Sidecar motorcycles dangled from the trailer hitch and instantly become the center of all conversation. While the snowpack had been lousy most...
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Get ready for a big year with Raleigh and Diamondback Bikes, because the 2011-12 lineup is looking prime. Both brands are looking impressive moving into the new season, as Raleigh adds a number of CX-bikes and distance models, including a full-carbon CX setup and another limited carbon CX frame that’s built for a single speed belt drive. Similarly, Diamondback has revamped their road,...
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Hello there West Coast friends – we’re back from the Big Apple! Let’s get those BBQs grilling and bikes tuned up so that we can resume summer where…oh wait, it’s still raining. You missed a great few days in New York with Ride Snowboards, where we visited the desks of many friends, including GQ, Maxim, Self, The Wall St. Journal, Fitness, Men’s Health, Urbandaddy,...
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To capitalize on the benefits of working remotely, one of our own will be headed to the New York area for a few months this Spring. You may ask, “what does this mean for me?” Well…plenty of good things! Consider your own personal showing of new spring bikes, next year’s snow gear, surf apparel, etc. Consider immediate feedback to your questions. Consider the ability to...
read moreWe’ll be there for both shows, as well as the outdoor demo following SIA. Make sure you get to the Outdoor Retailer or SIA site early and register, and get in touch with one of us to set aside some one-on-one time. At OR, we’ll be hosting K2 Skis and Helly Hansen and at SIA, K2 Skis and Snowboards, Ride Snowboards, Helly Hansen, POW Gloves, Line Skis and Full Tilt...
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