Raleigh America today announced Mark Landsaat has been named as its new R&D Manager for the Raleigh and Diamondback brands. Landsaat will be responsible for the development and implementation of frame platforms and new technologies. Landsaat has worked in the bike industry for more than 15 years in a variety of product development positions. For the past three years he has been an...
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The newly redesigned Diamondback Bicycles website is now officially live on the World Wide Web. Diamondback.com aims to expand its reach by offering a pleasant and intuitive user experience though bold, clean graphics, enticing colors and completely redesigned navigational tools. “Our online visitors will now experience a more vibrant and seamless view of the entire Diamondback line,”...
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For the first time since its re-foundation in 2010, Raleigh’s thriving uk-based race team will compete in the US for the eighth annual Tour of the Battenkill, April 14-15, in Battenkill Valley, New York. Tour organizers have announced Raleigh as the official bike sponsor of the race, thanks in part to the brand’s recent partnership with BikeMS and its continued dedication to cause-ride...
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OceanGate, a luxury travel and ocean research submersible venture, today named Hayter Communications its public relations and social media agency of record. OceanGate, based in Miami, Florida, is the owner and operator of manned and unmanned submersibles. The company is devoted to providing financially strapped scientists with submarines to further the world’s understanding and preservation of...
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Kent, WA. (March 13, 2012) – Raleigh America has amplified the investment in its network of independent bike shops by sending out its first ever Dealer Demo Fleet of bicycles and by simultaneously unveiling an all-new Dealer Access website. These new offerings allow Raleigh retailers to become well versed and experienced on popular new models, while they also provide consumers a chance to...
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“I’ve ridden for a few different companies in the 14 years I’ve been sponsored, I’ve ridden for little guys and I’ve ridden for the big guys. Most recently Sputnic, who opened a lot of doors for me and gave me my first signature frame. Although Sputnic didn’t work out I’m still thankful for everything and so stoked to still be part of the Sparkys family, riding for Shadow! I’ve...
read moreDecember 1, 2011 (Kent, WA) – Raleigh America is excited to announce that it will be presenting its 2013 product launch in conjunction with the annual DealerCamp event this coming July. While Raleigh has previously invited its top dealers to attend the unveiling locally in Washington, it believes that syncing schedules with the already popular DealerCamp event will lighten the travel load for...
read moreSeattle, Wash (November 21, 11) – Line Skis & Full Tilt Boots this month appointed Jake Anderson as its new US Sales Manager. Jake has been involved with Line in one way or another for over a decade, starting as one of Line’s first sales reps and later becoming a retailer of Line and Full Tilt product. For the past six years Jake has worked at Specialty Sports Venture, and was mainly...
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Cyclocross racing is breaking away from the cold, wet days of fall and winter to debut at next spring’s Sea Otter Classic, a four-day “Celebration of Cycling”, scheduled to take place April 19-22, 2012 in Monterey, California’s Laguna Seca Recreation Area. “During the last few years, cyclocross has grown with a cult-like fanaticism as a participatory and spectator...
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November 9, 2011 (New York, NY and Kent, WA) – Bike MS, the largest charity cycling series in the country with 100 events nationwide, and Raleigh, a bicycle brand synonymous with quality and community, today announced that they are teaming up to form a unique partnership and cycling program in 2012. The partnership integrates two trusted brands in the bike industry with a focus on engaging...
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