Bicycling

8/4/2026 |  EXEC: Hiplok Names Bicycle Distributor for Austria and Germany (SGB UPDATE) British security brand Hiplok has appointed Sports Nut as its new distributor for Germany and Austria. The move is expected to support the next phase of the bicycle and motorcycle security company’s growth across the region. The appointment marks the company’s second new distributor in the EU added since May after the company named TCK Sports Group as its bicycle distributor for the Benelux (Belgium-Netherlands-Luxembourg) region.

7/6/2026 |  Rad Life Mobility Acquires QuietKat from Revelyst (SGB UPDATE) Rad Life Mobility, a subsidiary of Life Electric Vehicles Holdings formed after acquiring Rad Power Bikes earlier in 2026, has officially purchased QuietKat, an off-road e-bike brand formerly owned by Revelyst, Inc. 
Terms were not disclosed. 
QuietKat, founded in Colorado and specializing in bikes for hunters, anglers and outdoor enthusiasts, was acquired in 2021 by Vista Outdoor, Revelyst’s former parent. 

7/2/2026 |  Straz Components Acquires Hold Fast Cycling (SGB UPDATE) Straz Components, the New England-based manufacturer of innovative cycling tools and accessories, has acquired Hold Fast Cycling, a move that is said to unite “two brands built on craftsmanship, practical innovation, and a shared passion for cycling.”

6/17/2026 |  WNBA schedule expands to 50 games starting in 2027 under new CBA (ESPN) Interest in the WNBA continues to increase and the league is eager to meet the market with more games.
Starting in 2027, the WNBA will move to a 50-game season, up from the current 44-game schedule.

6/11/2026 |  Club Ride Apparel Taps Pacific Rep Works for NW U.S. Territories (SGB UPDATE) Club Ride Apparel has secured new representation for the brand’s wholesale business across key territories throughout the Pacific Northwest and Northern Mountain West regions.
Pacific Rep Works, with three road men covering Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Montana, Wyoming, and Alaska, and one rep in-office, reportedly brings more than 50 years of combined agency sales, training, and retailer service experience to the relationship with Club Ride Apparel.