January 2007 - Posts

• 2007 Gear Swap to be bigger and better than ever

  Last year we reported on the 2006 North Shore Gear Swap - Read article here Whether you are new to the sport of cycling or a veteran rider, you don't have to spend a small fortune on quality bikes, equipment, and clothing. Check out this year's Outdoor Adventure and Travel Show and visit the NSMBA Vancouver Bike Swap on February 17 & 18 at BC Place Stadium. A $2.00 donation gets you into the swap. All proceeds go toward programs for responsible and sustainable mountain biking. Please bring in any and all cycling equipment from all cycling disciplines, bikes, frames, clothing, shoes, parts, rollers, trainers etc. You clear it out and we will help you sell it! Sell that bike that no longer "turns your crank" and find one that does, or swap that cycling jersey that doesn't quite fit anymore for something different. The NSMBA Gear Swap is THE place to outfit the whole family for a new season of mountain biking with quality used bikes, clothing and equipment all in one stop. NSMBA Gear Swap will be open to purchase gear during the following hours: Saturday, February 17th 11:00am to 7:pm Sunday, February 18th 11:00am to 3:00pm Cash, debit, VISA, or Master Card accepted Posted Jan 31 2007, 05:40 PM by Skifreak with no comments Filed under: Complete bikes, Bike Parts Accessories, Clothing & Armour, Racks, stands and more, Trade Shows & Events

• Dekerf Cycle Innovations to Continue Operations

  31/01/2007 - Dekerf Press Release After having announced the closing of Dekerf Cycle Innovations back in September of last year, Chris Dekerf, the founder and owner of the company, has reconsidered that decision. Since announcing the close, the company has received a flood of support from both retailers and consumers in the form of orders and encouragement to continue producing the legendary frames. Today, the company launched its new 2007 website. The new site amalgamates the former UK and Canadian sites into one new site with much more depth, and consumer participation. For 2007 the company also brings forth an expanded product line including new road, cyclocross, titanium, and 29R models. The company will also forge ahead with a new and innovative business model, allowing consumers to have better access to Dekerf products and information, and at the same time continuing to support retailers who in turn support the brand. Chris Dekerf wishes to thank all those whose voices of support and encouragement have led to this decision to continue the brand. www.dekerf.com Posted Jan 31 2007, 05:31 PM by Skifreak with no comments Filed under: Bike Parts Accessories

• 2007 Denny's Bike Expo & Vancouver Outdoors Show

  Vancouver, Feb 17 & 18, 2007 - BC Place Stadium There is no better stage to showcase a Bike Expo than Vancouver, BC … this is the home of biking! With a wide selection of trails for mountain biking, sweeping mountain roads for cycling, purpose-built ramps for BMX buffs and the perfect balance of land and water for triathletes - the Vancouver market is flooded with consumers keen to enjoy the thrill of two-wheeled adventure! The 2007 Vancouver Bike Expo offers manufactures, retailers and associations an unparalleled opportunity to get face-to-face with consumers. This coupled with our heavily reduced pricing structure for exhibitors and an aggressive, grass roots marketing campaign targeted at those 25 - 50 years; will ensure that your participation delivers a high return on investment. To add to the excitement we are delighted to be bringing Kris Holm, multi World Champion in Mountain Unicycling to the Expo! Plus we will be running a NSMBA Bike & Gear Swap all weekend long - raising money for local trails and ensuring that consumers are in the market for new and improved bikes, gear and accessories! Posted Jan 05 2007, 11:52 AM by Skifreak with 1 comment(s) Filed under: Trade Shows & Events

• Help take a bite out of crime!

  Article from 24hrs Daily Newspaper in Vancouver http://vancouver.24hrs.ca/News/2007/01/05/3175381-sun.html January 5, 2007 High-tech crime fighters Property By MATT KIELTYKA, 24 HOURS Police see it all the time. Someone on the street has a shiny new $2,500 bicycle that the officer knows is stolen but they can't do anything about it because the theft hasn't been reported. It goes far beyond bicycles, according to David Brierley, founder of PropertyCop.org and a Vancouver police officer by day. "It's extremely frustrating, but the only database police have access to is for stolen goods," he said. "There is no way to check property and see who the registered owner is." Coupled with police jurisdictions and budget issues, officers often find themselves with little power over potential property crime. Brierley decided to go outside the realm of policing to find a practical solution. After two years of discussions, feedback and development, Property Cop is set to launch and Brierley hopes retailers and police adopt the online program. "It's a viable strategy to help prevent crime," he said. "Say you go to the store and purchase a bike. Then you log onto the website, create an account and put in photographs, serial numbers and descriptions of the bike into a secure database." Should the bike ever be stolen and found by the police, an officer can call the Property Crime call-centre and find the owner of the bike. Brierley says people can enter anything into the database, from bikes to laptops and other electronics. Several bike shops in the Lower Mainland and Vancouver Island have already agreed to endorse the program, and Brierley is in discussions with larger store chains as well. Despite the early support, the hard work is still ahead of Brierley. "Once we have the final build ready Jan. 11, I'll show it to retailers and police," he said. The success of the multi-jurisdiction program will hinge on whether police agencies feel Property Cop is secure enough to use. Posted Jan 05 2007, 11:47 AM by Skifreak with no comments