Name shop: The900shop
Location: Eksel, Belgium
Years in business: 10 years
Employees: 1 fulltime and 2 students
What was the reason for you to start a BMX shop?
The900shop: Because it is my biggest passion.
How did your first year turn out?
The900shop: We were selling all kinds of bikes and Bmx freestyle turned out very good.
How big was your local scene in the beginning, and how big is it now?
Name shop: The Boarding House
Location: Exeter, Devon, U.K.
Years in business: 34
Employees: Me and assorted part-timers
What was the reason for you to start a BMX shop?
The Boarding House: The shop had been here since 1984 (called BMX Superstore), in 1997 I had the opportunity to take over from the previous owner. Having mainly worked in the skate-surf industry before, it was an easy transition to run a shop, I had experience working in skateshops before, so, just right place, right time, to carry on working in something I loved.
The Source are establishing a new venture in the US so they are looking for a leader who has a track record of managing and motivating people and working in and around BMX. The Source USA Warehouse Manager. Something for you?
-Job Title: Warehouse Manager
-Hours: Full Time, Monday to Friday
-Location: Our warehouse in Louisville, KY 40210, USA
-Salary: Competitive; based on experience
-Overall Objective: To lead a small warehouse team to assist in the process of getting goods in and despatching them to customers quickly.
Role Overview
You will be an important part of a small successful team focusing on being the best and most famous BMX retailer in the World. The successful candidate will be responsible for leading, managing and developing a small team based in our new fulfilment warehouse in Louisville, KY.
Name of your shop: Trainbmx
Location: 38170 Klein Vahlberg/ Germany
Years in business: Since 2014
Employees: None
What was the reason for you to start a BMX shop?
Trainbmx: While on my old 30 years old profession as a mechanic / master, I had no more desire and then spontaneously on 22.05.14 I founded my shop. Since I have been arranging myself in the BMX for decades, it was not difficult for me.
Name shop: Groundedbmx
Location: Ninove
Years in business: 8
Employees: 2 sometimes 3
What was the reason for you to start a BMX shop?
Groundedbmx: I always knew I wanted to run my own company. Since my head is always full of ideas I talked to a friend of mine who has owned multiple businesses to figure out what Idea I should pursue. He told me to only go for the one I’m most passionate about. So, that was BMX :), a no brainer.
What was your first location like?
Groundedbmx: I started Grounded as an online store but soon had customers picking up parts in my bedroom which turned into a stockroom pretty quickly.
How did your first year turn out?
Name shop: Entity BMX shop
Location: Poole UK
Years in business: 5
Employees: 1
Is running a BMX shop something you've always wanted to do?
Entity BMX shop: Riding BMX everyday is the dream, having the opportunity to start my own shop was the gateway to keeping the dream alive!
What (BMX) shops did you like before you started your own?
Entity BMX shop: Growing up I was lucky to have BMX shops in my area so Hotwheels then BMX Plus were my go to shops over the years. Always loved going to Pijin in Southampton too but my favourite store has to be Soul Cycle in Amsterdam
Did you do some serious research before you opened up your shop at your location or did you just go for it?
Entity BMX shop: I was so fortunate, before Entity I was managing BMX Plus which unfortunately
Interbike owner, Emerald Expositions, announced today that the Interbike trade show will not take place in September 2019 in Reno as previously scheduled. Instead, the company will research alternative plans for 2020 and beyond, including the opportunity to launch events featuring bicycling and bike-related components within or alongside its various successful, multi-sport trade show franchises. “While there were distinct advantages to Reno and Tahoe as venues for Interbike and the Free Ride Festival, respectively, overall travel time and cost proved challenging for attendees and exhibitors,” said Darrell Denny, Executive Vice President of Emerald Expositions’ Sports Group. “Further, the past four years have been difficult for the U.S. bicycle market. The substantial increase in tariffs on bike related imports during 2018, and announced for 2019, is compounding these challenges. As a result, we are rethinking how to best serve the cycling industry and will conduct a review of the possible timing, locations, and formats with dealers, brands, distributors, reps, designers, and media over the coming months. Our goal is to develop and deliver thoughtful solutions which provide strong returns on investment for all industry participants.”
As a result of the decision announced today, Justin Gottlieb, show director, Andria Klinger, sales director, Andy Buckner, art director, and Jack Morrisey, marketing director, will leave the company, effective December 31, 2018.
“Justin, Andria, Andy, and Jack have dedicated themselves to the cycling space and worked long and
TSG is looking for a talented and highly committed GRAPHIC DESIGNER who is able to create compelling visual narratives and brand experiences. You are able to create, communicate, and collaborate. You are versatile. You are persistent and open-minded.
TASKS
You will deal with the entire scope of our design process – working tight deadlines for multiple projects at a time. You turn our brand objectives into innovative solutions by performing the
My job in the Bicycle Industry started with a similar position that's available now at the same company: GT Bicycles. This position is based out of their USA office and worth checking out if you're shopping for a cool job. But beware, you might be stuck in the bicycle industry for the rest of your life.
Position: Assistant Marketing Manager, GT
Location: Wilton, CT. USA.
Job Code: 1087