What a Business Investor Saw That Some Bike Insiders Might Miss

In the spring of 2024, while a lot of people in the bike industry were still working through the hangover of the post-pa …

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Jun 16, 2026 11:31:23 AM

Your Last Customer is Your Best Marketing Opportunity

Peak season does something that no ad campaign can replicate. It puts new faces in your shop — first-time riders who jus …

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Jun 15, 2026 11:29:44 AM

How AI Is Changing Local Bike Shops

Mark Still and Alex Slocum, Workstand's Director of Product, discuss the current state of AI and its effect on consumer …

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Jun 10, 2026 12:09:34 PM

Your Inventory Is Your Best Salesperson — It Just Needs to Show Up Online

Ask any experienced shop owner what separates a good sales interaction from a great one and the answer is almost always …

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Jun 5, 2026 8:58:11 AM

Out of Stock Doesn't Have to Mean Out of the Running.

A customer lands on your site looking for a specific jersey. Luckily, you have the brand and the style but, you don’t ha …

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May 7, 2026 12:34:35 PM

The Bike Shop Marketing Guide: What Works and What Doesn't

The Bike Shop Marketing Guide for 2026 Independent bike shops have always competed on expertise, service, and community. …

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Apr 3, 2026 11:35:35 AM

How to Market E-Bikes and Convert More Riders

E-Bike Marketing Strategy: If you sell e-bikes, you’re not just selling “bikes with motors.” You’re selling freedom from …

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Dec 11, 2025 3:28:21 PM

Don’t Just Survive Winter, Win it!

As a parent, I’m constantly focused on using positive language. I don’t have to take my kids to baseball practice; I get …

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Dec 9, 2025 4:25:05 PM