NBDA: Bicycle Retail Radio
The NBDA’s bicycle industry podcast brings retailers, vendors, advocates, and thought leaders to the mic for honest discussions about the latest issues facing retailers, while taking an in-depth look at the person within the profession. Content that proves relatable and thought producing, directed at exposing real-world tips and information to help retailers find success within the bicycle industry. Get more at NBDA.com.
Podcast is made possible by donations. Support the show by donating here: https://nbda.com/donate
Episodes
498 episodes
30 Years of Perspective: Industry Lessons and Vision with Rob Kaplan of Bulls Bikes USA
Today we sit down with Rob Kaplan, Head of Sales and Marketing at Bulls Bikes USA. With over 30 years in the cycling industry, Rob is widely respected for h...
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Season 5
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Episode 45
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NBDA News Hour - July 2025
Listen to our monthly News Hour episode with Human Powered Solutions team. We recap high priority headlines for specialty retailers so you can stay informed!The NBDA News Hour focuses on the news and articles contained within The Micromo...
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Season 5
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Episode 44
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State of the US Bicycle Industry: Insights and Strategies for 2025 6/24/25
Catch up on the state of the US Bicycle Industry with the recording of our engaging 60-minute webinar. Our panel explored the current state and future outlook of the US bicycle industry. Listen to key voices from across the industry:Bil...
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Season 5
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Episode 43
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A Trip to The Mall: Retailer Design Flex - Episode 16
Is Brian saying the mall is full of perfect merchandising ideas? No. "But it is a good concentration of retailers."Take some tips from the giants in this Retailer Design Flex episode.Our Retailer Design Flex episode of Bicycle R...
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Season 5
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Episode 42
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Inside CyclErie’s Community-Driven Growth with Jenny and DJ
What started as kids’ bike camps during the COVID boom has grown into one of Colorado’s most exciting and community-driven bike shops. In this episode, Jenny and DJ Johnso...
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Season 5
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Episode 41
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Bicycle Industry Retailer Focused E Bike Safety & Standards Panel 6/10/25
Missed out on the last E Bike Safety & Standards panel? Listen in for this week's Bicycle Retail Radio episode.The NBDA provides a quarterly platform for industry experts to meet, discuss and address retailer risks, concerns...
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Season 5
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Episode 40
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1:35:00
Coffee, Creativity & Cycling: Building Community with Nicole Poko of Scout’s
In this episode of Bicycle Retail Radio, we sit down with Nicole Poko, artist, cyclist, and owner of Scout’s Coffee Bar + Mercantile in New Jersey. Nicole shares how creativity, intentional space desig...
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Season 5
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Episode 39
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The Friday Retailer Flex - Episode 190
How bicycle retailers can start using AI - today!
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Season 5
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Episode 38
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8:42
Why Owning Your Shop’s Building Might Be the Smartest Move You Make
Ed Fischer, a Commercial Real Estate Broker and former bike shop owner, to explore a game-changing topic for independent bike retailers: owning your building.Ed shares practical, insightful advice about the path to ownership, the financi...
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Episode 37
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The Friday Retailer Flex - Episode 189
Our Flex episode this week covers how to unlock extra revenue in your service department.
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Season 5
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Episode 36
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8:19
Get In The Van: Charly Tri’s Journey from Endurance Racing to Mobile Bike Shop Innovator
In this episode, we sit down with Charly Tri, owner of My Bike Guy Bicycle Services in Rochester, Minnesota. From racing the Iditarod to launching a successful mo...
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Season 5
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Episode 35
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Technician Flex - Episode 12
If you would like your questions answered on the flex, you can write to the NBDA at any time with ANY questions about the bicycle service center, mechanics training, bicycle assembly, etc. Submit your questions and photos to heather@nbda.com
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Season 5
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Episode 34
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53:40
How to Use Bikeflights To Deliver Your Bike Shop's Customer Experience All The Way to Your Customer’s Doorstep
In this episode, Bikeflights Vice President Sue George and Partnership Team member Ali Goulet share insights into how Bikeflights supports bike shops with specialized shipping services, pac...
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Season 5
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Episode 33
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The Friday Retailer Flex - Episode 188
Today on the Friday Flex episode: Your people are the brand. Let's look at building a team that lives your shop's culture.
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Season 5
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Episode 32
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NBDA News Hour - May 2025
Listen to our monthly News Hour episode with Human Powered Solutions team. We recap high priority headlines for specialty retailers so you can stay informed!The NBDA News Hour focuses on the news and articles contained within The Micromo...
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Season 5
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Episode 31
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50:39
The Friday Retailer Flex - Episode 187
This week's Flex episode is about creating community using social media. Enjoy!
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Season 5
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Episode 39
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8:30
Raising the Bar: Mathias Ellegiers and Ryan Liverman on REMCO Tools’ Revolutionary Bike Lift
In this episode, we chat with Mathias Ellegiers and Ryan Liverman, founder of REMCO Tools, about their innovative Bike Lift—a motorized bicycle repair stand d...
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Season 5
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Episode 38
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The Friday Retailer Flex - Episode 186
Listen in to this week's Flex episode: 5 questions with Zidy.
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Season 5
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Episode 37
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25:39
Mechanics, Meet Your Match: Ryan Elson on the Power of bikebook
In this episode, we chat with Ryan Elson, CEO of bikebook, about his background in the industry and background in founding the company. Ryan shares how bikebook empowers mechanics and bike shops by boo...
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Season 5
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Episode 36
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The Friday Retailer Flex - Episode 185
Today we have 5 questions with buycycle.https://buycycle.com/en-us/nbdadiscount
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Season 5
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Episode 35
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Bicycle Industry Retailer & Supplier Best Practices Panel
The NBDA is holding quarterly forum style meetings on Retailer & Supplier Best Practices. The NBDA wishes to unite industry experts in a panel discussion to circulate best practices to align the industry. During the meeting, the NBDA...
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Season 5
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Episode 34
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1:23:45
Make Your Store Speak Your Brand: Retail Design Flex - Episode 15
Why should customers do business with you?What makes your store unique?What is your brand story?Need help with your answers? This episode is for you.Our Retailer Design Flex episode of Bicycle Retail Radio features Brian...
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Season 5
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Episode 33
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NBDA News Hour April 2025
The NBDA News Hour focuses on the news and articles contained within The Micromobility Reporter, getting a more in-depth view from a firsthand seat with the experts on the Human Powered Solutions...
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Season 5
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Episode 32
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The Friday Retailer Flex - Episode 184
Get tips on how to bring people in for service NOW on this week's Friday Flex.
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Season 5
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Episode 31
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Behind the Scenes at BikeCo with Anthony Mikrut: Brand Highlights, Dealer Support, Warranty, and Growth
This episode’s guest is Anthony Mikrut, National Sales Manager at BikeCo, who takes us behind the scenes of the company and shares how they support independent bike dealers.We discuss BikeCo’s por...
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Season 5
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Episode 30
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