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.
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Episodes
525 episodes
Bicycle Industry Retailer Focused E-Bike Safety & Standards Panel 1/6/26 Recap
This episode is our recap of our January 6th advocacy panel. Listen in as industry experts meet, discuss and address retailer risks, concerns, and best practices regarding the full spectrum of lithium-ion batteries and e-mobility devices safety...
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Season 6
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Episode 3
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1:10:31
Inside the 2026 Bentonville Bike Fest with Kenny Belaey & Nat Ross
Kenny Belaey and Nat Ross return to preview the biggest Bentonville Bike Fest yet, featuring the new OZ Trails Bike Park, an expanded Gravelicious route, and enhanced exhibitor experiences. They discuss the festival's global reach, why retailer...
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Season 6
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Episode 2
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Take the Lane With the Return of Frostbike
The Quality Bicycle Products renowned industry event is back! Frostbike will take place at its company headquarters in Minneapolis, Feb...
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Season 6
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Episode 1
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NBDA News Hour - December 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 69
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1:03:57
Planning Your Remodel: Retailer Design Flex - Episode 19
Learn how to plan your remodel at your retail store - what it takes for planning, what resources to use, how much time you need allotted.Budget form
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Season 5
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Episode 68
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Charlie Thomas: Bike Law and Building Bayou Bicycles
In this episode, we sit down with Charlie Thomas: bike racer, mechanic, lawyer, and owner of Bayou Bicycles in New Orleans.Charlie shares more about his
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Season 5
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Episode 67
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Retailer & Supplier Best Practices Panel 10/7/25
This week we're revisiting our Retailer & Supplier Best Practices Panel from October to learn tips from both retailer and supplier business.This panel is part of the NBDA's initiative to unite industry experts to circulate best pract...
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Season 5
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Episode 66
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1:14:23
NBDA News Hour - November 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 65
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1:04:36
Women In The Bicycle Industry (WIBI) Career Fair Highlights
The NBDA Women in the Bicycle Industry (WIBI) program serves as a dynamic, all-encompassing platform to support, elevate, and connect women working in all areas of the cycling...
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Season 5
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Episode 64
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AI in the Bike Shop with The New Wheel
Are you using AI in your bike shop? This week's episode of Bicycle Retail Radio features Jason Ford of The New Wheel. Learn how they're utilizing AI and how you can utilize new tools in your business.
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Season 5
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Episode 63
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Remodel ROI: Retailer Design Flex - Episode 18
How do you track your returns after a store remodel? In the off season, explore if remodel and remerchandising makes sense with Brian and Heather.Our Retailer Design Flex episode of Bicycle Retail Radio features Brian from Fixture Lab a...
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Season 5
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Episode 62
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NBDA News Hour - October 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 61
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59:50
Inside the Industry: A Quarterly News Review with Bicycle Retailer Industry News - Episode 1
Episode 1: Manufacturing Upheaval, Tariff Tensions, and the Stories Shaping Bike RetailThe inaugural episode of our quarterly news review series with Steve Frothingham, Editor in Chief of Bicycle Retailer Industry...
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Season 5
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Episode 60
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45:37
eBliss Global: Building the Future of E-Bikes in the U.S.
In this episode of Bicycle Retail Radio, we sit down with the leadership team at eBliss Global: Chairman & CEO Bill Klehm, Vice President Steve Richey, and National Sales Manager Tom Roth.<...
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Season 5
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Episode 59
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Bicycle Industry Retailer Focused E-Bike Safety & Standards Panel 9/16/25 Recap
The NBDA provides a quarterly platform for industry experts to meet, discuss and address retailer risks, concerns, and best practices regarding lithium-ion batteries and e-mobility devices safety, standards, and compliance.Listen to this...
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Season 5
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Episode 58
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1:20:53
Strategic Simplification: HLC’s Blueprint for Retailer Success
In this episode of Bicycle Retail Radio, we sit down with Chad Smith, Vice President of HLC US, and Patrick McGinnis, CEO of HLC, one of the bike industry’s leading distributors.We explore how HLC i...
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Season 5
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Episode 57
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NBDA News Hour - September 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 56
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57:36
Bosch Dealer Training Tour 2025: Elevating E-Bike Service & Retailer Success
In this episode of Bicycle Retail Radio, we welcome back Stephen “Phunky” Proffitt, Technical Account Manager at Bosch eBike Systems. Stephen shares what’s new in the
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Season 5
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Episode 55
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Retail is a Conversation: Smarter Customer Communication with Yan Lee of Zidy
With tighter margins and communication expectations evolve, it’s never been more important to meet customers where they are.In this episode, Yan Lee, Affiliate Manager at
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Season 5
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Episode 54
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Ahead of the Curve: Mike Gann on Leading LOOK Cycle USA and Supporting Independent Retailers
In this episode of Bicycle Retail Radio, Mike Gann, President of LOOK Cycle USA, reflects on his leadership experience across major bike brands and LOOK’s forward-facing IBD strategy.He discuss...
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Season 5
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Episode 53
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5 Things You Should Do This Week: Retailer Design Flex - Episode 17
Keep your to-do list short this week. Brian and Heather review the 5 things you should do for your business.Our Retailer Design Flex episode of Bicycle Retail Radio features Brian from Fixture Lab and NBDA President, Heather Mason as th...
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Season 5
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Episode 52
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NBDA News Hour - Late August 2025
Summer season is coming to a close. Listen to our News Hour recap to catch up on industry news from our friends at Human Powered Solutions.We use this episode to recap the news and articles contained within The Micromobility Reporter, ge...
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Season 5
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Episode 51
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1:16:35
Retailer & Supplier Best Practices Panel 7/15/25 Recap
Listen to our July Best Practices panel this week on Bicycle Retail Radio.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 ci...
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Season 5
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Episode 50
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1:10:28
Growing Ridership and Retailer Foot Traffic Panel 7/10/25 Recap
Missed our Growing Ridership panel this July? Listen now in this week's Bicycle Retail Radio episode.This panel brings proactive thoughts on solutions that could facilitate growth in ridership numbers and a return to cycling. Panel lead ...
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Season 5
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Episode 49
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