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The Crystal Ball

This is just what it sounds like. While there are no guarantees, there are ways we can more accurately predict (forecast), & plan that helps us prepare for both current & long-term shifts in the marketplace… and our industry. A little goes a very long way in this category because it is designed to align suppliers & retailers so that things like supply & demand are improved while at the same time, reducing risks far into the future. This also increases the chances of a retailer having what their customers need on the spot. So yes, we CAN see the future!!!

Jar of Grease

What is this & why am I going to so much trouble to bring the Bicycle Industry together?

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Crowds of people

Who rides? Who buys? Who are we missing? Does the Bicycle Industry have an identity crisis?

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Mom & dad teaching child how to ride bike

Trust: Has our industry relied too much on it? Can we rely on it going forward?

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Historical graph of tariffs

A brief history of tariffs & how they affected the Bicycle Industry. Are things different this time?

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Globe with bike parts representing where they shipped from

Tariffs. While waiting on the unknown, why not focus on opportunities?

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Vintage bicycle drivetrain

D2C – Okay, we’ve got thi… well, shit. Is Direct to Customer a value, or a necessary evil?

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Should or shouldn’t we compete with the powersports industry? Are eMotorcycles a category worth looking at?

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