Throughout his five years of renting kayaks and bicycles and leading tours for each on the Arkansas River and across Little Rock, Samuel Ellis has faced plenty of challenges. But with an indefatigable spirit and solid business sense, he’s always…
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- MagazineMarch 2020Sports/OutdoorsTourism
Pedal Power: Arkansas a Growing Mecca for Road Cyclists
by Dwain Hebdaby Dwain Hebdaby Dwain Hebda Americans may love their cars as a matter of principle but for a growing number of people, cycling is where it’s at for fun, competition and even making the daily commute. “In the 30 years that I’ve…
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Allied Cycle Works CEO Talks Cycling Industry, Trends, Layoffs
by Tyler Haleby Tyler HaleLast week, HIA Velo, LLC, the parent company of Allied Cycle Works, laid off more than a dozen employees. As Arkansas Money & Politics reported at the time, the company let go of roughly 15 employees from Allied, which previously…
ALLIED Cycle Works has announced that Sam Pickman has been named CEO of the Bentonville-based bicycle manufacturing company. Pickman obtained a degree in mechanical engineering from the University of Rhode Island in 2004. In 2016, he became Director of Product…