HERON COUNCIL GOLD AWARDS

Raleigh America, Inc. recently announced its top 25 Heron Council dealers. Among the 2,000 independent bicycle dealers carrying Raleigh and Diamondback products, the Heron Council dealers were selected for their achievement of outstanding sales and increased purchase volume in 2006. The Heron Council is a key component of Raleigh’s dealer relationship program. Raleigh counts on these top dealers for their feedback, criticism and insights, and believes it is important to recognize them for their enthusiastic support of both brands.

“Our Heron Council dealers represent all that’s great in the world of bicycling,” said Steve Meineke, President of Raleigh America. “They ‘enjoy the ride’ every day they open their doors; through their efforts, they are helping grow not only their businesses but the sport of cycling. We are proud to be affiliated with each of them and greatly appreciate their support of our company and brands.”

As part of the Raleigh America’s tradition of recognizing and rewarding these top dealers, an annual Heron Council trip and Gala is held for the dealers. This year it will take place in Palm Springs, California from February 22 through the 26th. This event combines business with fun in the sun, culminating in an awards ceremony. Each dealer receives an award presented by Raleigh America’s Chief Executive Officer Bill Austin, President Steve Meineke, and Director of Sales Rickey Strawn.

This year’s Raleigh America Heron Council Dealers are:
1. ERIKS BIKE SHOP INC BLOOMINGTON, MN
2. TAYLOR'S BIKE SHOP SALT LAKE CITY, UT
3. AGEE'S BICYCLE RICHMOND, VA
4. SKI MARKET LTD WALTHAM,MA
5. METRO BICYCLE STORES /DENCO BRONX, NY
6. BIKE CONNECTION PALO ALTO, CA
7. BRANDS CYCLE CENTER WANTAGH, NY
8. BUCK'S BIKES & TRIKES INC AUSTIN, TX
9. OFF RAMP MOUNTAIN VIEW,CA
10. RECYCLED CYCLES INC SEATTLE, WA
11. TALBOT'S CYCLERY SAN MATEO, CA
12. DANNY'S WORLD OF CYCLES SCARSDALE, NY
13. CENTURY CYCLES INC MEDINA, OH
14. BILL'S BIKE SHOP IDAHO FALLS, ID
15. WHIPPANY CYCLE WHIPPANY, NJ
16. PAUL'S BICYCLE WAY OF LIFE EUGENE, OR
17. WORLD OF WHEELS MODESTO, CA
18. AL'S BICYCLES OKLAHOMA CITY, OK
19. SUNRISE CYCLERY BELLMORE, NY
20. SILVERDALE CYCLERY SILVERDALE, WA
21. BICYCLE VILLAGE SAGINAW, MI
22. RECYCLED CYCLES FORT COLLINS, CO
23. BICYCLE WAREHOUSE SAN DIEGO, CA
24. VALENCIA CYCLERY SAN FRANCISCO,CA
25. FREEWHEELER BIKE SHOP GRAND RAPIDS, MI