Seminars
Seminar and event listings are subject to change. Check back frequently for new and updated content.
Seminar hours: 9am - 2pm | Expo hours: 8:30am - 3:00pm
Bicycle Care: Driving Sales Through Service
Location: QBP – Mezzanine 1
Brian Mark
Come learn how the bicycle care category can make your shop more profitable. With proven tactics and case studies, this informative seminar will show you how to make the most of this valuable category.
Campagnolo EPS Training & Certification
Location: QBP – Outbound Distribution
Dan Large, Campagnolo North America Service Manager
This three-hour training session will provide guidance to proper installation and operation of the Campagnolo EPS electronic systems. At the end of the training, attendees will receive their EPS certification—required for all dealers who desire to purchase and sell EPS systems. As space is limited, we request only one attendee per shop; spaces will be filled on a first come, first served basis.
To register, please email QBP Campagnolo Vendor Sales Manager Mike McGary: .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
Q-Outdoor
Location: QBP – Pondview/Woodview
Leigh Carter
Join Crescent Moon Snowshoes to learn how to integrate this great category in to your business. Help boost winter sales and add some excitement to your sales floor.
Foundry Brand Introduction
Location: QBP – Mezzanine 2
Jason Grantz
In this seminar you will learn all about the new Foundry Cycles brand. Foundry believes that a bike is a tool, and means to an end — not a trophy. It’s about producing purpose built high-performance carbon bicycles that aren’t traveling billboards — they’re understated, they’re tough.
Michelin Social Media Presentation
Location: QBP – Mezzanine 1
Learn how to use Social Media to market your shop and connect with your customer from the experts at Michelin.
Why Lazer Helmets & Vision Are a Good Option for Your Store
Location: QBP – Mezzanine 2
This session, for current and potential Lazer dealers, provides you with effective selling tips on how to sell Lazer to your customers, merchandising advice a brief look into the history of the brand.
Triathlon is Good for Business
Location: QBP – Pondview/Woodview
Explore the demographics of the Triathlon industry and receive creative suggestions to attract new and existing Multisport business in your shop!
Effectively Marketing Specialty Brands at Retail
Location: QBP – Pondview/Woodview
Presented by a panel of QBP Sales Representatives and Marketing Staff, this session will provide you with simple, effective and highly cost-effective sales and marketing strategies, and tactics that will drive sales of specialty bike brands at retail. Attendees will leave with several strategies and tactics they can implement right away in their shop. This will be an interactive presentation and attendee participation is encouraged.
SRAM - The Hour of Power
Location: QBP – Mezzanine 2
Learn why aerodynamics and power are two of the hottest technologies in cycling right now and why they are so important to customers.
Shimano T.E.C. Service Procedures—Ultegra Di2 and Hydraulic Brakes
Location: QBP – Mezzanine 1
Familiarize yourself with two new technologies from Shimano. Learn about the necessary tools and skills needed to bleed the newest generation of hydraulic disc brakes, as well as the new Ultegra Di2 wiring system, set up and troubleshooting procedures.
QBP Roundtable Discussion
Location: QBP – The Hub
Steve Flagg, el Presidente and founder
Jerry Pomije, VP of Distribution
Rich Tauer, VP of the Bike Division-please check on title
Mike Lind, Director of Purchasing
Jason Gaikowski, Director of Sales and Marketing
Moderator
Todd Cravens, Director of Distribution Services
Hear from a group of QBP Leaders as they discuss the directions the company is heading. They’ll discuss what they believe and why on topics like bikes, reps, fulfillment, operations and technology. Bring your tough questions as we talk about how we will add value for dealers and suppliers in the future.
Fat Bike Kits 101 and how to make the QBP Kit Program work for you
Location: QBP – North Black Conference Room
Brad Crosby QBP Kit Program Manager
Learn about the latest QBP parts kits for fat bikes. Models such as Pugsley, Moonlander, and Mukluk, and share tips for utilizing QBP’s kit program to customize your customers’ new bike. As with all Frostbike seminars, you must pre-register to attend. Contact Brad Crosby at .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) to register.
