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Bike Athletic

is in the Manufacturing Industry

Last Fiscal Year Sales:$1.5B
  • Private
  • US
Dow Jones Description

In 1874, BIKE Athletic Company began operations as the BIKE Web Company and originated the athletic supporter. Designed to provide support for the bicycle jockeys riding the cobblestone streets of Boston, the athletic supporter quickly became known as the "BIKE jockey strap." Eventually the name was shortened to simply the "jock strap" and, BIKE has now sold well over 300 million of them. BIKE's history, and its present success, has been built on our dedication to the world of athletes through product innovation. Since creating that first jock strap in 1874, BIKE has been the product innovator behind several other key athletic products. BIKE created the AIR POWER football helmet that became the standard by which all other manufacturers designed helmets to be both lightweight and comfortable, but extremely protective. BIKE created the coaches short, now worn on sideline all throughout the world. BIKE was also the first company to introduce compression shorts using uniform compression of specific muscle groups to aid in circulation, reducing fatigue and enhancing performance. BIKE's two latest innovations, the Aeroskin moisture transport system and the ProFlex2 cups are highlighted in our innovation section. In 1874, BIKE Athletic created the first athletic supporter for bicycle jockeys on the cobblestone streets of Boston. 300 million supporters later, BIKE is more an innovator of athletic products than ever.

Number of Employees 2,999
Contact Information

3330 Cumberland Blvd

Atlanta, Georgia 30339

www.bikeathleti...

1 678 742 8255

NAICS Code Outerwear Knitting Mills: 315191

News & Analysis

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  • BIKE Athletic sports new packaging.(design trends)

    - 2005-09-01

    A new package featuring a cutting edge structural design and enhanced graphics is increasing the appeal of BIKE Athletic products and better organizes them on store shelves. The new packaging and graphics for its athletic protection line could revolutionize the sports protective-gear category, according to BIKE...

    Tags: Bike Athletic, MLR Design

  • NEWS IN BRIEF.(Brief Article)

    - 2003-03-17

    Russell Corp. is moving the operations of Bike Athletic from Knoxville, Tenn., to other existing Russell locations to eliminate duplication. Screenprinting and custom decoration will move to Alexander City, Ala., and the distribution operation will move to a facility in Columbus, Ga. These moves, affecting approximately...

    Tags: BHPC Global Licensing Inc., Bike Athletic, Russell Corp.

  • RUSSELL BUYS BIKE ATHLETIC.(Brief Article)

    - 2003-02-03

    ATLANTA -- Russell Corp. has agreed to acquire Bike Athletic for $16.25 million. The acquisition was made at a bankruptcy court auction, and the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of Tennessee is expected to approve the agreement in the next few days. ...

    Tags: Bike Athletic, Russell Corp.

  • Collegiate Pacific Pursues Bike Athletic Acquisition

    - 2002-11-26

    Business Editors DALLAS--BUSINESS WIRE--Nov. 26, 2002 Collegiate Pacific (Amex:BOO) today stated that it is reviewing the Bike Athletic Company as a potential acquisition. Bike Athletics is a 128 year old company with annual revenues of approximately $45 million and is currently operating in Chapter 11 bankruptcy. Collegiate Pacific...

    Tags: Bike Athletic, Collegiate Pacific, Company

  • G.R. Empson adds CEO post at Bike Athletic.(Brief Article)

    - 1995-03-31

    KNOXVILLE, Tenn. FNS - G. Raymond Empson has been named CEO of Bike Athletic Co. He succeeds George H. Howland, who has been the interim CEO since Robert Kosky resigned in April 1994. Howland will remain as vice-chairman of Bike. Empson joined Bike's board 10 months....

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