TUCSON, ARIZONA
MARCH 18-20, 2025
Presented by PeopleForBikes

BLC 2024 AGENDA

The 2024 Bicycle Leadership Conference will take place in Tucson, Arizona, from March 26-29, 2024. Unless otherwise noted, all activities are hosted at Loews Ventana Canyon Resort.

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Tuesday, MARCH 26

10 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Explore Tucson Your Way

11 a.m. - 3 p.m.

PeopleForBikes Research and Statistics Subcommittee Workshop in Santa Rita

12 p.m. - 5 p.m.

Bicycle Leadership Conference Registration + Badge Pick Up

1 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.

PeopleForBikes Electric Bicycle and Legal, Legislative, and Safety Subcommittees Technical Standards Workshop in Executive Boardroom

3 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Bicycle Product Suppliers Association (BPSA) Trade Association Committee Meeting in Executive Boardroom

5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.

Welcome to the 2024 BLC Happy Hour at Canyon Club
Sponsored by Visit Las Vegas, Outside, and Runway Group

6:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.

Welcome to the 2024 BLC Opening Reception at Coyote Corral
Attire: Dress Your Best High West

Remarks by:
Ravi Rajcoomar, Vice President Business Network, PeopleForBikes
Jenn Dice, President + CEO, PeopleForBikes
John Burke, President, Trek Bicycle

Featured Guests:
Tim Blumenthal, Former President, PeopleForBikes
Congressman Earl Blumenauer (D-OR)

AFTER HOURS

Cascade Lounge

wednesday, MARCH 27

DAWN PATROL

Dawn Patrol Group Rides and Ventana Canyon Subcommittee Hikes

6:30 a.m.

Bike Rides | Meet at Hotel Valet Entrance

7 a.m.

Subcommittee Group Hikes
Sunrise Yoga + Sound Bath at Cascade Terrace

7:15 a.m. - 8:45 a.m.

Breakfast at Cascade Terrace | Sponsored by Best Payment Solutions

8 a.m.

BikesPAC Advisory Group Breakfast Meeting

9 a.m.

Welcome to the 2024 Bicycle Leadership Conference

Welcome from Megan Hottman, Attorney/Owner, Hottman Law Office PC

Opening Remarks from Jenn Dice, President + CEO, PeopleForBikes

Nick Hage, SVP General Manager, Dorel Sports; PeopleForBikes Board Member

9:20 a.m.

Keynote
The Long Game: Pragmatism, Resilience, and Optimism Present a Bright Future for Bicycling

Chris Speyer, Chief Merchandising Officer + Senior Vice President, REI

10 a.m.

Keynote
The Urgent Need for Engagement on Capitol Hill

Charles Cooper, Managing Partner and Founder, Brumidi Group

10:30 a.m.

Networking Break | Sponsored by Shimano

11:00 a.m.

Using Data to Understand Current Market Trends and Future Expectations

Dr. Jennifer Boldry, Senior Group Director, NAXION
Matthew Tucker, Director of Client Development, Circana
Ryan Atkinson, President + Co-Owner, Workstand
Peter Woolery, Managing Member, Bicycle Market Research

11:40 a.m.

Keynote
Cycling Renaissance: Europe's Path to Adding 50 Million Riders and Industry Metamorphosis

Kevin Mayne, CEO, Cycling Industries Europe

12 p.m.

Lunch and Networking at Cascade Terrace | Sponsored by Tempo + Runway Group

Outride Lunch + Learn | Together We Can Outride Anything

David Wood, Team Lead, Outride
Esther Walker, Senior Research Manager, Outride
Chazz Robinson, Senior Program Manager, Outride

1:30 p.m.

Leadership Lesson
Lessons From (Re)building Product Brands

Phil Molyneux, CEO, Rad Power Bikes

1:45 p.m.

From DEI to Belonging: The Importance of Inclusive Workplaces

Aparna Rajagopal-Durbin, Co-Founder, The Avarna Group
Zipporah Allen, Chief Business Officer, Strava

2:30 p.m.

Networking Break | Sponsored by Shimano

3 p.m.

Show Me the Money: The Future of Outside Investment in Bicycling  

John Bastian, Director of Global Investment Banking, Baird
Nathan Pund, Managing Director, Houlihan Lokey
Michael Smith, Managing Director Investments, D.A. Davidson

3:30 p.m.

Leadership Lesson
Trailblazing the Way Back Home: Opportunities in Onshoring

Nicole Johnson, Co-Founder, Boyd Cycling

3:45 p.m.

Live. Work. Play: Lessons from the Largest Open Streets Event in the U.S.

Romel Pascual, Executive Director, CicLAvia
Jose Maldonado, Chief Marketing Officer, PeopleForBikes

4:05 p.m.

Film Preview: Hard Miles

Christian Sander, Co-Writer + Producer, Hard Miles
Greg Townsend, Cycling Coach, Rite of Passage
Max Burnell, Casting Director + Unit Production Manager, Hard Miles

4:25 p.m.

Closing Remarks from Claudia Wasko, General Manager, Bosch eBike Systems; PeopleForBikes Board Member

5:30 p.m.

Cocktail Reception at Grand Ballroom Foyer
Sponsored by Citrus-Lime

6:30 p.m.

Best of Tucson Culinary Experience Sponsored by Outside

After Hours

Cascade Lounge

Thursday, MARCH 28

DAWN PATROL

Dawn Patrol Group Rides and Ventana Canyon Subcommittee Hikes

6:30 a.m.

Bike Rides | Meet at Hotel Valet Entrance

7 a.m.

Fearless Future Happy Hike 
Subcommittees Group Hikes 
Sunrise Yoga + Sound Bath at Cascade Terrace

7:15 a.m. - 8:45 a.m.

Breakfast at Cascade Terrace
Sponsored by BUZZ Bikes + Crank Tank

9 a.m.

Welcome from Megan Hottman, Attorney/Owner, Hottman Law Office PC

Opening Remarks from Blair Clark, President, Canyon Bicycles US; PeopleForBikes Foundation Board Chair

9:10 a.m.

Keynote
What Not to Learn From Silicon ValleyRandy Komisar, Author, Executive, and Investor in Innovation, Kleiner Perkins

10:10 a.m.

Keynote
Riding a Wave of Diversity: Lessons and Insights from Surfing’s Growth

Vipe Desai, Executive Director, Surf Industry Members Association

10:30 a.m.

Networking Break | Sponsored by Shimano

11 a.m.

Keynote
Winning With Generative AI: Crafting a Future-Ready Strategy

Charlene Li, CEO, Quantum Networks Group

11:45 a.m.

Leadership Lesson
Accepting Adversity and Moving Forward

Anne Hed, CEO, Hed Cycling

12 p.m.

Lunch and Networking at Cascade Terrace | Sponsored by Revelyst

Revelyst Lunch + Learn | Innovation and SustainabilityMarissa Strano, Materials Innovations and Sustainability Manager, Revelyst
Michael Cattanach, Product Line Manager,  Polartec
Alicia Applegate, General Manager of Action Sports Merchandising and Cycle Activity Strategy, REI

1:30 p.m.

Leadership LessonGrowing Ridership Through Global Media Coverage

Guy Voisin, Senior Director of Cycling, Warner Bros. Discovery

1:45 p.m.

Leadership LessonThe Influence of Demographics and AI on the Future of Work

Lisa Picard, Co-Founder and Managing Partner, Oxygen Investment Management

2:05 p.m.

Keynote
The China and Taiwan Risk: Understanding the Implications for Your American Business

Erin Murphy, Senior Fellow, Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) Asia Program

2:35 p.m.

Networking Break | Sponsored by Shimano

 3 p.m.

Leadership LessonThe Best New Car is an E-Bike: How Leasing Can Change the Bike Industry

Tomi Viiala, Co-CEO, Stromer

3:15 p.m.

PeopleForBikes’ Trade Priorities to Protect Your Business

Jodi Gracey, Director of Global Trade Compliance, Trek Bicycle

3:25 p.m.

Navigating Legislative Solutions to E-Bike Issues

Jeffrey D. Stenquist, Utah State Representative
Matt Moore, Policy Council, PeopleForBikes

4:05 pm

Closing Remarks from Larry Pizzi, General Manager, Alta Cycling Group; PeopleForBikes Board Member

5:30 p.m.

Closing Night Cocktail Reception at Cascade Terrace
Sponsored by LVCA

6:30 p.m.

Closing Night Dinner and PeopleForBikes BPSA Awards at Ventana Heights Terrace
Sponsored by Visit Las Vegas, SRAM, Workstand, Outside

FRIDAY, MARCH 29

dawn patrol

Dawn Patrol Group Ride, Hikes, and Yoga

6:45 a.m.

Mt. Lemmon Road Bike Ride | Meet at Hotel Valet Entrance

7 a.m.

Guided Hike led by Loews Ventana Canyon Naturalist Guide | Meet at Hotel Valet Entrance

9 a.m.

Strength + Movement at Loews Ventana Canyon Spa

all day

Explore Tucson Your Way