Lexington, South Carolina – Hawley announced today a partnership with Blackburn to be the exclusive distributor of its bike products in the U.S. Hawley’s distribution efforts will complement Blackburn’s existing direct business.

Hawley will carry the majority of the product line, giving U.S. IBD’s access to Blackburn’s innovative and high-performance components and accessories. Hawley’s retail partners will be able to start ordering Blackburn products immediately.

“With such a rich history and one of the most recognizable names in the bicycle industry, we are excited to offer Blackburn products to our IBD customers”, said John Dorn, Product Manager at Hawley-Lambert. “The hallmark of Blackburn is a well-thought-out product line that covers many cyclists' needs, and one that we're proud to be selling.”

“As a continuing commitment to supporting our Blackburn customers, we are excited to be partnering with Hawley and their expertise at speed to market. Our customers can have more options in getting Blackburn products and maximizing their breadth of offerings while maximizing profitability” said Jessica Klodnicki, General Manager and Executive Vice President of Blackburn Accessories and Bell Helmets.

About Blackburn
In 1975, Jim Blackburn looked at the emerging cycling culture and knew he could make a difference. That meant thinking from the user's perspective, showing respect for materials and their functionality, while bringing unprecedented innovation. Over the years, Blackburn has taken those principles to build gear that allow people to go further, do more and be prepared for anything. www.blackburndesign.com