Surf apparel company Quiksilver Inc. hasn’t given investors much to be stoked about in recent years.
The Huntington Beach company owns some of the biggest brands in action sports: Quiksilver, Roxy, DC and others. Yet it has lost money each of the last six years and is expected to post a loss this year too.
So, what’s the deal? … More
The first time John Beck attempted to race a BMX bike as a child, things didn’t go so well.
“When I was 10 years old my mother took me out to a BMX track in Houston, Texas, where I grew up,” Beck began. “My very first race I went over the handle bars and busted out my front tooth.
“So, she realized that sport was going to be a little too expensive. She ended up giving me a basketball and said, ‘Here, you’re tall. This will work out better for you and will be a lot cheaper, too.’”
Thirty one years later, Beck is giving BMX racing another try – thanks to … More
Welcome to the first episode of IM LAURA, a quarterly web series following the most amazing year of Lauras life. ‘A New Beginning’ kicks off at the Gold Coast for the first competitive event of the year along with some fun with local grommet Pacha. 2013 is looking good.