Develop a business relationship with wholesale racing bicycle distribution companies in order to stock the best bicycle racing equipment for the least amount of money. Developing relationships with wholesale distributors often allows you to save money on purchase prices and shipping costs and may bring additional preferred customer advantages.

Consider building an inventory of not only fully ready racing bicycles for sale, but also racing bicycle frames, bicycle racing wheels and other accessories that racers frequently purchase. By keeping an inventory of both full bicycles and bicycle parts you allow racers to customize their racing bikes to suit their specific desires. Accessorize your inventory with the tools needed to build their dream bike as well.

1. Stock the most popular BMX racing bicycles.

2. Create a place for cycle racing bikes.

3. Fill the needs of the road racing bicycle racer.

Action Steps
The best contacts and resources to help you get it done

Recognize brand name loyalty of BMX bicycle racing equipment

Respect the loyalty that brand name recognition brings to a company like BMX. Lay in an inventory of the most popular BMX racing bikes and you'll not only have racing bikes to sell, but you'll become a draw for kids who want BMX bikes and the parents who pay for those bikes.

I recommend: SE Bikes has a line of BMX racing bicycles designed for the novice and the experienced riders. J&R Bicycles has a host of BMX racing bicycles including Redlines and Bully.

Boost your income by stocking inventory for bicycle track racing athletes

Set aside a specific location for bicycle track racing equipment. These highly specialized and light-weight bikes can make your location a destination location for track racing athletes in your area. If you're close to a cycle track, increase your inventory to meet that greater demand.

I recommend: BikesDirect.com is prepared to supply all of your track bicycle racing inventory at discounted prices. Bill Ron's Bicycle has all of the individual components to allow you to build a custom track racing bicycles.

Fill the bicycle road racing niche

Make sure you're not leaving out a popular and lucrative branch of bike racing. Provide your customers with a variety of road racing bikes. Choose your inventory from well-known brand names and styles to insure your inventory is turning over in a reasonable time frame.

I recommend: LeMond Racing Cycles prides itself on providing the highest quality of road racing bikes available. Era Pro Road Bikes boasts an impressive array of road racing bikes including brand names like Carrera and DeRosa.

Tips & Tactics

Helpful advice for making the most of this Guide

• •  Think about setting up an area for bicycle racing apparel and shoes in order to become a one-stop shopping location for all bike racing enthusiasts. The more you stock, the less your customers are forced to buy from your competitors.