More Than A Distributor
For more than 40 years, we’ve partnered with retailers across North America to keep the cycling industry moving forward.
Why We're Here
We’re bike people who are proud to support retailers with the products, partnerships, and practical help that make running a shop a little easier.
What Drives Us
We believe independent bike shops make cycling better, and we’re dedicated to helping them build strong, sustainable businesses that last.
About hLC
- Focused lineup of industry-leading brands delivering performance where it matters most.
- Dedicated account support to help your shop thrive - from one enthusiast to another.
- Margin building pricing –with no gimmicks, no hoops to jump through, just our lowest price available, to help you save time and money.
History
Hawley
- 1964 – Bobby and Barbara Hawley establish Hawley’s Bicycle World in Fayetteville, North Carolina.
- 1982–1986 – The company expands into retail and wholesale operations.
- 1982- Hawley opens its second Schwinn bicycle shop in Columbia, South Carolina
- 1984- Steve Hawley founds Collegiate Originals Bicycles
- 1986- Hawley begins importing bicycle parts and accessories
- 1996–2008 – Hawley opens new facilities and expands distribution capacity, culminating in a merger with Lambert, a well-established distributor in Canada.
HLC
- 2010 – Lambert acquires a majority stake in Hawley.
- 2012 – New distribution center opens in Sparks, Nevada, improving service to the western U.S.
- 2018 – Hawley-Lambert rebrands as HLC
- 2019- Pat McGinnis is named as President.
- 2022- Acquired by investment specialist, MiddleGround Capital.
- 2025- HLC US rolls out its strategic simplification initiative. They consolidate their distribution to Sparks, NV and simplify their brand portfolio.
"HLC is far more than just a bicycle parts distributor these days... we make retailer's lives easier."