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British clothing brand Altura has released its new collection for winter 2022, covering the urban, road, MTB, and gravel disciplines.  Amy Spencer, head of Altura, said: “We are delighted to launch our new Autumn Winter collection for 2022 with so many innovative pieces engineered to enable all riders to keep …

BikeBiz takes a look at the latest gifts for cyclists from leading brands including Weldtite, Mint, Silca, Wolf Tooth, Kona, Fox, Cinelli, DexShell, Primal Europe, Hiplok and VeloPac This guide first appeared in the September edition of BikeBiz magazine – get your free subscription here Bike Care Kit Brand: Weldtite Distributor: …

British bike security brand Litelok has unveiled its latest innovation – a lightweight D-lock that should hold off angle-grinders long enough to deter thieves. The Litelok X range utilises a new composite material, called Barronium after the company CEO Professor Neil Barron, which Litelok claims is up to 15 times …

Madison has announced it will no longer be distributing Pearl Izumi apparel, bringing the 13-year partnership to an end. Milton Keynes-based distributor Madison took on US cycle apparel brand Pearl Izumi back in 2009, but has now announced it will be ending the relationship to instead focus on Shimano apparel …

National high street bike retailer Evans Cycles has announced plans for a new ‘industry gold standard’ staff training programme, along with the opening of four new training centres.  To accompany these developments Evans, owned by Sports Direct parent company Frasers Group, has also created a new head of learning and …

Isadore Apparel’s Peter Velits and John Wedlake tell Rebecca Morley the story behind the brand and its core focus on sustainability

Cycling show Sea Otter Europe celebrated its best attendance in its six-year history, with 57,000 cycling enthusiasts visiting the 2023 edition. Held in the city of Girona in northern Catalonia, Spain, this year’s edition took place from 23rd-25th September, and featured an expanded exhibition area for brands. Following the 30% …

Founded in 2014, folding bike brand Vello has been working to introduce a dream urban transport machine with a perfect riding feel. Co-founder Valentin Vodev told BikeBiz about the company’s plans to reach UK cyclists

BikeBiz catches up with Robin Corder from West Midlands distributor Velotech