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The Confederation of the European Bicycle Industry (CONEBI) has been appointed by the European Commission as co-chair of the EU Mobility Transition Pathway. The European Union has the objective to accelerate the green and digital transition and to increase the European industry resilience, also with a link to the supply …

The prestigious BikeBiz Awards return for 2023, once again in a digital format, and we’re looking for industry experts to help choose this year’s winners – and you can apply now.  Each year the BikeBiz Awards aim to celebrate the innovative, inspiring, and exciting people and brands that make the …

We’re almost halfway through 2023 and the bike trade has suffered a turbulent start to the year. As we emerged from the turmoil of the Covid pandemic, and the associated booms and shortages, the appetite for cycling among consumers rapidly began to tail off. With consumer spending stretched to its …

Muc-Off, the bicycle care and performance brand, has announced its partnership with Bikebook, a platform that helps riders find, compare, and book their nearest bike shop or mobile mechanic. The partnership aims to offer riders an easily accessible way of finding reliable bike care services. With more than 900 locations …

This piece first appeared in the May edition of BikeBiz magazine – get your free subscription here 1. Brand: Ridgeback Product: Scoot Distributor: Sportline Description: Using a balance bike is the ideal way to help kids understand how to stay upright without needing stabilisers. The Ridgeback Scoot is built around …

A shortage of skilled workshop staff has been an issue for the cycling industry for many years. So the question is, is there a skilled labour shortage, or are there shortcomings elsewhere in the trade? Daniel Blackham spoke to those in the know to find out more This piece first …

US bike brand Specialized has been making some notable cutbacks and changes to its business. Rebecca Bland explores how the company is changing its philosophy for the modern world  This piece first appeared in the May edition of BikeBiz magazine – get your free subscription here Equality, diversity and inclusion: three …

Cycling events in the UK have been evolving rapidly in recent years. Alex Ballinger spoke to event organiser Focal Events about how consumer tastes are changing  This piece first appeared in the May edition of BikeBiz magazine – get your free subscription here I still remember my first proper cycling event …

BikeBiz staff writer Daniel Blackham hits the road to visit the Sussex-based distributor  This piece first appeared in the May edition of BikeBiz magazine – get your free subscription here It is well known that the bike industry is continuing to face challenges, but many companies are tackling the test …