BikeBiz Bicycle and cycling retail news
The digital edition of BikeBiz August is now available online. This month we examine the UK MTB market, catch up with Mondraker and Rockstop, and hear about this year’s Local Bike Shop Day.
This month’s sector guides are MTB and accessories and winter and protective clothing.
Technology is key to success for IBDs
James Steel, director at cloud-based EPOS solution provider Citrus-Lime, is concerned for IBDs yet to adopt extended payment and fulfilment options for customers
Is subscription the future of urban cycling?
We’re witnessing the end of bike ownership in urban areas, writes Tom Hares, co-founder and CEO of Buzzbike
The rise of MTB
Rebecca Morley examines the UK mountain bike market and what’s behind the rise in popularity
Product partner: E-bikes for all
Nico Law introduces Polish e-bike manufacturer EBFEC as it seeks new distribution deals
‘The time is now’
Rebecca Morley visits MiRiDER’s new production facility in Wigan to find out more about the brand, its ambitions and what makes it unique
Mondraker on going dealer direct in the UK
Mondraker UK country manager Richie Rowland talks to Rebecca Morley about new strategies, market differences and industry innovations
Get a grip on your business
James Smith, founder of sports consulting agency James Smith Group, offers a fresh method of measuring business performance
Bicycle Association launches Census of UK cycling industry
All in the UK cycle industry are invited to take part, be that as a retailer, distributor, manufacturer, hire operator, insurer, service provider, trainer or event organiser, or any other cycle industry business
Five minutes with… Rockstop
This month, BikeBiz catches up with Rockstop sales manager Cat Stables
Celebrating our local bike shops
BikeBiz catches up with the ACT to find out more about this year’s Local Bike Shop Day
