Business

TotalMTB, the award-nominated non-profit community, has launched in Canada. The Community Interest Company (CIC) was founded in 2017 by Ryan Oldfield with a mission of raising mental health awareness and inclusivity through mountain biking. Now registered as a non-for-profit in Canada, TotalMTB is hoping to start running some of the …

Ison Distribution has announced the addition Box Components to its portfolio of products by becoming the brand’s UK distribution partner. Through this partnership, Ison is hoping to significantly expand its customer’s access to cutting-edge BMX & MTB components, solidifying the distributor’s commitment to delivering leading products to passionate riders across …

Gruppo Media Ltd, the publisher of Rouleur and organiser of Rouleur Live events, has announced the acquisition of a majority stake in Conductor, a creative agency dedicated to cycling. The transaction cements the ambitions of Gruppo Media to become a “comprehensive solution” for brands covering the entire marketing and sales …

A National Audit Office (NAO) report released today, Wednesday, June 7, has revealed that the Government is not on track to meet its objectives to get more people cycling, wheeling and walking. The report states that the Department for Transport’s (DfT) progress suggests it will not meet its targets of …

The British Independent Retailers Association (BIRA) has announced a merger with the Association of Cycle Traders (ACT). A spokesperson for BIRA described this as “a significant milestone for both organisations”. This strategic union brings together more than 1,000 independent retailers, fostering a united group of more than 5,000 retailers encompassing …

German tyre brand Schwalbe has announced a commitment increase the share of Fair Rubber in its products.  Fair Rubber is a German-based association that aims to improve the working and living conditions of rubber producers in rubber-producing nations including Thailand, Indonesia, Vietnam, and India.   Schwalbe has expanded the Fair Rubber …

Rotherham-based bike company Planet X could be set to enter administration, according to documents filed Companies House and the High Court. On Thursday, June 1, Richard Mostyn-Jones, a Planet X director, applied to the High Court to notify the company’s intention to appoint an administrator. Then earlier this week, Cycling …

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 …

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 …

Andre Bachmann has joined the management team of Sigma-Elektro GmbH. In his new position as managing director, he will be responsible for sales and marketing as well as commercial issues. Following his appointment, Bachmann said: “Sigma is well known for most cycling enthusiasts and so it is for me. I …