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Fox Factory has announced the opening of its second UK service centre in Woking, Surrey. The all-new site will work in tandem with the existing service centre in Risca, Wales, managed by the brand’s exclusive UK distribution partner, Silverfish. Due to open later this month, the facility will support increasing …

Urban mobility specialist Tern has announced One Generation Ahead (OGA) as its new distribution partner for the UK and Ireland. OGA will continue to work with Tern’s network of independent bicycle dealers, honouring Tern warranty claims and supporting them with spare parts. The distributor is ready to accept orders and …

Unno has appointed a new head of sales in the UK. Sven Kuhlke has taken on the role for the Barcelona-based mountain bike company and will head up distribution across the UK and the DACH area. The German has spent more than 10 years working in the bike industry, both …

Spanish performance bicycle brand Berria Bikes has reaffirmed its international expansion plans with the introduction of Suma Capital. Suma Capital is a multi-asset manager in sustainability funds and joins the project as a minority shareholder.  The investment will be mainly utilised to support the company’s growth in foreign markets and …

Tannus has released a statement following the administration of Moore Large. The airless tyre and puncture protection brand had worked with the Derby-based company for more than five years as a distribution partner in the UK. The statement reads: “Tannus were as shocked as most people to learn that one …

The BikeBiz jobs board helped filled over 740 positions in 2022, and listings are still on the rise. Here’s our latest top five… Business Manager – Rockets & Rascals Rockets & Rascals is an independent Bike Shop & Café based only a stones throw away from the infamous Sandbanks peninsula …

Moore Large has issued a statement for its creditors through its website, after entering administration on Monday (March 13).  The Derby-based distributor has officially closed its doors after almost 40 years in business, with staff informed about the closure during a meeting on Tuesday morning.  Industry figures have been sharing …

Lake Cycling has announced the launch of its own UK operation. The cycling shoe brand has been distributed by Moore Large for more than 10 years but will now handle its own distribution in-house. The announcement comes in the same week that the Derby-based distributor went into administration, less than …

Tru-Tension, the cycling maintenance brand, is seeking a new UK distributor after Moore Large entered administration. The search comes days after the Derby-based distributor advised its staff that administrators had been appointed to handle the process on Tuesday, March 14. Chris Frappell, managing director of True-Tension, said: “We are seeking …

Helmet and goggle brand Smith has appointed Jeremy Dunn as its bike marketing manager.  Dunn has more than 15 years’ experience in the bike and outdoor industries, including founding a cycling magazine, establishing a sock company, and working with a variety of brands including Rapha, Specialized, SRAM, and more.  Most …