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TotalMTB launches in Canada

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 …

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Industry reacts as NAO report shows Government not on track to meet cycling targets

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 …

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British Independent Retailers Association acquires ACT

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 …

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Judges wanted for BikeBiz Awards 2023! 

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 …

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Tell us your thoughts: How was business in the first half of 2023? 

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 …

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Transmission pioneer Bernhard Rohloff dies aged 73

The bicycle industry is mourning the loss of one of its own after Bernhard Felix Rohloff died at the age of 73. After being diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease, he died peacefully and unexpectedly on Friday, May 19. Lloyd Townsend, managing director of Ison Distribution, Rohloff’s UK Distributor, said: “I will …

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Growing number of battery fires caused by ‘botched conversions’ could slow sector, fears cycling expert

The managing director of a UK bike brand is concerned that ‘botched conversions’ are one of the leading causes of e-bike and e-scooter fires. Tim Goodall, managing director at Islabikes, also fears that an increasing number of incidents due to illegal imports and unregulated products ‘risks slowing the momentum of …

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Government allocates £200 million of active travel funding, but industry calls for further support

Millions of people across the country are set to benefit from £200 million of government funding for cycling and walking schemes. Following consultation with local authorities, communities across England will benefit from new funding, with more than 265 schemes in 60 areas – including Yorkshire, Manchester, Devon and Leicester – …

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Date announced for BikeBiz Awards 2023 

It’s official – the BikeBiz Awards will return in 2023, with the winners due to be announced on Thursday, November 3.  This year’s awards will once again be held as a virtual event, with the final announcements being shared across our social media platforms and BikeBiz.com. Each year the BikeBiz …

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The top 5 jobs in the bike trade this week – 19th May

Retail store manager – Northwich PAU Run & Ride are looking to recruit an experienced Retail Store Manager to lead the team at our Blakemere store which includes a cycle maintenance workshop and is also the hub for our website enquiries and orders. As a company our objective is to …

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