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BikeBiz Awards 2023: How the judges and winners reacted

BikeBiz hears from all 15 winners from this year’s BikeBiz Awards This piece first appeared in the December edition of BikeBiz magazine – get your free subscription here The votes have been counted and the judges have been consulted meaning we can finally announce the winners in the BikeBiz Awards …

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December 2023 edition of BikeBiz is out now

The December edition of BikeBiz is now live. Read the digital edition online here Never miss an issue, subscribe to BikeBiz for free here  Finding opportunity I was fortunate enough to be invited to visit a brand’s head office last month and there was a mix of UK industry folk. …

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Factory fresh: Visiting Silverfish UK’s Fox Service Centre

BikeBiz visits Silverfish UK’s Fox Service Centre in South Wales This piece first appeared in the November edition of BikeBiz magazine – get your free subscription here Wales is home to some of the best bike parks and trails that the UK has to offer. Tucked away in the valleys …

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A different approach: Why Thule is partnering with IBDs on its Epos bike carrier

Thule launched the Epos bike carrier earlier this year with plans to distribute and sell solely through cycling stores. Daniel Blackham speaks to Paul Harrison, sales director UK & IRE, to hear how the product has been received. This piece first appeared in the November edition of BikeBiz magazine – …

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Five minutes with: New Motion Labs

New Motion Labs is on a mission to revolutionise drivetrain technology. BikeBiz catches up with founder Marcel Fowler. This piece first appeared in the November edition of BikeBiz magazine – get your free subscription here Can you give us a little background on New Motion Labs? Our mission is simple, …

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Data driven: BikeBiz catches up with Body Rocket founder Eric DeGolier

Body Rocket was created with the goal of making aerodynamic data more accessible. BikeBiz catches up with founder Eric DeGolier to see how the business is progressing. This piece first appeared in the November edition of BikeBiz magazine – get your free subscription here Eric DeGolier came up with the …

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Dealers first: How Pierer New Mobility is bringing a new approach to the bicycle market

Pierer New Mobility may be a new name in the bicycle industry but it is backed by a company that knows how to create success. Daniel Blackham visits the Austrian HQ to learn more about its plans for the mobility market. This piece first appeared in the November edition of …

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Opinion: Cyclescheme update promises ‘positive and fair experience for all’ yet it offers neither for bike shops

Opinion: BikeBiz editor Daniel Blackham reacts to Cyclescheme’s update to its retailer agreement Last Week, Cyclescheme announced a major change to its retailer agreement in a move it referred to as “ensuring fairer pricing for customers”. The change, effective from December 22, will see Cyclescheme ask retailers to commit to …

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Catching up with the Bicycle Association on its plans for a UK-wide battery collection and recycling service

In March the Bicycle Association unveiled plans to launch a UK-wide battery collection and recycling service. Daniel Blackham speaks to Stephen Holt to see how the scheme is progressing. This piece first appeared in the November edition of BikeBiz magazine – get your free subscription here For the adoption of …

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‘This is just the start’: How Golden Ride plans to stand out in the e-bike sector

Rebecca Morley chats to Golden Ride director Niccolò Petroni on opening the brand’s new London flagship store, and how it stands out in the micromobility sector. This piece first appeared in the November edition of BikeBiz magazine – get your free subscription here With the micromobility sector constantly growing and …

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