In 2021, Isla Rowntree stepped back from her role as the head of children’s bike brand Islabikes. Alex Ballinger sat down with Rowntree to explore how the market, and her life, has changed in the intervening years This piece irst appeared in the May edition of BikeBiz magazine – get …
Read More »‘It’s almost a different industry’: Catching up with IBD Bike Pedlars
From the Moore Large closure, to welcoming all cyclists, BikeBiz editor Alex Ballinger recently caught up with Richard Carr from Bike Pedlars in Nottinghamshire Here at BikeBiz, we strive month in and month out to be an invaluable asset to everyone working in the bike industry, and to represent voices …
Read More »The Seatpost Man: How John Lee has helped save thousands of frames
The bike industry is full of skilled individuals ferretting away in workshops, but John Lee has turned his expertise into a highly specialised business. Daniel Blackham spoke with Lee about his niche We all know the feeling. A customer has brought in their prized possession, and you’re about to adjust …
Read More »A bleak picture? Why children’s bike sales have dropped so dramatically
Recent Bicycle Association figures for 2022 showed a fall in kids’ bike sales compared to pre-Covid numbers – but how concerning is this for the wider industry? Rebecca Morley reports This piece first appeared in the May edition of BikeBiz magazine – get your free subscription here Encouraging children to …
Read More »‘We are going to be a mountain bike brand only’ – Norco returns to the UK after three-year absence
After three years away from the British market, Canadian mountain bike brand Norco is returning to UK shores, exclusively distributed by ZyroFisher. Daniel Blackham attended the launch event to see the 2023 range This piece first appeared in the April edition of BikeBiz magazine – get your free subscription here …
Read More »A clear vision: Founders of Hindsight showcase their innovative rear-view cycling glasses
Hindsight is a cycling glasses brand with a unique safety twist. Alex Ballinger spoke with founder Alexander Macdonald and backer Callum Skinner to find out more This piece first appeared in the April edition of BikeBiz magazine – get your free subscription here There is no shortage of cycling safety …
Read More »Restore and reuse – 5 minutes with carbon repair specialist Target Composites
With a focus on improving sustainability in the carbon bike market, Target Composites helps retailers and bike owners to repair damaged frames. Director Philip Leah explains the services on offer This piece first appeared in the April edition of BikeBiz magazine – get your free subscription here Can you give …
Read More »Employee-owned: Catching up with distributor Lyon Cycle
BikeBiz catches up with Jordan Lunn, cycle market manager for Cumbria-based distributor Lyon This piece first appeared in the April edition of BikeBiz magazine – get your free subscription here How have the last 12 months been for Lyon? It would be a lie to say the last 12 …
Read More »Declining numbers, diversity, and funding – An interview with Cycling Time Trials chair, Andrea Parish
Andrea Parish was recently appointed as chair of Cycling Time Trials. She recently told Alex Ballinger about her plans to bring British time trialling into the 21st century This piece first appeared in the March edition of BikeBiz magazine – get your free subscription here The time trial scene in …
Read More »A long way to go – Women in the bike industry share their experiences
Women in the bike industry still face challenges not experienced by male counterparts, but is the industry changing? Rebecca Bland explores the topic of equality in the trade This piece first appeared in the March edition of BikeBiz magazine – get your free subscription here If you head to …
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