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The Cycle to Work Alliance has announced that Chris Last has become its new chair. Last, an advocate for greener and healthier commuting options, has a wealth of experience in the employee benefit industry and a lifelong passion for cycling. Hailing from a mining town in the Swansea Valleys, he …

Josh Kendrick has been appointed as SRAM’s new vice president of marketing and communication (Marcom), becoming only the second in the company’s 36-year history. Kendrick will take over from David Zimberoff, who is moving on after leading the department for more than 24 years. Marcom manages SRAM’s brand activities, including …

Moment, an independent cycling apparel company, has published the results of its latest study, which delves into the apparel purchasing needs and desires of cyclists. Conducted in June 2023, the survey provides insights into the preferences and priorities of cyclists when it comes to their apparel choices. The survey gathered …

Bike Club, the subscription provider of kids’ bikes, has agreed to acquire Bicircular, a Barcelona-based bike subscription platform for children in Spain. Founded in London in 2016, Bike Club enables parents to subscribe to bikes for their children, and then exchange the bikes for larger sizes as their children grow. …

Magura Bosch Parts & Services (MBPS) has further expanded its field service activities in Europe. Jens Wiese, who has been area sales manager in the Germany East area since 2003 with a brief interruption, is taking on the role of key account manager for Europe with immediate effect. As a …

Volt e-bikes has announced the launch of a cancel anytime subscription model in conjunction with e-bike rental provider Blike. The scheme will allow customers across the UK to pay a monthly fee for their Volt e-bike. Starting from £80 per month, riders can choose from a selection of Volt’s bikes, …

Shimano has reported a 17.7% fall in sales of bicycle components in the first half of 2023, compared to the first half of last year. Net sales in the brand’s bicycle division fell to ¥205 billion (around £1.1 billion), with operating profit also down by 39.5% to ¥42 billion (circa …

Upgrade Bikes has announced the introduction of Lizard Skins, a long-time manufacturer of grips and handlebar tape, to its portfolio of brands. Ryan Huntington, Lizard Skins sales and marketing director, said: “We are so excited to be working with Upgrade Bikes. They have a great reputation in the UK cycling …

Roval, Specialized’s in-house wheel brand, has launched a no fault crash replacement policy called “S**t Happens” The policy covers riders who have purchased a complete bike with Roval wheels, or a set of Roval wheels purchased on their own, and all Roval wheels are covered. If a rider damages their …

The BikeBiz jobs board helped filled over 740 positions in 2022, and listings are still on the rise. Here’s our latest top five… Cycle Mechanic/Deputy Manager – PAU Run & Ride PAU Run & Ride’s flagship store at Trentham Shopping Village is on the look out for an experienced Cycle …