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The BikeBiz jobs board filled over 750 positions in 2021, and listings are still on the rise. Here’s our latest top five… Retail Staff – Bikesoup Ltd As part of the Bikesoup team you will be involved in an innovative fast-paced company who strives itself on delivering best in class …

Batribike has announced the appointment of Luke Pearson as managing director. Pearson brings with him a wealth of cycling industry experience, with a dedication to exceptional customer service and effective business growth. He was responsible for Pure Electric’s UK stores and has previously worked with Cycle Republic. The Batribike brand …

Seventies Distribution has launched a direct-to-consumer website, under the Backyard BMX name. The new website will feature all the 15+ brands and 3,500 products Seventies distributes for same-day shipping while supporting BMX shops and skateparks. Seventies has provided shops with a stock feed for many years but said it’s “very …

The Small Business Saturday campaign is set to return to the UK next week on 3rd December. Small business owners across the country are being encouraged to make the most of the spotlight, particularly as many enter the peak trading period amidst news that the UK has entered recession. In …

Thirteen organisations across West Yorkshire are to receive a total of more than £640,000 to support more people in their communities to walk and cycle, thanks to funding from the West Yorkshire Combined Authority. Mayor of West Yorkshire Tracy Brabin announced the funding recipients at a community celebration event yesterday, …

There’s no doubt the impact COVID-19 has had on every aspect of our lives, from our work, socialising and how, if at all, we travel. A bike, however, can still play an important part, to provide daily exercise and help key workers make essential journeys. And Brompton’s free home delivery …

The Bike Club aims to provide high-quality, lightweight bikes via flexible monthly subscription. Founders James Symes and Alexandra Rico-Lloyd tell Rebecca Morley how it benefits families and why it’s important to get children cycling young Buying high-quality bikes for children to learn to ride can be expensive and wasteful, forcing …

Topeak will reach its 30th anniversary in 2021. James Groves sits down with Extra UK brand manager Matt Beighton as he reflects on Taiwanese relations, industry categorisation and stringent standards

Insync’s sales director Wayne Clarke tells Rebecca Morley about a new range of Coyote bikes that are exclusive to IBDs In an era of rising online sales, it is vital that IBDs are supported in any way possible. The service offered by independent bike shops simply cannot be offered on …