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Canadian MTB brand Rocky Mountain has announced the acquisition of German distributor BikeAction, after decades of partnership between the two companies.  BikeAction has been the European distributor for Rocky Mountain since 1998, and Germany was one of the first markets for the bike brand when it began international expansion.  The …

Moore Large has entered administration, according to multiple sources. BikeBiz understands that the Derby-based distributor informed its staff on Tuesday morning (March 14) that it had entered administration. Moore Large’s portfolio consists of recognisable brands including Tern e-bikes, Tru Tension maintenance and cleaning products, BMX brand WeThePeople, and its house-owned …

Critically acclaimed film After the Storm has been released to the public following its limited launch in November 2021. The film explores diversity champion Aneela McKenna’s workplace racial trauma and the power of cycling in overcoming the impacts of discrimination. Now, in the lead up to the United Nations’ International …

Brompton bike subscriptions are now available through the Cycle to Work scheme, thanks to a new partnership with Green Commute Initiative.  Brompton’s subscription packages involve delivery of a bike, servicing and insurance for customers, and are becoming an increasingly popular option for riders.  Prices will range from £31 per month …

Windwave has announced it has added Ferodo Racing to its portfolio, to distribute its cycling brake products to the UK market.  Effective from March 1, Hampshire-based distributor Windwave has partnered with Ferodo as the automotive brand branches into the cycling market.  Ferodo, based in Derbyshire, recently launched its first range …

Yellow Jersey pens an open letter to Prime Minister Boris Johnson

By Edward Pegram, business manager, Cycle to Work at Raleigh UK

Founder Chris Bairstow tells Rebecca Morley how VeloSkin stands out from the crowd

As the industry waits out COVID-19, Andy Budd, director of IBD sales at ZyroFisher, casts an eye to the future to consider how IBDs can increase store turnover and profitability by revamping their approach to P&A