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 …
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Leatt appoints Bastian Dietz and Dain Zaffke to focus on MTB market
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Alex Ballinger steps down as BikeBiz editor, staff writer Daniel Blackham promoted to editor
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Moore Large has entered administration, according to multiple reports
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 …
Read More »Critically acclaimed film After the Storm invites viewers to #RideOverRacism
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 …
Read More »Brompton bike subscriptions now available on Cycle to Work through Green Commute Initiative
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 …
Read More »Windwave partners with Ferodo to distribute brake components in UK
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 …
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