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RGT Cycling has announced its 2022 Everesting challenge – a 31-day window in which riders are invited to scale the cumulative altitude of Mount Everest. The challenge is in partnership with Hells 500, creators of Everesting.CC, and World Bicycle Relief, and starts on 1st January. As part of the challenge, …

Busby has been ranked number four in the BusinessCloud TransportTech 50, a list of the most innovative transport technology creators for 2021. The Liverpool-based app fought off competition from an 83-strong shortlist which was decided by an independent judging panel and a public vote, recording over 1,200 votes. Co-founder and …

BikeExchange has appointed former Amazon executive Joe McArdle as its global head of seller and merchant success, to assist sellers and merchants find the right product mix and maximise their sales on the website. McArdle, who has held a variety of key operational roles at Amazon in Australia and the …

Fox Racing has announced new partnerships with PeopleForBikes and the National Interscholastic Cycling Association (NICA). Fox will work alongside both organisations to create more cycling opportunities, develop youth programmes, and improve retailer and rider relationships in the industry. The multi-year partnership with PeopleForBikes will help the organisation continue to advance …

The Council of the EU has reached an agreement on updated rules for VAT rates, with member states now able to apply reduced VAT rates on the supply, rental and repair of bicycles, including e-bikes. The new rules reflect member states’ current needs and the EU’s present policy objectives, said …

BikeBiz explores how the industry fared in a challenging time for retailers

Evans Cycles outlines its top six trends for the year

Nick Butterfield, retail design director at Butterfield Design, looks at how bike shops can optimise their presence and remain relevant in the industry

Last year, the Government announced a £2 million subsidy to boost the uptake of e-cargo bikes. BikeBiz takes a closer look at the impact this will have on the industry throughout 2019