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Hutchinson, the French cycling tyre brand, has announced the launch of Blackbird, its latest generation of performance road tyres. Four years of research and development have gone into creating the Blackbird, resulting in “the fastest tyre ever developed by Hutchinson”. Rolling resistance has been improved by 10% compared to the …

Just in time for spring British bicycle brand, Raleigh has unveiled a new range of kids bikes, designed around a lightweight aluminium frame, paired with high-quality components, all intending to make the Juniper the ideal ride for young adventurers exploring on two wheels. The classic-inspired bikes are available in a …

This past week saw Chris Curtis – Labour Party Parliamentary candidate for Milton Keynes North – visit Madison and Sportline. The visit was an opportunity for Curtis to get to know the business and discuss the issues currently facing the cycling industry as well as the active travel agenda – …

In a boost to the UK mountain biking community, Muc-Off has announced an expansion to its list of bike park partnerships. The move sees Muc-Off now sponsoring two of the UK’s best-known MTB riding locations – Dyfi Bike Park and Fort William – as well as six other new partnerships …

Gocycle has released pre-production images of its new CXi and CX+ family cargo electric bikes. The images confirm that the automotive-inspired e-bikes, previewed as CGI concepts in February, will become a production reality. The award-winning brand has also unveiled its range of customisable accessory configurations (MIK compatible), including the unique …

By Kate Allan, Compete PR This piece first appeared in the September edition of BikeBiz magazine – get your free subscription here Richard Branston famously once said: “Publicity is absolutely critical. A good PR story is infinitely more effective than a front-page ad.” PR is all about reputation. It’s the …

Schwalbe is one of the manufacturers leading the way in regards to tackling its own ecological impact head on in the cycling industry. Daniel Blackham speaks to Felix Jahn, the brand’s CSR manager This piece first appeared in the September edition of BikeBiz magazine – get your free subscription here …

After three decades in business, Andy Rackstraw has seen the changing face of the bike industry. Alex Ballinger travelled to visit his store, Saddle Safari, in Buckinghamshire. This piece first appeared in the September edition of BikeBiz magazine – get your free subscription here Nestled in the affluent and picturesque …

The September edition of BikeBiz is now live. Read the digital edition online here Never miss an issue, subscribe to BikeBiz for free here  True change How do we make sustainability more than just a buzzword? That is the question I’ve been asking myself as we’ve pulled together this sustainability-focussed …