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Panaracer is celebrating its 70th anniversary this year, adopting the theme of “Encountering Uncharted Paths”. The company will be introducing new products in conjunction with events that aim to encourage cyclists to discover new roads, trails, friendships, and vistas while cycling. Information on these events will be posted on the …

RGT Cycling has teamed up with Echelon Racing League, Project Echelon Racing, and Paralyzed Veterans of America to create a handcycle avatar for adaptive cyclists in its virtual cycling platform. The avatar, which features a racer using a handcycle, is the first-ever designed for a virtual platform, said RGT Cycling. …

Uber has teamed up with Lime to give £5,000 in Uber Eats credit to the rider who cycles the most miles in January. The new fitness initiative aims to encourage riders to utilise the two wheels hire option on their Uber apps and cycle from A to B this month …

HumanForest has partnered with food delivery company Deliveroo. The partnership, which commenced yesterday, 12th January, offers Deliveroo riders a new and affordable payment model, aiming to boost sustainable delivery across London on HumanForest’s e-bike platform. Deliveroo riders will have access to the e-bike platform by purchasing bundles of minutes as …

Silverfish UK has announced that Connection Capital has come on board as an investor to accelerate the next phase in the distributor’s growth. The investment by Connection Capital, along with its expertise, will enable Silverfish to unlock further growth for its existing brand partners. It will facilitate investment in leading …

By Gary Peeling, managing director, Where The Trade Buys

Fostering a cult of achievement in your customers makes everybody better, and sells more tyres

With bike shops struggling to compete with an online retail environment that undercuts even trade account prices, could e-bikes be the saviour of the cycle industry?

Kevin Burton, who has spent 22 years in the bike trade, explores how the industry has changed throughout his time