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Shimano has released its financial results for the first quarter of FY2022, with net sales from its bicycle segment increasing 13.9% from the same period of the previous year. The global cycling boom showed signs of cooling down, said the company, with market inventories of entry-class and middle-class bicycles approaching …

Campagnolo has announced the Levante wheels, ‘ushering in a new era’ of gravel cycling for the brand. The wheels use World-Tour proven technologies already made famous by the brand’s WTO range and it has adapted them for the gravel world. Campagnolo’s Hand Made Ultra-Light Carbon (H.U.L.C) makes them “stiff for …

The May edition of BikeBiz is live now. Read the digital edition online here. Never miss an issue, subscribe to BikeBiz for free here Can anyone else remember their first bike? Somehow my first adventure on two wheels escapes me, but if there’s one thing I’m certain of it’s that it was nowhere …

Armin Landgraf has been appointed as Specialized’s chief of worldwide markets, founder Mike Sinyard has announced. Landgraf will report to CEO Scott Maguire and will be responsible for driving excellence and innovation in rider and retailer engagement to create a modern ecosystem that amplifies benefits to riders, retailers, and the brand. …

Raleigh has announced that it is taking on the UK distribution of Babboe Cargo Bikes. The company launched its own electric cargo bike range Stride last year and said it is excited to take on Babboe too. From today onwards, a UK specific range of Babboe bikes, accessories and spares …

Consumers have more options than ever for borrowing and renting bikes –  Alex Ballinger explores the impact of bike sharing on the industry

BikeBiz editor Alex Ballinger gets insight from industry leaders on the hot trends for the coming year

After 17 years at the helm, Simon Mottram is stepping down as Rapha CEO. Alex Ballinger sits down with the London-based founder to talk past, present and future

Safety is often cited as one of the main barriers to cycling, with many campaigners noting a lack of suitable infrastructure as an urgent concern in our towns and cities...