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Garmin has announced the Instinct 2 Series, its newest addition to the Instinct family of purpose-built smartwatches. “Instinct 2 Series is built to be bold, stand out from the crowd, and help you make the most of every day,” said Dan Bartel, Garmin vice president of global consumer sales. But …

The host regions of the 2022 Tour of Britain have been revealed, with an anticipated return to Yorkshire and first-ever full stages in Dorset and Gloucestershire. With the cycling industry enjoying a continued boom in the UK, there are hundreds of thousands of new and returning cyclists taking to two …

Porsche is expanding its involvement in the e-bike market, acquiring 20% of the shares in e-bike drive systems manufacturer Fazua with an option to purchase further shares. Fazua, from Ottobrunn, near Munich, was founded in 2013 and is a pioneer in the development of lightweight, compact drive technologies. It established …

Muc-Off has launched its new e-bike drivetrain tool. “This revolutionary bit of kit locks firmly into an e-bike sprocket bolt, allowing the drivetrain to spin backwards freely, making e-bike maintenance a breeze,” said a statement. “Not only is it quicker, but it’s safer on parts too. “Riders have taken to …

Urban bike manufacturer Brooklyn Bicycle Co. has partnered with The Bike Collective, an Australian distribution company that sells bikes and accessories to independent bike shops throughout Australia. The Bike Collective is currently offering Brooklyn Bicycle Co. bikes for pre-order and will begin shipping to Australian retailers in late February. The …

BikeBiz catches up with Tony Moff, co-founder of Jersey-based IBD Big Maggy’s

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