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Evans Cycles, the UK’s largest specialist bike retailer, has partnered with Sundays insurance to provide cover for cyclists with an aim to get them back on their bikes quicker after accident or theft. Sundays insurance has been providing specialist bicycle insurance since 2009 and has protected more than 100,000 cyclists …

Following the successful launch of its first ever collection for off-road biking adventures, Cinder, in spring 2023, UK outdoor clothing and equipment brand Rab are now adding five new styles to the range. Drawing inspiration from Rab’s award-winning technologies and designs,these new pieces offer enhanced performance in a broad range …

Swiss brand milKit has created a sealant remover to sit alongside its range of tubeless products. The magic of milKit’s Sealant Remover lies in its gel-like liquid, which can be sprayed onto the affected area using the included spray head. After 10 minutes of letting the remover work its magic, …

A new report by Sustrans has found that the majority of people want to shift investment in road building schemes to funding options for walking, wheeling, cycling and public transport. The Walking and Cycling Index, the largest independent survey of active travel in the UK, also revealed greater public demand …

Stashed Products, a Welsh manufacturing company with a customer base that includes Olympic gold medallists, formula one drivers and celebrity cyclists, is celebrating reaching £2 million sales, a significant milestone for the company. Elliot Tanner launched the business in 2021, after spotting a gap in the market for his bike …

E-MTB brand Thok has gained a significant following in Italy and is hoping to grow in the UK. Daniel Blackham attended the Thok Tribe event to learn more about the company  This piece first appeared in the July edition of BikeBiz magazine – get your free subscription here Italy is synonymous …

“I always think about accessibility in two ways,” said Dov Tate, founder of British carbon wheel brand Parcours.  “One way is that we talk about aerodynamics, and how we design the wheels, how we optimise them, and how riders should think about it.  “But then also in terms of price …

Sea Otter Europe in Spain is a growing bike and mobility festival, adapted from its US counterpart. CEO Albert Balcells talks BikeBiz through the concept  This piece first appeared in the July edition of BikeBiz magazine – get your free subscription here Can you give us a little background on Sea …

West Sussex-based distributor is famed for stocking stylish and popular brands. BikeBiz caught up with founder Damian Mason and head of marketing Mark Noble This piece first appeared in the July edition of BikeBiz magazine – get your free subscription here “The opportunities for the industry are, as ever, the …