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Nextbike, which has operated Stirling’s bike share scheme since 2014, has announced that it is expanding its partnership with Santander. The operator will be replacing the existing bike share fleet with Santander Cycles branded smart bikes. The new ‘smart bike’ fleet will be available to customers in early July and …

Vista Outdoor has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire California-based Fox Racing. The purchase price is $540 million, with the potential for an additional $50 million earnout based on Fox Racing’s financial performance. Jeffrey McGuane, CEO of Fox Racing, will continue to lead the company following the closing of …

XLC has launched a new e-bike specific rear rack, the Almada Work-E. The new XLC Rear Rack Almada Work-E is a combination of functionality and sophisticated design, said distributor Raleigh Bike Parts, offering a complete bike transport system. The tow ball rack is specifically designed the support e-bike weights with …

The European bicycle industry is continuing to grow with increased figures and records in sales as well as in the production of bikes and e-bikes, the latest annual European Bicycle Industry and Market Profile by CONEBI has reported. During the second year of the pandemic, consumer demand continued to be …

UK-based cycle industry distributor VeloBrands has added Spatzwear to its distribution portfolio. UK brand Spatz is the brainchild of professional cyclist and team manager Tom Barras, who needed a solution to cold, wet feet whilst cycling and the products have evolved through countless cold wet miles in The Yorkshire Dales. …

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