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Following several weeks of activity, Verve Infotec has announced its Crowd Sourced Funding raise via OnMarket has now entered its public round, and is on its way to raising its $3 million AUD The Australian brand, known for its torque based cycling power meter, is now entering the next phase …

Lazer has launched the Chase KinetiCore, the first downhill specific helmet with 5-star protection rating from Virginia Tech. Thanks to Lazer’s advanced KinetiCore technology, the Chase KinetiCore features innovative rotational and direct impact protection built into the helmet, making it the second 5-star rated full face helmet from the brand. …

British wheel brand Parcours and Belgian technology company Classified have collaborated to unveil the world’s first Powershift-ready solid disc wheel. This is the latest development from the two companies who announced a long-term technical partnership in January. This wheel and drivetrain configuration combines the aerodynamics from Parcours Disc2 with Classified’s …

Danish software company Bikedesk has appointed Morten Larsen as the company’s international client manager. Larsen will play a crucial role in the company’s expansion into the UK following its launch last month. Following his appointment, Larsen said: “As an international client manager at Bikedesk, I am entrusted with the incredible …

The All-Party Parliamentary Group for Cycling and Walking (APPGCW) Parliamentary Bike Ride returned on Tuesday, June 13, with a bumper attendance, including the Minister responsible for Active Travel, Jesse Norman MP. The event brought together MPs and Peers, experts and advocates for speeches, a bike ride through the city, and …

Matt Mallinder, director of influence and engagement, updates BikeBiz on the charity’s work throughout 2018

As we begin the new year, BikeBiz speaks to five distributors about their progress throughout 2018

As this year’s COREbike draws near, BikeBiz caught up with Rouleur’s Chris Holman, who forms part of the event’s organisation team, to gauge his thoughts on 2019’s curtain raiser

By Gary Peeling, managing director, Where The Trade Buys