BikeBiz Bicycle and cycling retail news

BikeBiz takes a look at the latest women’s kit from some of the leading brands in the sector, including Volt, Pinnacle, 100%, Castelli and more.  This guide first appeared in the April edition of BikeBiz magazine – get your free subscription here  Metro LS  Brand: Volt Bike Distributor: Volt Bikes …

It’s that time of year again – Local Bike Shop Day 2023 is upon us.  The initiative, managed by trade organisation the Association of Cycle Traders (ACT), aims to be an annual celebration of independent bike shops across the UK, and to encourage the local community to recognise the benefits …

Garmin has announced the new Varia eRTL615, its first rearview radar and tail light made specifically for e-bike riders. Featuring a battery-free design, Varia eRTL615 plugs into a compatible e-bike and can help detect approaching vehicles by providing both visual and audible alerts when paired with select Garmin devices or …

Bikmo, the specialist cycling insurer, has announced a continuation of its partnership with British Cycling, for a further five years.  The partnership has been in place since 2019, and the extension of this relationship allows them to continue to provide exclusively discounted, award-winning and comprehensive bike and travel cover as …

Muc-Off, the bicycle and motorcycle care and performance brand, has announced its support for independent bike retailers on Local Bike Shop Day, offering a 30% discount to all independent bike shops. Local Bike Shop Day is a day of celebration for independent bike retailers across the UK and is scheduled …

We talk to Paul Stanforth, co-creator of the EBCO electric bike brand

Technology has encompassed every area of the cycling industry, but could an online platform be the future of the mobile mechanic? I speak to BikeUp’s Simon Bone to get his thoughts on what’s to come...

Subscription services, online and experiential retail have boomed in the last few years, but to what extent is retail science impacting sales?

Industry veteran John Utah tells us about the choice that retailers will have to make in the coming years