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Brompton Bicycle, the British folding bike brand, could be set to sell a £20 million stake in the company, according to Sky News. Reports suggest the company has asked its shareholders to approve an investment of nearly £20 million from the Business Growth Fund (BGF), which is backed by multiple …

Aleck launches Kickstarter presale of the new Aleck Punks, the bike industry’s first wireless, near ear audio and communication system for cyclists. The Punks attaches to helmet straps and deliver sound and group communication so mountain bikers, gravel grinders, and road cyclists alike can listen to music and talk to …

Fully Charged is set to open a new store in Chiswick on Monday, May 1. Located at 147 Chiswick High Road, the store boasts 5,000 sq/ft of retail space with customer parking and represents the retailer’s second location in London, and sixth countrywide. Test rides and bike buying consultations will be …

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For the second time, Frog Bikes, a leading manufacturer of lightweight kids’ bikes, has won one of the UK’s most prestigious business awards, the King’s Award for Enterprise. The newly named King’s Award, previously known as the Queen’s Award, celebrates achievements by UK businesses in one of four key areas, …

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