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Huddersfield’s Streetbikes has recycled over 13,000 bikes since launching in 2010, bikes that have then gone on to be used by or given to Kirklees residents. The charity has estimated that around 80% of those bikes are collected from three of Kirklees Council’s Household Waste Recycling Centres, where residents have …

Madison and Sportline have announced that Icebike will return for 2023 – but with two new locations. The trade show will now be split across two venues and two dates, within one week – one in the North of England and one in the South. Previously, Icebike has always taken …

Halfords has appointed a new BMX ambassador, Charlotte Worthington. The retailer and Worthington have teamed up with Bikeability to give away 475 pre-pedalled bicycles across the country to equip children who don’t have access to a bicycle with the skills and confidence to cycle safely. Worthington said: “I’m thrilled to …

Canyon has announced its partnership with Finnish Formula One racing driver Valtteri Bottas. The direct-to-consumer bike brand will work with Bottas to elevate brand awareness and raise interest, initially around his passion for gravel and road riding, later expanding towards other cycling disciplines such as MTB and urban riding. Canyon’s …

The BikeBiz jobs board filled over 750 positions in 2021, and listings are still on the rise. Here’s our latest top five… Cycle Store Manager – The Woods Cyclery We want someone with a complete passion for bikes, specifically gravel and adventure riding. Top level customer service and sales experience …

Kieran Howells talks to Jenni Gwiazdowski about the past, present and future of the London Bike Kitchen

Suppliers and retailers working closer together gets results, argues Citrus-Lime...

Pictures and a few words from the growing show

MD Peter Kimberley on tweaks to the store concept, branching beyond London, appealing to women and how many shops the firm has planned...