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Sports Marketing Surveys (SMS) has announced the appointment of Geoff Zeidler as the new executive chairman of its European and Asian business. Zeidler, a former rugby player and rower and current golfer with experience in both large and small businesses, was identified as the best candidate to continue the impetus …

British bike brand Forme has suffered the loss of a batch of unreleased e-bikes, which were stolen while in transit.  Forme, owned by Derby-based distributor Moore Large, announced the theft on Friday, 1st July after the bikes were taken while being shipped from an assembly supplier to HQ in Derby.  …

Specialized has released three new performance helmets in its range, updating its Prevail, Evade and TT models.  The new S-Works Evade 3 is an aero road helmet but with improved breathability, as Specialized has increased ventilation by 10% on the previous model, while still offering wind-tunnel aerodynamics. Testing has resulted …

The BikeBiz jobs board filled over 750 positions in 2021, and listings are still on the rise. Here’s our latest top five…  1. Senior mechanic – Cycle Exchange  Cycle Exchange is a cycling destination like no other. Established in 2013 as a passion project and grown over the years to …

BikeBiz has signed up to the Bicycle Association’s advocacy programme, Investors in Cycling. The Investors in Cycling group is a unique collection of cycling brands and organisations, all committed to the growth of cycling. In December the Bicycle Association (BA), a national body representing the cycle industry in the UK, …

BikeBiz wonders out loud about the naming of a product or business and what information or connotations certain branding can give off

Figures indicate more customers are moving away from pure online-only purchases

Simon Bradley, founder of the Welsh MTB Meet Up, writes of his joy at watching a Twitter hashtag turn into something far greater...

With eight shops now in the portfolio, what's next for Leisure Lakes?