Michelin has introduced the Power Adventure, a versatile new tyre to join the Power range. Tubeless ready with a fast-rolling tread design, this new tyre completes the Michelin gravel range suitable for a variety of conditions when the road ends. The Power Adventure stands out from its sibling; the Michelin …
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‘If you’re buying local, you don’t need to donate’ – Social enterprise Bike for Good on the need to support bike shops
With the support of the cycling community, Glasgow-based social enterprise Bike for Good has secured its future after a tough winter. Alex Ballinger sat down with CEO Greg Kinsman-Chauvet to hear how it helps get more people on bikes This piece first appeared in the March edition of BikeBiz magazine …
Read More »Smith Optics appoints Jeremy Dunn as bike marketing manager
Helmet and goggle brand Smith has appointed Jeremy Dunn as its bike marketing manager. Dunn has more than 15 years’ experience in the bike and outdoor industries, including founding a cycling magazine, establishing a sock company, and working with a variety of brands including Rapha, Specialized, SRAM, and more. Most …
Read More »Specialized releases two new additions to the Recon shoe range
Specialized has just announced the launch of two new shoes in its Recon shoe range, combing features for road performance and gravel comfort. The new S-Works Recon and Recon ADV will retail for £385 and £200 respectively. S-Works Recon is a dual Boa shoe, designed with help from more than …
Read More »Rocky Mountain acquires its German distributor BikeAction
Canadian MTB brand Rocky Mountain has announced the acquisition of German distributor BikeAction, after decades of partnership between the two companies. BikeAction has been the European distributor for Rocky Mountain since 1998, and Germany was one of the first markets for the bike brand when it began international expansion. The …
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