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BikeBiz is proud to welcome Daniel Blackham to the team as our new staff writer. Daniel joins the team from a role as a reporter at local newspaper Wokingham.Today, and will help create editorial content both in the BikeBiz magazine and online.  Prior to his career in journalism, Daniel worked …

British children’s bike brand Frog Bikes has appointed Stephen Loftus to its board. Loftus, former chief commercial officer for Brompton, joins the Frog board as non-executive director, to help accelerate the brand’s international expansion. Founded in 2013 by Jerry and Shelley Lawson, Frog aims to provide high-quality bikes for kids …

Representatives from the cycling industry have criticised the Government’s decision to cut Active Travel funding outside London, describing it as “a backward move”. Last week, the Transport Secretary Mark Harper confirmed the cuts in a written statement ahead of the spring budget. Harper cited rising inflation caused by Russia’s invasion …

Tyre brand Continental has renewed its status as the presenting sponsor of Sea Otter Europe for 2023 Costa Brava Girona 2023 The international cycling festival, taking place from September 22, to 24, at the Costa Brava in Girona, Spain, will be the fourth consecutive supported by the brand. As it …

Apparel brand 7mesh has released its spring 2023 collection including new shorts for off-road and enduro, cargo bibs and a merino long-sleeve jersey. “Higher Ground” is the theme of the latest 7mesh release, with new styles and seasonal colours ready for the longest days climbing from valleys to mountain tops. …

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John Styles is an independent sales agent in the bike trade. Here the former marketing manager, product manager and in-house sales rep talks winter trading