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Fox Racing has expanded the Union mountain bike shoe line. The new Union Canvas features the same performance as the Union Flat shoe but with the casual styling of a durable canvas upper. It features a low profile, custom-tuned EVA midsole which provides an improved grip and feel when pedalling, …

Bike for Good has confirmed its course schedule at their Cytech Training Scotland Centre, offering a range of courses with dates currently running until January 2024. Cytech training, known as one of the bicycle industry’s premier training and accreditation schemes for bicycle mechanics, is dedicated to delivering training and promoting …

Reverse Components has appointed Cyclorise as their official partner to distribute its products in the UK. Cyclorise replaces Fli Distribution as the German brand’s distributor after Fli ceased trading earlier this year. Having experienced a strong entry to the UK market with Fli over the last 18 months, Reverse Components’ …

YT Industries has released Uncaged 11 models of the Izzo, Capra and Tues, all equipped with Ohlins suspension. The YT Izzo Uncaged 11 is described by the brand as “Fast by rights. Sharp by design. Agile by nature”. At the heart of the Ultra Modulus Carbon frame is the Öhlins …

Peloton has announced the launch of Peloton for Business, a full-service offering that includes a range of equipment and software. The new division will service a number of clients in hospitality, corporate wellness, education, gyms and community wellness. Peloton says the new approach “streamlines and strengthens” its existing B2B services. …

Gemma Thompson, co-founder of a new bike shop in North Yorkshire, explains how her and her partner James found their dream mechanic

Alex Snow, workshop manager for the flagship Decathlon store in Liverpool, explains how his team are hoping to help the local community

Freewheel now has 417 retailers on board, growing from 62 since its launch four years ago. Kellie Parsons, marketing director at Madison and Sportline, tells BikeBiz how it works and the benefits it has for dealers

In this month’s column for retailers, the Association of Cycle Traders explores how cyber security could save your business