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MAAP, the Melbourne-based cycling apparel brand, has opened the doors to its first retail concept store in Europe, with the new MAAP LaB Amsterdam. Following the success of the brand’s flagship store in Melbourne, the Amsterdam LaB will connect MAAP’s premium cycling and streetwear apparel to the city’s community. The …

Juice Lubes has created a tubeless rim tape as it expands its tubeless range. The new collection of tubeless rim tapes are available in four widths, 21, 25, 30 and 35mm, with 10 metre and 50 metre rolls available, the latter having a workshop duties focus. A 10 metre roll …

In collaboration with Bib Creative, WTB has launched its new TCS Rocket tyre plug kit, featuring reusable “Rocket” anchors. These anchors can be preloaded with tyre plugs to ensure they’re ready for immediate use upon detecting a puncture with a tubeless set-up. With two sizes of Rocket anchors available, riders …

Sustrans, the UK’s walking and cycling charity, is this year celebrating its 15th anniversary of leading the Big Walk and Wheel – the UK’s biggest inter-school active travel challenge. Taking place from Monday, March 11, to Friday, March 22, the challenge inspires pupils to travel actively to school by competing …

Nearly a thousand women joined a ride around Central London for London Cycling Campaign’s annual Women’s Freedom Ride on Sunday, March 3, ahead of International Women’s Day, calling on the Mayor, Metropolitan Police and London councils to make cycling safe for women in London. The event began with the handover …

Women in the bike industry still face challenges not experienced by male counterparts, but is the industry changing? Rebecca Bland explores the topic of equality in the trade   This piece first appeared in the March edition of BikeBiz magazine – get your free subscription here If you head to …

PowUnity is an e-bike safety and security platform, offering GPS theft protection. CEO Stefan Sinnegger recounts some of the company’s highlights This piece first appeared in the March edition of BikeBiz magazine – get your free subscription here Can you give us a little background on PowUnity? We are a …

BikeBiz Awards 2022: Specialist Distributor of the Year. Rebecca Morley catches up with Advanced Bikes UK’s Sophie and Adam Browne to hear more about the company’s plans for 2023 This piece first appeared in the March edition of BikeBiz magazine – get your free subscription here Each year, the BikeBiz …

Former professional rider Russ Downing and his business partner Tim Hammond have been linking cycle retailers together through a new business venture. Alex Ballinger hears more about BikeFlex and how it works. This piece first appeared in the March edition of BikeBiz magazine – get your free subscription here Times …