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 »Push to headline sponsor the BikeBiz Awards 2024
Push has been announced as the headline sponsor for the 2024 BikeBiz Awards. For more than 15 years,…
The top five jobs in the bike trade this week – 26th April
The BikeBiz jobs board helped filled more than 720 positions in 2023, and listings are still on the …
Fizik debuts Antares Adaptive 3D-printed saddle
Pozzoleone, Italy-based Fizik has expanded its 3D-printed saddle offering with the introduction of t…
Van Rysel opens first concept store in London
Van Rysel has opened its first store in London, housed in Decathlon Surrey Quays. Custom-built to sh…
Bicycle insurtech Two Three Bird acquires Project 529
Global bicycle insurtech business Two Three Bird has announced its acquisition of Project 529 in a m…
Latest
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 …
Read More »Moore Large has entered administration, according to multiple reports
Moore Large has entered administration, according to multiple sources. BikeBiz understands that the Derby-based distributor informed its staff on Tuesday morning (March 14) that it had entered administration. Moore Large’s portfolio consists of recognisable brands including Tern e-bikes, Tru Tension maintenance and cleaning products, BMX brand WeThePeople, and its house-owned …
Read More »Latest Features
HARKING ON: Investors are still keen to grab cycling assets
It's been a busy first half of the year
Read More »Store profile: Hub and Spoke, Harlow
Formerly a shining example of what’s achievable with the right infrastructure, Harlow’s cycling levels fell off a cliff when industry left town. Mark Sutton talks to Hub and Spoke about reviving the local’s interest...
Read More »Vélobici opening bike boutique in Market Bosworth
Grade II listed building to house the new outlet
Read More »Comment: Is a single bike rack mysteriously causing congestion?
Fighting for wider streets, faster speeds and more parking, everywhere. “Bob Gunderson” is battling the radical all-powerful bike lobby. Views are his own, but should be yours…
Read More »