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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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

It's been a busy first half of the year

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...

Grade II listed building to house the new outlet

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…