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Aleck has announced the acquisition of Tocsen, the German maker of intelligent helmet-mounted crash sensors. Tocsen’s management, product development, and administration teams will be integrated into the company, and Aleck says it is committed to continuing strong relations with Tocsen’s consumers and partners, including independent bike and snow sports retailers.  …

Fara Cycling, the independent Norwegian bike brand, has launched a new range of colours across its F/Road, F/Gravel and F/All-Road bikes. Each colour pays homage to natural landscapes and environments, with a nod towards Fara’s homeland, Norway. The new colours include Forest Fog, North Sea, Strand and Solstice, all of …

Pierer New Mobility UK (PNM) has bolstered its team with new appointments in sales administration and account management. Rachel Bazeley has joined as a sales service administration specialist and Martyn Hoyle is set to take up the role of area sales service manager from next month. Bazeley joins PNM from …

Restrap, the technical bikepacking specialists, has announced the appointments of two new dedicated sales agents in the UK. Matt Wrigley and Nick Jupp will support UK sales after the company took trade and distribution in-house last year. Wrigley has been working for 14 years in the bike trade, both at …

Smart bike brand Wattbike has launched Hub+, a premium subscription version of its indoor training app. Wattbike has launched Hub+, a premium version of its indoor training app that includes a mobile-friendly workout builder. Wattbike Hub+ will be available as a subscription option alongside the smart bike brand’s existing free …

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…

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