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The opportunity to buy an e-bike-specific retailer has emerged in the north east of England. Durham City’s e-Bike Store, located in Front Street not far from the city centre, is on the market as the current owner plans to retire.   Company owner Simon said: “I saw the potential for electric …

RockShox’s 2023 suspension lineup has now launched. The range includes the all new Pike, Lyrik, and ZEB forks and the all new Deluxe, Deluxe Coil, Super Deluxe, and Super Deluxe Coil shocks. “Our new suspension started from a blank sheet of paper,” said a statement. “We set everything aside and …

The consumer experts at Cycling Plus, MBUK, and BikeRadar have announced their bikes of the year for 2022, with Giant, Trek, and Nukeproof among the victors.  Brands under the Our Media cycling portfolio have been testing bikes from across nine categories to crown the best bikes for this season. ‘Bike …

The CEO of online marketplace BikeExchange has resigned, as the company has announced plans to raise capital.  BikeExchange, a global online listing platform that hosts thousands of brands and retailers, recently announced that Mark Watkin, global CEO, has resigned immediately. Watkin will stay on with the company, following five years …

Cycling UK has unveiled the latest addition to its ever-growing collection of long-distance cycling routes, this time in picturesque Kent. The Cantii Way is a 145-mile (234km) course, made up of quiet ways, country lanes, and bridleways, that starts and finishes in the village of Wye, near Ashford, and is …

COMMENT: I've had many runs in with the UCI over the years but I'm warming to 'em because of the infamous stickering programme.

Dealer explains how being housed within the multi-million pound 'XC' action sports facility is 'almost guaranteed business'

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BikeBiz's man of mystery visits Renhams Cycles, Cyclelife Dover, Halfords and Activ in Folkestone.