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Global communications manager Ben Hillsdon will be based in the Netherlands, working from Canyon ’s new Amsterdam operation

Madison is partnering with Quad Lock again to provide distribution to the UK cycle industry. With Quad Lock re-focusing on independent bike dealers, Madison said it is the ideal partner to offer reach and service in those areas. Madison will be offering the core Quad Lock cycle range, including the …

Schwalbe has partnered with Sustrans Big Walk and Wheel to encourage more families to travel to school actively. The bicycle tyre manufacturer said it is focusing is on supporting everyday cycling, starting with the next generation. Recent research has revealed a generation gap of children taking up cycling – in …

2Pure has announced a new UK distribution deal with Sage Titanium Bicycles, making Sage available in the UK and Ireland for the first time. 2Pure will be launching the brand at COREbike this weekend with two models being showcased. “Sage Titanium make the kind of bikes we all want to …

The BikeBiz jobs board filled over 750 positions in 2021, and listings are still on the rise. Here’s our latest top five… Workshop Manager – Edinburgh Bicycle Co-op Founded in 1977, Edinburgh Bicycle Co-op is a long-established independent bike retailer. We operate five retail outlets across Scotland and the North …

Mark Ireland DipFA of Barton Financial Planning shares his thoughts with BikeBiz

In a town with independents, chains, concept stores and online retailers with physical outlets, this Mystery Shopper visit was never going to be a dull one…

COMMENT: Safety fears lead parents to keep kids off bikes, which isn't great news for the cycle trade

King’s Lynn has plenty to see by bike, on and off road. Mystery Shopper headed to the town in search of a touring bike...