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Paligap has shared an update on the distributor’s brands, following the announcement that that business would be closing down. In an update to the industry, MD David Lane announced last month that Paligap, based in Bristol, would be winding down after 21 years of trading.  Following the announcement, Raleigh UK …

Evans Cycles is to restart its partnership with bike brand Cube. The partnership will see the retailer’s 71 locations, plus the online store, offer products from the Cube range, after a three-year hiatus. Cube’s range consists of high-quality mountain, road, cyclocross and e-bikes, as well cycling clothing, parts/components and accessories. …

British wheel brand Parcours has partnered with Roam Sports for distribution, sales and support for riders and retailers in South Africa. Roam Sports will be featuring the range of Parcours offerings as the first wheelset brand to feature in its digital store as well as building a B2B offering for …

The creators of Flare are launching a crowdfunding campaign with Seedrs to help the growth and development of the business. The personal safety app secured a seven-figure investment last year through the LCR Angel Network and is conducting another round of investment to help bolster resources. Co-founder and chief operations …

The sales of bikes have dipped below pre-Covid levels, according to the latest report from the Bicycle Association.  Trade association for the UK cycle trade, the Bicycle Association (BA), has released data from its latest market report, which will be available in full to BA members subscribing to the Market …

There's plenty of doom and gloom about in the retail sector, but how will the cycle industry fare?

‘Tis the season to be jolly, but does the bike trade know as much? BikeBiz’s man of mystery goes in search of a bicycle fit for the Queen, pitting the chain stores against one another in this battle royale…

Sports journalist James Cornford asks that question of some big brands in this month's magazine column

BikeBiz's incognito shopper visits Life Cycles, Streetlife, Bicycle Sales and Service, Mandarin Cycles and Halfords