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Urban bike manufacturer Brooklyn Bicycle Co. has partnered with The Bike Collective, an Australian distribution company that sells bikes and accessories to independent bike shops throughout Australia. The Bike Collective is currently offering Brooklyn Bicycle Co. bikes for pre-order and will begin shipping to Australian retailers in late February. The …

National Apprenticeship Week (NAW) is now running, taking place from 7th-13th February, aiming to celebrate and promote the positive impact apprenticeships bring to employers, individuals, and the economy. The Government-backed courses are proving popular with businesses looking to hire new talent in their recovery from the pandemic, with over 40% …

Shimano components to produce 10,000 bikes have been stolen from Czech bicycle producer Bike Fun International (BFI). While transporting the components, unknown criminals put a truck driver to sleep by gas in a parking lot and stole the Shimano components, BFI said in a statement. The heist took place on …

Inflexion has signed a definitive agreement to acquire enviolo. Headquartered in the Netherlands and with additional operations in Austin, Texas, enviolo designs and develops transmission systems for high-quality e-bikes mainly for the European and North American markets. The company’s proprietary technology enables cyclists to intuitively adjust the gear ratio. Inflexion …

Presca has appointed Lily Rice as its first creative director, which the British sportswear brand said will mark a “noticeable shift” in its creative direction. Rice, who held roles at MAS and Umbro before launching her own athleisure brand, will be based remotely in Scotland and will be responsible for …