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The future of Wiggle CRC and its associated brands looks set to be confirmed with multiple outlets reporting Mike Ashley’s Frasers Group has purchased the business. As initially reported by The Times, the group, now run by Ashley’s son-in-law Michael Murray, has purchased the cycling and multisport business for less …

Dutch wheel brand FFWD has launched three new wheels under the RAW model name, bringing carbon spokes and CeramicSpeed bearings, in custom hubs, to the line-up. Lighter rims, saving 10% compared to other FFWD rims, reportedly achieved through precise layup techniques, combined with carbon spokes, are said to result in …

The Italian Bike Festival is preparing for the seventh edition of the international exhibition dedicated to the bicycle world and slow mobility, organised by Taking Off with the support of APT Servizi Emilia-Romagna. For the third consecutive year, the event will be held at the Misano World Circuit, taking place …

British Cycling has announced that Helen Scott has been appointed to the role of Men’s Sprint Podium Potential Coach for the Great Britain Cycling Team, replacing Justin Grace in the role. Scott has been part of the GBCT coaching team since May 2022, following her retirement from the programme after …

Panaracer has unveiled a top-down remodel of the GravelKing line. This year sees the 10th anniversary of the original Gravelking. Over the last two years, Panaracer has been developing new tech and specification for the entire product line. Although the brand has updated details in production over the last 10 …

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The BikeBiz Directory 2023, in association with Raleigh UK, is now available online. The BikeBiz Directory is the essential A-Z of the bike trade, including listings for all companies associated with the industry in one handy guide. The directory can be viewed on desktop, tablet or mobile. The categories included are: Distribution and …

British bike maintenance product manufacturer Weldtite has a long history of supporting riders, from professionals to the everyday cyclist. Alex Ballinger travelled north to Weldtite HQ to hear more about the historic brand

BikeBiz editor Alex Ballinger travels up the M5 to the Midlands to visit historic lock brand Squire, and hear more about plans for the British manufacturer