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Vello has announced that it is moving to a direct-to-retail model in the UK. The Austrian urban bike brand, which was previously distributed by About The Bike, will work directly with an increased number of retailers, supplying its range of standard and electric folding bikes, as well as its new …

Focal Events, organiser of Dirty Reiver, Grinduro UK and Frontier 300, has announced the return of The Distance. Often referred to as ‘backpacking with advantages’, The Distance is an event where the routes and total distance vary according to the rider’s individual travelling speed. Taking place over the weekend of …

2pure will hand back the UK and Ireland distribution of Coros products to the manufacturer, effective 1st March 2023, after a partnership of more than three years. Since owning the full distribution of Coros products in the UK, 2pure has made significant strides forward in the running and outdoor markets, …

The Eurobike Award will be presented at Messe Frankfurt for the first time in 2023 following the relocation of the trade fair. The new products submitted will be evaluated during a multi-level selection process by an independent jury according to criteria such as design, level of innovation, production quality, and …

Shimano has introduced the newly redesigned second-generation S-Phyre and Aerolite eyewear models. They feature Ridescape lens technology that emphasises colours and highlights surfaces across different types of terrain. At the premium end, the new S-Phyre features an all-new magnetic lens system for quick and easy lens changes, while the Aerolite …

BikeBiz sits down with Barry Scott, founder of online marketplace Velomatch

Introduced in the UK four years ago, Local Bike Shop Day has become an ever-growing highlight on the calendar. Here’s how you can get involved on Saturday, 30th April

Rebecca Morley catches up with last year’s BikeBiz Woman of the Year finalists to talk about their experiences in the cycle trade. Today, we hear from Alexandra Rico-Lloyd, co-founder of kids bike subscription service the Bike Club

It’s crucial for bike shops to stock a few female-specific bikes and women’s accessories, right? Wrong, argues Bicycleworks owner Jake Voelcker