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Mavic, the French manufacturer of bicycle wheels and equipment, has opened an office in Waterbury, Vermont to support sales and service in North America. Jean-Michel Bourrelier, CEO of Mavic USA, said: “We are thrilled to be back in the USA to address the needs of our North American customers with …

Ortlieb and Rider Resilience have joined forces to launch a special edition Velocity Design bag. Nearly all products are conceptualised in the same way, they seek to plug a potential gap in the market in the hope of maximising sales in the process. The story behind this bag is quite …

Schwalbe has published its second CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility) report, titled “Dedicated Recyclist”. The bicycle tyre manufacturer discloses its CSR commitment and describes its progress in achieving its ambitious goals for the 2022 reporting year. Frank Bohle, CEO at Schwalbe, said: “With our second CSR report, we not only ensure …

Panaracer, a leader in bicycle tyre technology, has introduced the Agilest Duro TLR to its premium tyre lineup. Designed to deliver “exceptional performance, durability, and versatility”, the Japanese brand says that the Agilest Duro TLR is set to “revolutionise the cycling experience for riders of all levels”. The Agilest Duro …

Restrap has announced the appointment of two new dedicated sales agents within the UK, to support sales after taking trade and distribution in the UK in-house last year. With two new sales agents now covering the south of England, Restrap is now able to cater to all four corners of …

There’s a saying that goes “the more things change, the more they stay the same” and that sentiment could be applied to Bob Elliot Co. In recent years the business has expanded significantly but its roots from 1985 remain firmly in place. “We are still family run, with Bob still …

Rebecca Morley takes a look at the mountain bike sector, the benefits of riding electric, and what’s behind the rise in popularity  This piece first appeared in the August edition of BikeBiz magazine – get your free subscription here Cycling of any discipline and its benefits are well known across …

Getting more people on bikes is going to take commitment from both authorities and the bike industry. Luke Balnave from The Family Bike Club in London is leading the way on cycling support for families  This piece first appeared in the August edition of BikeBiz magazine – get your free …

E-MTB brand Thok has gained a significant following in Italy and is hoping to grow in the UK. Daniel Blackham attended the Thok Tribe event to learn more about the company  This piece first appeared in the July edition of BikeBiz magazine – get your free subscription here Italy is synonymous …