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Kwik Fit, the automotive servicing and repair company, has announced it’s moving into the bicycle market through a “strategic partnership” with Fettle. Over the past three years, Fettle has built a fast growing bike repair network, providing “faff-free” repairs and servicing across London to serve the growing demand from bicycle …

Fox Factory has announced the opening of its second UK service centre in Woking, Surrey. The all-new site will work in tandem with the existing service centre in Risca, Wales, managed by the brand’s exclusive UK distribution partner, Silverfish. Due to open later this month, the facility will support increasing …

Urban mobility specialist Tern has announced One Generation Ahead (OGA) as its new distribution partner for the UK and Ireland. OGA will continue to work with Tern’s network of independent bicycle dealers, honouring Tern warranty claims and supporting them with spare parts. The distributor is ready to accept orders and …

Unno has appointed a new head of sales in the UK. Sven Kuhlke has taken on the role for the Barcelona-based mountain bike company and will head up distribution across the UK and the DACH area. The German has spent more than 10 years working in the bike industry, both …

Spanish performance bicycle brand Berria Bikes has reaffirmed its international expansion plans with the introduction of Suma Capital. Suma Capital is a multi-asset manager in sustainability funds and joins the project as a minority shareholder.  The investment will be mainly utilised to support the company’s growth in foreign markets and …

How much input does a pro rider have in new products? Professional mountain biker Olly Wilkins explains what goes into the process – with the upcoming release of the brand new O’Dub Bars from his long-time sponsor DMR Bikes

Returning to Whittlebury Hall, this year’s COREbike will once again be a major trade event on the calendar for many distributors and dealers

In this month’s distributor update, BikeBiz catches up with Silverfish commercial director, Alex Metcalfe

Rebecca Morley looks back over the past four years as she prepares to leave her role as BikeBiz senior staff writer