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Olympic gold medallist and cycling advocate Chris Boardman has been permanently appointed as the National Active Travel Commissioner for Active Travel England.  Active Travel England is an executive agency, newly established by the UK Government to encourage and support walking and cycling across the country. Boardman has served as interim …

US component brand Enve has unveiled its latest innovation, a gravel-specific dropper post complete with a drop-bar lever.  The new G Series Dropper Post from Enve, distributed in the UK by Bristol-based Saddleback, is a lightweight piece of kit (395 grams) and offers 40mm of drop, and is designed to …

Bike theft can be a major threat to any cycling business.  With the continued rise in the popularity of e-bikes, high end bikes, and with the ever increasing cost of operation, a break in can be an existential threat to any retailer. Here at BikeBiz we’re looking into the impact …

Scotland’s cycling advocacy organisations have launched their search for the heroes of Scottish cycling.  The Cycling Champion of the Year Awards are Scotland’s prestigious national cycling awards, hosted by four organisations – Cycling Scotland, Scottish Cycling, Cycling UK and Sustrans Scotland.  Designed to recognise the efforts of individuals and organisations …

The pre-owned bike specialist Cycle Exchange has unveiled its new look.  Cycle Exchange, based in Kingston, Surrey, specialises in buying and selling second-hand bikes, frames, wheels and parts. Working with cycling design agency Conductor, Cycle Exchange’s new look emphasises its focus on sustainability and recycling, as the brand aims to …

James Smith highlights some of the grants available to cycling industry businesses as we bounce back from COVID-19

Andrew Richardson, content writer for Leisure Lakes Bikes, looks at how you can boost your bike to a new level of sustainability

BikeBiz speaks to six brands to find out what they’re doing to be more environmentally friendly. Today, we hear from James Cramp, Muc-Off

BikeBiz speaks to six brands to find out what they’re doing to be more environmentally friendly. Today, we hear from Continental