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Taipei Cycle concluded on Saturday, March 9, with up to 4,000 international visitors from 80 countries attending the exhibition. The top five buyer countries included Japan, China (including Hong Kong), the USA, South Korea, and Singapore. Additionally, a total of 23,000 domestic industry attendees visited the exhibition. 2024 key sustainability …

Michelin has updated its Wild Enduro Racing Line tyre range. Building on UCI Mountain Bike Enduro World Cup experience, and rider feedback, Michelin has upgraded its range, producing a tyre offering which is lighter and faster than its predecessors. The new tyres are also intended to provide enhanced grip on …

British Cycling has announced that club volunteer and chair of the south east region, Nasser Al-Tell, has joined its board of directors. Al-Tell is the longstanding chair of CycleOut London, an LGBTQ+ cycling club which has been providing welcoming and inclusive opportunities for riders of all abilities for almost three …

Cytech, the internationally recognised training and accreditation scheme for bicycle technicians, has launched a new Facebook group – the Cytech Tech Forum – where Cytech-qualified mechanics can connect and share ideas, tips, hints and technical advice. In creating a forum for professional Cytech mechanics worldwide, the breadth of experience and …

Cycling UK has opened nominations for its prestigious 100 Women in Cycling 2024 awards. Now in its eighth consecutive year, this initiative celebrates the contributions of women shaping the future of cycling across the nation through empowering others. From urban streets to remote trails, these women are making cycling more …

Rebecca Morley visits Bob Elliot & Co in Lancashire to find out more about the distributor’s in-house wheel brand, KX Wheels

Gemma Thompson, co-founder of a new bike shop in North Yorkshire, explains how her and her partner James found their dream mechanic

Alex Snow, workshop manager for the flagship Decathlon store in Liverpool, explains how his team are hoping to help the local community

Freewheel now has 417 retailers on board, growing from 62 since its launch four years ago. Kellie Parsons, marketing director at Madison and Sportline, tells BikeBiz how it works and the benefits it has for dealers