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SRAM’s Tibor Gijssen has been promoted to European aftermarket sales director, reporting to John Nedeau, global sales vice-president. Gijssen’s new role comes after two years as a key member of the global continuous improvement (CI) team. He steps in as Ian Young has moved to the sales operations role focused …

Bikmo, a provider of specialist insurance for cyclists, has announced it is working with the Caravan and Motorhome Club. This collaboration will offer insurance to members of the Caravan and Motorhome Club at an exclusive rate of 12 months for the price of 11, with additional cover benefits, and the …

Fli Distribution has ceased trading with immediate effect. The owners of the Huddersfield-based distributor notified dealers and suppliers at the start of July, citing the impact of Brexit and restrictions impacting their ability to work with brands in the EU. In an update provided to BikeBiz, Colin Williams, director of …

Carbitex, the carbon fibre composites brand focused on footwear, travel, and accessories, has announced updates to strengthen its position in the market and enhance the customer experience. These developments include a strategic shift in manufacturing operations, the company founder, Junus Khan, stepping back into the role of company president, and …

An auction of Mate Bikes is set to take place next month after the UK arm of the brand entered into administration earlier this year Hilco Valuation Services will host the auction on behalf of the joint administrators on Wednesday, August 2. A range of boxed and unboxed Mate e-bikes …

The Bike Inn, a cycle mechanic training school in Cumbria that has been training workshop staff for more than 30 years, shares one of its success stories

As the California-based lock brand plans to launch its fifth generation product, Seatylock CEO Michael Shenkerman offers an update to the industry

Cycle Spirit London opened just months before the pandemic changed the course of the industry – Rebecca Morley finds out how the shop’s fared in challenging times

Since it was founded in 1994, ABUS kept a firm focus on the commuting and leisure markets, but in 2016 jumped into the high-performance scene. Here’s how the future looks for the German brand