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Cycling tech and data company See.Sense has launched its latest innovation in the cycle light market, following a successful crowdfunding campaign. The Icon3 lights, described as ‘smarter than ever,’ launched on Wednesday (23rd November) and feature a new ‘twist and mount’ lock system, as well as adaptive light sensing.  See.Sense, …

DMR Bikes has has warned consumers of a fake direct-to-consumer website that has appeared. The British mountain bike, jump bike and component brand, distributed by Upgrade Bikes, has released a statement about dmrdiscount.com, which features the DMR brand name, products and images without permission of the brand.  DMR said that …

Shimano has released its latest ‘state of the nation’ report for 2022, exploring how the cycling landscape has changed in the UK. Now in its fourth edition, Shimano’s Europe-wide study of 15,500 people, including features 2,000 people in the UK, reveals that there is a perceived lack of progress for …

Indoor cycling brand Muov has launched a crowdfunding campaign, in the hopes of adding to the £2.1 million investment already raised this year.  Muov, previously Muoverti, has pioneered a unique indoor cycling trainer, which aims to closely replicate outdoor cycling. Having launched the pre-production prototype of the Tiltbike in November …

Halfords has appointed Simon Wherry as delivery director for the group, who will join the senior leadership team and oversee the group’s IT function.  Wherry joins the high street car and cycle retailer from management consultancy firm CapGemini, where he was programme director working in the defence manufacturing sector. He …

Rebecca Morley rounds up the impact of Covid-19 on the trade show calendar

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BikeBiz sits down with Andy Griffiths, founder of touch-up paint company G-Paint

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