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Cycling plays a key role in the transformation of transport, shifting travel habits toward greener, more sustainable, future mobility options. This shift isn’t just a fleeting trend but a full-scale revolution fuelled by the burgeoning bike rental industry. Case in point: £25 million in rental revenue was generated, in 2023, …

Oxford Products has announced that after an impressive 32 years helping to drive Oxford Products to a significant position in the global two-wheeled industries, Andrew Hammond has left the business to pursue other opportunities. He is replaced as MD by a familiar face, former marketing director Henry Rivers Fletcher. Oxford’s …

Mavic has announced Chicken CycleKit (CCK) as its exclusive UK distribution partner for all of the French brand’s range of products. New and existing Mavic stockists will see the additional benefits from this partnership with UK stock holding, next-day deliveries, increased area sales coverage, reduced carriage costs and an onsite …

Factor Bikes holds a somewhat unique position in cycling – the business owns and operates its carbon production facility. Further to this, the business openly states it is the only bike brand in the world overseeing and controlling every step of carbon bike production, from concept to final assembly. With …

Hot on the heels of recent app updates and new features, Bosch eBike Systems has introduced the new PowerPack 800 Frame battery, with a new DualBattery combination offering up to 300 km of range. The new battery pack is aimed squarely at riders enjoying longer rides, and e-cargo bike riders …

Platt Fields Bike Hub is situated in a public park in the centre of Manchester. Alex Ballinger hears from director Andy Boardman about the unique set-up at the community bike workshop

Rebecca Morley hears from Cadence Performance’s Mike Cunningham on the business’ latest store acquisitions

How can the bike industry best negotiate the road ahead? Chris Boardman, among others, has a few thoughts on strategy, policy, infrastructure and getting the right message across

Last month saw the return of Saddleback’s in-house show for the trade, featuring pizza, tacos, and some exciting new products on display. PR and events executive with Saddleback, Josh Lambert, talks BikeBiz through the latest developments at the distributor