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Bespoked, the handmade bicycle show, will return to the UK in 2024. After a year away from these shores, Bespoked 2024 will be held at the Victoria Baths in Manchester from Friday, June 28, to Sunday, June 30. Peter Georgallou, from Bespoked, said: “Victoria Baths is an ideal venue for …

Santini has launched the Ombra unisex collection for SS24, incorporating a host of fabric technologies. The Ombra short sleeve jerseys are available in six colours, and the long sleeve jersey is available in three. The short sleeve jersey makes use of Polartec’s Power Stretch fabric on front and back for …

UK bicycle framebuilders are forming a united front to navigate difficult industry waters. The bicycle industry, weathered by challenges in the past, finds itself amid unprecedented uncertainties. For small bicycle frame manufacturers and solo enterprises, despite operating somewhat independently from the mainstream products offered by bicycle shops, the prevailing uncertainty …

Orro Bikes has announced it will be exhibiting a range of products at the Taipei Cycle Show which is being hosted at TaiNEX 1 & 2 next month. The decision to attend the show forms a key part of the brand’s strategy to expand its worldwide position. A spokesperson for …

The Association of Cycle Traders (ACT) has told a Parliamentary group of the need for “urgent systemic change” to the Cycle to Work scheme. With more than 500 bike shops and others having now signed up to its campaign for change to the Cycle to Work scheme, a delegation from …

Samuel Jaggard started as a part timer in a bike shop, and has just completed his international apprenticeship programme with cycle industry training specialist The Bike Inn in Cumbria

For many, gravel riding represents a move away from the stereotypes of performance cycling, with events like Grinduro promoting inclusivity and camaraderie above results. BikeBiz editor Alex Ballinger travelled to west Wales to sample this new era of cycling events

For the cycle industry, now is the pivotal time - the moment to stay hopeful and ensure that the doors are open to new bike riders from all backgrounds

Rebecca Morley finds out how sports nutrition brand Rawvelo is taking steps to be more sustainable