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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 …

The BikeBiz jobs board helped filled more than 720 positions in 2023, and listings are still on the rise. Here’s our latest top five… Visual Merchandise Manager – Uprise Bikes As the Visual Merchandise Manager for our two brand-new bicycle showrooms, you will be shaping the narrative of our physical …

BikeBiz editor Alex Ballinger heads across the Cotswolds to visit Oxford Products HQ in Witney, Oxfordshire during one of the distributor’s dealer days

Nick Barthram, founder and strategy partner at brand consultancy Firehaus, explores how you can future-proof your business

From family business to high street giant, Russell Merry has seen all sides of the trade. The new MD for cycling at Frasers Group, Evans Cycles’ parent company, sets out his vision for the future

Eurobike is back for 2022 in a new location, moving from Friedrichshafen to Frankfurt from 13th-17th July. Rebecca Morley chats to Stefan Reisinger to find out what to expect