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Giant opens second brand store in Scotland in partnership with Edinburgh Bicycle Cooperative
Giant has announced the opening of its second brand store in Scotland, in partnership with Edinburgh Bicycle Cooperative. The store, Giant Store Edinburgh, is open seven days a week. Customers can browse electric, road, commuter, and kids bikes, plus a dedicated collection of women’s bikes, through the Liv brand. Ian …
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British performance apparel brand Nopinz has announced a partnership with former WorldTour rider Alex Dowsett, after his retirement from professional racing in 2022. Dowsett, a Grand Tour stage winner and multiple time trial national champion, retired from professional road racing at the end of last year, and now joins Nopinz …
Read More »The top five jobs in the bike trade this week – 6th January
1, Workshop Mechanic – Mountain Mania – Didcot We are currently looking for an enthusiastic Workshop Mechanic at our store in DIDCOT OXFORDSHIRE. An amazing opportunity to work for a premium branded professional retailer, focused on working with brands that are at the forefront of the cycle industry. The ideal …
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A Yorkshire fire chief has issued an e-bike and e-scooter safety warning after the Christmas period. Following a number of micromobility-related fires across the UK and West Yorkshire, deputy chief fire officer for West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service Dave Walton has urged new e-bike and e-scooter owners to be …
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