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Chain Reaction Cycles is to shut its flagship retail location in Belfast next month. The store, based at Balmoral Plaza on Boucher Road, has been servicing customers in the city for more than a decade. A number of staff are expected to lose their jobs as part of the decision …

Magura Bosch Parts & Services GmbH & Co. KG (MBPS) has appointed Taylor Johnstone as area sales manager for the UK South. The appointment signifies MBPS’ continued emphasis on supporting its specialist dealer network with personal support. As of Monday, January 1, Johnstone took up his position as area sales …

Windwave has recruited Joe Thorburn to the role of account manager for the South West, Wales and Ireland. Thorburn will work alongside Windwave’s commercial manager, Luke Leuillette, to further strengthen the company’s offering of brands and stockists within these territories. Following the announcement, Thorburn said: “I am delighted to be …

Officine Mattio, the brand which creates Made in Italy crafted bike frames, has appointed Daniel Gaby as its sales agent in the UK market. Gaby, who joined Officine Mattio in April of 2023, has more than 20 years of UK cycling industry experience and will be working with Officine Mattio …

At a time when the news is full of teams closing and sponsors exiting the sport, Cube is moving in 180 degrees the opposite direction by stepping up its sponsorship programme. In sharing the news, the brand points to new signing Jess Blewitt for the Downhill Factory Racing team, and …

BikeBiz catches up with Windwave MD Peter Nisbet

BikeBiz editor Alex Ballinger crosses the Thames to meet the team at Butternut Bikes, North London

Specialized, one of the biggest bike brands in the world, recently announced it would start selling its bikes direct to consumers online. The announcement has caused waves in the cycle trade, but how are retailers reacting to the news? BikeBiz digs into the response

Rebecca Morley catches up with Damian Hackett, Orbea’s country manager for the UK and Ireland