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Martin Clower of Golding Ltd. was so impressed by the effusive praise bikebiz.co.uk heaped on Arkel pannier bags of Canada, he sought the UK distribution rights. He's now got 'em and can supply IBDs with what are probably the most bombproof panniers in the world. Expedition ready, Arkel bags also come in tandem sizes

The grandly-styled International Cycles and Accessories Sourcing of Southampton is also introducing Cube bicycles from Germany

Both the Cycle & Leisure Show (NEC) and the Bicycle Association’s International Cycle Convention (Harrogate) want IBDs and corporate buyers to flock to their shows. Will one show win out, or because of the spread of exhibitors, will visitors have to attend both shows to get the full picture?

The satirical fortnightly can't quite believe that a "former Tory transport minister and road haulage aficionado" has been appointed Chair of the National Cycling Strategy Board. Yet Steven Norris was actually the bigwig who pushed through the National Cycling Strategy in the first place

Solent (UK) Ltd t/a Windwave recently acquired the FIR agency for the UK, now the Hampshire company has landed Titec, the US components brand