The popularity of bikepacking and adventure riding continues to grow, with brands across the industry offering solutions to riders. Chrome Industries, the US-based cycling bag manufacturer, is expanding its range of Doubletrack kit ready for the spring-summer season. The brand, founded in 1996 in Boulder, Colorado, and now based in …
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Business boost as 25,000 cyclists set to descend on London and Essex for RideLondon 2022
There are just 100 days remaining until the return of RideLondon, as the new format event promises to bring 25,000 cyclists to the area. Following a two-year absence RideLondon 2022, taking place on Sunday, May 29, will now follow a new route from central London to Essex, replacing the traditional …
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Read More »Sustrans report shows benefits of improving access to National Cycle Network
Improving access to the National Cycle Network can have huge benefits for the key areas of public health and wellbeing, achieving environmental goals, and supporting economic recovery, according to new research. The report, published by walking and cycling charity Sustrans, the custodians of the network, is an update of its …
Read More »Hap Seliga joins Signa Sports United to run bike operations in North America
E-commerce and technology platform Signa Sports United has announced the appointment of Hap Seliga as head of its North American bike operations, as the firm pivots to growth in the US bike market. Signa Sports United’s recent listing on the NYSE and acquisition of Wiggle CRC positions the firm well …
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Read More »What can we expect from this year’s Local Bike Shop Day?
This year’s Local Bike Shop Day is taking place on 5th September – after being postponed from its original date back in May. BikeBiz catches up with the ACT to find how COVID-19 changed its plans and what we can expect moving forward
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