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Go Outdoors has launched a new work-based bike mechanic training apprenticeship programme in collaboration with Activate Cycle Academy. The Level 2 Apprenticeship in Bicycle Mechanics is said to be designed around the needs of the cycle trade. Those who finish the apprenticeship will be given Cytech training and a certificate …

This story has now been updated with the below statement issues by a spokesperson for Orange Bikes. In response to current speculation regarding the position of Orange Bikes and the recently filed Notice of Intention to appoint Administrators: Orange Bikes and its associated companies are currently working with Specialist Business …

The BikeBiz jobs board helped filled over 720 positions in 2023, and listings are still on the rise. Here’s our latest top five… Bicycle Assembly Technician – The Martlet Group Ltd T/A www.i-ride.co.uk & Orro Bikes Orro Bikes, a brand at the forefront of British bike design producing Carbon, Aluminium, …

Strava has announced the release of its Year In Sport: The Trend Report, highlighting the global trends among active people across generations. According to the report, Gen Z’s behaviours and habits vary from other generations, but they also have different motivators, barriers and interests when it comes to staying active. …

Fettle has announced its acquisition by Kwik Fit, one of the UK’s leading automotive servicing and repair companies. The acquisition, which transfers 100% ownership of Fettle to Kwik Fit, will facilitate the combination of Fettle’s approach to cycle servicing with Kwik Fit’s resources, network and expertise in the automotive sector. …

The past year has presented many challenges for businesses across the cycling industry, facing shortages in supply following unprecedented demand. Rebecca Morley asks bike shop owners how they’ve fared and what things might look like in 2022

Xin Xu outlines how bike brands can utilise the EBFEC Group’s manufacturing power at a time of global supply chain disruption and production capacity shortage

This month, BikeBiz sits down with Marius Schiller, Abus area sales and marketing manager

Fully Charged’s Dan Parsons tells Rebecca Morley why e-cargo bikes are growing in interest and how they are helping businesses become more efficient