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EBCO has announced the appointment of three sales professionals to its team. These strategic appointments underscore EBCO’s commitment to enhancing its sales capabilities, expanding market reach, and delivering improved customer service. Joining EBCO as account manager for the South East area, Max Otter is a passionate cyclist known for his …

Cytech Training Scotland, operated by Bike for Good, is celebrating a year of providing Cytech bicycle maintenance training. Over the past 12 months, the programme has successfully trained 138 individuals, with multiple courses delivered achieving full capacity. Trainees have consistently praised the venue for its professionalism, well-organised training room, and …

Canadian bike brand Norco has announced significant additions to its leadership team. These key appointments mark a strategic milestone as Norco continues to expand its operations into the United States. Gwen van Lingen joins as head of brand. With a distinguished background in the global sports industry at brands like …

Lyon Cycle has announced that it will collaborate with Ortlieb on a Free Repair Week later this month. Product repairs form a crucial aspect of Ortlieb Sportartikel GmbH. All products have been designed so that individual parts can be replaced easily, giving the bags and backpacks a longer service life. …

The Spindrift Podcast has won the Independent Podcast Award for Best Sport Podcast of 2023. Winners were announced at a ceremony held at Kings Place, London on Monday, October 30. The inaugural Independent Podcast Awards celebrate the range of podcasting talent in the UK and Ireland with 136 different podcasts …

“I always think about accessibility in two ways,” said Dov Tate, founder of British carbon wheel brand Parcours.  “One way is that we talk about aerodynamics, and how we design the wheels, how we optimise them, and how riders should think about it.  “But then also in terms of price …

Sea Otter Europe in Spain is a growing bike and mobility festival, adapted from its US counterpart. CEO Albert Balcells talks BikeBiz through the concept  This piece first appeared in the July edition of BikeBiz magazine – get your free subscription here Can you give us a little background on Sea …

West Sussex-based distributor is famed for stocking stylish and popular brands. BikeBiz caught up with founder Damian Mason and head of marketing Mark Noble This piece first appeared in the July edition of BikeBiz magazine – get your free subscription here “The opportunities for the industry are, as ever, the …

David Millar is a household name in British cycling, but his plans to build something lasting resulted in Millar developing his own cycling apparel brand. Daniel Blackham sat down with the Tour de France stage winner to hear more about CHPT3. This piece first appeared in the July edition of …