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Michelin has introduced the Power Adventure, a versatile new tyre to join the Power range. Tubeless ready with a fast-rolling tread design, this new tyre completes the Michelin gravel range suitable for a variety of conditions when the road ends. The Power Adventure stands out from its sibling; the Michelin …

With the support of the cycling community, Glasgow-based social enterprise Bike for Good has secured its future after a tough winter. Alex Ballinger sat down with CEO Greg Kinsman-Chauvet to hear how it helps get more people on bikes  This piece first appeared in the March edition of BikeBiz magazine …

Helmet and goggle brand Smith has appointed Jeremy Dunn as its bike marketing manager.  Dunn has more than 15 years’ experience in the bike and outdoor industries, including founding a cycling magazine, establishing a sock company, and working with a variety of brands including Rapha, Specialized, SRAM, and more.  Most …

Specialized has just announced the launch of two new shoes in its Recon shoe range, combing features for road performance and gravel comfort.  The new S-Works Recon and Recon ADV will retail for £385 and £200 respectively.  S-Works Recon is a dual Boa shoe, designed with help from more than …

Canadian MTB brand Rocky Mountain has announced the acquisition of German distributor BikeAction, after decades of partnership between the two companies.  BikeAction has been the European distributor for Rocky Mountain since 1998, and Germany was one of the first markets for the bike brand when it began international expansion.  The …

The BikeBiz Directory 2023, in association with Raleigh UK, is now available online. The BikeBiz Directory is the essential A-Z of the bike trade, including listings for all companies associated with the industry in one handy guide. The directory can be viewed on desktop, tablet or mobile. The categories included are: Distribution and …

British bike maintenance product manufacturer Weldtite has a long history of supporting riders, from professionals to the everyday cyclist. Alex Ballinger travelled north to Weldtite HQ to hear more about the historic brand

BikeBiz editor Alex Ballinger travels up the M5 to the Midlands to visit historic lock brand Squire, and hear more about plans for the British manufacturer

German bikepacking brand Vaude is hoping to provide sustainable products to the UK bike market. Gernot Moser, head of sales bike sports offers an insight to the brand’s sustainability focus