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VanMoof has revealed its latest generation e-bikes, the VanMoof S5 and A5, with fully re-engineered features including an ultra-silent powerful motor, long-range battery, powerful boost and the latest VanMoof anti-theft tech. The new handlebar interface, made up of LED Halo Rings, communicate real-time feedback on speed, battery levels, unlocking and …

Sports Marketing Surveys (SMS) has announced Robert Cobain as the company’s new head of audits in Europe. Cobain’s arrival further strengthens the SMS’ retail audit offering, with the company planning to launch outdoor and running retail audits in Q3 2022, and also exploring opportunities for new cycling retail audits in …

Fox has announced the release of a new suspension fork designed for gravel riding.  The new 32 Taper-Cast Gravel Fork is the lightest suspension fork ever built by Fox, and is designed to increase the control and soften the blow on longer off-road rides.  Designed with Fox’s FIT4 or GRIP …

Cannondale has unveiled a refreshed Topstone Carbon, featuring improved geometry and enhanced, ride-smoothing Kingpin suspension. “We designed Topstone Carbon as a tool that does it all,” said Nina Baum, Cannondale product manager. “Whether it’s the local singletrack, jumping into your first gravel race, or that overnight bikepacking trip turned transcontinental …

Double Olympic gold medallist Alistair Brownlee MBE has announced a partnership with national bike marking and registration scheme BikeRegister. BikeRegister, owned by security marking provider Selectamark, is used by all UK police forces to assist in the fight against bike crime, with over a million bikes currently registered on the …

Rebecca Morley visits Gocycle in Chessington to find out what we should expect from the e-bike market as we enter a new decade

Bob Elliot is launching a new in-house, IBD-focused brand this month. James Groves catches up with director Paul Elliot as he discusses close relationships, expanding offerings and self-selling products

By Karen Gee, founder and editor of family cycling website Cycle Sprog

Indoor cycling became more prominent than ever in 2019, but Wattbike CEO Richard Baker believes the 2020 Olympics will be a catalyst for even further growth...