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Giant Bicycles has announced the opening of its latest Giant store, which will be operated in collaboration with JE James, a long-term partner of more than 30 years. The two-story store is located near to Barnsley Interchange and The Glass Works and will provide an extensive selection of bicycles and …

Bamboo Bicycle Club, a leader in sustainable DIY bicycle manufacturing, has just opened its new workshop in Toulouse, France. Opened on May 1, this expansion into France marks a significant step towards Bamboo Bicycle Club’s aim to revolutionise eco-friendly bicycle manufacturing. The London-based Bamboo Bicycle Club has consistently been at …

Industry Nine has unveiled its Hydra Grade 300 V2 wheelset. The defining feature of this wheelset is an all-new Grade 300 alloy rim with hollow bead wall technology – a triple cavity design that reduces pinch flats and increases impact resistance. The hollow bead wall design elevates the performance of …

Following a recent announcement about off-season updates to the platform, Rouvy has refined and extended its new Pausing option and created a new Free version to offer better value and more flexible pricing options for users. Rouvy recognises that riders like to ride outdoors during their summer season. However, occasionally, …

Ribble Rebellion squadron will be racing at the US Armed Forces Cycling Classic this weekend on some special equipment. Designed to commemorate the 80th Anniversary of D-Day, Cole Davis (USA) will be racing on Ribble’s Ultra SL R P-51 Mustang Special Edition alongside Matthew Bostock (UK) who will be riding …

Pivot is an ultra-desirable MTB brand hoping to make its mark on the UK. BikeBiz caught up with sales specialist for the brand Alex Smith This piece first appeared in the October edition of BikeBiz magazine – get your free subscription here Pivot bikes may not yet be a common …

Daniel Blackham speaks to Apidura co-founder Tori Fahey on how the product lifecycle and sustainability has changed over the years. This piece first appeared in the October edition of BikeBiz magazine – get your free subscription here Many brands start from a desire to build a business, and then look …

A well-established name in the car market, Gtechniq has now jumped head first into the cycling industry. Business development manager Rob Foster catches BikeBiz up on the latest developments This piece first appeared in the October edition of BikeBiz magazine – get your free subscription here Can you give us …

The Association of Cycle Traders (ACT) is the largest cycle trade membership organisation in the UK and has been promoting cycling for more than 100 years. Daniel Blackham catches up with director Jonathan Harrison. This piece first appeared in the October edition of BikeBiz magazine – get your free subscription …