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Specialized has introduced the new Allez Sprint – which it says is the “world’s first alloy superbike”. Allez was the first performance road bike created by Specialized in 1981. The then steel racer has since had a variety of iterations – in 1988, the Allez Epic with carbon-tubed, steel lugged machine …

Cycling Industries Europe (CIE) and the Confederation of the European Bicycle Industry (CONEBI) have launched an industry-wide commitment to reduce plastic packaging and eliminate unnecessary packaging from the supply chain. The pledge has been signed by just under 70 founding companies and others are invited to follow suit. “Cycling is …

The FatFace x Raleigh collection includes hoodies, tees, sweats and a selection of accessories, designed for all the family

Emmie Collinge, a former European mountain running champion, sports photographer, writer and multi-lingual technical translator, has joined Northern Consultancy Co as the firm’s brand ambassador coordinator. Northern Consultancy Co has several years of experience providing consultancy and project management services to major brands across a variety of business sectors, but …

Electric bike designer Cowboy has announced its second crowdfunding campaign to further engage its community of fans and riders. The initial goal of €1,000,000 was met within a couple of hours during the private opening to past and pre-registered investors. The public phase will be open through to 23rd March. …

Sustrans has adapted the AutoTURN software, in order to simulate accurate real-life movements of people who cycle

Cycling in itself is a very green option, but the industry still causes plenty of carbon footprint, be it from events, packaging or factory running. BikeBiz reached out to the industry to investigate what more we can be doing to protect our planet

By Ott Ilves, head of sales and marketing for Estonian e-bike brand Ampler Bikes

Cycling in itself is a very green option, but the industry still causes plenty of carbon footprint, be it from events, packaging or factory running. BikeBiz reached out to the industry to investigate what more we can be doing to protect our planet