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Cycle Sprog, the family cycling website, has announced the appointment of Mildred Locke as digital editor. Locke has more than six years’ experience in the cycling media in both staff and freelance positions, working with and writing for Road.cc, Off-Road.cc, Cyclingnews, Bikeradar and Total Women’s Cycling, among others. Outside work …

Bell Bike Helmets is introducing a 100% Crash Replacement Scheme for all helmets bought during October and November 2023 in the UK. For a limited period, Bell will be honouring a free replacement for crash damaged Bell helmets bought in store and online between Sunday, October 1, and Thursday, November …

British cycle security manufacturer Squire has expanded its wearable cycle security range with the launch of Chainlok 10. It follows the introduction of Straplok 35/850 earlier this year, the brand’s first wearable bike lock designed to be worn around the waist. Squire’s new Chainlok 10 takes wearable security to the …

Vittoria has opened a new carbon-neutral factory, dedicated to the production of cotton tubular and clincher bicycle tyres. Based in Bangkok, Thailand, the site represents a key part of the brand’s growth and investment plans and brings to an end more than a year of construction. The €20 million investment …

Torq has expanded its portfolio with the introduction of three new Explore meals and two breakfasts. Following a successful launch of the brand’s three Explore instant breakfasts with ZyroFisher at COREbike, Torq has now built a complete adventure food range with this latest addition. The Explore food range has evolved …

BikeBiz catches up with seven UK distributors to reflect on a bizarre yet successful period for the cycling industry

Dr. Borut Fonda, lead scientist at absoluteBLACK’s Science Lab, tells us how oval rings can benefit all

BikeBiz catches up with seven UK distributors to reflect on a bizarre yet successful period for the cycling industry

Gecko has patented a cellular rubber technology, offering a new way for bike tyres to be recycled. Rebecca Morley catches up with director Richard Adams