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Lifestyle sportswear brand Proviz has announced the appointment of a new senior team and rebrand. The new senior team consists of chairman, Tim Patten – former executive board of TM Lewin and CFO Walker Hunter – previously Adidas, alongside head of marketing, Sue Ritzdorf – previously Simba Sleep. E-commerce manager, …

New YouGov research has revealed that just 14% of parents felt very confident to teach their child to cycle safely on the roads using the Highway Code. The Bikeability Trust, the charity responsible for national cycle training across England, said it wants cycling to be recognised like swimming as a …

Chicken CycleKit has announced that it has become the exclusive home of the Zéfal brand in the UK. Zéfal has been manufacturing a complete range of products in France since 1880, and is looking to become the leading accessories brand in the UK. The brand was previously also distributed by …

Fitness technology company Wahoo Fitness has announced the launch of its new GPS bike computer, the Elemnt Roam. Its features include Dual Band GPS, enhanced navigation, updated Summit Segments Climb, higher contrast screen, and upgraded memory capacity. The new Elemnt Roam integrates into Wahoo’s connected ecosystem of indoor and outdoor …

A new e-bike hire store is set to open in Hornsea on Monday 10th October. Provided by Shark eBikes, the bikes will allow residents and visitors to the town to explore the surrounding Holderness countryside and visit the Trans Pennine Trail. Shark eBikes hire is located on Old Bridge Road, …

Rebecca Morley catches up with Peaty’s to find out how it all started, the benefits of being a rider-owned company and being eco-friendly

The e-bike trend is undoubtedly upon us. But, assuming it continues to grow throughout the UK, how will infrastructure in our capital evolve to accommodate? George Hosegood reports

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