The Bicycle Association (BA) has marked International Women’s Day with the launch of Diversity in Cycling. The project is aimed at tackling the lack of diversity in the cycling industry, and unlocking additional growth by reaching out to new customer audiences and recruiting more diversely, particularly at leadership level. To …
Read More »British Cycling renews partnership with Lotus Engineering and Renishaw
British Cycling has renewed its partnership with two famed engineering firms to deliver Olympic bikes for 2024. The governing body for cycling in Britain has extended its relationship with Lotus Engineering and engineering company Renishaw, which both collaboratively worked with British Cycling (BC) to design the bikes used in the …
Read More »New research commissioned by British Cycling shows popularity of off-road e-bikes and e-MTBs
New research commissioned by British Cycling has shown the rising popularity of off-road e-bikes and electric mountain bikes. Focusing on current and future trends, the study undertaken by Edinburgh Napier University looked at the opportunities and challenges presented by the growth of the e-MTB market over recent years, and has …
Read More »British Cycling’s acting CEO Danielle Every to leave organisation
British Cycling’s cycling delivery director Danielle Every is to leave the organisation to become chief operating officer of PGMOL. Every, who is currently acting CEO, will continue in this role until spring 2023, and the process to recruit a new, permanent CEO is ongoing. Every was appointed as acting CEO …
Read More »‘A shocking decision’: Industry reacts as British Cycling signs deal with Shell
In October, British Cycling announced an eight-year deal with oil and gas company Shell UK. BikeBiz asked the industry what it made of the partnership...
Read More »Brian Facer to step down as British Cycling CEO
Brian Facer is to step down as British Cycling CEO with immediate effect, the national governing body for cycling in Britain has announced today. The decision was made by mutual agreement with the board of directors and the search for a new CEO has now commenced. Cycling delivery director Danielle Every …
Read More »Great Britain Cycling Team opens new wind tunnel in Manchester
The Great Britain Cycling Team has officially opened its new state-of-the-art wind tunnel in Manchester. The wind tunnel will support the team’s riders on the path to Paris and cyclists at all levels. The tunnel fan and control units have been relocated to Manchester thanks to Halfords donating them for …
Read More »Tell us your thoughts: What do you make of British Cycling’s partnership with Shell?
Earlier this week British Cycling announced a partnership with oil and gas company Shell UK, prompting criticism from many of its members as well as environmental groups. On Monday, the national governing body for cycling in Britain announced that Shell would be the new official partner of the federation, resulting …
Read More »British Cycling signs controversial long-term partnership with oil and gas company ShellÂ
British Cycling has signed an eight-year deal with oil and gas brand Shell UK, and the decision is already proving controversial. On Monday (10th October) The national governing body for cycling in Britain announced that Shell would be the new official partner of the federation, resulting in support and investment …
Read More »British Cycling apologises after u-turn on guidance for Queen’s funeral
British Cycling has apologised for its guidance relating to the state funeral of Queen Elizabeth II. Earlier this week, the national governing body for cycling released its advice for event organisers and cyclists for the Queen’s funeral on Monday, 19th September. The initial guidance recommended that cycling event organisers cancel …
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