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Distributor 2Pure has entered administration, according to an update on Companies House. On Friday (May 19), the company announced through documents on Companies House that an administrator had been appointed.  This follows the news that managing director George Bowie had left his position earlier this month. 2Pure, based in Livingston, …

Moore Large has entered administration, according to multiple sources. BikeBiz understands that the Derby-based distributor informed its staff on Tuesday morning (March 14) that it had entered administration. Moore Large’s portfolio consists of recognisable brands including Tern e-bikes, Tru Tension maintenance and cleaning products, BMX brand WeThePeople, and its house-owned …

British cycling apparel brand Rapha has announced that CEO William Kim is stepping down after 11 months in the role. In a statement released on Friday, 11th November, Kim said that he would be leaving the company due to personal reasons, and that he would relocate back to Korea. Kim, …

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 …

Madison and Sportline have announced that Icebike will return for 2023 – but with two new locations. The trade show will now be split across two venues and two dates, within one week – one in the North of England and one in the South. Previously, Icebike has always taken …

The COREbike trade show has announced dates for the 2023 edition. The event will be taking place next year from 19th to 21st February, at Whittlebury Hall in Towcester. The list of exhibitors and the date for registration will be announced at a later date. Address: The COREbike Show, Whittlebury …

The Electric Bike Shop has announced that it is taking on four Pure Electric stores. The four stores include two in England, at Southampton and Gateshead, and The Electric Bike Shop is launching its first stores in Wales and Scotland, at Cardiff and Glasgow. All colleagues at the sites will be offered …

Specialized UK has announced Rutland Cycling will now become part of its expanding retailer network.  Rutland Cycling, founded in 1981, currently has 12 stores in operation, spread from Nottingham to Milton Keynes, including a number of Giant specialist dealer stores.  Having worked as partners for many years, Specialized will now …

Cycle distributor Paligap has announced it will be immediately winding down the business after 21 years. The Bristol-based distributor, which currently has brands like ALÉ, clothing, Cipollini bikes, and Goodyear tyres in its portfolio, said a number of its brands will move to new distributors as the company winds down …

COREbike is set to return to Whittlebury Hall in March 2022. The trade-only show will take place from Sunday 20th to Tuesday 22nd March. 2021’s edition was cancelled due to COVID-19. COREbike offers cycling retailers the chance to see exciting new products and view ranges for the upcoming season from …