The Bike Club has confirmed funding of £5.7million, helping the brand expand its fleet of lightweight bicycles available to families for a monthly subscription. The subscription bicycle scheme, founded in 2016 by Alexandra Rico-Lloyd and James Symes, is now the “largest private bike-rental scheme in the UK”. With a current …
Read More »Brompton to launch bike subscription service for £1 a day
Brompton is set to launch a bike subscription service next month. Customers can either pay £30 a month, about £1 a day, for an annual subscription, which includes insurance and discounts from merchandise partners, or £42 a month for ‘flexi’ 30-day contract. Insurance, repairs and twice-yearly servicing are included. The …
Read More »Buzzbike sees 440% increase in bike subscriptions
Buzzbike has revealed a 440% year-on-year increase in bike subscriptions, with the majority of subscriptions coming from those new to cycling. The data also revealed a 160% increase in subscriptions was just in the past month. The news comes after the Government announced a £2 billion package at the beginning …
Read More »ACT offering free subscription to help IBDs through COVID-19
The ACT is offering IBDs three months of free access to the UK cycle community with an ActSmart bronze subscription. In return, it is asking for a small charitable donation (minimum £5) towards the National Emergencies Trust. The aim of the initiative is to supply IBDs with key resources that …
Read More »The Bike Club on its flexible subscription service and the importance of getting children cycling young
The Bike Club aims to provide high-quality, lightweight bikes via flexible monthly subscription. Founders James Symes and Alexandra Rico-Lloyd tell Rebecca Morley how it benefits families and why it’s important to get children cycling young Buying high-quality bikes for children to learn to ride can be expensive and wasteful, forcing …
Read More »komoot is now offering a subscription-based, premium package
The new addition to the komoot range provides "the most specific tools needed to confidently enjoy a detailed, rich experience in the great outdoors, whether on foot or by bike"
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