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Apeman launches smart all-in-one safety solution for cyclists

Premium consumer electronics manufacturer Apeman has announced the launch of its smart cycling camera series, Seeker. With a modular 4K action camera, a smart brake light and taillight system, laser bike lanes and a live rearview via a user’s smartphone, this series aims to ‘elevate all cyclists’ safety to the …

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SRAM acquires cycling technology company Hammerhead

SRAM has acquired cycling technology company Hammerhead, maker of the Karoo 2 cycling computer. Hammerhead will join SRAM’s portfolio of brands and will continue to develop its Karoo product line under the SRAM portfolio. The companies completed the transaction on 30th December 2021. “Hammerhead is an amazing brand with award-winning …

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Busby ranked number four in list of UK’s most innovative transport tech companies

Busby has been ranked number four in the BusinessCloud TransportTech 50, a list of the most innovative transport technology creators for 2021. The Liverpool-based app fought off competition from an 83-strong shortlist which was decided by an independent judging panel and a public vote, recording over 1,200 votes. Co-founder and …

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BikeBiz Awards: Nominate now for the community awards

Following the commencement of the nominations process for the BikeBiz Awards 2021 in association with Tannus Tyres, we’ll be highlighting each and every category from our list of expertly-curated accolades, designed to reflect the varied and vibrant nature of the sector: from prizes that honour local independents and distribution giants through to …

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Vivacity Labs expands into Australia with Bicycle Network partnership

AI-powered traffic sensors will be installed in the City of Port Phillip in Australia this year to measure bike rider, pedestrian and motor vehicle movements and help the council reduce congestion and increase sustainable transport. The sensors, which capture anonymous data on different modes of travel, have been installed by …

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TfGM partners with Vivacity Labs for cycling and walking development in Manchester

Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) is to advance its cycling and walking infrastructure programme through the rollout of new technology by Vivacity Labs. The transport technology scaleup has been awarded a new contract by TfGM in its latest investment into the city’s cycling and walking infrastructure. The partnership will see …

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LoreOne 3D-printed shoe now available to pre-order

Lore has launched the LoreOne for pre-order – the ‘first’ 3D-printed hard-shelled carbon shoe. “This is an exciting moment for cycling as a sport, footwear, and manufacturing as a whole,” said Stephan Drake, CEO of Lore. “The LoreOne realises the long-held promise of 3D printing for groundbreaking end-use products: it …

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Australian trial launches to capture road safety insights using smart bike light technology

The Andrews Labor Government is launching an Australian-first trial using smart bike light technology that will assist in finding new ways to reduce road trauma in cyclists. The 12-month trial will see a diverse group of 1,000 Victorians given access to a See.Sense smart bike light, with the technology capturing …

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Halfords donates wind tunnel facility to British Cycling

The Great Britain Cycling Team will have its own cycling wind tunnel in Manchester, courtesy of a million-pound gift from Halfords to support British Cycling’s athletes and cycling at all levels across Great Britain. The donation and relocation are a move to support British Cycling and maximise utilisation by cycling …

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TfWM using 5G technology to cut traffic congestion with help from Vivacity Labs

Transport for West Midlands (TfWM) is harnessing the power of 5G technology to cut traffic congestion on some of the West Midlands busiest roads with the help of Vivacity Labs. The network of 5G sensors will relay live traffic information to local authorities so that action can be taken as …

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