Smart bike brand Wattbike has launched Hub+, a premium subscription version of its indoor training app. Wattbike has launched Hub+, a premium version of its indoor training app that includes a mobile-friendly workout builder. Wattbike Hub+ will be available as a subscription option alongside the smart bike brand’s existing free …
Read More »Wattbike appoints Greg Nieuwenhuys as chairman
Wattbike has announced the appointment of Greg Nieuwenhuys as chairman to help drive the company’s growth. An experienced CEO and non-executive director, Nieuwenhuys was most recently chairman of Swiss mountain brand, Mammut Sports Group. He has also worked as CEO of UK retailers Cotswold Outdoors, Snow+Rock and Runners Need, after …
Read More »What does the future of indoor cycling hold?
Indoor cycling was a rapidly expanding sector even before the coronavirus pandemic, but could this discipline offer an insight into future cyclists? Alex Ballinger spoke with Wattbike CEO Richard Baker to find out
Read More »BikeBiz’s guide to the latest indoor trainers and power meters
BikeBiz takes a look at the latest indoor trainers and power meters from some of the leading brands in the sector, including Muoverti, Wattbike, Wahoo, ETC, JetBlack, Saris, Elite, FSA, Shimano and 4iiii
Read More »Smart bike brand Wattbike introduces customisation to virtual gearing
Smart bike brand Wattbike has introduced a virtual gearing customisation tool on the Wattbike Hub app that allows users to personalise their ride experience. Users will be able to choose a range of preset groupsets and shifter configurations to bring climbs and Wattbike rides to life. Riders will be able …
Read More »How has the pandemic affected UK businesses?
Wattbike CEO Richard Baker tells Rebecca Morley about the challenges the company has faced with surging costs throughout the past 18 months
Read More »Wattbike launches first major brand campaign to ‘challenge penthouse perceptions of home cycling’
Wattbike has launched its first major brand campaign to ‘challenge penthouse perceptions of home cycling’. The ‘For Real Athletes’ campaign, which launches today with a TV spot created by MATTA and produced by Spindle, introduces us to a world of determined everyday and professional athletes, finding ways to integrate Wattbikes …
Read More »Wattbike calls on PM to ‘do more’ for UK businesses hit with surging costs due to pandemic
Wattbike is calling on Boris Johnson to ‘do more’ for UK businesses who are being hit with surging costs for shipping and materials due to the pandemic, after being forced to adjust its prices. The Nottingham-based company has seen demand soar during the pandemic but said it, and other manufacturing …
Read More »Wattbike users now able to connect to Rouvy smart training app
Wattbike has announced an integration with virtual cycling platform Rouvy. Wattbike users are now able to connect their Atom, AtomX, Nucleus, Pro or Trainer with the Rouvy app to benefit from an’ immersive’ indoor cycling experience. With connectivity to Rouvy’s smart training app, the Wattbike Atom and AtomX smart bikes …
Read More »Wattbike secures £11.5 million investment
Wattbike has received an investment of £11.5 million from Piper, to help support its forward growth plans. The business is forecasting total sales in excess of £21 million in 2020 and has seen particularly strong growth in recent months, with sales orders rising 192% year-on-year in April. Based in Nottingham, …
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