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This piece first appeared in the June edition of BikeBiz magazine – not subscribed? Get a free subscription. By Jonathan Harrison, Director of the Association of Cycle Traders (ACT) There’s something deeply satisfying about a bicycle that’s been properly assembled by a skilled mechanic. The precision of indexed gears shifting …

In May, we announced the 18 people who would judge each category in this year’s BikeBiz awards. To allow you to get to know the judges better, we’ve asked them all to give us insight into who they are, what they do and a little more about them. Next up, we hear from …

In May, we launched our ‘Mechanic of the Month’ in partnership with Bikebook to champion bicycle mechanics around the UK. Nominations are open to the public via BikeBook, allowing anyone to nominate their favourite mechanic. In June, Rob Symes of SymesBikes was crowned the BikeBiz/Bikebook mechanic of the month. Read his interesting journey into …

In our latest BikeBiz industry insights, a conversation with, we catch up with Hannah Wilson. If you’ve been to a trade show or event this year, chances are you would have seen Hannah. As a brand manager at Extra UK, no two days are the same. Riding since the 1990s …

Steve Garidis, Executive Director of industry body the Bicycle Association, shares his perspective on the UK bike trade in 2025… “Is the bike market rollercoaster we’ve all been on since Covid over?”  This question, or variations of it – and possibly one still requiring some group therapy for many of …

By Joanna Evans, Head of Bikmo For Business There’s something beautifully simple about a bike. Two wheels, a frame and a saddle, it’s an (almost) unchanged design that needs little more than air, lube and energy to get you going. If only running a cycling business was that easy.  Cycling …

This piece first appeared in the May edition of BikeBiz magazine – not subscribed? Get a free subscription. By Rebecca Bland According to recent data from National Travel Surveys, one in four children between the ages of 5 and 10 do not have access to their own bicycle. I’m sure many of us reading …

This piece first appeared in the May edition of BikeBiz magazine – not subscribed? Get a free subscription. From engineering to yoga, Kalyani Verma brings a unique perspective to the cycling industry. Discover how her dedication and drive earned her the 2024 BikeBiz Woman of the Year award. Congratulations on winning the BikeBiz ‘Woman …

In May, we announced the 18 people who would judge each category in this year’s BikeBiz awards. To allow you to get to know the judges better, we’ve asked them all to give us insight into who they are, what they do and a little more about them. Here we hear more about …

In this edition of our ‘People who make the Industry’ series, we hear from a Former GMBN Presenter turned YouTuber and content creator. With much of the industry media focused on showcasing pro rider extreme feats, presenting riding as an accessible activity which anyone can do might not sound radical, …