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Cycles UK announces opening of new Maidstone store
Cycles UK have announced the opening of its brand-new Maidstone store as the only Specialized S-Works dealer in Kent. To celebrate the launch, Cycles UK is inviting people to visit the new store on Saturday, 3rd and Monday, 5th May. They have said the new store is double the size of …
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Paul Howard, Owner of Mountain Trax, has confirmed the shop will close on Saturday, 17 May 2025. Paul joined the business in 2008 and has been the owner since 2020 has said that after proudly serving the cycling community since 1995, Mountain Trax in Berkshire will be closing its doors. …
Read More »Bosch eBike Systems presents new CX-R motor and new features for 2026
Bosch eBike Systems has announced the release of the new Performance Line CX-R race motor as well as available upgrades for the Performance Line CX motor. Bosch says the new system is built for top-level trail performance and offers 100 Nm of torque, 750 W of power, and support up …
Read More »Yamaha launches direct-to-dealer eBike Systems Service platform
Yamaha Motor Europe has launched its new Yamaha eBike Systems Service platform to streamline and enhance its aftersales support. Yamaha says this initiative supports its ambition to become a center of excellence for eBike drive units and system customers, as well as its dealers. After a trial phase that started …
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The new school: Focal Events on why adventure is the new buzzword for riders
Cycling events in the UK have been evolving rapidly in recent years. Alex Ballinger spoke to event organiser Focal Events about how consumer tastes are changing This piece first appeared in the May edition of BikeBiz magazine – get your free subscription here I still remember my first proper cycling event …
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BikeBiz staff writer Daniel Blackham hits the road to visit the Sussex-based distributor This piece first appeared in the May edition of BikeBiz magazine – get your free subscription here It is well known that the bike industry is continuing to face challenges, but many companies are tackling the test …
Read More »Refining the details: An interview with Islabikes founder, Isla Rowntree
In 2021, Isla Rowntree stepped back from her role as the head of children’s bike brand Islabikes. Alex Ballinger sat down with Rowntree to explore how the market, and her life, has changed in the intervening years This piece irst appeared in the May edition of BikeBiz magazine – get …
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From the Moore Large closure, to welcoming all cyclists, BikeBiz editor Alex Ballinger recently caught up with Richard Carr from Bike Pedlars in Nottinghamshire Here at BikeBiz, we strive month in and month out to be an invaluable asset to everyone working in the bike industry, and to represent voices …
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