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Bikmo and BikeBiz have partnered to offer insurance updates and relevant information to the cycle industry.  With the ever-changing landscape of insurance, it’s important to make sure you have the right cover for your business, so we’ve teamed up with Bikmo to make things easier.  Bikmo will offer up-to-date information …

The BikeBiz jobs board helped fill more than 680 positions in 2024, and listings are still on the rise. Here’s our latest top five… Experienced bike mechanic We are a very busy Trek specialist rental bike shop in one of the top lift assisted mountain bike resorts in the world. …

The All Party Parliamentary Group for Cycling & Walking (APPGCW) has launched a Call for Evidence as part of a new inquiry into e-bike safety in the UK, with a particular focus on the risks emerging from dangerous low-quality e-bike conversion kits, gig economy work and delivery practices. As e-bike …

Factor Bikes has announced the new Monza performance road race bike, something the brand says integrates the latest technology from across Factor’s portfolio. The Monza is “optimised for racers seeking the perfect balance between high performance and everyday practicality.” Taking its name from one of the world’s most iconic racing …

British brand, Yomo Bikes, a  relatively new name in children’s cycling, has launched a range of “premium, lightweight bikes and helmets for kids — built to deliver maximum fun, comfort, and confidence to young riders, and peace of mind to parents.” Brought to market by bike industry veteran Shuvo Dev, …

Former professional rider Russ Downing and his business partner Tim Hammond have been linking cycle retailers together through a new business venture. Alex Ballinger hears more about BikeFlex and how it works. This piece first appeared in the March edition of BikeBiz magazine – get your free subscription here Times …

Tocsen is a safety brand that aims to reduce the impact of serious crashes. Co-founder Andreas Botsch talks BikeBiz through the crash-detection technology This piece first appeared in the March edition of BikeBiz magazine – get your free subscription here What is the story behind Tocsen? The story of Tocsen …

Having celebrated its 40th anniversary in 2022, Dahon aims to increase its focus on e-folding bikes for 2023. BikeBiz hears from company founder Dr David Hon

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