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The ‘Oscars’ of the bike trade is now open for applications. Eurobike has opened its submission phase for this year’s Eurobike Awards. Open from 27 January to 18 April 2025, Eurobike is calling for submissions to the awards.   The Eurobike Award acknowledges the most innovative, relevant and sustainable innovations …

Shimano has announced the expansion of its Cues line-up, adding new drop bar options for road and gravel riding. The brand says the options feature the same durable and smooth drivetrain performance as its flat bar counterparts and offer the comforts of drop bar ergonomics at a reasonable price point. …

Pre-order apparel brand, Kostüme, which reported 200% organic growth in 2024, has launched a crowdfunding campaign, seeking investment which will enable the business to scale up. Riding high on the back of its 2024 performance, the pre-order apparel business has announced the launch of a Crowdcube campaign, offering customers and …

Manitou, part of Hayes group, has announced that Ison Distribution Ltd. is its new exclusive distributor for the United Kingdom.   Ison will oversee the distribution of Manitou’s products giving retailers and consumers across the UK access to the brand’s innovative solutions and industry-leading technology. Ison has said this collaboration …

Factor Bikes has announced the appointment of David Millar as its brand director, with the former professional cyclist based in Factor’s Girona offices as he steps into the strategic leadership role. In sharing the news, a spokesperson for the brand highlighted that Millar “will bring extensive experience in brand strategy, …

Lisa Conibear, Zoomo UK and Europe regional director, tells BikeBiz about the recent challenges affecting both the business and the wider industry

BikeBiz hears from more businesses about what they’re doing to be more environmentally-friendly. Today, we hear from Rob Akam, managing director, Reid Bikes

Ryan Oldfield founded grassroots organisation TotalMTB after his own mental health struggles – Alex Ballinger discovers how it’s making a difference

By Anne Brillet, director, Unearth Marketing