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Strava has announced the release of its Year In Sport: The Trend Report, highlighting the global trends among active people across generations. According to the report, Gen Z’s behaviours and habits vary from other generations, but they also have different motivators, barriers and interests when it comes to staying active. …

Fettle has announced its acquisition by Kwik Fit, one of the UK’s leading automotive servicing and repair companies. The acquisition, which transfers 100% ownership of Fettle to Kwik Fit, will facilitate the combination of Fettle’s approach to cycle servicing with Kwik Fit’s resources, network and expertise in the automotive sector. …

As part of Santini’s ongoing investment in the UK, the Italian brand has welcomed three new salespeople to its family. All three will represent the premium inline and custom apparel collections. Richard Staton will be covering the North of England, Scotland, North Wales, and Ireland. Brendan Barnes will operate in …

A new e-bike store has opened in Lancaster with the owner hoping to solve some of city’s traffic problems by focussing on functional and utility cycling. E-Radicals is the brainchild of Jack Lenox, a cargo bike enthusiast who first realised the benefits of the product after setting up an e-cargo …

Chicken CycleKit has kicked off 2024 by announcing it has become the new United Kingdom and Ireland distribution partner for US brand, Burley. The Eugene, Oregon-based business is known for its range of kid, pet, and cargo bicycle trailers, accessories, and replacement parts, all designed for safety, durability, and adventure. …