Dash Rides has launched Dash Flex, a new employee benefit that enables Cycle to Work savings across all UK bike-share providers, using a single pass. Unlike traditional schemes, which require a commitment to a single provider, Dash Flex offers complete flexibility: ride a Lime bike to work in the morning, …
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Last month saw BikeBiz editor, Lauren Jenkins, exploring the work of Fostering Inclusive Action Sports (FIAS), a University of Bristol-based research project exploring gender inequality in mountain biking. With the April print edition of BikeBiz focused on diversity and inclusivity – making cycling more accessible and welcoming – you’ll have …
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Shimano has reported that it has made the difficult decision to scale back its cycling apparel business, which the brand says means the Milremo brand and regular Shimano apparel collection will be discontinued. After more than 25 years of investment in the cycling apparel category, Shimano Europe has announced the …
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Norco has issued a ‘stop ride’ notice for its recently launched MY25 Sight VLT CX, with the brand emphasising that they are taking an intentionally cautious approach. The stop notice reads: “At Norco, rider safety is always our top priority. That’s why we’re reaching out today with an important update. …
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Focal Events has reported that this year’s Panaracer Dirty Reiver was its biggest to date, with an international field of 2,000 riders descending on Kielder Forest to ride between 65 and 200 kilometres of some of the best gravel in the country. The success of the event, delivered by leading …
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The bike industry is full of skilled individuals ferretting away in workshops, but John Lee has turned his expertise into a highly specialised business. Daniel Blackham spoke with Lee about his niche We all know the feeling. A customer has brought in their prized possession, and you’re about to adjust …
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Recent Bicycle Association figures for 2022 showed a fall in kids’ bike sales compared to pre-Covid numbers – but how concerning is this for the wider industry? Rebecca Morley reports This piece first appeared in the May edition of BikeBiz magazine – get your free subscription here Encouraging children to …
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After three years away from the British market, Canadian mountain bike brand Norco is returning to UK shores, exclusively distributed by ZyroFisher. Daniel Blackham attended the launch event to see the 2023 range This piece first appeared in the April edition of BikeBiz magazine – get your free subscription here …
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Hindsight is a cycling glasses brand with a unique safety twist. Alex Ballinger spoke with founder Alexander Macdonald and backer Callum Skinner to find out more This piece first appeared in the April edition of BikeBiz magazine – get your free subscription here There is no shortage of cycling safety …
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