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Peak District MTB has submitted “a bold call for legal reform” to the UK Government’s inquiry on outdoor access – backing national efforts to secure fairer rights for cyclists and mountain bikers. As proud supporters of the British Mountaineering Council’s campaign to the APPG Inquiry on Access to Nature, Peak …

We are proud to announce the shortlisted nominees for the 2025 BikeBiz Awards, in association with Bikedesk. It’s been a pleasure to read supporting statements and see nominations come in across all categories. The awards provide an opportunity to come together and celebrate the industry. So, thank you to everyone …

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… Mechanic/Wheelbuilder We are currently looking to recruit an experienced Cycle Mechanic/Wheelbuilder. Whilst wheelbuilding ability would be desirable, we would also be pleased to consider a Mechanic …

British Cycling has reported that its inclusive cycling programme, Limitless, has now helped 5,551 disabled people to get cycling, with most participants reporting improvements in their mental and physical health and sense of purpose. According to British Cycling, now over two years into the Limitless programme, it has exceeded its …

Silverfish UK has secured exclusive UK distribution for Dyedbro. The distributor says the Spanish brand is “revolutionising frame protection with eye-catching designs that turn every bike into a canvas.” Adding that with a shared passion for individuality, performance and premium product, this new partnership sees Dyedbro join Silverfish’s growing family …

This piece first appeared in the May edition of BikeBiz magazine – not subscribed? Get a free subscription. Cycle Sprog founder Karen Gee gives insight into how retailers can unlock a lucrative customer base by understanding parents’ needs and offering tailored services. Thirteen years ago, I founded Cycle Sprog to share what I was …

In May, we announced the 18 people who would judge each category in this year’s BikeBiz awards. To allow you to get to know the judges better, we’ve asked them all to give us insight into who they are, what they do and a little more about them. Next up is Emily Cherry, …

This piece first appeared in the May edition of BikeBiz magazine – not subscribed? Get a free subscription. Mark Almond from Red Cloud Marketing explores marketing and why understanding your customer is key. Marketing. It’s a word that is often both misunderstood and misrepresented. Having worked in various marketing roles for over 25 years …

In the current economic climate, how do retailers win new customers and generate regular business? In the second of a series of features with BikeBiz, Phillip M Lucas shares insights into the potential value of refurbished bike sales for bike shops of all shapes and sizes. For wider context, second-hand …