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Bridgedale Outdoor has announced a partnership with VeloBrands as exclusive UK distributor for the recently launched MTB range of socks. This collection of socks was developed following extensive research with Mountain Bikers over a three-year period. According to Bridgedale Outdoor, the result is “the world’s first technical MTB sock collection”, …

Norco Bicycles has unveiled a ground-up redesign for two of its mainstay models. The Sight and Optic. Since introducing the bike in 2012, Sight has been a go-to for All-Mountain performance. With the last generation of Optic that was released in 2019, Norco set a new standard for capability with …

JE James Cycles will be opening a new shop in Barnsley town centre this May. Set to open to the public later this year, the 7,874 sq ft store will be located at 12-18 Eldon Street. The three-story shop will offer a variety of bikes and cycling goods from both …

Evolve Skateboards is launching its first electric bike product, Project BMX, in the United Kingdom in April 2024. The latest innovation from Evolve merges electric technology with the geometry of a traditional BMX to create a unique option in personal electric mobility. Evolve has retained the BMX style by integrating …

Cannondale has unveiled the Moterra SL, its lightest, full-power e-MTB. The Moterra SL packs a punch with up to 85Nm of torque, 600+ watts of peak output, and 601Wh of battery power. All of this comes in at a claimed 19.5 kg/43lbs package. Moterra SL’s high power/low weight combination demands …

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COMMENT: Grocer's ambitions in biking is an indicator that the sector is seen to be strong – and attractive