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MAHLE SmartBike Systems has announced the 2025 edition of its Smart Trainings program, set to kick off in October with 70 in-person sessions scheduled across Europe. The program is designed to provide dealers with advanced, hands-on knowledge of the M40 System, in addition to training on the X20, X30, XS, and X35 …

Former Orbea UK head Damian Hackett and former DF Capital and EMTAC Commercial Director, David Hardy, have announced the public launch of Last Mile Consulting.  This new consultancy will provide bespoke financial solutions to UK businesses. The firm launches with a specific focus on the cycling sector, aiming to address …

With more people than ever using bike hire schemes in the UK and almost 25 million journeys completed between September 2022 and September 2023, research from bike retailers at Paul’s Cycles reveals that the increase in rentals correlates with higher cycling interest. Taking a deep dive into search interest in Beryl cities, they found: Hiring schemes …

Also. Inc., the e-bike spin-off from EV maker Rivian, has, this past week, become a $1 billion valued company, with the announcement of a new $200 million investment from Greenoaks Capital. This latest funding adds to the original “$105 million in funding from Eclipse Ventures” announced at spin-off. News of …

Fletchers Solicitors, through its specialist cycling legal brand Cycle SOS, has renewed its long-standing partnership with Cycling UK for a further three years. The renewed commitment ensures continued access to Cycling UK’s free Legal Incident Line, offering expert legal advice and support to members in the event of a cycling-related …

This piece first appeared in the May edition of BikeBiz magazine – not subscribed? Get a free subscription. by Simon Bowkett Head of Policy and Public Affairs at Cycling UK For many of us, cycling is about escape—the freedom, the zen-like rhythm of pedalling, the quiet focus that cuts through …

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. First up, …

We have crowned our first Mechanic of the Month winner. With over 100 votes for a variety of mechanics throughout the UK, Christopher Jackson of Cadence Cycleworks was crowned winner. In May, we launched our ‘Mechanic of the Month’ in partnership with Bikebook to champion bicycle mechanics around the UK. …

This piece first appeared in the June edition of BikeBiz magazine – not subscribed? Get a free subscription. Sponsored Article in Partnership with Bafang Bafang, a key player in eBike drive systems, has unveiled the H730 hub motor, a groundbreaking innovation equipped with its patented Gear Variable Transmission (GVT) technology. Designed to redefine …