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Cycling UK welcomes Ashley Wheaton as new Chair of Trustees

Ashley Wheaton new Chair of Trustees for Cycling UK profile photo. Man in a suit against a grey background

As a passionate cyclist and experienced leader, Ashley brings with him a wealth of experience from across the worlds of tech, entrepreneurship and education. His career includes time at Microsoft, founding and selling his own software business and now serving as Vice-Chancellor at the University College of Estate Management. Ashley …

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London Green Cycles expands with a second store

London Green Cycles Cargo bike

London Green Cycles has announced the opening of a new, larger second location in Wandsworth. The new store is in operation alongside the company’s flagship site adjacent to Regent’s Park, which the company says has been an ever-popular outlet for London’s cyclists and one of the go-to places for all cargo …

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Leatt introduces new Ride Kit 1.0

Leatt Ride Kit 1.0 berm shot Leatt introduces new Ride Kit 1.0

Cape Town, South Africa-based Leatt has introduced Ride Kit 1.0, a long-sleeved jersey and pant combo that sells for less than £90 for adults – and less than £70 for kids. With Ride Kit 1.0, the brand has focused on delivering “an outstanding price-to-performance ratio, truly looking and feeling more …

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Fizik partners with Cure Leukaemia – supporting The Route 2025

The Route Riders in group on path Fizik partners with Cure Leukaemia - supporting The Route 2025

Fizik has announced a new partnership with Cure Leukaemia, the official UK charity partner of the Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift, which sees the Italian brand confirmed as the official helmet and shoe partner of The Route in 2025. Organised by Cure Leukaemia, The Route is a unique women-only …

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BikeBiz and Bikebook join Forces to Champion UK Bicycle Mechanics

Jake and Ryan Bikebook

BikeBiz has partnered with Bikebook to elevate its Mechanic of the Month campaign.  The BikeBiz Mechanic of the Month initiative was launched to shine a spotlight on the unsung heroes of the industry, who keep bikes rolling thanks to their extensive knowledge of bike repair and maintenance. Nominations are open …

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99 Bikes opens third UK store in Walton-on-Thames

99 BIKES Walton Store Front 99 Bikes opens third UK store in Walton-on-Thames

Australia’s largest bicycle retailer, 99 Bikes, is set to officially establish its third UK store, with the newest location – Walton-on-Thames – opening doors on Saturday, May 17. Located in the heart of Walton town centre on New Zealand Avenue, the store boasts an impressive 2,100 sq ft floorspace offering …

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Bespoked 2025: Manchester award winners and event highlights

Bespoked Manchester 2025 Bespoked 2025: Manchester award winners and event highlights

Bespoked 2025 Manchester drew together a strong exhibitor and attendee crowd, celebrating “handmade cycling excellence and community spirit”. Returning to Victoria Baths for the second year, Europe’s premier showcase for handmade bicycles, attracted a significant attendance and highlighted a strong sense of community amongst makers and riders. This year saw …

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Noove apparel launches with sustainability goals in focus

Noove Images 3 Noove apparel launches with sustainability goals in focus

Former La Passione founders Giuliano Ragazzi and Yurika Marchetti have reentered the cycling apparel space with a new brand – Noove – and a new focus: No overstock. No overproduction. The new, Swiss label, “created by the entrepreneurs who once shook up the direct-to-consumer cycling-wear scene”, has launched with the …

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Ghost launches Poacha 180 mm travel freeride bike

ghost poacha Ghost launches Poacha 180 mm travel freeride bike

Ghost has launched the Poacha, a 180mm travel freeride bike with a carbon frame and adjustable geometry, designed for “steep lines, big drops and high-speed trails with absolute control”. Ghost points out that the Poacha has been built to be “agile yet tough”, coming with a mullet setup, the brand’s …

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Orbea ‘demonstrate steady forward progress’

Orbea 1497 x 1000 Orbea 'demonstrate steady forward progress'

Orbea recently held its General Assembly, confirming the consolidation of a business project that has doubled the number of jobs in the past four years, now exceeding 1,000 employees, 80% of which are generated in the Basque Country. Talking about the economic climate, and business challenges it faces, the shared …

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