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Virtual gravel cycling with Rouvy and Life Time events

ROUVY x Life Time sponsorship announcement Virtual gravel cycling with Rouvy and Life Time events

Indoor cycling app Rouvy, and events producer Life Time, have announced a sponsorship which signals a move towards some of the world’s premier off-road cycling events being made available to ride virtually. Marking Rouvy’s “intent to better serve the gravel cycling community”, six of Life Time’s iconic athletic events – …

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Align with Government goals to succeed on policy aims, industry told

Fusion Future of Active Travel panel

By Mark Sutton The bike industry would be wise to align its many positive outcomes to Government goals, a panel made up of Chris Boardman, Trudy Harrison, Ruth Cadbury and Adam Tranter told a gathered crowd last week at a London event, organised by bike industry marketing firm Fusion Media. …

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Newlane to launch world first foldable helmet with Mips

Copy of 5. Newlane packable helmet Newlane to launch world first foldable helmet with Mips

After a successful launch in late 2024, UK-based helmet start-up Newlane is poised to become the first company in the world to integrate Mips safety technology into a foldable helmet. The ‘packable’ Newlane helmet has already gained traction among urban commuters – especially city bike-hire users – with a unique …

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Wales to host Lloyds National Road Championships from 2025 to 2027

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British Cycling has announced that they have confirmed a “landmark agreement” with the Welsh Government to host the next three Lloyds National Road Championships in Wales from 2025 through to 2027. British Cycling has said this forms part of Wales’ commitment to hosting world-class cycling in the coming years, following …

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Bespoked Handmade Bicycle Show: 25-27 April 2025

Bespoked 2024

The 14th edition of the UK and Europe’s leading handmade bicycle show, Bespoked, will take place from April 25-27, 2025, at Victoria Baths, Manchester. BESPOKED: Celebrating Craftsmanship & Innovation BESPOKED was created to highlight the work of independent builders and manufacturers who represent the cutting edge of the cycling industry. …

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Jorvik Tricycles celebrates more than 200% growth

Credit James Walker Founder and CEO of Jorvik Tricycles Jorvik Tricycles celebrates more than 200% growth

Leading electric tricycle retailer, Jorvik Tricycles is celebrating continued success, sharing news of a reported £3.2 million annual turnover. The business, founded in 2014 by James Walker,  has grown from humble beginnings, with tricycles being made in James’ living room in York, to a multi-million-pound retailer that has supported more …

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7mesh partners with Further series of ultra bikepacking events

Further X 7mesh 7mesh partners with Further series of ultra bikepacking events

Canadian apparel brand 7mesh has announced a new partnership with Further, the event series which hosts ‘short’ ultra events. Speaking about the partnership, 7mesh director of marketing Aidan Oliver said: “This is something we’ve wanted to do for a while, but the right partnership eluded us until we began talking …

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The top 5 jobs in the bike trade this week – 21st March

anton savinov KOl7hA0nbos unsplash The top 5 jobs in the bike trade this week - 21st March

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… Operations Coordinator Velo Presto is looking to recruit a highly motivated individual to join our team as operations coordinator. You would be reporting to and working …

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Bicycle Association and ACT share official guidance on e-bike conversion kits

ACT and BA

The Bicycle Association (BA) and Association of Cycle Traders (ACT) have issued a joint message to cycle retailers considering fitting e-bike conversion kits. This follows the publication of ‘Advice to businesses on the risks and responsibilities associated with carrying out repairs, modifications and conversions to e-bikes and e-scooters‘ by the Office for …

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NGB Clean launches green initiative to recycle bicycle inner tubes and tyres

NGB CLEAN Picture 1 NGB Clean launches green initiative to recycle bicycle inner tubes and tyres

NGB Clean, a commercial cleaning social enterprise which helps prison leavers rebuild their lives, has launched a green initiative to drive the recycling of bicycle inner tubes and tyres. The enterprise (No Going Back) says they are ready to roll out the scheme across the country after learning that many …

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