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Bike hire schemes spark interest in ownership, new data shows

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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 …

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Also. Inc. valued at $1 billion as new $200 million funding announced

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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 …

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Cycle SOS backs Cycling UK’s Women’s Safety Campaign

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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 …

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Ignition Agencies appointed UK Distributor of GS27

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Ignition Agencies has announced its appointment as the official UK distributor for the full two-wheel range of cleaning and maintenance products from GS27—a French brand known for its premium, tailor-made vehicle care solutions. Founded in 1968, GS27 has “been at the forefront of developing specialist cleaning and maintenance products for …

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Evans Cycles opens new Southampton store as expansion continues

Evans Southampton Evans Cycles opens new Southampton store as expansion continues

Evans Cycles has opened the doors to its latest store, located in Southampton, marking another milestone in the brand’s ongoing nationwide expansion. The new 4,700 sq. ft. site in Southampton features a fully-equipped service centre and a 150-bike showroom spanning road, mountain, gravel, kids’ and e-bikes. Riders will find industry-leading …

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Volt Bikes announce new luxury hotel partnership

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British e-bike brand Volt has announced a new partnership with Small Luxury Hotels of the World (SLH), which has a 620+ strong portfolio of high-end, boutique hotels. With demand for sustainable staycations on the rise, Small Luxury Hotels of the World (SLH) has named Volt e-bikes as a preferred partner, offering its …

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MiRider celebrates 5th anniversary with Mayoral opening

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Lancashire-based e-bike retailer MiRider celebrated its 5th anniversary yesterday with the grand unveiling of its brand-new factory and showroom space, officially opened by the Mayor of Wigan, Cllr Jenny Bullen. The new space is designed to support the company as it plans to expand into the European market in the …

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BikeBiz July 2025 Digital Edition: Read Online Now

BikeBiz magazine July 2025 cover

The latest issue of BikeBiz magazine is now online. Read the July 2025 Digital Edition of BikeBiz now! In the July issue, we delve a little deeper into the BikeBiz awards, talking about the new categories and who is on the judging panel for 2025. We take five to chat with Pearson …

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The top 5 jobs in the bike trade this week – 11th July

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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… Birmingham Workshop Lead Founded in 2013, The Bike Project is an award-winning charity who provide an innovative solution to one of the most pressing problems facing …

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New £90k Mountain Biking Trail Therapy Hub to open in the Scottish Borders

Scottish Borders Hub Trail Therapy Launch New £90k Mountain Biking Trail Therapy Hub to open in the Scottish Borders

Developing Mountain Biking in Scotland (DMBinS) and California based organisation, Outride, have partnered to expand access to trail-based mental health interventions in the Scottish Borders. A new Trail Therapy Hub will be available from this autumn, initially focusing on those supporting people aged 55 and over. This model is already being …

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