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Thomas Mertin joins Lightweight as project leader and development engineer

Lightweigh ap Thomas Mertin joins Lightweight as project leader and development engineer

Thomas Mertin has joined the Lightweight development team as project leader and development engineer. Mertin, the founder and former owner of the THM brand, has many years of expertise in developing and producing lightweight components for the bicycle industry, using carbon fibre composites. He took up the role at the …

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‘The whole world was after the same parts’ – Madison CEO Dominic Langan on stock levels and fake Shimano

24 25 Madison 1 'The whole world was after the same parts' - Madison CEO Dominic Langan on stock levels and fake Shimano

Madison’s Digibike is now into its second week, offering visitors brand videos and products, show offers, and webinars including Dear Dom – where CEO Dominic Langan answered questions on camera that had previously been submitted by the industry. The first question concerned supply issues, which have affected businesses across the …

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Former UCI technical manager Mark Barfield joins E-Bike Grand Prix as director of sport

Mark Barfield Former UCI technical manager Mark Barfield joins E-Bike Grand Prix as director of sport

Former UCI technical manager Mark Barfield has been appointed the E-Bike Grand Prix’s (EBK GP) director of sport. Barfield will be responsible for the development of the sporting and technical regulations of EBK GP, and will also work closely with bike partner BMC Switzerland on the development of the race e-bike …

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Top five jobs of the week – 25th February

dream job 2904780 960 720 Top five jobs of the week – 25th February

The BikeBiz jobs board filled over 750 positions in 2021, and listings are still on the rise. Here’s our latest top five… Bike Hire Manager – BikePark Wales We are recruiting for a bike hire manager to lead our expanding hire team. The ideal candidate will be a fun, engaging …

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Taipei Cycle announces winners of 2022 d&i awards

unnamed 1 Taipei Cycle announces winners of 2022 d&i awards

Taipei Cycle revealed the winners of the 2022 d&i awards at its annual pre-show press conference, which took place yesterday, 24th February. A total of 33 entries were awarded. Five entries will receive Gold Awards and one will receive the Gold Award-Young Enterprise. These awards will be unveiled on the …

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British cycling brand Parcours appoints Amy Marks as marketing manager

Amy Marks Cycling British cycling brand Parcours appoints Amy Marks as marketing manager

British cycling brand Parcours has appointed Amy Marks as its new marketing manager, to continue its development and expand the brand’s presence to a wider market. Marks gained experience working with a range of businesses whilst at M&C Saatchi Sport and Entertainment, from Virgin Media’s Paralympic account to Whoop’s UK …

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Specialized launches D2C sales: J’s Cycle Shack on why it’s good for riders

Specialized Active2 660x330 1 Specialized launches D2C sales: J's Cycle Shack on why it's good for riders

J’s Cycle Shack has published a video on YouTube on how the recent changes from Specialized have affected the retailer and what this means for customers. Specialized launched direct-to-consumer sales in the UK earlier this month, offering two delivery options to customers – Ship to Home and Specialized Delivery. J’s …

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Extra UK recruits three new area sales managers

Extra UK recruits three new area sales managers Extra UK recruits three new area sales managers

Extra UK has recruited three new area sales managers (ASMs) in a reorganisation of territories to further support IBDs and drive the business to its next stage of growth. They are Alan Kay – Scotland and Northern Ireland ASM, Frazer Hare – East of England ASM, and Tom Willis – …

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Highlights to look out for as Digibike 2022 kicks off 

digiBike Highlights to look out for as Digibike 2022 kicks off 

Today (Monday, 21st February) marks the very first day of Digibike 2022, Madison’s virtual trade showcase.  As the month-long online show gets underway at 8am on Monday, Madison has shared some of the big highlights to look out for this year.  From webinars, to show offers, there is plenty to …

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UK e-bike retailer warns of price hikes as demand stays high

Eddie Kehoe IMAGE e1645188501608 UK e-bike retailer warns of price hikes as demand stays high

The director of the UK’s longest established e-bike specialist has warned that price hikes are on the way for the sector, due to consistently high demand.  Eddie Kehoe, director of electricbikesales.co.uk, which has stories in Cambridge, Bristol, Oxford, and York, has said demand is so high for electric bikes that …

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