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Partnerships, acquisitions and investment news throughout the cycling industry

Women’s Takeover Day at Forest of Dean Cycle Centre

Forest of Dean women riding mountain bikes

Forestry England has teamed up with Whyte Bikes to host the first FOD Women’s Takeover Day, a full-day event dedicated to celebrating women who love life on the trails.  Taking place on Saturday, 21 June at the Forest of Dean Cycle Centre, the event aims to create a welcoming, supportive, …

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Bike Ahead Composites and Spoken Vélo join forces in the UK and Ireland

Bike Ahead Composites BITURBO wheels

Spoken Vélo has been appointed the exclusive agent for Bike Ahead Composites in the UK and Ireland, taking on representation of the premium carbon component manufacturer. According to Spoken Vélo, the partnership brings Bike Ahead Composites’ full product range – including the iconic six-spoke BITURBO wheels to retailers across the …

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Tern launches first European distribution office

Tern ZE Team Tern launches first European distribution office

Urban mobility specialist Tern has announced that Tern ZE GmbH, the company’s first European distribution office, will officially begin operations on Tuesday, July 1, 2025. Based in Cologne, Germany, Tern ZE will mark the launch with appearances at Eurobike 2025 and the ZEG Bike Show to connect with dealers and …

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Santini cycling celebrates 60 years of cycling

SANTINI 60 Years of cycling Santini cycling celebrates 60 years of cycling

2025 marks a major milestone for Santini Cycling as the brand celebrates its 60th anniversary. To mark the occasion, Santini is hosting a free two-day festival open to the public in the spacious park surrounding its headquarters in Bergamo — featuring group rides, live music, talks with cycling legends, and …

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Repente introduce 100% recyclable Nova 2.0 saddle

Repente Nova 2.0 both saddles side by side Repente introduce 100% recyclable Nova 2.0 saddle

Italian saddle brand Repente has introduced what it calls “a breakthrough in sustainable design” with the launch of its 100% recyclable Nova 2.0. The substance behind the headline-grabbing claims: Both the shell and the padding are made from a single material and assembled without any adhesives, thanks to a technology …

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Gusto Bikes launches in UK and seeks new dealers

Pogi Team at the Gusto Bikes Slovenian factory

Gusto Bikes will launch in the UK this June and is looking to work with new dealers. Established in 2011, the Taiwanese brand is known for sponsoring the UCI Continental Team Pogi Team Gusto Ljubljana.  ‘Dare to be different’ is their motto, with the brand committed to developing and producing …

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The top 5 jobs in the bike trade this week – 13th June

Bicycle workshop with tools

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… Bike Mechanics & Multisport Technicians Are you a passionate mechanic with a knack for breathing new life into sports products? Do you thrive on solving problems …

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Bikmo and JobRad Loop Partner to Insure Refurbished Bikes Across Germany

Bikmo and JobRadLoop partnership image

Bikmo has announced a new partnership with JobRad Loop, Germany’s largest bike refurbisher and part of the JobRad Group. With over 500 brands and over 100 fresh refurbished bikes daily, the company is transforming micromobility for millions across Germany. Starting now, every JobRad Loop customer will receive 30 days free …

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Saddleback announces dates and venues for July Espresso Tour

Saddleback Espresso Sales Tour

Saddleback have announced dates and venues for their July Espresso Tour, bringing select brands on the road to allow dealers to view new collections. Saddleback is bringing the best of Italy to five regions across the UK this July. The freshest spring/summer 2026 collections from Castelli, SIDI, and Rudy Project will be …

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Scribe Cycling is looking for dealers in the UK

Scribe Cycling wind tunnel test

Northern Irish-based Scribe Cycling is looking to partner with IBDs in the UK. Founded in 2019, Scribe has been working on “developing the fastest wheelsets on the planet,” and they now wish to partner with bike shops to offer their current and future ranges. “Our goal at Scribe is to …

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