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Bikedesk announced as headline sponsor for BikeBiz Awards 2025

BikeBiz awards 2025, bikedesk headline sponsor

Bikedesk has been announced as the headline sponsor for the 2025 BikeBiz Awards. The awards will take place in person at the Button Factory in Birmingham on 16 October 2025. Bikedesk was founded by Brian, Rasmus and Lasse, three software developers passionate about cycling. Bikedesk is designed to make the …

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Bikmo partners with BikeBiz as official insurance partner

bikmo and bikebiz 2 Bikmo partners with BikeBiz as official insurance partner

Bikmo and BikeBiz have partnered to offer insurance updates and relevant information to the cycle industry.  With the ever-changing landscape of insurance, it’s important to make sure you have the right cover for your business, so we’ve teamed up with Bikmo to make things easier.  Bikmo will offer up-to-date information …

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Fasthouse joins Ultra Sport

fasthouse Fasthouse joins Ultra Sport

Fasthouse has announced a new distribution agreement with Ultra Sport in the UK. The brand says that due to continued expansion and brand growth across all channels, they have engaged a new UK distribution partner. The strategic alliance with Ultra Sport will not only help elevate the Fasthouse business to …

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COREbike 2025 Preview: What to Expect at the Show

Corebike 2025 20th edition logo

COREbike Preview 2025 marks 20 years of COREbike. On 23-25 February, trade, press and brands will return to Whittlebury Hall for the highly anticipated show. In fact, this year had a record number of advanced registrations, demonstrating the buzz around this event. Twenty years of running a trade show is …

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Islabikes to cease production of bikes

BikeBiz Islabikes Lifestyle 1 Islabikes to cease production of bikes

Islabikes has revealed that it will cease sale and production of bikes, once remaining stocks are sold. There will be ongoing supply of spare parts and existing guarantees will be honoured. The company insists it remains solvent and has no outstanding creditors and there are still lots of models available …

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Wiggle CRC to enter self administration, according to reports

WIggle CRC Wiggle CRC to enter self administration, according to reports

Wiggle CRC, one of the UK’s largest online bicycle retailers, is preparing to enter self administration, according to reports. As first reported by Cycling Electric, this news has surfaced amidst a period of financial uncertainty for Wiggle CRC’s parent company, Signa Sports United (SSU). Last week, SSU announced significant restructure …

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Future of Planet X secured following sale to private equity firm

Planet X Bikes White Web Blk Future of Planet X secured following sale to private equity firm

The future of independent British bicycle designer and retailer Planet X Limited has been secured following a sale of the business and its assets to Winlong Garments Limited, a company funded by Baaj Capital LLP. Concerns over the future of the Rotherham-based business arose last week after it appeared to …

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Distributor 2Pure enters administration, according to Companies House update

2pure logo 620x349 1 Distributor 2Pure enters administration, according to Companies House update

Distributor 2Pure has entered administration, according to an update on Companies House. On Friday (May 19), the company announced through documents on Companies House that an administrator had been appointed.  This follows the news that managing director George Bowie had left his position earlier this month. 2Pure, based in Livingston, …

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Moore Large has entered administration, according to multiple reports 

Moore Large Moore Large has entered administration, according to multiple reports 

Moore Large has entered administration, according to multiple sources. BikeBiz understands that the Derby-based distributor informed its staff on Tuesday morning (March 14) that it had entered administration. Moore Large’s portfolio consists of recognisable brands including Tern e-bikes, Tru Tension maintenance and cleaning products, BMX brand WeThePeople, and its house-owned …

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Rapha CEO William Kim to step down after 11 months at the helm

Rapha launches new bib shorts Rapha CEO William Kim to step down after 11 months at the helm

British cycling apparel brand Rapha has announced that CEO William Kim is stepping down after 11 months in the role. In a statement released on Friday, 11th November, Kim said that he would be leaving the company due to personal reasons, and that he would relocate back to Korea. Kim, …

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