The October edition of BikeBiz is now live. Read the digital edition online here Never miss an issue, subscribe to BikeBiz for free here ‘Survive to 2025’ has become a prevalent saying in the cycle industry over the last year. Despite being a rather pithy catchphrase, it’s risky business to …
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BikeBiz speaks to Tony Ray, founder of Bikonic This piece first appeared in the August edition of BikeBiz magazine – get your free subscription here Can you give us a little background on Bikonic? Bikonic is a new brand, driven by innovation. For example, our launch product is a gas-spring …
Read More »‘We’re in the business of expanding cycling’: BikeBiz catches up with Cycling UK chief executive Sarah Mitchell
Rebecca Bland speaks to Cycling UK chief executive Sarah Mitchell about the charity’s latest efforts to get more people on bikes, winning the BikeBiz Cycle Advocacy Award in 2023, and its first-ever five-year plan. This piece first appeared in the August edition of BikeBiz magazine – get your free subscription …
Read More »BikeBiz Awards 2023: Catching up with IBD of the Year Rockets and Rascals
The BikeBiz Awards 2023 IBD of the Year winner, Rockets and Rascals, speaks to Rebecca Morley about its 10th anniversary and the value of recognising hard work in a tough retail environment. This piece first appeared in the August edition of BikeBiz magazine – get your free subscription here Even …
Read More »Closing the loop: Discussing sustainable cycling apparel with Velor founder Tom Leezer
Once in a while, you hear or see someone sharing something that really grabs your attention. Tom Leezer, the founder of Velor, did just this. With interest more than peaked, Simon Cox sat down for a chat with the former professional cyclist who’s on a mission to make sustainable cycling …
Read More »Five minutes with: Pit Viper
BikeBiz speaks to Chris Garcin, co-founder and CEO of Pit Viper This piece first appeared in the July edition of BikeBiz magazine – get your free subscription here Where did the inspiration come from to create a fun brand but balance that with performance products? My co-founder, Chuck Mumford, and …
Read More »‘We’re going all in’: Why now is the right time for Basso to return to China
Basso has re-entered the Chinese market after a three-year absence. Daniel Blackham speaks to CEO Alessandro Basso about the opportunities This piece first appeared in the July edition of BikeBiz magazine – get your free subscription here China is a nation of more than 1.7 billion people, representing nearly 18% …
Read More »Problem solved: How Moose is tackling business and consumer pain points
Daniel Blackham speaks to Sam McCarthy to learn how Moose is making life easier for businesses and consumers in the e-bike sector This piece first appeared in the July edition of BikeBiz magazine – get your free subscription here The origin story of Moose can be traced back to a …
Read More »The state of e-bike retail: ‘We must adapt to the changing requirements’
Rebecca Morley catches up with The Electric Bike Shop to talk physical and online retail and the challenges facing the electric bike industry This piece first appeared in the July edition of BikeBiz magazine – get your free subscription here Are customers still buying on the high street? Is it …
Read More »September 2024 edition of BikeBiz is out now
The September edition of BikeBiz is now live. Read the digital edition online here Never miss an issue, subscribe to BikeBiz for free here September already, where is 2024 going? This time of year is a busy one for us here at BikeBiz towers as we ramp up towards the …
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