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Continental has received the highest possible platinum sustainability rating from EcoVadis, scoring 84 out of 100 points. This result places Continental among the top 1% of companies assessed by EcoVadis in terms of sustainability within the tyre and supplier industry. EcoVadis evaluated Continental’s sustainability performance based on categories including environment, …

Retail Solutions provider, Citrus-Lime, has unveiled a major update to the Back Office of its Cloud POS platform. In sharing the news, the business points out that “the entire back end of Cloud POS has been rebuilt from the ground up to deliver a smoother, faster and more powerful user …

Cicli Pinarello has announced the opening of its new subsidiary in Shanghai – a strategic move that will enable Pinarello to directly manage its operations in the crucial Chinese market, working in close collaboration with the company’s headquarters in Villorba, Italy. The decision to establish a direct presence comes amidst …

Drawing on more than 20 years of industry experience, T&D is introducing a new semi-solid state NCM lithium battery to the e-bike sector. The technology – which features high energy density and multiple built-in security layers – “is robustly tried-and-tested in the electric motorcycle industry, and has now been adapted …

It has been announced that Russell Merry will head up the Belgian Cycling Factory as the business launches its UK Office, distributing Ridley, Eddy Merckx, and Nukeproof bicycles. Taking on the position of Managing Director at Belgian Cycling Factory UK (BCF UK), Merry comments that the move will provide: “Ridley, …

If you’ve not heard of ‘The Route’, it’s a fundraising event that gives participants the opportunity to ride all of the Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift ahead of the pros. This year will be the second edition, supported by charity partner, Cure Leukemia. This women-only challenge will see participants …

This piece first appeared in the February edition of BikeBiz magazine – not subscribed? Get a free subscription.  BikeBiz catches up with PaceUp Media to talk about their rebrand and plans for 2025. How do you reflect on six years of PaceUp Media? It’s been a journey, one that’s flown by! I set out …

This piece first appeared in the February edition of BikeBiz magazine – not subscribed? Get a free subscription.  Celebrating 35 years of USE and 20 years of Exposure Lights We chat with Mark Swift, Head of Sales and Marketing at USE about innovation, anniversaries and plans for the future. Ultimate Sports Engineering or USE …

This piece first appeared in the February edition of BikeBiz magazine – not subscribed? Get a free subscription.  by Rebecca Bland Rebecca Bland talks to Bikmo and Paria about ways the industry can encourage people to commute by bike. Working in the cycling industry and for many of us, enjoying cycling as a hobby …