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Galfer has appointed Silverfish UK as its exclusive distributor for the UK and Ireland. The brand says this powerful new partnership marks a bold leap forward in Galfer’s mission to deliver race-proven braking performance to more riders than ever before. According to the release, Galfer, known for “its cutting-edge innovation …

Fox Racing has launched its all-new Rampage RS (Race Spec) pro-level mountain bike helmet, which has already been worn to victory at two UCI Downhill Mountain Bike World Cups by Jackson Goldstone and Tahnée Seagrave. At launch, Fox highlights that “as the first pro-level downhill helmet to feature the Mips® …

Ribble has overhauled its original ‘do it all’ bike, with the CGR – Commute, Gravel, Road – range, which is now entering its third generation. Designed and built for epic, and everyday rides, the CGR comes in both drop bar and flat bar configurations, with carbon, Ti, and alloy frame …

In the week leading up to the fourth edition of the Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift, SRAM has shared a documentary following the path of 2024 winner Kasia Niewiadoma Phinney. The film “takes viewers from Kasia Niewiadoma-Phinney’s childhood in Poland to the world’s biggest stages. It’s a story about …

Argon 18 announces two new Heads of Sales to its leadership team with Amber Nero and Alex Croucher taking the responsibility for North America and Europe, respectively. “As Argon 18 continues to expand its global footprint and strengthen its position as a leader in high-performance cycling, I am thrilled to …

Steve Garidis, Executive Director of industry body the Bicycle Association, shares his perspective on the UK bike trade in 2025… “Is the bike market rollercoaster we’ve all been on since Covid over?”  This question, or variations of it – and possibly one still requiring some group therapy for many of …

By Joanna Evans, Head of Bikmo For Business There’s something beautifully simple about a bike. Two wheels, a frame and a saddle, it’s an (almost) unchanged design that needs little more than air, lube and energy to get you going. If only running a cycling business was that easy.  Cycling …

This piece first appeared in the May edition of BikeBiz magazine – not subscribed? Get a free subscription. By Rebecca Bland According to recent data from National Travel Surveys, one in four children between the ages of 5 and 10 do not have access to their own bicycle. I’m sure many of us reading …

This piece first appeared in the May edition of BikeBiz magazine – not subscribed? Get a free subscription. From engineering to yoga, Kalyani Verma brings a unique perspective to the cycling industry. Discover how her dedication and drive earned her the 2024 BikeBiz Woman of the Year award. Congratulations on winning the BikeBiz ‘Woman …