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Bike retailers hit by new consumer credit license fee
Beleagured retailers struggling to survive in the tough economic climate have been hit by a new consumer credit fee that ActSmart director Tony Jones has branded 'criminal' and an unnecessary penalty...
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Eurobike closes its doors for the last time
July saw the Eurobike team close the doors on the company in preparation for their joining Moore Large. The move, revealed last month, sees the Eurobike team – and brands Moda and American Classic –...
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Tesco, Facebook and Nintendo's Wii U - News from around the web
First up, Tesco is taking a step back from stocking non-food items – including consumer electronics, which is good news for local PC retailers and resellers who are stepping up to fill the space. The...
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National Cycle Museum display set for BikeBiz Awards
The National Cycle Museum will present a selection of its finest vintage bicycles at the BikeBiz Awards, taking place at the Hitlon Metropole on September 25th. Secretary to the trust, Paul Arnold...
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Olly Parker lands 'first e-bike backflip'
The Electric Bike Corporation has linked with dirt jump pro Olly Parker, who has now landed what is believed to be the world's first electric bike backflip. Wanting to prove to the masses that...
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15,883 cyclists finish RideLondon-Surrey 100
The weekend's Prudential RideLondon event has been declared the UK's largest ever mass participation cycling event, with 15,883 cyclists, including the Mayor of London completing a 100-mile race from...
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POC enters road market with helmets and clothing
Swedish protective gear label POC has revealed a new line of road cycling helmets and clothing. Revealed to 2Pure dealers in Covent Garden last week, the line will headlined by a new sub 200 gram road...
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'RearViz' mirror accessory to launch at Cycle Show
Rearviz is to debut a new wrist mounted convex mirror accessory at the Cycle Show this September. Worn like a watch, the arm band kithouses a rotatable convex mirror to allow the cyclist to see what's...
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Vaughan, Pendleton and Strauss link for charity cycle
A host of sporting celebrities, including Michael Vaughan and Victoria Pendleton, are to set out on a four leg charity ride to raise funds for the Laureus Sport for Good Foundation and Chance to...
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Sportline to distribute Ridley Bikes
H Young's bike only distribution arm Sportline is to carry Ridley bikes, once again giving the UK trade a source for the Belgian label's bikes. Announced at the end of last month, H Young's (Madison's...
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Boris defends RideLondon and Cycling on air
This past week has seen Boris Johnson allegedly heckled while participating in the RideLondon 100 event, but that hasn't stopped the Mayor today defending both the event and people's right to cycle on...
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BG Innovations enters cycle lubrication and cleaning arena
BG Innovations, a part of Team BG, has announced its plans to enter the cycling market with both lubrication and bike protection products. The firm's newly introduced PRO range will initially be made...
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Leisure Lakes Bury hit by thieves
Leisure Lakes Bury branch was hit by theives on Saturday, with a large stock of Santa Cruz and Yeti Bikes, as well as numerous suspension forks all stolen. According to the store's web page it wasn't...
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New Mayor of Rome pushing for pedestrianization
New Mayor of Rome Ignazio Marino has declared his plans to 'pedestrianize' historic parts of the city and curb car domination in a city where petrol costs on average €1.80 a litre. Beginning with the...
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Fisher Outdoor Leisure signs LUU Lighting label
Fisher has added LUU lighting to its third party brand portfolio with an exclusive distribution agreement in the UK and Ireland. Engineered in Korea, LUU use Samsung’s latest Lithium-ion rechargeable...
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Bike retailers hit by new consumer credit license fee
Beleagured retailers struggling to survive in the tough economic climate have been hit by a new consumer credit fee that ActSmart director Tony Jones has branded 'criminal' and an unnecessary penalty...
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Eurobike closes its doors for the last time
July saw the Eurobike team close the doors on the company in preparation for their joining Moore Large. The move, revealed last month, sees the Eurobike team – and brands Moda and American Classic –...
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Tesco, Facebook and Nintendo's Wii U - News from around the web
First up, Tesco is taking a step back from stocking non-food items – including consumer electronics, which is good news for local PC retailers and resellers who are stepping up to fill the space. The...
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National Cycle Museum display set for BikeBiz Awards
The National Cycle Museum will present a selection of its finest vintage bicycles at the BikeBiz Awards, taking place at the Hitlon Metropole on September 25th. Secretary to the trust, Paul Arnold...
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Olly Parker lands 'first e-bike backflip'
The Electric Bike Corporation has linked with dirt jump pro Olly Parker, who has now landed what is believed to be the world's first electric bike backflip. Wanting to prove to the masses that...
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