Thule discusses Chariot's next chapter
Chariot has entered a new era where, with the backing of Thule’s design team, the stroller label is able to conquer more territory than ever. Dan Britton, original designer and founder of Chariot,...
View ArticleGiro d'Italia inspires 20,000 to visit Irish Cycling Show
Irish Cycling Show organisers Mara Media have estimated the show's footfall - between the Irish CyclingShow and Dublin City Council’s family entertainment - to be 20,000 people. The show was held in...
View ArticleDirect Golf chain moves into cycling with Bike-shed.com stores
Cycling quite literally is 'the new golf' in Huddersfield, much thanks to Direct Golf, which has added £150,000 worth of cycling stock to its flagship outlet under the bike-shed.com banner. It is...
View ArticleCyclist magazine picks up British Media Award
Dennis Publishing's Cyclist magazine picked up the Best Print Product 2014' at the British Media Awards last week. The prize follows three PPA nominations for the relatively young mag. Publisher...
View ArticleFuture UK jobs reportedly under threat
Sadly, reports are coming in stating jobs are at risk at publishing and media giant Future. While Future's long running video games site CVG has been specifically said to face closure, the company's...
View ArticleNrg4 appoints new sales manager
Distributor Nrg4 has appointed Alan Lewis as a new sales manager for the company. With over 20 year sales experience across a number of industries, Lewis will be looking after all Nrg4 brands and...
View ArticleVittoria Group reshuffles, appoints new CEOs
Vittoria Industries Ltd, has re-organized its operating companies, with a view to develping its business in worldwide cycling markets. Vittoria’s worldwide commercial operations are now shared among...
View ArticleHalfords signs up to 14 Sky Ride events
Starting with Plymouth on May 25th, the wide ranging Sky Ride programme of traffic-free cycle rides will be back for 2014. Halfords has been confirmed as the Official Mechanics Partner at this year's...
View ArticleBikeBiz's 30 under 30 to celebrate the industry's rising stars
BikeBiz is putting together our special 30 under 30 feature for 2014 – rounding up the bike trade's up-and-coming younger execs. Whether they work in marketing, PR, manufacturing, retail, media or...
View ArticleProtesters in Vietnam torch Taiwanese-owned cycle factory
Anti-China rioting in Vietnam has resulted in a Taiwanese-owned rim factory being looted and burned down. Sources say it's a "developing situation." The industrial estate where the attack took place...
View ArticleMinimalist wall-mounted bike-storage bracket sells out on Kickstarter
Hurdler Studios, a Vancouver-based design company, has put the tiny Clug bike storage clip on Kickstarter, aiming for funding of $32,000. The product has been online for only a couple of days and...
View ArticleTern introduces Perch bike-storage wall-mount
Tern of Taiwan has introduced the Perch wall mount, a robust system for wall storage of bikes. The mount was designed for Tern bicycles but will work on almost any bicycle. Manufactured from 5052...
View ArticleWiggle Works 'hasn't ruled out moving into bike sales'
Following the news that internet cycle retail giant Wiggle is expanding its business beyond retailing bikes and into after care and servicing, BikeBiz has learnt that 'Wiggle Works' has not ruled out...
View ArticleMountain High travel app launches with TripAdvisor, Wiggle and Strava
Mountain High, a new cycling travel app, launches today, bringing users detailed information on Europe's top 50 climbs, including all the classics from the Tour de France, the Vuelta a España and the...
View ArticleDealers wanted for Swobo's return to the UK
Swobo is back in the UK and Europe through a distribution deal with Charlie the Bikemonger. Taking a fresh approach to the traditional distribution/retail model, sales made online will be passed to a...
View ArticleRetailer Profile: Lancashire's The Fell
Lancashire’s The Fell has taken a unique approach to retail, starting a high-end brand prior to opening a showroom from which to sell. Mark Sutton talks to Darrin Robinson about his three-in-one...
View ArticleINTERVIEW: Chris Boardman on campaigning, the rise of CX and IBDs
Did you know that Boardman Bikes is working with 45 ‘Elite’ independent bike dealers around the country? One of those – Shrewsbury’s Stan’s Cycles – hosted a Boardman Bikes Elite experience at the...
View ArticleAndrew Butler passes away at 53
As many in the trade will already know the sad news that bicycle industry veteran Andrew Butler died suddenly and unexpectedly at his home in Bristol on Tuesday May 6th 2014, at the age of 53....
View ArticleModa's UK-made carbon frame arriving this summer
Retailers and riders will finally be able to get their hands on Moda's UK handmade carbon frame this summer. Following a number of refinements over the years, Moda is set to launch its UKCP (UK Carbon...
View ArticleThule discusses Chariot's next chapter
Chariot has entered a new era where, with the backing of Thule’s design team, the stroller label is able to conquer more territory than ever. Dan Britton, original designer and founder of Chariot,...
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