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Moore Large bolsters field sales force
Ade Hewson has joined Moore Large field sales team and will cover the North East up to Scotland. Joining the distributor from a strong background in retail, Hewson is very experienced in all aspects...
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Cube bikes distributor brings Hoogland on board
Jarno Hoogland joins Oneway Bike Industry, distributor of Cube Bikes for the Netherlands, United Kingdom and Ireland. Starting June 1st, Hoogland will take over marketing and communication activities...
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Ride it Away retail finance now ''worth £50m to UK cycle industry''
The Association of Cycle Traders has revamped its Ride it Away retail finance point of sale, adding that the retail finance package is 'proven' to increase the value of sales. Highlighting a vast gap...
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Superior extends Škoda bicycle production deal
Following a deal extension, Superior will produce Škoda's Grand Tour carbon road bike for use in the car firm's extensive cycling-related marketing activities, including at the Tour de France. Škoda...
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Top stories of the month, May 2014
Been too busy to keep an eye on what's going on in the trade? Help is at hand with a list of the most popular stories on the site this month... 2014's Top 20 independent bicycle dealers First was our...
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XTR goes electric
Shimano is to release the first electronic groupset for mountain biking, XTR Di2. XTR Di2 comes in addition to the previously announced XTR M9000 mechanical groupset. XTR Di2 also comes with a new...
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British Manufacturing Special: Bicycles
This article first appeared in the May issue of BikeBiz, which you can read here. Let’s not beat around the bush: the 21st Century hasn’t been kind to British bicycle manufacturing. While the...
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KMC to open Vietnamese factory; big brands invest
KMC is to invest around €3.6 million in a Vietnamese factory later this year, reports Bike Europe. The proposed facility will be located near KMC's existing Vietnamese division, which already produces...
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Neurosurgeon says there is 'no point in cyclists wearing helmets'
Cyclist and neurosurgeon Henry Marsh has stoked controversy in the ongoing helmet wearing debate by saying 'flimsey little helmets don't help' cyclists (Sky News). Marsh, a consultant at St George's...
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Independent dealer is ''Key to Foffa Bikes future,'' says founder
Having gone from working in the city, to running a bike shop and online custom builder, Dani Foffa is now ready for the next chapter in the Foffa Bikes story. BikeBiz discovers plans to work with...
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Hotlines B2B ordering site goes live
Hotlines has launched a brand new B2B ordering facility. Now live on Hotlines' new website, the B2B has been built following dealer feedback requesting a B2B function so orders can be placed 7 days a...
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Bob Elliot takes on Smart lights
Smart Lights has added Bob Elliot to its UK distribution network for 2014/2015. Bob Elliot has previously stocked the brand but will now be offering a bigger selection of the range, the firm told...
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Strava adds cycle sat nav function
Strava has added a sat nav upgrade, allowing users to create rides which they and others can then follow. The upgrade collates regularly ridden local routes and will share what would otherwise be...
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Owner of Kennedy City Bicycles stars in accountancy video
James Kennedy of "Urban Bicycle Manufacturer" Kennedy City Bicycles stars in a promo video for FreeAgent, an online book-keeping service. (FreeAgent's chief accountant gives some book-keeping advice...
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Madison and Ison revise Duck Smart distribution
After what Duck Smart and Madison say has a very successful initial relationship in the bicycle market, the pair have opted to avoid a potential future conflict of interest in the bicycle sector and...
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Celeb endorsements lead a third of Brits to buy products
Celebrity endorsed product really does help consumer appeal, according to a new survey. Almost one in three (30 per cent) of survey respondents said they had bought a product because a celebrity had...
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Jyrobike launch kickstarter for remotely controlled balance bike
British startup Jyrobike has debuted a kids bike with built in gyroscopic technology, enabling kids to undertake those first rides with greater greater confidence. Aimed at 3-8 year olds and available...
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London Do you thrive on daily challenges? Do you have what it takes to work in the environment of a leading bicycle store? If so the new giant brand store - coming soon to Docklands, Canary Wharf -...
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Top stories of the month, May 2014
Been too busy to keep an eye on what's going on in the trade? Help is at hand with a list of the most popular stories on the site this month... 2014's Top 20 independent bicycle dealers First was our...
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XTR goes electric
Shimano is to release the first electronic groupset for mountain biking, XTR Di2. XTR Di2 comes in addition to the previously announced XTR M9000 mechanical groupset. XTR Di2 also comes with a new...
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