Bike shop releases reet handy Yorkshire Grand Depart phrase guide
You won't need us to tell you that the Tour de France Grand Depart takes place in just a few days – the official opening ceremony takes place in Leeds this Thursday. To mark the occasion, local cycle...
View ArticleVisiobike integrates e-bike controls into Google Glass eyewear
Croatian electric bike brand Visiobike is to be among the first companies worldwide to integrate its own technology with the Google Glass platform, reports Bike Europe. With the Glass beta program now...
View ArticleHow to win a BikeBiz Award
How it worksIt’s simple – think you deserve a BikeBiz Award or know someone who does? Then let us know about it at BikeBiz@intentmedia.co.uk by Monday July 21st. If it’s more detail you’re after, then...
View ArticleNrg4 posts record sales growth
Nrg4 has announced it saw record growth figures in June 2014 with an 80 per cent rise in sales. According to the distributor, 2014 has seen steady growth, but June saw a record number of new accounts...
View ArticleEvents: Orbea trade roadshows
A series of July trade invites have been announced by Orbea, who will preview the 2015 range at four locations across the UK and Ireland. The Basque manufacturer has given certain models a 'radical...
View ArticleMDI launches B2B anniversary offer
It's been one year since Blackpool-based distributor Mike Dixon Imports (MDI) launched its B2B site for the trade. To celebrate, the distributor is offering a ten per cent discount off all orders to...
View ArticleHans Rey to join Mat Hoffman at CSG UK 2015 launch
With registration for the 2015 CSG UK house show now live, the distributor has added to the long list of reasons for dealers to pop by, confirming Hans Rey, as well as the debut of Guru Bike Fitting...
View ArticleTriton Imports adds Radio Bikes to stable
Triton Imports has added the WeMakeThing's-owned Radio Bikes brand to its distribution portfolio. Luke Edwards of Triton Imports said: "We're over the moon to be working with the guys at WMT. Radio is...
View ArticleWiggle flotation rumours make headlines. Again
As sure as day follows night, headlines around a potential floatation of online cycle retailer (and nutrition brand) Wiggle have made their way into the papers yet again. The reports, covered by the...
View ArticleCycle Surgery opens within Harrods
A new Cycle Surgery opened yesterday within iconic London shopping hotspot Harrods. Cycle Surgery’s high-end installation will showcase the most advanced and progressive models from Pinarello, Colnago...
View ArticleBikeBiz's 30 Under 30 2014
Our plan was simple: to celebrate the up and coming talents of the bicycle industry. With your help and suggestions we came up with a list of 30 individuals that are not yet sporting too many grey...
View ArticleEvents: Paligap's 2015 bike launch
Paligap's 2015 bike launches will take in three locations - including trail centres at Whinlatter and Cannock Chase - throughout July. New models from Marin, Mekk, Tern, Cipollini and Ritchey will be...
View ArticleNational Media Museum hosted last night's premiere of Bicycle film
Bicycle the film received its premiere last night at Bradford's National Media Museum. The first public screening of the film takes place at the Festival of Cycling at Harewood House on Friday...
View ArticleCycle Systems scoops Santander social entrepreneur award
London's Cycle Systems Academy has been gonged with a Santander’s Social Enterprise Development Award (SEDA), with £20,000 of funding won in the process. The training outfit will also benefit from a...
View ArticleCycle Show to host industry CX race for first time
This year's Cycle Show will host cyclocross racing for the first time, with chance for both consumers and members of the trade to show off their skills. On Sunday 28th the Derby Cyclocross team will...
View ArticleTrek teams up with Samsung for wearable tech
Timed just a few days before the Tour de France, er, kickoff, Samsung Electronics has announced a new global partnership with Trek Bicycle. Samsung said it is aiming to 'enrich the cycling experience...
View ArticleKASK launches helmet amnesty
KASK has launched a bike helmet amnesty initiative in the UK and Ireland with the intention of encouraging riders to give their helmets a routine check. Cyclists that take an old helmet, of any brand,...
View ArticleCycleGuard adds to cycle parking at Yorkshire Festival of Cycling
CycleGuard will be offering both cycle parking and the chance to virtually appear in the TdF peleton on stand 37 at this weekend's Yorkshire Festival of cycling. Visitors to the Cycleguard stand in...
View ArticleTour de France kicks off in proper Yorkshire style
10,000 paying spectators gave huge cheers to the home riders at the team presentation night for the 101st Tour France. TV presenters Jill Douglas Sebastien Piquet hosted tonight's team presentation at...
View ArticleMDI launches B2B anniversary offer
It's been one year since Blackpool-based distributor Mike Dixon Imports (MDI) launched its B2B site for the trade. To celebrate, the distributor is offering a ten per cent discount off all orders to...
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