Kona quits Eurobike
Kona has followed Specialized in pulling out of Eurobike this year (hat tip Bike Europe). It will be the first time in nearly two decades that the brand, famed for its quirky show stands, won't be at...
View ArticleLockable bike basket comes to market
Bike baskets have been around for decades, but the number of lockable versions are perhaps surprisingly thin on the ground. Sweden's LocGear has produced its own lockable bike basket, which it says is...
View ArticlePROFILE: The booming bike rental market
Rental forms a backbone for many bike businesses, but handling bookings, co-ordinating maintenance and making sure bikes are in the right place at the right time is no mean feat. One hire business –...
View ArticleBike shop owner confronts burglars
The owner of Noah's Ark, of Stroud, Gloucestershire, confronted four would-be thieves at 4am on Thursday morning (as reported in StroudLife). Alerted by the shop's security measures, Chris Hart drove...
View ArticleBack to school: Cycle the new school run
Shops have been irritating school pupils for years by running 'back to school' promotions as soon as it hits August, but have bike shops been missing a trick by not doing the same? A whopping 600,000...
View ArticleTheft-busting bike shed scheme launches
Brodco, creator of the first walk in bike shed to get the seal of approval from the Police, is launching an affiliate scheme for cycle retailers. The Daylight Secure was awarded Secured by Design...
View ArticleLess than a month until Cycle to Work Day
Cyclescheme director Daniel Gillborn writes for BikeBiz... Last month I urged you all to take part in Cycle to Work Day and ‘pledge’ to offer Free Bike Health Checks. This month, with less than four...
View ArticleCycle clothing firm enters Dragons' Den
Cycling clothing brand Fat Lad At The Back took on the Dragons in the BBC's Dragons’ Den at the weekend. Founders Richard and Lynn Bye pitched their cycling apparel business to try and convince one of...
View ArticleRusling heads up new Triathlon Industry Association Board
The role of chairman of the Triathlon Industry Association (TIA) board has been shared by David Townsend (TCR Shows) and Jim Peskett (Competitor Group) for the past year, now Human Race Group CEO Nick...
View ArticleCycle Show 2014: Big brand bonanza
The Cycle Show returns shortly and this year’s edition is, as you may have guessed, bigger than ever before, with floor space having once again sold in record time. Held from the 26th to 28th of...
View ArticleBike shop invests £750,000 into new superstore
Grimsby's JC Cook has outgrown its Pasture Street premises and is moving to a purpose built £750,000 superstore in Humberston, reports the Grimsby Telegraph. The retailer has spent two decades at the...
View ArticleANALYSIS: Did UK's Grand Depart really boost bike sales?
The age old question of whether sporting success and high profile sporting events leads to increased participation – and sales – is perhaps more pertinent than ever in 2014, the year that saw the Giro...
View ArticleCycle-SOS to support BikeBiz Awards 2014
For the fifth consecutive year, Cycle-SOS is backing the BikeBiz Awards. The long term supporter of the cycle trade awards is a Cyclists' National Helpline, staffed with specialists providing help and...
View ArticleAlleged stolen bikes seized from shop
A Stockton antique shop has had a number of bikes seized by the police, according to The Gazette Live.An arrest has also been made, following information that the shop was advertising a bike for sale...
View ArticleEurobike 2014 previews: Kask, BBB, Velo and A2B
The super international show that is Eurobike starts with the Demo Day on Tuesday August 26th, followed by the show proper running Wednesday 27th to Saturday 30th, Saturday being the dreaded...
View ArticleKryptonite creates Messenger Collection after listening to messengers
Kryptonite’s new Messenger Collection has been inspired by a hands-on focus group sessions with New York City messengers, including Kevin “Squid’ Bolger, a Kryptonite brand ambassador and bike...
View ArticleTeam Sky and Frog Bikes join forces for bike range
Team Sky and Frog Bikes have teamed up for a range of kids' bikes and accessories. Promising lightweight frames, slim grip brakes, narrow handlebars and quality componentry, the duo say the intention...
View ArticleSuper-B tooling options for the workshop
What is Super B’s background? Super B has been producing hand tools for 20 years and focusing on the pro bike tool field for over ten. The thought that goes into each tool’s design is phenomenal and...
View ArticleNew exhibitors coming to Outdoor Trade Show
The Outdoor Trade Show (OTS) is back this September, running from Tuesday 9th to Thursday 11th at long-term home of Stoneleigh Park in Warwickshire. The signs are good for this year’s edition, with...
View Article10,000 cyclists expected for inaugural Velothon Wales
Velothon Wales will take place on June 14th 2015 with a capacity of up to 10,000 riders. Running alongside a UCI sanctioned elite pro race, expected to attract many of the world's top riders and...
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