Russell Merry back in charge at CSG
Russell Merry has returned to the position of MD of Dorel's CSG UK. He will also work with Dorel's senior leadership team global to "shape global IBD strategy". Merry said: "With the continued growth...
View ArticleMystery Shopper tours the Cheshire belt
Mystery Shopper takes a journey to the commuting conurbations around the South Manchester / Cheshire belt, to see what is on offer in terms of service, product knowledge and bike shop appeal - here's...
View ArticleBike Place visitors could win Silverstone 'Hot Lap'
Visitors to The Bike Place trade show who show up before 11:30am on SUnday 26th of January will automaticvally be entered into a prize draw to experience a 'Hot Lap' on Silverstone's circuit. A...
View ArticleBrick Lane Bikes makes licensing move
Popular East London-based bike shop, Brick Lane Bikes is making a foray into the licensing world, working with Foundry Brand Consultants. Brick Lane Bikes was one of Europe's first fixed wheel and...
View ArticleJanuary New Product round up
SugruDirect: Cycle trade launch soonWith plans to host a cycle trade launch in February, Sugru has demonstrated its worth to the cyclist by introducing a handy magnet kit – making it simple as can be...
View ArticleComposer wrings full orchestra out of one bicycle
American composer Flip Baber – aka Johnnyrandom - has released an iTunes single made from sounds generated from his bicycle. 'Bespoken' is his debut single. It "explores the full potential of sounds...
View Article'Bicycle' doc hits funding target; 71 hour pledge window remains
'Bicycle', a lavish documentary about cycling culture, has so far raised £13,698 in crowd-funding pledges, with the biggest pledge being £5000 to become an associate producer on the film. There are 71...
View ArticleCycleOps: 'entry-level cyclist buying into turbo market more often'
It’s prime time for the turbo trainer market, with cyclists up and down the country looking to the season ahead and preparing. Blair Morgan, product manager for CycleOps talks to BikeBiz about why the...
View ArticleBespoked show moves from Bristol to London 2012 Velopark
Handmade Bicycle Show Bespoked has moved East from its Bristol base to Lee Valley Velopark, home of the track cycling, BMX and Paralympic track cycling at the London 2012 Olympic games. Tickets are...
View ArticleCy Turner and Mike McDermid launch Bicycle Manufacturing Limited
Cotic founder Cy Turner has linked with composites expert Mike McDermid to launch Bicycle Manufacturing Limited, reports Singletrack. Having spent the past two years putting the wheels in motion, the...
View ArticleEvolution Imports recruits trio of sales agents
Ahead of the Bike Place show, Evolution Imports – distributor for Chris King, Cielo, Evo Wheels and Pacenti among others – has new sales agents in place for the UK. First up, Sean Reynolds will be...
View ArticleIson to show 'the ultimate Fatbike' at Core
Bike dealers heading to Core Bike at the end of January will be able to see 'possibly the most gorgeous looking Fatbike available' – the Salsa Beargrease XX1, winner of the prestigious Eurobike Award...
View ArticleE-bike maker AVE applies for insolvency
Electric bike label AVE has reportedly applied for insolvency, according to Bike Europe. 'Poor market conditions' during the past year have been blamed for the firm's fortunes, though there is a...
View ArticlePanterwerke acquires AVE electric bike brand
Following the news earlier that e-bike brand AVE was applying for solvency, BikeBiz has been passed this statement, which we're reproducing in full: "The ebike brand Ave has been acquired by...
View ArticleHarrogate shop tells customers to park in the cycle lane
Snooty Frox, an upscale mini-department store in a residential area on the outskirts of Harrogate, has a sign outside its premises advising customers that "Parking IS permitted in the cycle lane."...
View ArticleRecycled bike shed branded 'most secure ever'
The DaylightSecure Max is the first walk-in bike shed to be awarded the coveted Secured by Design certification since the scheme started. British inventor Nigel Broderick ’s sustainable bike shed is...
View ArticleCore Bike to welcome Guy Martin and international brand managers
CoreBike has revealed a strong list of international brand representatives who will be in attendence to discuss product with dealers come January 26th to 29th. Guy Martin, who has been in the news...
View ArticleNew Product: Altura's Versa luggage
Altura is set to launch a new luggage line at this month's Cycle Vision shows, set for the Royal Armouries, Leeds and London's Vinopolis. Dubbed Versa, the bags are based around Rixen Kaul components,...
View ArticleMedia to go on offensive over minister's 'pavement cycling' comment
It's highly likely that the mainstream media will soon come down hard on Robert Goodwill's comments that police should use sensitivity and discretion instead of automatically fining cyclists who...
View ArticleRussell Merry back in charge at CSG
Russell Merry has returned to the position of MD of Dorel's CSG UK. He will also work with Dorel's senior leadership team global to "shape global IBD strategy". Merry said: "With the continued growth...
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