Ordnance Survey launches OS Ride app with Chris Boardman
Ordnance Survey has teamed with Chris Boardman MBE to launch the OS Ride App, which will guide cyclists to the Yorkshire routes used for the Tour de France, among other rides. Now available to...
View ArticleFirst Welsh Cycle Show opens tomorrow
The Welsh Cycle Show opens its doors for the first time at 10am this Saturday and Sunday, welcoming some of the biggest names in cycling to the Wales National Velodrome in Newport.Since announcing...
View ArticleTackling the online retail marketplace
There’s no doubt that cycle retailing has changed beyond recognition over the past ten years or so, with many IBDs feeling threatened by online retail for the best part of a decade. However, the...
View ArticlePaligap announces UK distribution for MEKK Bicycles
With immediate effect Paligap Limited has taken on UK distribution of MEKK Bicycles. The current range will be available to dealers from late April while Paligap’s full launch will be taking place in...
View ArticleTandem Group reports flat 2013
Tandem Group, owner of Dawes Cycles, Claud Butler and a number of licensed brands, has revealed a largely flat set of finanicals for 2013 due to the shifting market conditions over the year.Group...
View ArticleDecathlon comes to Oxford with 2,000 sq m store
Opening to the public on Thursday May 1st, Decathlon Oxford will occupy 2,000 square metres and will be positioned next to Homebase on Seacourt Tower Retail Park, West Way, Oxford, OX2 0JJ. The store...
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Bristol Passionate about bikes and all things cycling, you will be a motivated individual who can lead a small team to achieve sales targets and provide outstanding customer service. A minimum of 1...
View ArticleLCC rolls out industry-funded council election #space4cycling campaign
The London Cycling Campaign is aiming to lobby 6000 local election candidates to support one of 624 ward-specific improvements that would make streets safer and more inviting for everyone to cycle. In...
View ArticlePlanet X expansion leads to recruitment drive
Following a big year for bike brand Planet X, potential employees are being sought to fill new roles. The Sheffield bike assembler, one of the biggest in the UK, secured funding from Barclays last...
View ArticleI-ride reveals Orro Gold and Oxygen road bikes
After months of dangling something called 'Orro Bikes' infront of curious road cyclists via the @orrobikes Twitter account, i-ride has today released images and information on the new road label. The...
View ArticleSpecialized face new social media storm after Alize/Allez take down
Specialized is again being hammered on social media. The company's Facebook page is full of claims that the company is guilty of "bullying". In December 2013, Mike Sinyard, the company president and...
View ArticleHalf of all city car traffic could be cycled
DHL Express is pioneering the use of cargo bikes in a pilot project in several European cities which is resulting in reduced costs, less stresses employees and saving time and distance covered. The...
View ArticleApril new product round up
Cyclo BB30 bearing removal toolWeldtite: 01652 660 000 Cyclo has introduced a BB30 removal tool that will simply do what it says on the tin. The Cycle tool is designed to allow a steady application of...
View ArticlePrioritise active travel, physical inactivity is killing us, say MPs
A no holds barred parliamentary report is calling on the Government to wake up to the potential of walking and cycling as a means of getting Brits active and healthy. Every year physical inactivity...
View ArticleSchwalbe celebrates Tour de France with dealer promo
To celebrate the Grand Depart in Yorkshire this year, Schwalbe UK is offering bricks and mortar dealers a limited edition range of three of its favourite road tyres. The limited edition ‘Durano ETAPE’...
View ArticleEden Cycles looks to grow G8 network
Eden Cycles (edencycles.com) is the UK and European distributor for G8 Performance insoles (g8performance.com.au) and is looking to expand its distribution network. Eden is looking for stores with an...
View ArticleBikeBiz April print edition now readable online
The April BikeBiz print edition is now available to read online, or download as a pdf here. Within this, our 99th issue, we've a focus on independent retail, with both mystery shopper and the 'top 20...
View ArticleHelp for Heroes ride sets £1.5 million target
Ross Kemp, Lorraine Kelly and many more Help for Heroes patrons are calling on the public to ride and support the Hero Ride - an annual effort to raise funds to help wounded soldier's recovery. With a...
View ArticleYorkshire venue sought to display Tour de France hero's memorabilia
Britain's first Tour de France stage winner, Yorkshireman Brian Robinson, is looking for a temporary home for his incredible collection of Tour memorabilia on the run-up to Yorkshire’s Grand Départ....
View ArticleBike Week events go live
The smartphone- and tablet-friendly website for Bike Week 2014 has now published the first listing of events. More than 150 have been listed, with only one of them being an event organised by a bike...
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