Interviews, features and in-depth analysis on the cycling industry

MYSTERY SHOPPER: Colchester Part Two

by Mystery Shopper
Apr 27th 2010 at 10:00AM
in Features

The second part of Mystery Shopper's trip to the Essex town...

MYSTERY SHOPPER: Colchester Part One

by Mystery Shopper
Apr 26th 2010 at 1:36PM in Features

Should a university student opt for a road bike, or a singlespeed rig? That is the question Mystery Shopper popped to Colchesters many cycle stores. We suspect, based on the immaculate service of one store, we may have been recognised. Did your store provide that perfect retail experience?

Are helmet safeguards a step too far?

by Arthur Lamy
Apr 23rd 2010 at 11:29AM in Features

Jersey-based Arthur Lamy gives his perspective on the islands landmark helmet legislation that passed last month, and only narrowly avoided making helmets compulsory for adults...

INDUSTRY OPINIONS: Should bike dealers fear Tescos in-store Bike Shops?

by Jonathon Harker
Apr 22nd 2010 at 1:55PM in Features

Is the grocers latest move into the cycle trade anything for IBDs to fear? Or just a load of hot air? Jonathon Harker spoke to some UK cycle dealers for their views...

DEALER PROFILE: Alpine Bikes

by Jonathon Harker
Apr 20th 2010 at 12:19PM in Features

Alpine fresh: With a new store set to open later this year in Perth, Alpines growing cycle dealer network goes from strength to strength. Jonathon Harker speaks to marketing director Pippa Thackray to find out more about the cycle retailer...

Rise and rise of the sportive

by Carlton Reid
Apr 15th 2010 at 11:28AM in Features

Cyclo-sportives are the in-thing, selling out in seconds. No longer just for the hard-core, theyre reaching out to the masses. Carlton Reid asks whether sportives could do for cycling what marathons did for jogging?

IN THE SADDLE: Jeremy Crook

by
Apr 14th 2010 at 11:51AM in Features

This month Jeremy Crook, MD of Chocolate Distribution, gets in the saddle...

SHOW REVIEW: Moore Large 2010

by Mark Sutton
Apr 13th 2010 at 11:30AM in Features

On Forme: Based around a regular brand seminar format, Moore Larges Derby show proved an education for those unfamiliar with the many new brands featured in the firms catalogue. Mark Sutton discusses some of the new products now available on the front line...

MYSTERY SHOPPER: Canterbury Part Two

by Mystery Shopper
Apr 9th 2010 at 10:01AM in Features

The second part of BikeBiz's undercover reporters trip to the Kent city...

MYSTERY SHOPPER: Canterbury Part One

by Mystery Shopper
Apr 8th 2010 at 11:00AM in Features

Are fixies really in fashion? And have retailers outside London got stock to offer to capitalise on the trend? Those are the questions Mystery Shopper asked the bike shops of Canterbury...

SHOW REVIEW: Eurobike distributor show 2010

by Mark Sutton
Apr 6th 2010 at 10:48AM in Features

One year on from Paul Stewarts announcement of Eurobikes formation, the distributor has held a series of dealer invitationals to view the latest and forthcoming product from the firm. Mark Sutton attended the distributors Derby show and discovered an unexpected brand addition...

COMPANY PROFILE: Ultimate Sports Engineering

by Mark Sutton
Apr 1st 2010 at 12:40PM in Features

BikeBiz talks to Rory Hitchens at Ultimate Sports Engineering to find out more about doubling turnover, margins and breaking past the 1,000 lumens threshold...

INTERVIEW: Windwave distribution

by Mark Sutton
Mar 31st 2010 at 11:57AM in Features

Winds of change: The industry is ever-changing and more on its toes than ever, so how is distributor Windwave shielding itself and its customers from price fluctuations and more? Dan Jones and Peter Nisbet talk to Mark Sutton about dumping duties, backup service and brand additions...

BRAND SPOTLIGHT: Moda

by Mark Sutton
Mar 30th 2010 at 10:52AM in Features

A new Moda transport: Described by Eurobike as the final link in the chain, Moda is something the firm is particularly proud of. Mark Sutton talks to MD Paul Stewart about the brands British assembly, expanding the model range to reach new target audiences and dialling in the details...