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October 2011

135 stories

Oct 03 10:13 Bikeability Scotland: 'We want to see as many children as possible take part'  
  10:22 PROFILE: Wildoo  
  10:29 Toptube tablet fixie created for Samsung  
  11:14 The first bike shop in a rail station? 3
  11:14 Moore Large signs 4ZA Components  
  11:41 Knog Muddy Hell returns to Herne Hill  
  12:07 'Raising speed limits will mean UK will miss emissions targets' 5
  12:37 The Prime Minister pays British Cycling a visit  
  13:00 Bike and body wipes companies team together  
  14:26 Sweet, Michelin plans to make bike tyres from sugar cane  
  16:54 VIDEO: BikeBiz tackles the Cycle Show test track  
  19:29 Lighting up the night (and imaginations)  
Oct 04 09:49 BikeBiz Bible 2012 now readable online  
  10:21 Chain Reaction Cycles flagship store opens in Belfast  
  10:27 British Cycling awarded extra £1m by Sport England  
  11:46 Wheels4Life handed €7,000 cheque by iXS  
Oct 05 09:42 Bikes are booming? Let's see some support then  
  09:55 Decathlon to open 100 stores in the UK  
  10:05 Fisher Outdoor adds DZR shoes to portfolio  
  10:19 Looking for a job in the bike business?  
Oct 06 10:01 Hotlines cleans up with Orontas  
  10:06 Evans opens new branches in Manchester and Liverpool  
  10:29 Moore Large signs G-Form protection  
  11:03 Former team rider and bike retailer joins i-ride  
  11:39 Outdoor Trade Show figures dip  
  12:15 800 women join Victoria Pendleton for Cheshire Cycletta  
  16:40 2pure packs a Tropical Punch with new Clif Shot Block flavour  
  17:14 Shiner snaps up Dave Mirra's BMX brand  
Oct 07 09:58 Chinese dumping duty maintained  
  10:04 Sheffield bike shop ram-raided, 20 bikes stolen  
  10:30 Condor Cycle reveals all in new book  
  11:11 Hotlines announces Bristol dealer roadshow  
  11:38 How much is the average price of a bike in the UK? £242 1
  12:03 Decade Europe to carry both Corratec and Uvex  
  16:34 Can cycling's popularity rival football's?  
Oct 10 09:48 Bontrager adds to triathlon catalogue  
  09:52 Saddleback launches brand new B2B site for bike shop customers  
  10:09 Paligap gears up for Axiom  
  11:01 TfL and CILT boss calls for a 'century of cycling' 1
  11:21 Hours left to vote on the London Cycling Awards  
  11:39 Halfords sales figures dip  
  14:43 National BMX Centre teams up with Haro  
  17:28 Minoura teams up with Sufferfest  
Oct 11 09:16 Green Oil launches new look and logo  
  09:35 SRAM jumps into mountain bike wheel market  
  09:51 Proviz sheds light on new autumn/winter range  
  10:43 Bushwhacked by a buck MTBer video goes viral  
  10:57 Scottish Bike Show adds consumer day for 2012 show  
  13:00 VIDEO: DIY cycling vest displays rider's speed  
  13:35 LCC shows TfL how to make Blackfriars Bridge people-friendly  
  14:10 The Revolution WILL be televised  
Oct 12 09:37 Business secretary says Brompton is part of a "humdrum" industry 8
  09:59 CTC slams DfT longer lorry trial  
  10:10 Zyro to exclusively distribute BreezeBlockers  
  11:32 Ride UK 'Ride to Glory' cover-mount boosts sales  
  13:35 Farrand joins Shift  
Oct 13 08:38 Tern goes to Evans 2
  10:04 The Albion ups print run for issue five  
  10:54 Orange Mountain Bikes joins The Bike Place 1
  11:29 Tour of Britain 2012 dates revealed  
  19:23 Olympic Velodrome wins Prime Minister's Better Public Building Award  
Oct 14 09:57 Veroli to distribute Ceradure brand  
  10:43 50 Cycles seeking Kalkhoff partners  
  11:15 Bike Hub app issues safety warning  
Oct 15 11:53 New transport secretary welcomed by active travel campaigners  
Oct 17 10:12 Orange back on the road with Carb-o  
  10:18 Madison launches new Madison Clothing website  
  11:22 'Except cycles' signs now legal  
  12:54 Lambeth Council introduces 'bike box' storage for residents  
  16:15 Avanti's Project Evo II scores Design Award win  
Oct 18 09:25 BBB uses ANT+ wireless tech for latest Digiboard computers  
  09:37 ETRA honorary president Jacques Lenel passes away  
  09:56 Cornwall to host UK's first Festival of Sport  
  10:06 Mobile retail on the rise?  
  11:06 New scheme will reward journeys made by bike  
  12:21 Athletic rooster is back in Le Tour  
  12:51 BikeBiz independent retail survey 2011 now live  
  15:39 Apple's Newsstand works for Future  
  15:46 Government urged to rethink Business Rates  
Oct 19 10:53 Sky cites cycling in Q1 financials  
  10:56 Seventies introduces 90 day terms on BMX ahead of Christmas rush  
  11:21 SlickDog aims to be a rider's best friend  
  13:20 Primera Sports creates free bike expo  
  14:52 Wiggle floatation hits the headlines again  
Oct 20 09:30 Desk jockeys can now ride while they work 2
  10:07 Zyro launches Show Day  
  10:29 FSA seeks shutdown of counterfeit eBay sales 1
  10:59 Madison adds two recruits to the sales team  
  12:11 Gates Carbon Drive signs three year sponsorship of NAHBS  
  12:22 Koga and Haibike face off on The Gadget Show  
  16:00 Safety light 'beacon' comes onto the market  
Oct 21 09:24 Who makes the best bike in the world?  
  10:22 Transport for London's Boris Bikes bag award  
  10:22 Knog prepares for weekend's Muddy Hell  
  10:53 US Olympic cyclist joins Wiggle  
  12:45 How did the Dutch get good bike paths? 2
  12:55 New products round up: landing this month  
Oct 24 09:41 Dealers sought for Quickfix mudguards  
  09:42 DfT to release data on UK cycle routes  
  10:08 Gemini seeks UK retailers and distributor  
  10:23 Rapha launches autumn collection with microsite  
  11:16 Is it time to get the sledges and studded tyres in stock? 1
  11:56 GoPro upgrades Hero camera  
Oct 25 08:14 London 2012 to splash £10m on cycling & walking route improvements  
  10:19 RIDO releases sportier RLt saddle  
  10:29 Three-in-one bike wins Parents' Choice accolade  
  16:50 Glyph hanger: should the bike industry put so much faith in QR codes? 2
  17:32 Fisher thanks bike retailers with Roses and one-day-only offers  
Oct 26 09:04 Have you taken BikeBiz's independent retail survey?  
  10:50 New temporary number for Powabyke  
  12:22 Evolution to offer Chris King pre-built wheel programme  
Oct 27 10:04 Cycleguard urges cyclists to go high-vis as clocks go back 1
  10:45 Serco lands £50m extension of Barclays London Cycle Hire contract  
  11:00 Does bike advocacy get enough industry time and cash? 1
  11:42 Chain Reaction: 'We'd love to open more stores'  
  12:42 Future CEO Spring resigns  
  12:48 BikeBiz Awards 2011 winners: In their own words  
  13:08 BikeBiz Award 2011 winners: In their own words, part two  
Oct 28 10:01 Avocet takes stock of Pilgrim  
  10:15 Cycletta: 'The bike industry has become more inclusive for women'  
  10:49 Green Oil wins two Business Awards  
  11:04 Alpine Bikes new headline sponsor for Tweedlove Bike Festival  
  11:41 HAVE YOUR SAY: Does the industry spend enough time and cash on bike advocacy? 1
  14:14 BMW dealer opens bike store 3
  16:34 Blackburn to gift LED lights to hundreds of London cyclists  
Oct 31 09:53 'Britain's approach to road safety is deeply flawed' 3
  10:08 Looxcie hands-free video camera launches  
  10:57 Certini Bicycle Co staff wear handlebars for Movember  
  11:10 Hotlines: 'Core is the UK's top destination for serious cycle dealers'  
  11:51 Koga wins two iF Design Awards  
  13:55 Chinese bicycle brand made famous (again) by Ai Weiwei  
  15:23 Over £25,000 of bikes stolen from Alpine Bikes  
  16:28 Remember, remember to download BikeBiz November  
  17:36 Not commuting by bike or on foot? Then expect to be more stressed  
  17:49 BEBA teams up with Electric Motor Cycle Association