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Saddleback Ltd has bolstered its external sales force for MTB in the north of England and Scotland. As of Monday, April 8, respected area sales manager Jonty joined the Saddleback family. Bright takes with him a wealth of MTB experience following his 20 years in the industry, to focus on …

The Italian Bike Festival is on track for a record-breaking edition as registrations open for visitors. This event, dedicated to the world of cycling and cycle tourism, has been recognised as an International Trade Fair by the Emilia-Romagna Region, welcoming more than 53,000 visitors in 2023. Interest is steadily increasing …

GT Bicycles has expanded its UK and international operations with two new appointments. Ash Clark reunites with GT after previously working with the brand for more than 17 years. Taking on a new global role, heading up GT’s international sales efforts, Clark takes with him a deep knowledge and passion …

The BikeBiz jobs board helped filled more than 720 positions in 2023, and listings are still on the rise. Here’s our latest top five… Store Staff – JE James Cycles We are excited to announce the opening of our new store in Barnsley and are looking to fill various roles …

British mountain bike brand Saracen has launched a new top-spec short travel trail bike – the Ariel 30 Elite – while adding new colourways and updating specs throughout its range of trail bikes. New to the Saracen line-up for 2024, the Ariel 30 Elite is positioned as a top-end short-travel …

The April edition of BikeBiz is now live. Read the digital edition online here Never miss an issue, subscribe to BikeBiz for free here  Challenge the status quo According to the Oxford English Dictionary, diversity is defined as “the practice or quality of including or involving people from a range …

Sisters in the Wild is one of the most prominent gravel and bikepacking focused groups open to women, trans, and non-binary people. Rebecca Bland speaks to UK founder Charlotte Inman. This piece first appeared in the March edition of BikeBiz magazine – get your free subscription here Gravel cycling and …

GT Bicycles has gone through a period of transition in recent times. Simon Cox speaks to UK sales manager Josh Whiting to learn about the developments and opportunities. This piece first appeared in the February edition of BikeBiz magazine – get your free subscription here Relocating the brand was a …

Madison is a stalwart in the UK cycle industry and its in-house brands have a long history, dating back more than 40 years in some cases. Daniel Blackham hears from Scott Longstaff and Olivia Smith about how each can benefit retailers This piece first appeared in the February edition of …