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MiRider, the Wigan-based manufacturer of compact folding e-bikes, has announced the launch of the new MiRider One Hope Edition. Positioned as a premium folding e-bike, the MiRider One Hope Edition is aimed squarely at riders looking for a modern folding e-bike equipped with the finest British-made components. A very British …

Chicken CycleKit has announced the addition of a new area manager and new Scotland/Ireland area manager. Alex Sheppard, who was previously based in the south of England territory, has moved up to Scotland to live and will be serving as the area sales manager for Scotland and both Northern Ireland …

Parlee has unveiled an all-new Ouray, inspired by the town of Ouray, located deep in the San Juan Mountains of Colorado. The Ouray is the culmination of 25 years of carbon fiber expertise, blending precise layups, handling, and modern geometry to create a “truly unique” all-road bike with the brand’s …

Following a successful pitch process, Shift Active Media has been selected by Life Time Athletic Events to manage global PR and on-site press offices for its flagship cycling events, including Sea Otter Classic, Unbound Gravel and the broader Life Time Grand Prix series. Starting with the 34th edition of the …

A new cycling industry podcast named “Ride To Success” has been launched by Pedro Couto Lopes. The podcast has been created to dive into cycling’s latest trends, technology, community needs, and business strategies, and offers insights for enthusiasts and industry professionals alike Pedro Couto Lopes, founder and host of the …

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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 …