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Lauren Jenkins has joined the Singletrack World team, with a focus on daily news on singletrackworld.com. “Lauren is a well-respected cycling journalist, with experience of working with a whole host of print and digital publications,” said publisher Mark Alker. “Her addition to the Singletrack World team will allow our small …

Eyekandy has launched a new sales solution with Velorution, blending live video with augmented reality shopping. “We were really excited when Eyekandy approached us looking for a UK partner to launch the solution,” said Jonathan Cole, chairman of Velorution. “The pandemic has meant that bridging online and offline sales became …

Canyon has launched the new Speedmax CFR TT Disc time trial bike.  “The all-new Speedmax CFR TT Disc represents the latest generation of one of the fastest, most successful TT bikes on the scene,” said a Canyon statement. “But this is much more than just an update. It’s a mandate. In full pro-level CFR trim, we created …

Aviva has joined forces with Ripe’s Cycleplan brand to offer customers specialist cycle insurance. Customers can access the product through the Aviva.co.uk site and the MyAviva customer portal, where they will be directed to the Cycleplan brand. The specialist cycle insurance can provide cover for multiple bicycles and accessories, both …

The digital edition of BikeBiz May is now available online. This month, we catch up with Raleigh UK’s Lee Kidger, hear more about the Women of Colour Cycling Collective and Little Rider’s Mike Douglass talks inspiring the pros of the future. This month’s sector guides are kids’ bikes and accessories and …

By Tanguy Goretti, Cowboy founder

The gender gap: how does the bike industry fare? Rebecca Morley reaches out to six women to talk about their experiences in the cycling industry

By Jez Loftus, media and PR specialist, Trek

The gender gap: how does the bike industry fare? Rebecca Morley reaches out to six women to talk about their experiences in the cycling industry