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Pure Electric has selected Cyclescheme as its exclusive cycle to work scheme partner. Cyclescheme is a hire agreement initiative that helps people to save up to 39% on a new bike or e-bike and accessories. Available to employees of participating organisations and businesses, Cyclescheme lets customers pay for their chosen …

77% of Brits support measures in their local area to encourage cycling and walking, YouGov research has shown. The research also shows that 70% believe more people cycling would reduce traffic congestion across the country and 65% of all Britons ‒ rising to 80% of those with an opinion one …

Endura has reached the halfway mark of its one million trees initiative. By the end of June 2020, exactly 619,962 trees had been planted on the site sponsored by Endura in Mozambique, and more are being added every day. These trees not only help to reduce the quantity of carbon …

fizik has expanded its Adaptive line with two new options and an all-black aesthetic in the Antares Versus Evo R1 and R3. The saddles benefit from the same 3D-printed zonal cushioning system, joined to a more ride-compliant carbon-reinforced nylon shell, with a choice of either lightweight carbon or Kium rail …

Oakley has launched the new Kokoro collection designed by artist Meguru Yamaguchi. To mark the launch, Oakley is making a $200,000 donation to support the COVID-19 Solidarity Response Fund for the World Health Organization. “‘Kokoro,’ a Japanese word meaning ‘heart; mind; spirit,’ unifies athletes of all abilities, professional and every …

By Karen Gee, founder and editor of family cycling website Cycle Sprog

Indoor cycling became more prominent than ever in 2019, but Wattbike CEO Richard Baker believes the 2020 Olympics will be a catalyst for even further growth...

Following an uncertain 2019 for retail, Rebecca Morley asks bike shops how they have fared during the winter period

By Bottle PR managing director Natasha Hill