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Brompton has launched its Black Edition 2020 line. “In 2020, when having any kind of nightlife has been hard, and most evening venues in the city are closed, the Brompton Black Edition launch hopes to inspire an alternative night-time two-wheeled adventure,” said a statement. “The world is looking forward to …

RGT Cycling is launching a 31-day challenge in partnership with Everesting.CC and World Bicycle Relief. Starting on 1st December, the event challenges aspiring pioneers to climb the cumulative altitude of the 8,448m Mount Everest, spreading their attempt over 31 days. Pioneers must also fundraise for World Bicycle Relief to have …

E-bike prices could be cut by up to a third to offer commuters a “sweat-free” way to cycle to work, The Times has reported. Details of the package are set to be unveiled next spring, with trials beginning in the next five months. According to The Times, the subsidy scheme will …

Extra UK has appointed John Mahon as area sales manager for the Republic of Ireland. The position has been created to offer better support to ROI customers, particularly important following the UK’s exit from the EU. John Mahon, based in Dublin, has experience in cycle retail and most recently account …

Antur Stiniog bike park is to become an official Saracen demo centre. The hire fleet will be made up of the brand’s downhill and trail bikes – the Myst and Ariel. Antur Stiniog has 14 downhill mountain bike trails, graded from green to black. Adrian Bradley at Antur Stiniog said: …

R&D and innovation are vital in any industry, with businesses of all sizes benefiting from technological advancements. And 3D printing is certainly adding a new dimension to the bike manufacturing sector – in this particular case, revolutionising how made-to-measure carbon frames can be fabricated. Henry Furniss co-founded WyndyMilla in 2009 …

Pure Electric opened its latest store in Holborn earlier this week. Rebecca Morley met with CEO Peter Kimberley to find out more

COVID-19 is currently the focal point of most businesses, and rightly so. But it’s vital that key cycling industry issues don’t fall by the wayside, writes Amelia Morgan

Gocycle founder Richard Thorpe reflects on missed opportunities, long-term investments and incentivisation in an ever-growing sector