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The BikeBiz jobs board filled over 450 positions in 2020, and listings are still on the rise. Here’s our latest top five… Claims handler – Laka As a claims handler/bike guru you will: – Help Laka members to file their claims and guide them through the process of replacing or …

Property consultants Alder King has let a studio unit on the Paintworks scheme in Bristol to an expanding Gloucestershire e-bike retailer. Edemo Electric Bikes is a specialist Riese and Muller e-bike dealer based in Nailsworth. Following growth in sales over the past year, the company decided the time was right …

Delfast has taken the first steps to transfer e-bike production from China to Ukraine with an agreement with the Elmiz factory in Kyiv. The parties agreed on the joint manufacture and assembly of the e-bikes. Delfast said it plans to manufacture its first five e-bikes during May, and gradually increase …

komoot Premium has introduced a new live tracking feature. Live Tracking lets users share their location in real-time from the road or trail, as well as extra safety insights such as the route they’re following, their expected ETA and phone battery level. “komoot brings together people who love to spend …

Zwift has launched Hide Display, giving Zwifters the chance to explore more and lose themselves in the game’s landscapes without distraction. The feature is available when free-riding and running or participating in a group event or race. The ‘HUD’ will remain a necessary feature when in workout mode or in …

Spend on last year’s Small Business Saturday UK hit £1.1 billion, exceeding the billion pound mark for the first time. Rebecca Morley speaks to director Michelle Ovens

European leaders recently met virtually with European Commission executive vice-president Frans Timmermans to discuss how cycling can enable a green recovery in Europe. Rebecca Morley reports

This month, BikeBiz catches up Drew Farquharson, head of design and marketing for Moore Large house brand ETC

By Paul Williams, Cycleplan CEO