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Ibis Cycles has announced a change to its operations within the UK and Ireland markets by taking distribution in-house. The brand says it aims to better serve its dealers on these shores following the administration of its former distributor 2Pure Ltd. Effective from today, Tuesday, August 1, Ibis will begin …

Selle Italia has launched a Nubuck collection, featuring three of its best known profiles of saddles. The special edition will be available on the Italian brand’s SLR, Flite, and Novus models. A spokesperson for Selle Italia said: “The stunning and eye-catching material makes these saddles some of the most unique …

Advanced Bikes is expanding its portfolio of products available in the UK with the introduction of e-MTBs to the market. To date, the UK and Ireland distributor, Advanced Bikes UK, has been focusing on the German brand’s low impact, 100% recyclable carbon composite RECO e-bikes. As well as e-MTBs, Advanced …

Giant is set to open a new store in Tugby this autumn, neighbouring destination cafe-restaurant Café Ventoux. The brand says the new location will cater to all cyclist’s needs and is conveniently located next to “the cycling café of choice” in Rutland and Leicestershire. Ian Beasant, managing director of Giant …

This piece first appeared in the July edition of BikeBiz magazine – get your free subscription here 1) Brand: Cervélo Product: Soloist Force AXS Distributor: PBP-UK Description: The new Soloist is designed for the week-in, week-out rider and racer who can only justify one high-performance bike. It balances light weight and …

Rob Dempsey dives into the main party manifestos to see what they may offer cyclists

Rachel White, head of Public Affairs at Sustrans, tells BikeBiz why parties need to tackle the climate crisis for future generations

Factor Bikes recently appointed founder John Bailey as UK managing director it looks to expand throughout the brand’s homeland. Rebecca Morley catches up with the man himself to find out more

Sustrans has adapted the AutoTURN software, in order to simulate accurate real-life movements of people who cycle