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Shift Active Media has appointed Laura Bolton as PR manager. The role will see her manage the global public relations for a selection of Shift’s clients, including Continental, Look, Selle Royal and World Bicycle Relief. She has joined the team remotely during the COVID-19 pandemic. “Despite the unorthodox start to the …

Busby is now Welsh Cycling’s official incident detection partner. Launched in 2019, Busby is a safety app with features including incident detections, incident prevention and near-miss reporting. The app is free to download on either the Google Play or Apple store. “Our partnership with Welsh Cycling is a big leap …

Halton has secured £208,000 of Government funding to accelerate walking and cycling projects across the borough. Initial schemes have been identified by interpreting transport model data and passenger travel numbers in line with Government guidance. Phase 1 temporary pop-up schemes are being implemented over the next few weeks in three …

Orro has released a range of updated models with new specifications and innovations for 2021. The new Venturi STC has a redesigned front end which is now fully integrated with a new, wider head tube. It continues with Orro’s British Spread Tow Carbon and will be offered in more specifications …

The BA has recruited former Rutland Cycling CEO David Middlemiss. Joining the team from 1st September, Middlemiss will support the ongoing work at the BA to engage the retail sector in its advocacy programme to grow the cycling market, primarily by developing IBD engagement in the organisation’s flagship programmes – …

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Behind the scenes it has been a big year for Rouleur and Privateer, with the newly formed Gruppo Media at the helm. Jonathon Harker speaks with Bruce Sandell and Guy Andrews to find out how the MBO will change things front of house…

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