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Just Eat Cycles has reported a “phenomenal” increase in usage of its hire scheme. May has brought the Edinburgh-based firm’s busiest month to date, with its number of users doubling to 6,400. It also set a record last Wednesday with a total of 1,589 trips taken by over 1,100 riders. …

Cycling has been voted the most popular family activity for outdoor exercise during the UK’s lockdown, according to a new poll. The research, conducted by OnePoll for Black Mountain, quizzed a sample of parents with children aged three to 14 located across the UK about their favourite outdoor activities and …

Sea Otter Europe is set to return “stronger than ever” in September after being rescheduled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The team has continued working for the festival with the development of a 2020 format adapted to the new circumstances. After following the evolution of the pandemic, organisers said they …

ArmaUrto is offering independent bike retailers the opportunity to open a direct account with the brand in advance of its official IBD launch. The ArmaUrto Dealer Direct Programme will “revolutionise how independent retailers benefit from stocking its products and will include a range of incentives previously unavailable,” the brand has …

The BikeBiz jobs board filled over 500 positions in 2019, and listings are still on the rise. Here’s our latest top five… Bicycle mechanic – Wallington Cycles Wallington Cycles are on the lookout for an excellent mechanic (or maybe two part-timers), who is happy to work on bikes of all …

BikeBiz's incognito shopper visits Life Cycles, Streetlife, Bicycle Sales and Service, Mandarin Cycles and Halfords

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Mark Ireland DipFA of Barton Financial Planning shares his thoughts with BikeBiz

In a town with independents, chains, concept stores and online retailers with physical outlets, this Mystery Shopper visit was never going to be a dull one…