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Muc-Off has launched a new Rainproof Essentials Case. “Come rain or shine, every rider wants to keep those essential items that you take with you on a ride, safe, secure and organised,” said Alex Trimnell, CEO at Muc-Off. “Our new Rainproof Essentials Case is the ideal accessory to help you …

The Scottish Government and sportscotland have launched an £8 million fund to improve cycling facilities across the country. The national Cycling Facilities Fund will capitalise on the upsurge of interest in cycling by developing a network of accessible, inclusive and inspiring facilities that encourage people of all ages to ride …

The Thule Group has reported currency-adjusted growth of 52% for the third quarter of 2020. This means the group has achieved a currency-adjusted sales increase of 7% for the first nine months of the year, said CEO and president Magnus Welander. Net sales for the quarter amounted to SEK 2,436 …

VAAST Bikes has signed an agreement with German cycling-specialist retailer Internetstores. Two of VAAST’s key bicycle models, the gravel-ready all-road A/1 bike and the urban U/1, are now stocked at Internetstores’ e-commerce sites. Both VAAST models will be available to order online for delivery in 14 locations across Europe via …

Climate charity Possible has teamed up with Brompton Bicycle and Covent Garden to launch ‘Name Our Lanes’, a competition to name London’s cycleways. This comes following a boom in cycling in the capital as more people are choosing to travel by bike during the COVID-19 pandemic. To mark the duration …

Social Media’s an unruly beast. With everyone’s thoughts and conversations in the public domain, it’s hard to predict what can come of posting 140 characters online. Sometimes results can be surprising as organiser of the #MTBMeetup Simon Bradley reveals

Rockets and Rascals targets a May opening for its second store

Road continues to ride high at retail, but are these other two key markets showing signs of an upward curve?

COMMENT: Is pitching your business at fair weather cyclists more risky than aiming at hardcore cyclists? If so, is it any wonder most businesses opt for the latter?