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For many years the majority of IBDs have relied upon bricks-and-mortar sales. For retailers to adapt during these strange and unfamiliar times, many will have to acknowledge that there is likely to be a significant shift towards online shopping during the lockdown. Now is the time to consider creating and/or …

The new Ribble Spring Series has launched on Zwift. Running every Friday from 10th April for nine weeks, riders will be able to ride and train with the Ribble Weldtite team using the online cycling simulator. The series has a range of structured events taken from the specific training programmes …

Fox has launched an all-new transfer post and 1X lever, as well as the 34 GRIP 2 and DPX2. Featuring its patent-pending clamp design, the all-new Transfer boasts “significant reductions” in length and weight for 2021 along with a decreased insertion depth. Featuring 100, 125, 150 and 175mm drop options, …

A chainless bicycle has been launched on Kickstarter. This prototype only has a single-speed design to show the concept working, and funding will allow the development of a multi-geared version, frame production and complete bike products. Design options include a CVT constant velocity transmission and a traditional gearbox. The first …

78% of UK cyclists fear their mental health will be negatively affected should the government enforce a nationwide confinement without daily exercise, according to new research. The figures come from a survey by specialist cycling insurance provider, Cycleplan, which questioned 547 regular cyclists about their views on the current coronavirus …