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EVOC has unveiled its “fully reengineered” protection wear range. The range, with the next generation Liteshield Plus back protector, aims to offer protection on the bike. The breathable and quick-drying line of protection wear for men, women and children can be worn as base or second layer. “It was our …

The #BikeIsBest campaign has written a letter to Prime Minister Boris Johnson on safeguarding the “golden age of cycling”. It relates to the ‘worrying increase in bikelash’ and the need to better equip local authorities to deliver a cycling ‘revolution’. It also calls for a clear timetable on Active Travel …

Halfords has reported a 500% increase in sales of turbo trainers since lockdown began. During the first week of lockdown, the retailer sold 15 times the number of turbo trainers compared to the same time period last year, a 1,500% increase YOY. With stock in high demand, Halfords has now …

The BikeBiz jobs board filled over 500 positions in 2019, and listings are still on the rise. Here’s our latest top five… Experienced mechanic – Giant St Pauls With the changes in our customers’ needs since the COVID-19 pandemic, our workshop is busier than ever and we’re looking to recruit …

KOO has launched two new performance eyewear models, Spectro and Demos. Both models feature a single-lens construction that, courtesy of the brand’s partnership with Zeiss, offers panoramic visual clarity. Ylenia Battistello, KOO sales and marketing director, said: “We are very excited to be launching the Spectro and Demos from KOO. …

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