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Cycleplan has seen a 315% sales increase since the start of lockdown. Analysing three years of internal data, Cycleplan found the most common claims to be theft and damage, including malicious damage caused intentionally by a third party. The specialist insurance provider is also urging cyclists to check the details …

Canyon is rolling out updated versions of both its Torque and Sender AL models for 2021, complete with new component packages and colours. For 2021, the brand will offer five Torque models—two aluminium (the Torque 5 and 6) and three carbon-fibre versions (the CF 7, CF 8, and CF 9). …

Bollé Brands has launched its new B2B platform. “We strive to provide our retailers with optimal conditions so they can offer our end consumers the best possible experience,” said Peter Smith, Bollé Brands’ executive chairman. “We have invested massively in a new ERP system, the next natural step was to …

Canyon has launched the all-new Aeroad. “The new R065 platform Aeroad is the culmination of years of work on the part of our engineers, designers and product managers: as well as extensive close collaboration with our pro riders,” said a statement. “It’s the result of a clear imperative: to push …

Cycle lanes are set to encourage 15.71 million more Brits to take up two wheels as concerns over collisions tops cyclists’ concerns around the country, according to new research from LV= General Insurance (LV= GI). As the Government encourages more people to cycle, 30% of Brits said they would feel …

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