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Cube has signed Lucy Charles-Barclay, effective from 2021 on a multi-year arrangement, in a move to take its triathlon sponsorship “to the next level”. Starting this coming season, the triple Challenge ‘The Championship’ winner, triple Ironman winner and three-time silver medallist at the Ironman World Championships in Hawaii will be …

Velotech Services is reassuring its stockists regarding UK Rotor supply, following recent media reports regarding low stock of parts and accessories. CEO Robin Corder said the distributor is not expecting any supply issues this year on ranges of chainsets, chainrings, power products and bottom bracket consumables. “Rotor components are manufactured …

Trade association LEVA-EU has called for an amendment to legislation that is said is ‘discriminating’ against e-bike manufacturers over China components. The organisation said that e-bike assemblers must pay 48.5% anti-dumping duty on essential bike components from China, even though the components are not subject to that duty as stipulated …

Swindon Borough Council is seeking views on where people would like to see cycle stands located in the town. Over the last few months, the council has carried out a number of improvements to cycle routes in the borough thanks to £731,500 in funding from the Government’s Active Travel Fund. …

Officers in Aviemore are appealing for information after a number of high-value mountain bikes were reported stolen in the Laggan area. Police received a report of eight Polygon Siskiu T8 mountain bikes, estimated to be worth around £12,800, having been stolen from Laggan Wolftrax Visitor Centre between 11pm on Friday, …

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