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Gore has introduced the C7 Women Long Distance Bib Shorts+, having worked closely with GRL:PCK riders. “Made of a highly abrasion-resistant, four-way stretch knit fabric, these bib shorts are ideal for spending hours in the saddle, whether on solo ride excursions or riding indoors,” said a statement. “The straps are …

New consumer research has shown support for e-scooters to be accepted for use on public roads, provided they’re not allowed on the pavement as well. E-scooters are not currently legally allowed to be used on public roads and can only be used on private land. When asked, “Given the current …

Selle Royal has launched a new campaign, ‘Back in the Saddle,’ across its e-commerce and social channels. The campaign aims to support bike owners choosing to cycle as an active and healthy lifestyle choice through promoting its key benefits: Back in the saddle for the earth Cycling to commute to …

Sustrans and the DfT have commissioned the Institute for Transport Studies, University of Leeds to develop a tool to help identify locations for new cycleways in England. The Rapid Cycleway Prioritisation Tool has been developed to help inform bids for Tranche 2 of the Government’s Emergency Active Travel Fund, particularly …

Shift Active Media has been appointed as the global media agency for Brompton. Brompton kicked-off the media agency review on the 6th January, receiving requests for information from eight media agencies. Three were selected to pitch at Brompton’s London headquarters in February, which ultimately saw Shift appointed against two undisclosed …

By Ott Ilves, head of sales and marketing for Estonian e-bike brand Ampler Bikes

Cycling in itself is a very green option, but the industry still causes plenty of carbon footprint, be it from events, packaging or factory running. BikeBiz reached out to the industry to investigate what more we can be doing to protect our planet

Ken Foster’s Cycles is celebrating its 65th anniversary this month. Rebecca Morley discovers the history behind the store and how much the retail environment has changed in that time

Pearson Cycles will celebrate an incredible 160th anniversary next year. Rebecca Morley caught up with co-owner and director William Pearson to find out more about the world’s oldest bike shop