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Santini to use compostable packaging to wrap technical cycling wear
Santini will now be using TIPA’s compostable packaging to wrap its technical cycling wear. The company has consistently chosen fabric from suppliers in its local area, such as Sitip and Carvico, both based in Bergamo, and said it is committed to producing more of its output using recycled yarn. The …
Read More »Oxford residents set to benefit from new secure cycle parking
Residents of the Iffley and St Mary’s areas of Oxford are set to benefit from a number of secure cycle storage facilities. Oxfordshire County Council is to consider plans for 104 new secure cycle storage spaces along eight streets between Iffley and Cowley Road from The Plain to Bullingdon Road. …
Read More »Halfords sees cycling growth of 35% with continued strength in e-mobility
Halfords has reported cycling LFL growth of 35.4% in its Q3 trading update, covering the 13 weeks to 1st January 2021. This was driven by continued strength in adult mechanical, e-bikes and e-scooters, despite global container shortages and port congestion impacting availability. The retailer’s performance cycling business Tredz continued to …
Read More »BH Bikes returning to UK market with Ciclista partnership
Spanish bike producer BH Bikes is coming back to the UK through the dealer-direct business model with an emphasis on partnering with IBDs. With its bike range including MTB, road, gravel, trekking, urban and the equivalents in e-bikes, BH Bikes will implement its new strategy through UK company Ciclista, formed …
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