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Bollé Brands has confirmed the appointments of three new executives as it looks to build on the acquisition of Spy Optic late last year. The company says it is pursuing its efforts and investments to reinforce its position as a key player in the sports and optical industries. As a …

Sport England is making up to £195 million of funding available to help the community sport and physical activity sector through the ongoing COVID-19 crisis. The package is additional to any funding support provided by the Government and is made up of the following: – A £20 million Community Emergency …

Cicli Pinarello has appointed Uberto Thun-Hohenstein as chief executive officer. Thun-Hohenstein brings a wealth of industry experience, following a series of senior positions in an international career spanning a number of European markets, including 27 years at Pirelli. His main objective in his new role at Pinarello will be to …

Green Commute Initiative (GCI) has launched the NHS Bike Project. It has asked its local community to donate unwanted but roadworthy bikes. The team, with assistance from the Baydon Flyers cycling group, will refurbish and service the bikes and donate them to any NHS staff member who needs one. GCI …

Exposure Lights and Ultimate USE Components are offering ‘click and connect’, giving bike stores the ability to order product and have it delivered to a customer’s address direct for a maximum £5 delivery fee. – Place an order on the B2B – Fill out the customer’s address in the delivery …

Bob Elliot is launching a new in-house, IBD-focused brand this month. James Groves catches up with director Paul Elliot as he discusses close relationships, expanding offerings and self-selling products

By Karen Gee, founder and editor of family cycling website Cycle Sprog

Indoor cycling became more prominent than ever in 2019, but Wattbike CEO Richard Baker believes the 2020 Olympics will be a catalyst for even further growth...

Following an uncertain 2019 for retail, Rebecca Morley asks bike shops how they have fared during the winter period