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Cambridge is the UK’s top hotspot for bike thefts, recording more than double the number of its rival city on the list, according to new figures. MoneySuperMarket analysed bike theft data from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) and found that the rate of reported thefts per 1,000 people was …

Santini has been announced as the official kit supplier to the UCI Track Champions League. The brand will provide a series of custom skinsuits for riders competing in the league, including leader’s jerseys. The deal also includes the production of clothing for event staff with the rights to commercialise UCI …

Hutchinson Cycling Dpt has announced its 2021 roster of professional triathletes, with multiple new signings. Headlining the brand’s new triathlete lineup is Mario Mola. 23-year-old British triathlete Alex Yee also joins the crew of Hutchinson supported athletes for the 2021 season. BMC Pro Triathlon Team boasts a strong array of talent …

Tinie Tempah has introduced the Knaap e-bike to London. Steven May of Knaaps UK distributor JDM Products said: “We are huge fans of Tinie and we are over the moon that he is using the bike in the capital and introducing it to the London scene! It’s definitely the bike …

Sustrans has teamed up with the University of the West of England to launch a new research project that aims to address transport-related barriers faced by people aged 12-24 years in the UK. Transport to Thrive will explore why transport is important to young people’s ability to reach the opportunities …

Following the lifting of the UK’s third lockdown, the ACT has released further guidance for bike shops that are now reopening after making the difficult decision to shut up shop...

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Rebecca Morley catches up with Pennine Cycles director Sandra Corcoran on her recent BikeBiz Awards nomination and owning a bike shop for 21 years

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