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Evans Cycles has announced its first venture into the smart trainer market, as the high street retailer unveils its own-brand Pinnacle turbo. The Pinnacle HC Turbo Home Trainer is the latest offering in the ever-growing indoor cycling market, aiming to offer a competitive spec at a more affordable price than …

E-scooter trial operator Tier has launched 500 e-bikes in London to boost its fleet.  Micromobility firm tier has added 500 e-bikes in the north London borough of Islington, as it hopes to capitalise on the expansion of the Ultra-Low Emission Zone last month.  Tier, part of the Government’s e-scooter trial …

Retired professional road cyclist Russ Downing has launched his own coffee brand, targeted at cycle stores.  Downing, a former British road race champion who retired in 2019, has partnered with tech entrepreneur Tim Hammond to launch Cycle Expresso, a scheme that encourages bike shops to set-up their own pop-up café …

Following the commencement of the voting process for the BikeBiz Awards 2021 in association with Tannus Tyres, we’ll be highlighting each and every finalist from our list of expertly-curated accolades. The final decision will be placed in the hands of those that know best – professionals that work within the industry day …

Cannondale has launched the latest addition to its Scalpel range, the first ever hardtail model.  The new front suspension Scalpel follows in the footsteps of the full-suspension models with its XC and trail-hybrid focused geometry, featuring a slack front end for stability and control on the descents.  Cannondale’s latest hardtail …

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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