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The Transport Committee has launched an inquiry to explore the safety and legal implications of e-scooters, their impact on congestion and potential contribution to reducing the UK’s greenhouse gas emissions. The UK is the last major European economy where e-scooters are banned everywhere except on private land (with the landowner’s …

Garmin Europe is to assume full control of the distribution and marketing of Tacx in the UK and Ireland from 1st August 2020. This change marks the final step in Tacx becoming a part of the Garmin business. Garmin acquired Tacx in April 2019 to offer its customers a solution …

Sean Igoe has launched SMI Media, following his announcement that he was leaving TI Media in January. Igoe has previously led the commercial teams at Future, Dennis Publishing and TI Media. SMI Media will specialise in the cycling, running and outdoor markets and believes it is “perfectly placed” to help brands …

Saddleback has adopted a new backup technology to protect company data from cybercriminals and improve efficiency. The company boasts a portfolio including 3T, Castelli, Chris King, ENVE, HJC, Intense, Moots Cycles, Peaty’s, Push, Sidi, Silca, Sportful, Stages, Troy Lee Designs and Wolf Tooth. Despite the company’s success, its backup solution …

As the UK lockdown heads into its second phase, Mayor of London’s walking and cycling commissioner Will Norman outlines how London could adapt to enable socially-distanced travel… With London’s public transport capacity potentially running at a fifth of pre-crisis levels, up to eight million journeys a day will need to …

SnapDragon is an online ‘brand guardian’ helping businesses fight counterfeit products. Founder and CEO Rachel Jones looks at safeguarding your brand

In spite of the legal minefield they represent, e-scooters have evolved into one of the key industry talking points of 2019. Four industry stalwarts give their take on e-scooters' impact on the cycling industry and the micro-mobility market as a whole

As more people look to bikes for their daily commutes, IBDs need to nudge them along. The question is – how? By Michael Bevan, CEO at consumer finance specialist, Duologi

In spite of the legal minefield they represent, e-scooters have evolved into one of the key industry talking points of 2019. Four industry stalwarts give their take on e-scooters’ impact on the cycling industry and the micro-mobility market as a whole