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Giro Sport Design has announced the launch of the Aries Spherical helmet. The Aries gives riders the added protection of Spherical Technology powered by MIPS. It also debuts Giro’s new DryCore sweat management system, which utilises an internal silicone bead to redirect moisture away from the rider’s brow and eliminate …

Hotlines has announced it will be dropping four brands from its distribution portfolio, in order to focus on its in-house and key third party brands. On Thursday, 19th January, Scotland-based distributor Hotlines announced it would be parting ways with Ghost, Fuji, SE Bikes, and Breezer, in order to focus more …

The Glasgow-based cycling charity Bike For Good is calling for help during a tough winter.  Founded in 2010, Bike For Good services and sells refurbished bikes, teaches mechanic skills, provides cycle training, and delivers community programmes, all to help change lives for the better through cycling. But the charity is …

High street retailer Halfords has reported a significant drop in the cycling market in its latest financial report, as the bike sector dropped 20% year-on-year for the chain in Q3.  In its Q3 trading update, which covered the 13 weeks leading up to 30th December 2022,  Halfords said its cycling …

Batribike has launched a new Dealer Loyalty Scheme for 2023, which will reward dealers with discount vouchers to spend on subsequent bike purchases. Luke Pearson, managing director, said: “We value our dealers, and look for different ways to support them, if they are selling bikes, then we are too. “Following …

There's plenty of doom and gloom about in the retail sector, but how will the cycle industry fare?

‘Tis the season to be jolly, but does the bike trade know as much? BikeBiz’s man of mystery goes in search of a bicycle fit for the Queen, pitting the chain stores against one another in this battle royale…

Sports journalist James Cornford asks that question of some big brands in this month's magazine column

BikeBiz's incognito shopper visits Life Cycles, Streetlife, Bicycle Sales and Service, Mandarin Cycles and Halfords