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Specialized UK is joining the eCargo bike sector with the launch of the all-new Turbo Porto – a first for the brand in the UK. On launch, the brand positions the Turbo Porto as, “meticulously crafted to be the highest performing, most refined, most beautiful way for you, your family, …

Rocket Espresso is well-known in the world of cycling. The brand’s quintessential Italian espresso machines have been the pro cyclist’s home coffee maker of choice since 2008. Founder, ex Team Sky and British Champion pro cyclist, Russ Downing has now collaborated with Rocket in Milan to start offering Rocket Espresso …

Ribble has shared news of a collaboration with DJ Spoony, creating a unique Special Edition Ultra SL R. Ribble’s in-house design and paint studio created DJ Spoony’s dream machine Ultra SL R using a bespoke Gold Flame, Black and Gold paint design. DJ Spoony’s logo features on the forks and …

Focal Events, organisers behind The Dirty Reiver, have announced a new event for the UK Gravel calendar – Gravel Rocks. Taking place from Friday, July 12, to Sunday, July 14, this two day, festival style event, will roll out from Duncombe Park on the edges of the North York Moors …

As part of the agreements between Santini and A.S.O., a partnership that includes the supply of leader jerseys for the Tour de France, as well as dedicated capsule collections for other races in the A.S.O. circuit, Santini has introduced the Paris-Roubaix, La Flèche Wallonne, and Liège-Bastogne-Liège collections. With Paris-Roubaix, La …

BikeBiz sits down with See.Sense founders Irene and Philip McAleese

In this month’s advice for cycling retailers, Jonathan Harrison from the Association of Cycle Traders explains how sector expertise and user experience counts when it comes to retail finance

Citrus-Lime’s James Steel tells Rebecca Morley about the company’s Book My Bike In initiative and the value of bike shops offering online services

BikeBiz editor Alex Ballinger looks at the expected developments in the coming 12 months