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Muc-Off has signed Lewis Buchanan to its growing roster of athletes and teams for the 2021 season. “It’s always exciting to add a new rider to our ever-growing roster, especially one racing at the very highest level like Lew,” said Alex Trimnell, CEO at Muc-Off. “His results have been super impressive …

Olight has released the RN3500 headlight and RN180TL taillight. RN3500 headlight features: – Small but sturdy: with a max output of 3, 500 lumens in a compact body – Equipped with a high-efficiency lens to provide a smooth transition from the spot beam to the flood beam – Adaptable mode …

Velorution has partnered with Fenwick in a deal that will see the retailer, which already has stores in four locations across London, further its growth. Velorution X Fenwick of Bond Street and Velorution X Fenwick in Bentalls Kingston are set to open on 12th April, the first date non-essential retailers …

The BikeBiz jobs board filled over 450 positions in 2020, and listings are still on the rise. Here’s our latest top five… Workshop manager – Certini Bicycle Company Ltd. – Specialized Concept Store Bristol We are looking for an organised, self-motivated and ambitious individual who wants to make their mark …

Transport Secretary Grant Shapps has today announced £18 million for cycle training across the country to ensure children and their families have the confidence to choose active travel, as the Government encourages everyone to walk or cycle where possible. The funding, which is managed by The Bikeability Trust charity, will …

During the COVID-19 pandemic, cycle shops have seen a surge in demand. Plastor outlines how these practical storage solutions can make your shop safer and more efficient

COVID-19 has shaken up our lives in a way no-one could have imagined six months ago, including the way we shop. Thankfully for the cycling industry, bike shops were a notable exception to stores that were told to temporarily close when lockdown was announced, and while some did shut their …

Former firefighter Tom Hunter recently opened a new IBD – The Bike Side – in West Sussex. Rebecca Morley finds out more

This month, BikeBiz catches up with Christian Heule, international sales at SwissStop, to find out more about a brand celebrating its 85th anniversary