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Sigma Sports has today opened a new store on Oakham’s South Street. Occupying 4,000 sq ft spread across two floors, the store offers a range of premium brands from across the road cycling, MTB, triathlon and run categories, including Specialized S-Works, Pinarello, Cannondale, Trek, Castelli, Assos, Wahoo and On Running. …

Brompton has launched its newest CHPT3 special edition bike. Building on the partnership with the Girona-based cycling brand, the latest iteration has been given a “fresh design” and now comes with a new sling bag. The bike has been designed with a stripped back look without mudguards or front luggage. …

Litelok has made three senior appointments to strengthen its commercial team. Alex O’dell has been appointed managing director, Eve Fernandez is joining as marketing director and Ramon Schelwald will be international sales manager. Together they’ll lead the commercial team, bringing with them a wealth of experience working with leading innovative …

VanMoof has announced a $40 million investment from Norwest Venture Partners, Felix Capital and Balderton Capital. The Series B financing comes after a $13.5 million investment in May and bolsters VanMoof for further global expansion, giving the company a stronger e-bike market share in North America, Europe and Japan. The …

Endura has launched its new MT500 waterproof kit, developed in conjunction with Rachel, Gee, and Dan Atherton. The brand’s waterproof jacket has been overhauled to ensure it “keeps up with the demands of the progressive world of mountain biking”. Available in a men’s and women’s version, the MT500 waterproof jacket …

WyndyMilla co-founder Nasima Siddiqui talks cycle clubs, inclusion and shaking up the market

BikeBiz catches up with Hornit – a brand launched in 2012 to create pioneering accessories that made cycling safer, more accessible and fun

Neon-Velo talks fashion, brand ambassadors and consistent style

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