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Moore Large has launched its COVID-19 in-store branding pack. The distributor is working with Nottingham-based printer, Stirland Paterson, to bring the range of branding designed to give customers clear and simple instructions on key social distancing, contactless payment and sanitation, as well some bicycle-specific artwork, for example, a “bicycle service …

The majority of Londoners support moves by the Mayor, Transport for London and local councils to give more space to pedestrians and cyclists, a new poll on behalf of Centre for London and London Environment Directors’ Network (LEDNet) has found. The polling was commissioned by Centre for London to explore …

High5 has launched its new Slow Release Energy range. Developed and tested with professional German cycling team Bora – Hansgrohe, the brand set out to “redefine” endurance nutrition. “High5 is committed to pushing the science to create sports nutrition products that have a real benefit… with the Slow Release Energy …

European cycling associations have marked an “important breakthrough” for cycling on the EU agenda as an equal mode of transport with the auto sector and public transport. At a press conference last week, the executive vice president of the Commission Frans Timmermans announced that cycling can be funded as part …

Cycling Insight has surveyed 258 UK cyclists to determine changes in behaviour as a result of COVID-19. As the UK slowly emerges from lockdown, the question remained whether cyclists felt confident in visiting their local bike stores, if they had increased their time outdoors or kept to indoor training only, …

Yanto Barker, founder of Le Col, talks to Rebecca Morley about his cycling apparel brand

In the current retail climate, survival is the primary focus for many bike shops. But what if you’re looking to grow? Business finance expert Emily Relph explores funding options

Simon Booth, founder of Kiddimoto, talks freedom, fun and limiting tumbles

Jim Clark, owner of Jim’s Cycles in Northumberland, tells Rebecca Morley why he is retiring and closing his bike shop after 34 years