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Insync Bikes is “ramping up” its campaign to support independent bike dealers with a new exclusive range of Lectro e-bikes. The range of five Lectro e-bikes is available now for IBDs with a full parts, warranty and servicing package. The e-bikes are being made by Insync’s parent company, Hero Cycles, …

Organisers of the North American Handmade Bicycle Show (NAHBS) are weighing up whether or not to postpone the 2020 event due to the concerns regarding COVID-19. The show – due to take place at the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center in Dallas from 20th-22nd March, is “an annual showcase for …

Canyon has agreed a “more extensive” three-year partnership with Troy Lee Designs for clothing, helmets and protection. “It’s an honour to partner with a company like Troy Lee Designs, which has such a rich race heritage and dedication to safety and performance,” said Gabe Fox, team manager. “In the past, …

E-bikes sales in Sweden remain at an “unexpectedly” high level despite the Government stopping its subsidy scheme, reports Bike Europe. Sales fell by 16.5% in the September 2018 to August 2019 period, reaching 86,000 compared to 103,000 the year before, according to data provided by the Swedish industry association Cykelbranschen. …

Independent Retailers Confederation (IRC) member ACS has called on the Government to “get on with” its fundamental review of business rates after broadly dismissing recommendations made by the Treasury Select Committee. As reported by the ACT, the Government’s official response to the Treasury Select Committee’s inquiry on business rates, published …

A survey of disabled cyclists highlights some of the ways the industry could boost cycling numbers and potentially reach a new market

BikeBiz speaks to three independent bike dealers to uncover to what extent their experiences have changed throughout the past 12 months

Small Business Saturday UK took place on 1st December 2018. Gary Conway, senior product and marketing manager at Tandem Group Cycles, speaks to BikeBiz about the importance of independent bike shops

BikeExchange CEO Brooke Tully delivers some key insights for IBDs in 2019