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The Bike Club is partnering with the Bikeability Trust to expand access to high-quality bikes and training for the next generation of riders. With 2021 set to be another ‘huge’ year for cycling, the Bike Club and the Bikeability Trust will be working together to achieve their shared ambition of …

53% of cyclists have cycled more since lockdowns started in March 2020, according to new research, with the cycling boom driven by a desire to stay fit, improve mental health and spend time with loved ones. In addition, 57% of people who were considering taking up cycling before the pandemic did …

Velotech Services has expanded its portfolio with the MTB Hopper range. The self-build ramps can be used by coaches, retailers, end-users and events as a training tool or just for fun. “Due to progressive geometry, MTB Hopper is perfect for your first jump, and still brings lots of fun for …

The Silverfish UK website is now fully back online and the distributor is taking orders and shipping as normal after a ‘massive’ team effort involving every part of the business and support from its IT partners. On 2nd July, systems were affected by the major ransomware cyber-attack aimed at US …

Sea Otter Classic has been acquired by Life Time. Life Time is the owner/producer of multiple athletic events, with a history of providing ‘premium, uncompromising’ race experiences. Its acquisition of Sea Otter marks another ‘important’ step in the continued growth and success of the event. Sea Otter Classic’s leadership team …

In a four-part series, James Smith investigates whether cycling consumers are considering the environmental and ethical impacts of their purchases

James Groves catches up with Intense Europe managing director Werner Kastenauer

The greenest cycle garment is the one you already own, writes Carl Regan...

Thieves have taken advantage of the COVID-19 bike boom in recent months. Rebecca Morley catches up with BikeRegister’s James Brown