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ZyroFisher has partnered with Walberg Urban Electrics to distribute its premium foldable electric scooter brands Egret and The-Urban in the UK and Ireland. Florian Walberg set up Walberg Urban Electrics, based in Hamburg, Germany, in 2011. “We are proud to have won ZyroFisher as a partner for the UK,” said …

Santini Cycle Wear has launched washable masks to the UK. During the height of the pandemic in Italy, Santini Cycle Wear turned much of its production over to surgical masks. While Santini is now back up to full-scale apparel production, the Bergamo-based company has now launched a washable Barrier Mask …

The 2020 Prudential RideLondon festival of cycling has been cancelled. This decision has been taken by London authorities after engagement with partners involved in the planning of the event. Many other cycling events have also been cancelled or postponed, including the Tour of Britain, however the 2020 Tour de France is …

Cycling Insight has shared bikepacking search trends over the past five years. The search term ‘bikepacking’ has been gaining momentum, it said, with search interest peaking during COVID-19. With the past few months aside, the term has had around a 100% increase from 2016-2020. Currently, the term ‘bikepacking’ receives on …

This month we take a look at the latest helmets from some of the leading brands in the sector, TSG, 100%, Lazer, Kask, Bluegrass, Alpina, Sweet Protection, ABUS, Kali Protectives, Crazy Stuff, Cannondale, Giro, MET, ETC, Leatt, Kiddimoto, Bell, Smith, Oxford Products, XLC, Bern,  Alpinestars, Cube, Hedkayse, Exposure Lights and Hiplok …

Topeak will reach its 30th anniversary in 2021. James Groves sits down with Extra UK brand manager Matt Beighton as he reflects on Taiwanese relations, industry categorisation and stringent standards

Insync’s sales director Wayne Clarke tells Rebecca Morley about a new range of Coyote bikes that are exclusive to IBDs In an era of rising online sales, it is vital that IBDs are supported in any way possible. The service offered by independent bike shops simply cannot be offered on …

Rebecca Morley shares her thoughts after 18 months in the trade It’s clear to see how much women are underrepresented in the cycling industry. From events and festivals to meetings and factory tours, I constantly find myself in a male-dominated environment, where it can be very intimidating to walk into …

Rebecca Morley catches up with Peaty’s to find out how it all started, the benefits of being a rider-owned company and being eco-friendly