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Local Bike Shop Day 2020 has been postponed. The decision was not taken lightly, the ACT said, with the final judgement given to the bike shops that had signed up to take part. The ACT surveyed all participating shops last week. Out of all the respondents, over 90% voted in …

Evans Cycles will reopen 11 of its stores to help keep key workers on the move and provide assistance to people travelling by bike for essential journeys.  In close consultation with colleagues, a selection of stores within key cities and built-up areas have been reopened by those who have volunteered …

Moore Large is now offering direct home deliveries on all bikes and accessories as it looks to further support its dealers who are “keeping the nation moving” during the COVID-19 outbreak. The service will allow IBDs to order any bike or accessory through the Moore Large sales team and have …

The World Bicycle Industry Association (WBIA) and its member associations are calling on worldwide Governments to allow bike repair services to continue during the COVID-19 pandemic, provided that all necessary health precautions are respected. In most countries, including the UK, the continued practice of cycling for necessary trips like is …

the Bike Club has made its entire fleet of adult bikes free for key workers in London. The company – traditionally a UK-wide subscription service for kids bikes – is offering free membership until 1st June with the view to an extension. It aims to support all front-line key workers …

As we enter a new decade, three cycling organisations look ahead to what are sure to be key industry trends throughout 2020. Today, we hear from Tim Burns, senior policy and partnerships advisor, Sustrans

How have preparations for iceBike* 2020 been so far?  Preparations for the show are always manic but in a good way. Every year we try to mix things up and improve the show to keep it fresh and interesting for our visitors. We are on track and cannot wait to …

Cycling in itself is a very green option, but the industry still causes plenty of carbon footprint, be it from events, packaging or factory running. BikeBiz reached out to the industry to investigate what more we can be doing to protect our planet

Global Market Insights outlines how the bike-sharing sector will witness significant developments over the next few years…