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Namedsport has secured sponsorship of the Giro d’Italia for the sixth year running. In addition to race sponsorship, there will be four professional teams at the Giro using the brand’s products before, during and after each stage. Astana-Premier Tech, Cofidis, AG2R La Citroen and Team BikeExchange have all partnered with …

E-drive systems manufacturer Bafang presented a wide range of its latest product developments at China Cycle 2021, which was held from 5th-8th May at the Shanghai New International Expo Center. To demonstrate the company’s technological flexibility and customer-led approach, the large Bafang booth had products divided into three distinct groups …

Trade association LEVA-EU has warned that proposed new rules governing batteries for electric vehicles are ‘a sledgehammer to crack a nut’ and risk tying manufacturers of more powerful electric vehicles like motorbikes, e-scooters and electric mopeds in red tape. LEVA EU made its warning following the European Commission’s proposal to …

ACT members will be able to save time and money when offering retail finance with the new Retail Finance Appointed Representative initiative, meaning they get the benefits of offering regulated finance with no Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) involvement. Over the past year, retail finance has played a key role in …

Albion has released its new Spring/Summer 2021 range of performance cycling clothing. The new collection is made up of a short sleeve jersey, bib shorts, a windproof gilet and mesh base layers for warm weather riding, all made using recycled performance fabrics and available for the first time in both …

Bike repair workshop Handlebars recently opened its latest branch in Hyde Park. CEO Jeyda Heselton talks to Rebecca Morley about transforming disused spaces and putting the service back into servicing

Muc-Off, winner of P&A Brand of the Year at last year’s BikeBiz Awards, tells us what it means to win, how it adapted to 2020’s challenges and what’s in store for the year ahead

COREbike was cancelled this January due to COVID-19 – making 2021 the first year the show has not taken place since it launched. Rebecca Morley looks at how this has affected the industry

BikeBiz catches up with Jos and Vanessa Ruiterman, founders of Megmeister