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Nominations will close today, 16th October, for the BikeBiz Awards 2020. Members of the cycling trade community are invited to put themselves in the running for one of our prestigious awards using the quick and easy online form. Cycling enthusiasts are also encouraged to nominate their favourite brands, retailers and individuals …

While road cycling may seem like an expensive hobby on the surface, it really doesn’t have to be if done the right way. We’ve highlighted the top 6 things every new road cyclist truly needs to get started below. 1) Buy the right road bike While it may seem an …

Leatt has launched its new 2021 range of MTB gear, including high-performance jackets, jerseys, pants, shorts and gloves. Jackets The heavy-duty 5.0 Jacket features a three-layer HydraDri 30mm/23g/m² waterproof/breathable membrane, making it a “top pick” for harsh weather conditions, said Leatt. The softshell 4.0 Jacket features 10mm/10g/m² waterproof/breathable four-way stretch …

Greater Manchester’s bike hire scheme has moved one step closer with four operators shortlisted, Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) has announced. In partnership with Manchester City Council, Salford City Council and Trafford Council, the scheme is set to launch in spring 2021 with an initial 1,500 strong fleet, including e-bikes. …

After the Le Tour de France race, many questions arose on the application of our GRAPHENlube to the chains on the ProTour teams. Unfortunately, we can’t share this knowledge due to the complexity of the whole process, the requirement of custom equipment and proprietary expertise that we have obtained during …

Researchers have long concluded that the start of a new school year triggers a powerful sense of renewal in adults as well as children. For parents and pupils, the rituals of buying new uniforms, rucksacks, and schoolbooks beckon in a very literal sense of change. Even for those of us …

This year’s Local Bike Shop Day is taking place on 5th September – after being postponed from its original date back in May. BikeBiz catches up with the ACT to find how COVID-19 changed its plans and what we can expect moving forward

Rebecca Morley catches up with Wheels for Wellbeing director Isabelle Clement to find out why disabled people’s freedom of movement must be prioritised post-lockdown

James Groves sits down with newly-appointed Raleigh UK managing director Lee Kidger as he talks e-mobility, COVID-19 and continual development