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SRAM has introduced AXS Web, designed for ride analysis. The AXS Web dashboard is for anyone with data-enabled devices, including power metres, tyre pressure sensors and electronic shifting, and will collect and display ride data uploaded through Garmin head units. Wahoo compatibility is forthcoming, SRAM has said. “We built this …

Rapha has launched the Pro Team lightweight backpack, designed for training before and after work. “Early in the morning or late at night, laps of the park or reps of the hill, whenever and wherever you choose to fit it in, training around work requires a game plan,” said a …

Strava has unveiled Routes, a new tool to help athletes find the best places to run and ride. “With over three billion activities uploaded from all over the world, Strava knows where athletes actually run and ride,” said a statement. “Routes uses that knowledge to provide high-quality route recommendations personalised …

Bike shops will be allowed to remain open in the UK after prime minister Boris Johnson announced that all “non-essential” shops must now shut due to the spread of COVID-19. In an announcement made last night, Johnson said the public will only be allowed to leave their home for the …

7mesh has created Safe Escapes, a social media-based campaign to encourage riders to find and share local or at-home creative adventures. The business said sharing #SafeEscapes can inspire other riders and create a sense of community during a period of social distancing. A key theme of the campaign is encouraging all riders …

Rebecca Morley catches up with Cambrian Tyres’ Shelley Childs about Continental’s bumper year in 2019

As we enter a new decade, three cycling organisations look ahead to what are sure to be key industry trends throughout 2020

BikeBiz catches up with Mark Jenner, co-founder of Beeline

As we begin the new year, BikeBiz catches up with five UK distributors to gauge their progress throughout 2019. Today, we hear from Simon Ford, sales director, Extra UK