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Dorel Sports has reported its fourth consecutive quarter of revenue growth in the first quarter of 2020 at $188.2 million, an increase of $3.6 million, or 2.0%, compared to a year ago. Sales improvements were at Cycling Sports Group (CSG) and Pacific Cycle (PCG), partially offset by weakness at Caloi. …

The Bikeability Trust has announced the winners of the third annual national Bikeability Awards programme with a ‘virtual’ award presentation this year, due to COVID-19 lockdown restrictions. The primary aim of the awards programme is to reward and promote the work that the Bikeability industry and partners are doing. Secondary …

Trelock and tubus carrier systems have joined forces to create a new type of carrier system featuring integrated lighting. The new rear bike light, which will primarily appeal to original equipment manufacturers, will also be offered as an after-market variant in the racktime brand in the autumn. The new carrier …

The BikeBiz jobs board filled over 500 positions in 2019, and listings are still on the rise. Here’s our latest top five… London bike mechanic – VanMoof We’re looking for an outstanding bike mechanic to help us become as famous for our service as we are for our bikes. We’re …

Manchester-based bike manufacturer Insync has welcomed Boris Johnson’s prediction that cycling will experience a ‘golden age’ once lockdown ends. However, Cycling UK has said this will only be achievable through “significant investment” and a “change in transport investment priorities”. “Replying to a question in the House of Commons, the prime …

Laura Laker investigates why women aren’t becoming mechanics, and what the industry can do to rebalance things

BikeBiz questions why more is not being done to encourage greater diversity in cycling

60-year-old parliamentary speech remains amazingly, annoyingly relevant

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