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Gocycle has teamed up with Clarence Court Eggs to increase the awareness of the health benefits of e-bikes amongst UK consumers. Clarence Court’s first-ever e-bike competition will see the egg brand give away two fast-folding Gocycle GXs with the aim of encouraging its audience to consider e-bikes as a healthier …

The outbreak of COVID-19 has sent shockwaves through our industry. As we weather the storm, BikeBiz will keep you updated with all the latest from the trade. Cycle shops are set to be among the least affected type of business by a reduction in consumer spending over the next 12 months as a …

Bike thefts reported to BikeRegister rose by 48% in June, compared to last year, following a drop during the early months of the COVID-19 lockdown. Figures compiled for the first half of 2020 by the national cycle database show 786 thefts were reported last month. Previous months had seen a …

The BikeBiz jobs board filled over 500 positions in 2019, and listings are still on the rise. Here’s our latest top five… Workshop supervisor/electric bike kit production mechanic – nano electric bikes ltd The job is to work in and manage the day to day running of the workshop, assessment …

The Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) has allocated the first phase of its emergency active travel grant set to prioritise the implementation of protected routes. Schemes across GM districts will provide safe travel options for people without cars and to keep public transport free for those that need it most …

The current retail environment and the struggling high street has been well reported for a long time – with many figures pointing to a bleak picture for bricks and mortar stores in the UK. 2019 was described as the “worst year on record for retail” by the BRC, with total …

Richard Smith, EMEA regional director at Myagi, tells Rebecca Morley how the platform connects brands, distributors and retailers in order to share knowledge With the complexity of the cycling industry and the technical nature of the products within it, there is a need for more measurable ways to share knowledge …

The current retail environment and the struggling high street has been well reported for a long time – with many figures pointing to a bleak picture for bricks and mortar stores in the UK. 2019 was described as the “worst year on record for retail” by the BRC, with total …

There’s no doubt the impact COVID-19 has had on every aspect of our lives, from our work, socialising and how, if at all, we travel. A bike, however, can still play an important part, to provide daily exercise and help key workers make essential journeys. And Brompton’s free home delivery …