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The BikeBiz jobs board helped filled more than 720 positions in 2023, and listings are still on the rise. Here’s our latest top five… Brand Manager – Extra UK Extra UK is one of the country’s leading distributors of cycling parts and accessories with an enviable portfolio of marketing leading …

Mahle SmartBike Systems has expanded its range of accessories for X20 with the Duo device. This new remote allows the e-bike rider to have full control on the system without moving their hands from the handlebars. Duo has two buttons for a simple operation. The upper button raises the assistance …

PaceUp Media has launched its new Accelerator Programme, aimed at supporting lean start-up brands looking to scale their PR and marketing activity. The new programme will see PaceUp Media provide strategy, PR, social media and content marketing services at favourable rates for a fixed period. Up to three brands will …

Specialized has this week introduced an updated Recon shoe range and a brand new helmet, the Search, both aimed at an increasingly gravel-focused marketplace. Starting with the Recon, the range naming continues as was, offering 1.0, 2.0 and 3.0 models. The all-new shoes are said to directly benefit from S-Works …

Campagnolo has introduced its first spider-based power meter with the launch of the High Precision Power Measurement (HPPM) Power Meter. The all-new HPPM Power Meter features 16 sensors (strain gauges) and one gyroscope, designed to give riders precise and reliable power measurement. Headline technical detail from the launch announcement: Power …

A well-established name in the car market, Gtechniq has now jumped head first into the cycling industry. Business development manager Rob Foster catches BikeBiz up on the latest developments This piece first appeared in the October edition of BikeBiz magazine – get your free subscription here Can you give us …

The Association of Cycle Traders (ACT) is the largest cycle trade membership organisation in the UK and has been promoting cycling for more than 100 years. Daniel Blackham catches up with director Jonathan Harrison. This piece first appeared in the October edition of BikeBiz magazine – get your free subscription …

Rebecca Morley sits down with Team Africa Rising CEO and last year’s BikeBiz Woman of the Year Kimberly Coats  This piece first appeared in the October edition of BikeBiz magazine – get your free subscription here “As pretty much the only woman involved in the development of professional cycling across …

London retailer Flying Dutchman was founded on the idea that life is better by bike. Alex Ballinger spoke with store manager Rich Armstrong to hear more. This piece first appeared in the October edition of BikeBiz magazine – get your free subscription here Can you give us a little background …