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Reigning UCI World Time Trial Champion Chloe Dygert is to become an official Wattbike ambassador. “We’re absolutely delighted to be working with Chloé, and to be able to support such a talented athlete in the very early years of their career,” said Richard Baker, CEO of Wattbike. “Chloé has incredible …

British Cycling and HSBC UK will end its partnership at the close of this Olympic and Paralympic year. HSBC UK has decided to exercise a break clause in what was an eight-year partnership agreement due to a shift in UK marketing and partnership priorities. Julie Harrington, chief executive of British …

Bob Elliot & Co will launch its own brand, KranX, in March. KranX has been developed specifically with the IBD in mind and will initially cater to three sectors: tools, pedals and finishing kit. The brand will offer “self-selling” packaging, providing customers with more information about the products on the …

Carla Cargo Engineering has partnered with Stile Products, Tern’s North American distributor and subsidiary. Stile will distribute Carla Cargo’s heavy-duty cargo trailers to commercial customers looking for clean delivery options. “We’re thrilled to see more and more companies adopting a more sustainable form of transportation,” stated Carla Cargo founder Markus …

An Insync Bikes team member will lead a team of riders tackling the Tour of Flanders in April to raise funds for a cancer charity. Emma Cooper, a graphic designer at Manchester-based, Indian-owned Insync’s Global Design Centre, is part of the five-person squad that will enter the 104th edition of …

Formerly a shining example of what’s achievable with the right infrastructure, Harlow’s cycling levels fell off a cliff when industry left town. Mark Sutton talks to Hub and Spoke about reviving the local’s interest...

Grade II listed building to house the new outlet

Fighting for wider streets, faster speeds and more parking, everywhere. “Bob Gunderson” is battling the radical all-powerful bike lobby. Views are his own, but should be yours…

Brand's campaign called "classically Irish and cheeky"