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Silverfish has announced the appointment of Jonathan Bell as UK sales manager. Bell joins the Saltash-based distributor from Rheon Labs where he worked as a sales director. Alex Metcalfe, commercial director at Silverfish, said: “I am pleased to have Jonathan join the team at Silverfish, as our UK Sales Manager. …

Parlee Cycles has announced that it has been acquired by an avid cyclist and independent investor. The acquisition of the brand and 100% of the assets of Parlee Cycles signals the end of its Chapter 11 restructuring and ensures the longevity of the well-known brand. Moving forward, the business will …

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Cycling UK’s chief executive is calling on the UK Government to take a “holistic” approach to travel, following plans to back drivers, announced by Transport Secretary, Mark Harper. In a statement issued on Monday, October 2, Sarah Mitchell, Cycling UK chief executive, said: “When Beeching took an axe to local …

Alpinestars has launched its latest collection of MTB apparel for autumn 2023. Engineered to enhance breathability, comfort, and riding confidence, the Fall 23 MTB Collection has been manufactured to bring the latest design and innovation in materials and functionality to riders. The new 2023 MTB range is designed for optimised …

European leaders recently met virtually with European Commission executive vice-president Frans Timmermans to discuss how cycling can enable a green recovery in Europe. Rebecca Morley reports

This month, BikeBiz catches up Drew Farquharson, head of design and marketing for Moore Large house brand ETC

By Paul Williams, Cycleplan CEO

Bike retailers have seen a rise in demand this year, leading to surging sales and stock shortages. But what can we expect as we head into 2021? Rebecca Morley investigates