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Wattbike has announced the appointment of Ahmed Khodja as direct-to-consumer director. E-commerce and digital transformation expert Khodja joins the Wattbike team in the newly-created role which will see him setting Wattbike’s global DTC vision by unlocking the potential of the brand. Khodja will be responsible for the transformation of both …

Wattbike, the training and fitness platform focused on indoor cycling, has secured third-party debt funding to help finance its international expansion strategy. This strategy includes the launch of a new product and developing its digital offering. With the new debt funding and backing of Piper, which originally invested in the …

Wattbike is seeking an investment partner to share in the benefits of its international expansion strategy. The company recently boosted its senior management team, bringing in Stephen Loftus, previously chief commercial officer at Brompton, as CEO and sports market veteran Greg Nieuwenhuys as chairman. Following a period of growth, the …

After more than 10 years at Wattbike, Richard Baker has decided to step down as CEO. Stephen Loftus, who was recently announced as joining Frog bikes as a non-executive director, will take over from Monday, May 1. Baker will remain involved as a special advisor to the board. Baker joined …

Smart bike brand Wattbike has launched Hub+, a premium subscription version of its indoor training app. Wattbike has launched Hub+, a premium version of its indoor training app that includes a mobile-friendly workout builder. Wattbike Hub+ will be available as a subscription option alongside the smart bike brand’s existing free …

Wattbike has announced the appointment of Greg Nieuwenhuys as chairman to help drive the company’s growth. An experienced CEO and non-executive director, Nieuwenhuys was most recently chairman of Swiss mountain brand, Mammut Sports Group. He has also worked as CEO of UK retailers Cotswold Outdoors, Snow+Rock and Runners Need, after …

Indoor cycling was a rapidly expanding sector even before the coronavirus pandemic, but could this discipline offer an insight into future cyclists? Alex Ballinger spoke with Wattbike CEO Richard Baker to find out

BikeBiz takes a look at the latest indoor trainers and power meters from some of the leading brands in the sector, including Muoverti, Wattbike, Wahoo, ETC, JetBlack, Saris, Elite, FSA, Shimano and 4iiii

Smart bike brand Wattbike has introduced a virtual gearing customisation tool on the Wattbike Hub app that allows users to personalise their ride experience. Users will be able to choose a range of preset groupsets and shifter configurations to bring climbs and Wattbike rides to life. Riders will be able …

Wattbike CEO Richard Baker tells Rebecca Morley about the challenges the company has faced with surging costs throughout the past 18 months