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Cycling brands join forces to create Climate Action Training Course

Eight cycling companies – Accell, Canyon, Quality Bicycle Products, Rose, Schindelhauer, Schwalbe, Scott, and Trek – have launched a free Climate Action Training Course for the cycling industry to help reduce greenhouse gas emissions across the industry’s global supply chains. The majority of a cycling company’s environmental footprint typically stems …

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Jim Poulton appointed as country manager for Trek UK+ following Nigel Roberts’ retirement

After the retirement of Nigel Roberts, Trek has announced the appointment of Jim Poulton as country manager for the UK+ business. Roberts leaves after 33 years at Trek and 26 years managing the business. “Nigel leaves with a great legacy,” says Harald Schmiedel, VP Trek Europe. “We wish him a …

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Bikmo partners with Trek across UK and German markets

Bikmo has become the Trek-owned retail stores’ official insurance provider throughout the UK, Germany, and Austrian markets. The partnership builds on Bikmo’s mission to protect the world’s riders through the offer of 14 days free insurance on new Trek bikes across all UK, German and Austrian Trek-owned stores. Riders will …

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Trek to close UK warehouse as part of head office relocation

Trek Bicycle has announced that it will be relocating premises for UK operations, remaining in Milton Keynes where the brand has been based since the late 1990s. As part of this move, the brand has taken the decision to “streamline distribution in the UK” and as a result, will be …

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British Cycling partners with Trek to increase cycling participation

British Cycling has announced Trek as the organisation’s new community bike partner, which will see 500 new bikes provided to grow and diversify community participation across the country. The organisation expects that the bikes will benefit more than 40,000 riders each year, with the majority supporting activity for children and …

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Trek makes Fortune Magazine’s Top 100 Best Companies to Work For

Trek has been named in Fortune Magazine’s list of Top 100 Best Companies to Work For. The recognition is based on Great Place To Work’s data-driven survey model and the feedback of 100 million employees around the world. Mark Joslyn, Trek VP of human resources, said: “The Great Place To …

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Bicycle Association urges cycling industry to tackle lack of diversity with launch of new project

The BA has launched a new Diversity in Cycling project Picture Simon Wilkinson via Unsplash

The Bicycle Association (BA) has marked International Women’s Day with the launch of Diversity in Cycling. The project is aimed at tackling the lack of diversity in the cycling industry, and unlocking additional growth by reaching out to new customer audiences and recruiting more diversely, particularly at leadership level. To …

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Pirelli partners with Trek Factory Racing MTB teams

Pirelli has announced that it will supply its MTB tyres to the athletes of the Trek Factory Racing Team. The newly signed three-year agreement complements the collaboration established in 2020 with Trek’s World Tour road cycling team Trek-Segafredo. The team will race with Pirelli’s Scorpion XC line of tyres, dedicated …

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Trek recalling Bontrager Aeolus RSL VR-C handlebars/stems

Trek is voluntarily recalling its 2022 Speed Concept SLR bicycles, 2021-2022 Emonda SLR bicycles, and aftermarket Bontrager Aeolus RSL VR-C handlebar/stems. This is because the carbon base bar and handlebar/stem can crack if overloaded, said Trek, and if this happens while riding, cyclists could lose control of the bicycle and …

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Trek outlines efforts to reduce its carbon footprint

Trek has outlined its efforts to become more sustainable and reduce its carbon footprint. “At Trek we’re just getting started, but we are committed to moving fast and taking real action to reduce our environmental impact,” said John Burke, president of Trek Bicycle. “We don’t have all the answers, but …

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