This November, Shift Active Media will be launching a week-long series of webinars – partnering with some of the world’s leading media brands – which will identify changes and challenges, showcase innovation, and highlight opportunities in today’s media marketplace. Media Week, which takes place from Monday, November 4, through Friday, …
Read More »Silverfish signs Jonty Bright as new bike sales manager for the North of England and Wales
Silverfish has announced that Jonty Bright has joined the team as the bike sales manager for North England and Wales. With a history in the industry and a passion for bikes, Bright is set to elevate the presence of Yeti Cycles and Norco across these key territories for the distributor. …
Read More »Swytch begins latest funding round to support global expansion and develop new product lines
Swytch Technology has announced it will soon be opening its doors to investment on the crowdfunding platform Crowdcube. This investment will be used to accelerate the company’s expansion into new markets and sales channels, and to bring to market the new long-range Swytch Max+ and Max++ conversion kit, planned for …
Read More »Cycle to Work Alliance unveils Manifesto for Cycle Commuting
The Cycle to Work Alliance – made up of five of the largest cycle to work scheme providers in the UK – has today launched its Manifesto for Cycle Commuting at a reception in Parliament. The manifesto, supported by exclusive data commissioned with YouGov and bringing together views from across …
Read More »Ison to exclusively distribute Connex in the UK and Ireland
Connex by Wippermann is now exclusively available throughout the UK and Ireland via Ison Distribution. Ison will carry a comprehensive range of chains, lubricants, tools, e-bike chainrings and sprockets, and the Connex Link which is the brand’s quick release (QR) joining link. As part of the partnership, Ison will also …
Read More »The top five jobs in the bike trade this week – 25th October
The BikeBiz jobs board helped fill more than 720 positions in 2023, and listings are still on the rise. Here’s our latest top five… Cycles Workshop Trainer – Activate Learning Activate Cycle Academy are the UK’s foremost training organisation for Cytech commercial and Apprenticeship based Cycle Mechanic Training. We are …
Read More »The Trail Pot charity launches with plans to develop and support grassroots MTB
The Trail Pot – National Mountain Biking Development Fund, a UK charity dedicated to grassroots mountain biking development, has officially opened, aiming to empower local communities and projects with the financial support they need. Led by a passionate team of trustees and mountain biking advocates, the charity’s mission is to …
Read More »Focal Events sign up PaceUp Media for marketing and communications
PaceUp and Focal Events have partnered to elevate marketing and communications around the Focal Events series. Focal Events has engaged PaceUp to deliver strategic marketing and communication services across the brand, including the recent addition to its portfolio, Gravel Rocks, a weekend celebration of gravel riding and racing set to …
Read More »Evans Cycles partner with Center Parcs to offer bike rental
Evans Cycles has announced a multi-year partnership to become the exclusive bike supplier for all five of Center Parcs’ UK holiday villages. The collaboration marks a milestone for both companies as they join forces for the first time to enhance the bicycle rental experience for Center Parcs’ guests with a …
Read More »Decathlon innovation hub invests in leading second-hand e-bike company
Global sports business Decathlon has invested in Rebike Mobility GmbH, described as “Central Europe’s leading second-hand e-bike company”, via its own innovation hub, Decathlon Pulse. Munich-based Rebike Mobility GmbH – founded in 2018 by managing directors Thomas Bernik, a successful serial entrepreneur, and Sven Erger, a long-time mountain biker with …
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