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Partnerships, acquisitions and investment news throughout the cycling industry

Ribble Rebellion to commemorate 80th anniversary of D-Day with special edition bikes

Ribble Rebellion squadron will be racing at the US Armed Forces Cycling Classic this weekend on some special equipment. Designed to commemorate the 80th Anniversary of D-Day, Cole Davis (USA) will be racing on Ribble’s Ultra SL R P-51 Mustang Special Edition alongside Matthew Bostock (UK) who will be riding …

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Andrew Phillips appointed as managing director of V12 Retail Finance

Secure Trust Bank Group (STBG) has announced the appointment of Andrew Phillips as managing director of V12 Retail Finance Limited. Phillips will report to David McCreadie, CEO of STBG, and will also become a member of the Group Executive Committee. He assumes this role following the retirement of Nick Davies, …

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YT Industries open flagship YT Mill Bentonville Experience Centre

YT Industries’ latest development is the opening of its brand-new consumer experience centre, the YT Mill Bentonville. Situated in the heart of downtown Bentonville, Arkansas, the latest YT Mill aims to offer visitors much more than just a showroom, presenting a connection to the world of YT, delivered via a …

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British Cycling confirms long-term partnership with Lloyds Bank

British Cycling and Lloyds Bank have announced a major long-term partnership which will see Lloyds Bank become British Cycling’s new lead partner. The multi-year commitment will see Lloyds Bank immediately become the title partner of the reimagined Tour of Britain events, as well as a suite of new events that …

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Rapha Cycling Club and Factor announce global bike hire partnership

Rapha and Factor Bikes have announced a bike hire partnership that will see the new Ostro VAM available to members of Rapha Cycling Club (RCC), worldwide. RCC is an active riding community for cyclists around the world. Members benefit from exclusive bike hire from Rapha’s Clubhouses, allowing riders travelling without …

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Prestacycle expands into DACH region

Prestacycle has announced a new distribution partner in Germany, Velowork. Velowork will take care of retail sales both via stores and direct-to-consumer in the German speaking countries of Austria, Switzerland and Germany primarily through the new prestacycle.de website. This is part of the brand’s continued efforts to increase the global …

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The top five jobs in the bike trade this week – 24th May

The BikeBiz jobs board helped filled more than 720 positions in 2023, and listings are still on the rise. Here’s our latest top five… Rider Care Representative – Specialized UK First and foremost, we are riders. We share the core belief that bikes help make the world a better place. …

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Research paper explores route choice behaviours of cyclists on utilitarian trips

An extensive review of research, carried out by Mirosława Łukawska, seeks to shed new light on choices made and routes selected by urban cyclists, specifically, those using the bicycle as a form of transport. Working initially at the Technical University of Denmark, then at Dresden University of Technology, Łukawska has …

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Yamaha opens ‘E-Ride Base’ to showcase electric assist bicycles

Yamaha has announced the upcoming opening of a dedicated E-Ride Base, designed as an experiential e-bike showroom. Located in Yokohama, and operated by Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd. the dedicated showroom – scheduled to open on June 6 – offers people the opportunity to experience Yamaha’s e-bikes, with visitors getting a …

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Sportive Breaks open China branch

Sportive Breaks has announced the opening of a China branch, the latest step in the company’s global expansion following its launch in the United States and Australia in 2023. The company offers bespoke premium travel packages and cycling hospitality for those looking to experience the world’s most prestigious grand tours, …

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