The Magura TechAcademy is once again offering mobile learning at any location again for its 2024 programme. As usual, the Magura TechAcademy focuses on information about products, maintenance and service as well as innovations for the 2024 model year. Nine modules cover the complete training programme, which is otherwise only …
Read More »Greyville becomes exclusive distributor for YOMO Bikes
Greyville Enterprises has announced an exclusive distribution partnership with kids’ bike brand Yomo. The agreement will see Greyville offer YOMO’s full range of products from the 12” balance bike to the 26” model for children aged 10 and above. A spokesperson for Greyville said: “We are proud to be the …
Read More »ZyroFisher announces ‘Daily Deals’ promotion for retailers
ZyroFisher has announced the launch of a new promotion called “Daily Deals” for its retailers. The distributor will provide a new deal every day with some of its best ever offers, starting from Monday, October 23, and continuing every weekday until the end of November. Retailers are encouraged to visit …
Read More »Former Raleigh UK managing director Lee Kidger joins Sporting Insights
Sporting Insights has expanded its cycling, mobility, and active transport expertise with the appointment of Lee Kidger, former managing director of Raleigh UK, as a special adviser. Throughout his progression from sales representative to managing director via several key logistics and business roles at Raleigh, Kidger used data and insight …
Read More »The top five jobs in the bike trade this week – 20th October
The BikeBiz jobs board helped filled over 740 positions in 2022, and listings are still on the rise. Here’s our latest top five… Bicycle Marketing Manager – Muc-Off Muc-Off was established in 1994, and since then we have experienced strong global growth in the bicycle and motorcycle markets. Today, we …
Read More »Wiggle CRC to enter self administration, according to reports
Wiggle CRC, one of the UK’s largest online bicycle retailers, is preparing to enter self administration, according to reports. As first reported by Cycling Electric, this news has surfaced amidst a period of financial uncertainty for Wiggle CRC’s parent company, Signa Sports United (SSU). Last week, SSU announced significant restructure …
Read More »Bikmo raises £3.4 million to accelerate European expansion and product innovation
Bikmo, the Chester-based specialist cycle and e-mobility insurer, has raised £3.4 million in a Series A extension round led by Puma Private Equity to accelerate European expansion and drive product innovation. With the European cycling market growing rapidly, the B Corp certified specialist insurer protects over 75,000 riders in the …
Read More »Kenda re-enters UK market with new sales and marketing model
Kenda is approaching the UK Market with a new sales, import and marketing model Last Month, Kenda Europe announced Pim Ramselaar as the UK sales manager for bicycle. Ramselaar’s appointment is part of a formulated plan to re-enter the UK with a focused supply chain and market approach. Kenda is …
Read More »Frog Bikes receive Development Bank of Wales loan to reduce carbon emissions in production
Frog Bikes are set to benefit from a £150,000 loan from the Development Bank of Wales’ Green Business Loan Scheme. The loan will help the children’s bike manufacturer prepare for the production of frames and forks that will reduce carbon emissions by 5.8% per bike. This investment in 25% post-consumer …
Read More »Silverfish UK appoint Alex Halliday as independent sales agent for London
Silverfish UK has announced the addition of Alex Halliday to its team, working as an independent agent across London. Halliday will have a particular focus on the distributor’s P&A brands and will focus on the portfolio of market leading products from the likes of Michelin, 100%, Peaty’s, Easton, Race Face, …
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