Upgrade Bikes has announced the addition of Niki Elliott to the newly-created role of accounts manager for the South West of England and South Wales. Elliott is keen to put her passion and experience to the fore and present to a wide network of dealers. Following the announcement, she said: …
Read More »Apex DST becomes exclusive UK distributor for Pedro’s Tools
Apex DST has announced that it is now the exclusive distributor for Pedro’s Tools in the UK, bringing faster, easier access to the bicycle tool brand. Pedro’s Tools are known for offering a wide range of products from tyre levers to top-of-the-line workshop tools and the mobile tool kit used …
Read More »BikeFolder secures new capital and sets sights on international expansion
The Norwegian software company BikeFolder has successfully completed a fundraising round, securing €1.2 million from existing investors, private equity funds, and Innovation Norway. This capital will be used to accelerate the company’s international expansion, as they are already seeing significant interest from bicycle manufacturers and retailers worldwide. BikeFolder has developed …
Read More »Giro, Specialized and Garmin the most clicked brands on Cycling Weekly and Cyclingnews, according to publisher
Future, the publisher of Cyclingnews and Cycling Weekly, has released its latest figures with Giro, Specialized and Garmin the most-clicked brands through the first half of 2024 Giro keeps hold of the top spot it also held for clicks in the second half of 2023, while Specialized and Garmin replace …
Read More »The top five jobs in the bike trade this week – 30th August
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… B2B Business Development Manager – Pashley Cycles Pashley Cycles has been hand-crafting beautiful high quality bicycles in Stratford-Upon-Avon since 1926. With a strong commitment to sustainability …
Read More »Saddleback to distribute Rudy Project in the UK and Ireland
Saddleback has announced the addition of Rudy Project to its portfolio of products. Founded in 1985 in Treviso, Italy, Rudy Project was born out of the belief that “performance starts in your head.” This philosophy led to the vision of creating sport-specific sunglasses that integrated with helmets. Rudy Project has …
Read More »Bike shops, e-bikes, and the Office for Product Safety and Standards
In the weeks leading up to the UK cycling industry launching its biggest-ever e-bike battery safety campaign, it became clear that bike shops up and down the country were being visited by Trading Standards – the Office for Product Safety and Standards – specifically addressing “risks and responsibilities” associated with …
Read More »Adaptive DCS to represent NS Bikes and Rondo
Adaptive DCS has announced a new partnership with the 7anna Group, bringing the NS Bikes and Rondo brands to the UK market. As the exclusive UK representative, Adaptive DCS will aim to enhance the brands’ presence through sales, marketing, and logistical support. Adam Garner, Adaptive DCS director and co-owner, expressed …
Read More »Outside launches integrated, community-based, social platform
Outside Interactive, Inc., the creator of outdoor content, mapping, events, and experiences, has announced the launch of a community-based social platform, which will soon be available to more than 100 million registered users, including 1 million existing paid subscribers across the Outside Network. The social platform introduces new features that …
Read More »Link My Ride launch ticketing capability for event and ride organisers
Link My Ride, the app which enables cyclists to explore, plan and create group rides, has announced the launch of a comprehensive, in-app, ticketing solution. Designed to simplify the event planning process, improve efficiency, and monetize the activities of event organizers all in one place, Link My Ride ticketing reaffirms …
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