Cycle Together, founded by siblings Biola and Kunle Babawale with the common aim of making cycling more accessible and inclusive, has shared news of two new partnerships. These partnerships pave the way for the Cycle Together Cycling Programs, designed to coach and empower Londoners in cycling for leisure and transportation. …
Read More »Wahoo appoints Gareth Joyce as CEO
Wahoo Fitness has announced the appointment of Gareth Joyce as the company’s CEO and member of its Board of Directors. The announcement highlights that Joyce, “a certified Wahooligan, with a passion for running and cycling”, has extensive senior management experience gained whilst employed with a variety of global organisations and …
Read More »Pinarello and Gtechniq Bike announce technical partnership
Pinarello has announced a new technical partnership with Gtechniq Bike, the UK-based maker of high-performance bike frame ceramic coatings and bike maintenance products. In sharing the news, the announcement states “The two brands are teaming up to push the boundaries of cycling performance and experience in the UK” forming a …
Read More »Moustache J awarded the Gold iF Design Award
French e-bike specialist Moustache has seen its J scope yet another award, this time receiving the Gold iF Design Award. Among nearly 11,000 entries across all sectors this year, from 72 countries, only the 75 most outstanding design achievements were honoured with the iF Gold Award. Furthermore, Moustache stands out …
Read More »DMT partners with and Decathlon Ford Racing Team
Italian shoe brand DMT will be on show at the most significant global mountain bike races this year, thanks to a new collaboration with the Decathlon Ford Racing Team. Wearing DMT shoes, made by Diamant S.r.l., during the 2024 and 2025 seasons will be American champion Savilia Blunk, Belgian champion …
Read More »Northwave Veloce Extreme wins iF Design Award
Veloce Extreme, Northwave‘s new top-of-the-range road cycling shoe, has won the iF Design Award, presented annually by the Hanover-based iF International Forum Design GmbH, the world’s oldest independent design organisation. The Veloce Extreme was the only project awarded in the “cycling shoes” category, highlighting the value of a project which …
Read More »Cycle to Work Alliance and ACT join forces to accelerate C2W reform
The Cycle to Work Alliance has announced it is working together with the Association of Cycle Traders (ACT) to accelerate positive reform and expansion of the Cycle to Work scheme. United by a shared commitment to promoting cycling accessibility, both the Cycle to Work Alliance and the ACT seek to …
Read More »The top five jobs in the bike trade this week – 15th March
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… Stock Allocator – Wheelbase Lakeland Limited Wheelbase is the UK’s largest cycle store and we have been at the forefront of the industry for the last …
Read More »Rod Ellingworth appointed as race director for Tour of Britain events
British Cycling has announced Rod Ellingworth as race director for its Tour of Britain events. Taking almost 15 years of experience working at the sport’s biggest races to the role, Ellingworth will be a pivotal member of an experienced team that is being brought together to support the delivery of …
Read More »Handsling opens in-house frame painting facility
Handsling Bikes is continuing to develop its manufacturing process with the unveiling of a state-of-the-art downdraft spray paint booth at its Hampshire workshop. This step means the Oakhanger-based manufacturer of custom-built road, track and off-road bikes, has brought all frame painting and finishing in-house. Carbon frames are now imported in …
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