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Partnerships, acquisitions and investment news throughout the cycling industry

The top five jobs in the bike trade this week – 16th February

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… Workshop Manager – Fettle Fettle is a rapidly expanding bike repair and service company that is dedicated to promoting sustainable transportation and making cycling more accessible …

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Bike.rent Manager talks revenue, and transforming urban transport

Cycling plays a key role in the transformation of transport, shifting travel habits toward greener, more sustainable, future mobility options. This shift isn’t just a fleeting trend but a full-scale revolution fuelled by the burgeoning bike rental industry. Case in point: £25 million in rental revenue was generated, in 2023, …

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Oxford announce Henry Rivers Fletcher as new MD

Oxford Products has announced that after an impressive 32 years helping to drive Oxford Products to a significant position in the global two-wheeled industries, Andrew Hammond has left the business to pursue other opportunities. He is replaced as MD by a familiar face, former marketing director Henry Rivers Fletcher. Oxford’s …

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Chicken CycleKit becomes UK distributor for Mavic

Mavic has announced Chicken CycleKit (CCK) as its exclusive UK distribution partner for all of the French brand’s range of products. New and existing Mavic stockists will see the additional benefits from this partnership with UK stock holding, next-day deliveries, increased area sales coverage, reduced carriage costs and an onsite …

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Madison host Open House in lead up to iceBike* shows

It’s a busy time for the team at Madison, and the people who make the business what it is aren’t stopping at hosting iceBike* North and iceBike* South! For those who can’t wait for the big show, Madison is hosting Open House next week. This sees the distributor opening its doors …

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Avelon Network and Push Retail join forces

Avelon Network, an affiliate platform in the cycling and outdoor sports industry, together with Push Retail, an e-commerce platform focused on cycling, has unveiled a new collaboration. This partnership has simplified the integration process for retailers eager to leverage affiliate programmes. Avelon Network and Push have introduced a native plugin …

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Former Science in Sport CEO joins Flowbio

Flowbio, creators of S1, positioned as the most accurate wearable hydration sensor for triathletes, cyclists and runners, has announced former Science in Sport (SiS) CEO Stephen Moon has joined the company’s board as non-executive chair. The announcement highlights that Moon brings a wealth of experience to the emerging tech brand, …

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Fulcrum announce Speed Company Racing partnership

Fulcrum has announced that it is partnering with Orbea–Leatt–Speed Company riders and team co-founders,  Lukas Baum and Georg Egger, joining forces as part of the brand’s off-road racing, and product development, programme. As riders, Baum and Egger have made a name for themselves in the international MTB scene. Winners of …

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Lyon Cycle to distribute Continental and Goodyear tyres

Lyon Cycle has announced a partnership with Cambrian Tyres, leading to the distributorship of tyre brands Continental and Goodyear. This strategic collaboration marks a significant milestone for Lyon Cycle, solidifying its commitment to providing a diverse and complementary selection of brands to the market. The partnership with Cambrian Tyres, a …

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Santini to launch visual merchandising packages at COREbike

Santini UK is preparing to launch its all-new visual merchandising packages to help stores convey the Italian brand’s message in the best way. Available in three levels to suit all budgets, these programmes are applicable to stores that order a mix of Santini products, both from the Core Collections and …

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