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Women working in cycling will have a new platform to connect and learn from some of the most influential female leaders in the industry – with the launch of a new initiative to inspire the next generation of talent. The career mentorship programme aims to give women in the industry …

Evans Cycles has introduced British bike brand Frog to its stock offering. Best-known for manufacturing lightweight children’s bikes, the award-winning Frog models are designed to be long-lasting and feature child-specific components such as shorter cranks, scaled down handlebars and easy-to-reach brake levers. Jerry Lawson, CEO and founder of Frog Bikes, …

Ribble is taking their award-winning Gravel range to “the next level” with the introduction of the Stone Collection. The Stone Collection features an exclusive and unique series of three CustomColour hand painted finishes that can be added on the brand’s Gravel platform. Ribble’s Stone Collection draws inspiration from rock formations …

A total of 6,956 bicycles were reported stolen from UK railway stations in 2022, a 39% increase from the 4,999 stolen in 2021 and the equivalent of 19 per day, according to new Freedom of Information research from Direct Line Home Insurance. From January 2021 to May 2023, there have …

Pirelli has added two new models to its range of premium inner tubes dedicated to road, gravel and e-bike tyres. The Pirelli SmarTube Evo and SmarTube X have just hit the market, dedicated to the Pirelli P Zero clinchers and the Cinturato and Angel tyre models. SmarTube inner tubes are …

‘Tis the season to be jolly, but does the bike trade know as much? BikeBiz’s man of mystery goes in search of a bicycle fit for the Queen, pitting the chain stores against one another in this battle royale…

Sports journalist James Cornford asks that question of some big brands in this month's magazine column

BikeBiz's incognito shopper visits Life Cycles, Streetlife, Bicycle Sales and Service, Mandarin Cycles and Halfords

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