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Primo Cycles, a Cambridge-based bike shop, has announced the acquisition of Ride Experience, a premier bike hire centre located in the heart of High Lodge, Thetford Forest. The new venture, now branded as Primo Cycles Ride Experience Thetford, will officially open its doors on Wednesday, November 20, 2024. The transition …

Tandem Group has announced a new partnership with Dashel Helmets, becoming the exclusive nationwide distributor for the brand. Dashel Helmets launched in 2017 after five years of development, emerging from the Southwest of England with a clear mission: To produce attractive, eco-friendly helmets that meet the highest safety standards. Manufactured …

Oneway Bike has appointed Bob Hoogerbrugge – no stranger to the company, having started in 2021 in the workshop, then moving to the Warranty & Aftersales department – as its new Brand Manager. Hoogerbrugge will combine a passion for cycling and outdoor sports, with a strong understanding of the Oneway …

Cycling UK has launched ‘Cycle Friendly Buildings’ (CFB), a new scheme that builds on the success of the Cycle Friendly Employer accreditation (CFE). Working with commercial landlords, this accreditation highlights office buildings that are committed to sustainability and well-being. By encouraging commuters to cycle, businesses have not only become more …

Garmin has opened its first UK-based retail store located in Southampton’s Westquay Shopping Centre. The new retail store, which opened to the public on Wednesday, November 6, demonstrates Garmin’s commitment to its growing base of active-lifestyle customers in the UK. Opening a physical store in an area that sees more …

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… Area Sales Manager South East – Extra UK Extra UK, a leading parts and accessories distributor of brands such as Topeak, fi’zi:k, MET, Ergon, CLIF Bar, …

Award-winning cycling charity, Life Cycle, announced a new partnership with Cytech. This collaboration will bring Cytech’s bike maintenance courses to Bristol and Leicester while boosting Life Cycle’s social impact in prisons and local communities. Building on 10 years’ experience delivering accredited cycle mechanics training, Life Cycle launched its new Cytech …

Sarto Bikes has confirmed the appointment of Graeme Freestone King as the brand’s exclusive agent in the UK. Following the announcement, Freestone King said: “I visited the Sarto Bikes in Italy earlier this year and spent two fascinating days at their factory. It was very clear to me, very quickly, …

ZyroFisher has announced the signing of an exclusive distribution partnership with Gaerne, the Italian footwear brand known for its focus on performance, style, and innovation. The new partnership will see ZyroFisher supply retailers with Gaerne in the UK and Ireland. Founded in 1962 in Coste di Maser, Province of Treviso, …

The All-Party Parliamentary Group for Cycling and Walking (APPGCW) is launching an inquiry to explore social justice issues related to active travel in the UK. The inquiry (which is supported by British Cycling and Leigh Day) will investigate barriers that prevent equitable access to cycling, walking and wheeling, with the …