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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… Head Mechanic – Mud Dock Cycleworks Mud Dock is an iconic bike shop and café in the centre of Bristol. It’s set over two floors of …

People living in rural areas could benefit from smoother and more frequent transport, thanks to Government funding announced earlier this week. Small businesses have won a share of £1.2 million as part of the Rural Transport Accelerator Fund, which supports the development of innovative concepts that will improve rural transport, …

Wattbike has announced the appointment of Sam Theyers as its new commercial sales director. This hire marks a strategic step as Wattbike seeks to expand its global footprint in leading health clubs across key international markets, including the USA, Europe, the Middle East, and APAC. With 25 years of experience …

Fusion Media has appointed former Government Minister Trudy Harrison as a senior advisor. This appointment comes as part of a wider expansion of the agency’s public affairs department. Harrison was previously the Member of Parliament for Copeland since 2017, and a Minister in both the Transport and Environment (Defra) departments. …

Enduro Bearings has announced the addition of Alex Wassmann as the company’s new sales and marketing director for the Americas, Oceania and East Asia. Wassmann will play a crucial role in supporting the company’s global distribution partners. “We are thrilled to welcome Alex Wassmann to our management team,” declared Rick …

Scottish-based active sports distributor, Unicorn Inc, has announced it will be the new brand partner for Versus Socks, launching February 2025, with a range available to view at the upcoming STAG Winter Show later this month. Versus began its journey in 2015 in Stellenbosch, South Africa, and set out to …

Campagnolo has won the 2024 Red Dot Award for Brand and Communication Design with its MyCampy 3.0 app. The accolade was awarded to the app – developed by the digital company Crispy Bacon – which enables Campagnolo’s electronic bike components to be “easily and intuitively managed directly from a user’s …

Announced earlier this summer, the most recent firmware update for Shimano’s race-winning EP801 drive unit delivers new features and more customization options to help riders boost their race speeds and keep the momentum rolling longer through techy terrain. Shimano has now announced that the firmware update is available to all …

Riese and Müller have been awarded the German Sustainability Award in the “Two-Wheelers” corporate category. The prize, considered Europe’s most important award for ecological and social commitment, has been awarded by the German Sustainability Award Foundation since 2008, honouring companies that make particularly effective and successful contributions to the sustainable …

Gravaa, the adaptable tyre pressure technology pioneer in the bike industry, has announced the appointment of John Zopfi as chief commercial officer (CCO). With more than two decades of experience in the outdoor and cycling industries, Zopfi brings a substantial body of professional experience and expertise to Gravaa’s leadership team. …