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Bike.rent Manager (BRM) has announced the addition of two new hires with the arrival of Veneta Sotirova as product manager, and Mark Hoggatt as fractional product owner. These strategic hires are said to mark a significant step for BRM, where the business has an ongoing commitment to growing the bike …

Deuter, the German brand known for its high-performance backpacks and outdoor equipment, and downhill mountain bike racing team, Continental Atherton, have announced a new multi-year partnership. From Summer 2024 Deuter will provide the team with high-quality equipment to meet the demanding conditions of elite mountain biking across training, racing and …

Canyon has announced the appointment of Kristen Laina White, who will be taking on the role of chief digital officer. In sharing the news, the business points out that Laina White brings over 25 years of experience in digital technologies and sports industries, most recently at Nike and Estee Lauder …

Wahoo Fitness has announced a new initiative as part of its developing Zwift partnership. For the first time, Kickr Core Zwift One and the Zwift Cog and Click upgrade kit will be made exclusively available via Wahoo retailers globally. Previously these Zwift products were only available to buy directly, online. …

The impact of community investment from ‘Places to Ride’ has been revealed by British Cycling, with more than 150 facilities receiving in excess of £15 million in funding to ensure people across the country will find it easier to get involved in all forms of cycling. Delivered in partnership between …

Global consumer electronics innovator DJI is taking its Amflow eMTB to a place no other mainstream bike brand could or would consider: IFA Berlin – the biggest consumer electronics show in Europe. Having captured the attention of the entire cycling industry at Eurobike 2024, the team from DJI is now …

Tenways Technovation EU, based in Amsterdam, has announced the launch of its UK business, Tenways Sport UK. In doing so Tenways plans to work closer with, and grow, its UK retailer and service centre network. Working closely with a warehouse and logistics partner in the UK, Tenways can now offer …

Bikmo has announced a new partnership with Destination Sport Experiences, parent company to Sportive Breaks and Marathon Tours & Travel. The partnership provides an exclusive discount for both Bikmo’s cycle insurance and travel insurance products, meaning runners and riders can feel protected when travelling for their next adventure. Rob Grisdale, …

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… Warehouse Operative/Mechanic – Pursue Boundaries Pursue Boundaries is a UK-based sports hire company focused on top-quality sports equipment. Our portfolio of rental products includes ski wear, …

Halfords has reported a “clear spike” in demand for cycling products following Team GB successes at the Olympics and Paralympics. Figures from the brand show that over the course of the games in Paris, Brits visited the Halfords bike website more than half a million times (552,282), marking an increase …