The BikeBiz Directory will return for 2025, and there is just over two weeks remaining to get your business listed in the essential guide for the bike trade. You can submit your business to be listed in the 2025 directory, which will be sent free to subscribers along with the …
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Fusion Media, an integrated PR and marketing agency specialising in cycling, sport and public affairs, has been appointed by Decathlon to lead global communications, paid media, and marketing for its cycling brand, Van Rysel. This appointment follows Fusion Media’s campaign to launch Van Rysel earlier this year in the UK. …
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WheelTop, the Chinese OEM manufacturer of cranksets and other components, including its own electronic shifting systems, has acquired a majority stake in Spanish components brand Rotor. As part of this strategic collaboration, WheelTop will now serve as Rotor’s exclusive distributor in Asia. During the Taichung Bike Week, WheelTop chairman Song …
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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… Branch Manager – Edinburgh Bicycle Co-op Edinburgh Bicycle Co-op is a long established, respected independent bike retailer. Founded in 1977, we operate six retail outlets across …
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Strava has unveiled the launch of Quick Edit, making it easier to edit, update and share activity details, helping users personalise their active journeys. Quick Edit is available to all Strava users. It offers instant access to the most common activity edits and privacy controls once the app is opened …
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Proviz have launched a new B2B website for retailers, with new features, integrations and carriers to give an enhanced experience and faster delivery. This sees the brand transition its B2B website to Shopify. Anthony Langly-Smith, co-CEO and founder of Proviz Sports, commented: “We had a B2B built on Magento which …
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Ride Concepts has announced two new additions to its team based out of the Fox Factory UK head office, with committed mountain bikers and long standing industry professionals, Nathaniel Hall and Jonny Howe coming onboard. Hall takes more than a decade of experience in the bike industry, having worked with …
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Specialized has announced the opening of a new North American office and distribution centre located in Salt Lake City, Utah. For more than 25 years, Salt Lake City has been home to Specialized’s North America distribution centre. The geographically central location allows for more efficient distribution as well as access …
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Jack Brandsen is taking over the role of chief strategy officer (CSO) Europe at Gobao effective immediately. In his position, he will drive the strategic direction of the company in the European market. “The e-bike industry is fast-paced, so it requires a reliable partner who strengthens OEM brands and delivers …
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Parlee has announced the passing of founder Bob Parlee, who died peacefully at home with his family after a four-year battle with cancer. He was 70 years old. Bob founded Parlee Cycles 25 years ago with his wife Isabel after a successful career building high-performance boats. Originally from Wakefield, Massachusetts, …
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