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Troy Lee Designs has announced a significant evolution in its ownership structure, moving forward as an independent company. This pivotal shift, by founder Troy Lee, backed by an American family, marks a new chapter for the brand. With this new ownership status, Troy Lee Designs is set to channel its …

PaceUp Media, a PR and marketing agency for cycling and endurance sports, has announced further team growth this summer with the addition of Jordan Matthews to its PR roster. Matthews, an accomplished elite triathlete outside the office, joins the UK team already having agency and brand experience under her belt, …

Oxford Products has been celebrating its “best-ever” start to a year, having posted record numbers for the first six months of 2024. The company’s managing director Henry Rivers Fletcher explains how the company’s successes in 2024 are more than just sales-related. “The story of 2024 is one of stability,” he …

Mon, 12 Aug 2024 – Sun, 18 Aug 2024 sees the third edition of the Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift take place, and for one team – Human Powered Health – the race represents the ideal opportunity to showcase a first of its kind collaboration. Human Powered Health cyclists …

Laka has expanded its award-winning bicycle insurance to France, building on its existing presence in Germany, The Netherlands, Belgium, and the UK. The launch in France marks a significant milestone for the business, further enhancing its commitment to the European cycling community. Already partnering with global sports giant Decathlon and …

The details for Duncan Kennedy’s funeral have been shared by Ison Distribution, on behalf of his family, after he passed away earlier this year. Kennedy will be a familiar face and name to many in the UK bike trade for his time at the Cambridgeshire-based distributor, specifically as the face …

Starling Cycles has launched a full range of complete-build bikes. The new collection is Starling’s first proper range of complete bikes. Joe Starling started Starling by making small-batch, handmade frames and offering a range of components to build them up with. The brand has always – kind of – offered …

The All Party Parliamentary Group for Cycling and Walking (APPGCW) has been inaugurated for the new Parliament following a well attended meeting on Wednesday, July 24. The group, which works on a cross-party basis to promote all forms of cycling and walking, will now resume with its programme of work …

Shimano will donate $10 million over the next 10 years to support global MTB trail-building projects, with the announcement of its new Trail Born Fund. Aimed at helping increase and sustain mountain bike trails and trail access around the world, the Trail Born Fund will deliver an unprecedented level of …

Haro Bikes has continued its expansion programme in Europe by appointing a country manager for Iberian market. Pasqual Canals will join the US-based bike manufacturer to lead in Spain, Andorra and Portugal. Canals’ career in the bike industry spans nearly 10 years, working for brands including Intense, Ibis, Santa Cruz, …