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Partnerships, acquisitions and investment news throughout the cycling industry

The top five jobs in the bike trade this week – 19th July

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… Bike Store Manger – London Bike Studio London Bike Studio is an independent, locally-owned bicycle shop and workshop based in Stoke Newington, having recently expanded into …

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Classified appoints Dennis Weijers as chief commercial officer

Classified Cycling, the Belgium-based drivetrain brand, has strengthened its leadership team with the appointment of Dennis Weijers as chief commercial officer. With an extensive background in strategic marketing and sales within the sports industry, Weijers takes a wealth of experience and expertise to further propel Classified’s growth and presence. Weijers …

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Ciovita appoints UK chief of sales to drive expansion

Ciovita, the South African cycle clothing brand, has announced the appointment of a UK chief of sales, with Dave Marshall coming on board to deliver and oversee future growth. Setting the stage for significant investment and rapid growth in the United Kingdom the brand has taken the next step in …

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Islabikes launches new spare parts website with Isla Rowntree returning as owner

Islabikes has returned by launching a new spare parts website, with original founder Isla Rowntree back at the helm of the business as she looks forward with a renewed excitement for a sustainable future. The new website has been designed to make selecting spare parts easy. A selector tool shows …

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Pragmasis and SecurityForBikes set to close later this year

Steve Briggs, founder, owner and director of Pragmasis and SecurityForBikes, has announced that they will be closing the manufacturing and retail/despatch business later this year. In a letter sent to BikeBiz, Briggs said: “I’m sad to report that we have been finding times hard for a long time now. The …

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Re-Cycle bidding to raise £3,000 to support students in Africa with bicycles

Re-Cycle, the Essex based charity dedicated to changing lives through the power of bicycles, is launching an ambitious appeal to raise £3,000 to give much needed pedal power to school children in Africa. The successful Cycle to School initiative, which has been running for numerous years, has been steadily transforming …

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Get Cycling CIC debuts ‘Pathways to Pedals’ to break down barriers for disabled cyclists

Get Cycling CIC has announced the launch of “Pathways to Pedals,” a new three-year initiative designed to make inclusive cycling more accessible for people with disabilities across the UK. Supported by the Motability Foundation, Pathways to Pedals is set to revolutionise inclusive cycling, particularly for individuals with disabilities from low-income …

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Elastic Interface Made in Mexico rebrand for Mexican BikePad production

Benefit corporation CyTech S.r.l. has announced that its Mexican BikePad production has been rebranded ‘Elastic Interface Made in Mexico’ as part of the restructuring process begun three years ago. The move sees Benefit corporation CyTech S.r.l. Unify the manufacturing at its Mexican factories, whose products had been distributed under the BikePad …

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Mercian Cycles saved following acquisition by Derby-based group

The future of Mercian Cycles has been secured after it was acquired by a team of four passionate cyclists from Derby. In May this year, it was announced that the nearly 80-year-old brand had ceased trading and entered voluntary liquidation. Opus Business Advisory Group had been hired to assist with …

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Atherton Bikes partners with V12 to offer 0% finance

Atherton Bikes and V12 Retail Finance have announced a partnership to offer consumers the option to finance their next bike. The partnership with V12 now means Atherton can offer customers financing options, so they don’t have to compromise or be constrained by their budget – making it easier than ever …

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