Conductor – the creative agency dedicated to cycling and member of Gruppo Media – the owners of Rouleur, have launched Conductor Productions. Utilising decades of campaign creation and image-making experience across the Conductor and Rouleur teams, the new department will support brands in creating film and photography that stands out …
Read More »GT Bicycles partners with Silverfish for German distribution
GT Bicycles has announced an exclusive partnership with Silverfish to distribute GT Bicycles in Germany. Effective Sunday, September 1, 2024, Silverfish will offer a comprehensive GT product line including the brand’s World Cup Winning MTB’s, multi-award-winning Gravel line, and P&A through IBDs in one of the EU’s biggest bicycle markets. …
Read More »Rapha appoints Fran Millar as CEO
Rapha has announced that Fran Millar will become its new CEO, effective Monday, September 23. According to an update issued by the brand, Millar will offer an “unparalleled wealth of experience and passion for cycling” to Rapha, as it enters a new era of growth and innovation. “Fran Millar’s career …
Read More »New Motion Labs secures equity investment to propel growth
New Motion Labs, a developer of innovative drivetrain technology for the mobility and industrial markets, has secured more than £890,000 equity investment from the South West Investment Fund via appointed fund manager, The FSE Group. The investment is part of a wider £1.8million funding round designed to support business growth …
Read More »Bicycle Association receives guidance on FCA Consumer Duty and Cycle to Work implications
The Bicycle Association has obtained new guidance from the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) on the potential impact of the ‘Consumer Duty‘ on the Government’s Cycle to Work (C2W) tax break scheme. The Consumer Duty, overseen by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), came into force in July 2023, and differing interpretations …
Read More »Vittoria introduces carbon footprint analysis for tyres
Anyone using a bicycle can now make more environmentally conscious tyre purchases, utilising new carbon footprint analysis available across the entire Vittoria tyre range. Vittoria now indicates the carbon footprint of each tyre directly through their website, empowering bike users to make greener tyre choices. After two years of development …
Read More »BikePark Wales extends lease for 33 years and unveils ‘Future Forest Vision’
BikePark Wales along with Natural Resources Wales have announced plans to transform 400 acres of Welsh mountainside. Natural Resources Wales (NRW), which manages the Welsh Government Woodland Estate, has worked with BikePark Wales since its first trail in 2013, but a new lease signed in June 2024 is described as …
Read More »Finalists confirmed for the BikeBiz Awards 2024 in association with Push
We are very proud to present the shortlisted nominees for the BikeBiz Awards 2024, in association with Push. Each year we aim to celebrate the inspiration and innovative work being done across all sectors of the cycle industry, from brands to retailers and distributors. This year we have 15 awards, …
Read More »Northwave and HLC announce new North America distribution partnership
Italian cycling footwear and apparel company Northwave has chosen HLC as partner for exclusive distribution of its footwear in the USA and Canadian markets. Most Northwave products are already available in the U.S. market, and Canadian distribution will begin in September 2024. This new partnership will enhance Northwave’s growth trajectory …
Read More »The top five jobs in the bike trade this week – 2nd August
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… Engineering Technician – Silverstone Sports Engineering Hub Ltd Are you a passionate cyclist? Obsessed with marginal gains? Or have a keen interest in sporting performance, development …
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