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Pearson announces Steeplechase cycling event for May

Pearson has announced its inaugural Steeplechase cycling event, taking place on 7th May. Staged across the Surrey countryside, the new sportive event will combine road racing and gravel riding, with riders given the opportunity to choose between two contrasting terrains. Gravel grinders can sign up to a 60km off-road ride …

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Vittoria announced as new sponsor and official tyre supplier of KMC MTB Racing Team

Vittoria has been announced as the new sponsor and official tyre supplier of the KMC MTB Racing Team. The Italian bicycle tyre manufacturer will support KMC MTB Racing Team riders and mechanics in all their races and competitions for the next two years. Bart Brentjens, team manager, KMC MTB Racing …

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Made bike show opens registration and announces Steven Elmes as show director

Made has announced the official opening of registration for the inaugural 2023 show and the appointment of Steven Elmes as show director. Made is a new industry and consumer bike event that highlights the craft of handmade bicycles. Registration is currently open exclusively to framebuilders, and the full floor plan …

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Go Velo now offering Level 3 Award in Developing Cycle Training Instructors

Cycling training provider Go Velo has started to offer the national standard Level 3 Award in Developing Cycle Training Instructors. The qualification is Ofqual recognised and is externally quality assured by 1st4Sport, ensuring participants are assessed in a tutor and assessor role. The course is a mix of classroom theory …

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Cube and Acid products rated ‘best’ in magazine tests

Cube’s Compact Sport Hybrid, its Litening C:68X Race, and the Acid Frontlight Pro 80 have all recently been rated as ‘best’ in various magazines. The latest issue of My Bike magazine (01/2023) rated the Cube Compact Sport Hybrid ‘best value for money’ in the test “Mini rocks – Small tyres …

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Seminar schedule announced for Icebike 2023

Madison has announced its seminar schedule for Icebike 2023. The schedule covers a wide array of topics and includes talks from guest presenters such as industry veteran Jay Townley. This year’s Icebike will be split across two venues and two dates, within one week – one in the North of …

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Pirelli partners with Trek Factory Racing MTB teams

Pirelli has announced that it will supply its MTB tyres to the athletes of the Trek Factory Racing Team. The newly signed three-year agreement complements the collaboration established in 2020 with Trek’s World Tour road cycling team Trek-Segafredo. The team will race with Pirelli’s Scorpion XC line of tyres, dedicated …

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Top five jobs in the bike trade this week – 20th January

The BikeBiz jobs board filled over 750 positions in 2021, and listings are still on the rise. Here’s our latest top five… South West and Midlands Account Manager – Mondraker Due to continued growth within the UK, Mondraker is seeking a passionate and knowledgeable candidate to be our South West …

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Glasgow cycling charity Bike For Good needs support through challenging winter

The Glasgow-based cycling charity Bike For Good is calling for help during a tough winter.  Founded in 2010, Bike For Good services and sells refurbished bikes, teaches mechanic skills, provides cycle training, and delivers community programmes, all to help change lives for the better through cycling. But the charity is …

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Schwalbe supporting my Boo initiatives in Ghana with new classroom and roof for school

Schwalbe has announced its support for two initiatives of bamboo bicycle manufacturer my Boo as part of the Yonso Project Model School in Ghana. Education and the support of children are two pillars of Schwalbe‘s social commitment, said the company. The Yonso Project Model School gives children in the rural …

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