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Belgium folding bike innovator, Ahooga, which provides its customers with leasing, insurance and maintenance options, will bring in Tomi Viiala, former CEO of Stromer, in a role as an advisor to the Board from 2025. Known for his instrumental role in transforming Stromer into the global leader in speed pedelecs, …

Velorim, a UK-based business which offers “a simple solution to recycling bicycle tyres and inner tubes”, has announced its ambition to double collection points across the UK by 2026. With over 600 locations across the country already, the recycling service aims to make recycling bike tyres and inner tubes even …

Re-Cycle, a charity based in Essex, has announced the shipment of its first container of bikes to a new partner in Malawi. The shipment of bikes is the result of a new partnership with NGO, Africycle, and is Re-Cycle’s 340th container of bikes to be shipped to Africa since it …

The UK’s biggest cargo bike logistics company, Zedify, has launched in its 10th UK city with a new and unique hub opening right in the heart of Birmingham’s city centre. With its proximity to the ‘golden triangle’ of e-commerce warehousing in the midlands, the launch is a strategically important location …

“The UCI WorldTour’s ‘Best Team for 2024’ will race with top-of-the-line Dura-Ace components until 2028” – is the news fresh from Shimano. Shimano and UAE Team Emirates have announced their new partnership, which will see Shimano as the team’s leading materials provider for the upcoming 2025 road cycling season, and …

2025 will see Rouleur Travel hosting “seven extraordinary adventures”, as well as offering cyclists the opportunity to “create your own bespoke itinerary” with the guidance of its Bespoke Division. In the new year, the business will take on four legendary Gran Fondos and three exclusive Pinnacle Adventures – all designed …

Specialized has announced a strategic partnership with FDJ-Suez, starting in 2025, which sees the Morgan Hill, California, headquartered brand become the team’s official bike partner. The news follows the recent signing of cycling superstar Demi Vollering, joining the French team on a two-year deal. The partnership brings together two key …

Santafixie, the online store for urban cycling in Europe, based in Barcelona, has signed an exclusive agreement to distribute Stiffi carbon wheels across Europe. Recognised for their innovative design and high performance, these wheels are manufactured in Australia and represent the cutting edge of technology for urban and sports cycling. …

This month we round up the reaction from the BikeBiz Awards 2024 in association with Push. We also cover the latest developments from across the bike trade, plus we have our usual mix of industry interviews, in-depth features and guest articles. In this issue: BikeBiz speaks with Morten Larsen of …

UK sports and recreation manufacturers are riding high on a wave of newfound confidence, as figures in a new report reveal a dramatic uplift in sales revenue. Small and mid-sized firms saw their average sales jump by 52% in the third quarter of this year. However, firms are trailing behind …