News

European children’s bike brand Woom has announced its expansion to the UK. Founded in 2013 by two cycling-enthusiastic fathers Christian Bezdeka and Marcus Ihlenfeld in a garage in Vienna, Woom entered the children’s bike market with plans to “set a new standard” with innovative design. In 10 years, Woom has …

Brompton has issued a recall for all T Line bikes manufactured before Friday, June 21, 2024. According to an update issued by the brand, under specific circumstances, the handlebar support and fork “can become misaligned, posing risk to riders”. Brompton has received 15 reports relating to this issue although there …

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… Cycling and Urban Mobility Department Manager – Decathlon Milton Keynes As a Department Manager, you’ll be growing a dynamic business within the department you’re in charge …

Haro Bikes has announced the appointment of two UK-based agents as part of its ongoing expansion programme. Blair Whiteside will cover Scotland, the North of England and Ireland, with Antonin Osmik covering Wales, the Midlands and the South of England. Haro has undergone a period of transformation over the past …

New figures from The Bikeability Trust show a record 560,471 children in England got pedalling with Bikeability cycle training between April 2023 and March 2024 – taking the total since the programme’s inception in 2007 to more than five million. The Bikeability Trust, who manage, develop and promote the Bikeability …

Body Rocket, the tech startup behind the world’s first and only real-time aerodynamic drag force measurement system for cyclists and triathletes has declared its recent Crowdcube raise “hugely successful”. Whilst wind tunnels are widely considered the gold standard in accurately measuring aerodynamics. there are only a limited number in existence. …

Spanish gravel bike specialist Guava is now available in the UK and Ireland. Guava was founded in March 2023 by David Alvarez and Nacho Suarez, between them having more than 30 years of experience working in the Cycle Industry. Born in Seattle and living in Europe for many years now, …

Belgium e-bike brand Cowboy has launched an update to its AdaptivePower Technology which will now take riders up 50% steeper hills with no extra effort, and save 10% battery power on flat roads.  The 30-second over-the-air update – which comes as the Cowboy team leverages 50 million kilometres of ride data to …

Classified Cycling, the Belgium-based cycling drivetrain technology innovator, took to the start line at the Tour de France this past weekend. During Sunday’s final stage, which, for the first time since 1989, was an individual time trial, the brand saw Ineos Grenadiers utilise Classified’s Powershift Hub technology with a Princeton …

Technical cycling apparel brand 7mesh has announced the opening of its first brand store in central Beijing. Strategically located in a pedestrian zone a short distance from the Forbidden City, 7mesh Beijing showcases its complete collection across 80 sq m (860 sq ft) of retail space. “We couldn’t be more …