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“Calling it an ‘e-Bike’ is an Insult” – that’s quite the statement from Specialized as the brand launches its new cycling-as-transport focused Vado SL 2 Carbon. What’s most encouraging here is the clear, bold, transport-focused messaging. And this theme isn’t just a headline in a press release from the bike …

Madison and Sportline have confirmed the dates for the 2025 edition of iceBike*. Two years on from changing to a North/South two-show format, iceBike* will return to both London and Manchester to build on previous successes, showcasing the portfolio of Madison and Sportline brands. Based on feedback from the previous …

TotalMTB, the mental health awareness group set up in 2019 by Ryan Oldfield, has announced a new team to develop the community further into 2025 and beyond. Dedicated to encouraging the use of mountain biking to help people improve their mental health, TotalMTB has been well received and supported by …

Bosch eBike Systems is inviting dealers to the latest training sessions for its Model Year 25, with the fifteenth training season beginning this Autumn. October sees the start of dealer training, scheduled to take place across Europe, with more than 430 training dates in 21 countries. The training sessions provide …

We Are One Composites has added new domestic and international distributors. We Are One is a carbon wheel and component brand and manufacturer focusing on premium products all made in Kamloops, BC, Canada. For the UK and Ireland market, the brand has partnered with Mount Green as its exclusive distributor …

As the cycle industry tries to adapt to life after the pandemic, ZyroFisher CEO Rob Haycock tells BikeBiz about the latest developments at the Darlington-based distributor

In this month’s column for retailers, in partnership with trade association the ACT, campaigns and policy manager at charity Wheels for Wellbeing Kay Inckle explores how bike shops can be inclusive and increase their customer base

West Midlands cycling and walking commissioner and Fusion Media founder Adam Tranter tells Rebecca Morley more about his role in active travel and how the industry can get involved

Samuel Jaggard started as a part timer in a bike shop, and has just completed his international apprenticeship programme with cycle industry training specialist The Bike Inn in Cumbria