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The World Bicycle Industrial Association (WBIA) has officially validated the WBIA Sustainable Supply Chain (SSC) Operating Model during its General Assembly held at Eurobike Frankfurt 2024. This model, initially introduced at Taichung Bike Week 2024, is built around three key pillars: Education, Energy, and Ecodesign. The WBIA Board has reaffirmed …

Imatra, the app which converts kilometres cycled into a 100% green and human-generated digital currency, has launched an exclusive collaboration with UDOG, the Italian premium cycling shoe brand. The collaboration – available for purchase with Imatra Coins, as a limited edition, branded, item – aims to further enhance the marketplace …

Athletic Affair, the Girona-based marketing and PR agency, has announced the opening of its new Singapore office. The business, founded by Xavier Guell and Jordi Pujol, has built its business working with brands across cycling, running, and active lifestyle sectors. On sharing the news, the business states “This strategic expansion …

Pedalsure, a UK cycling insurance provider, has announced a crowdfunding campaign to fuel the launch of its new multi-product specialist insurance brand, Coverbase. The campaign, open now on Crowdcube, invites investors and cyclists alike to be part of an expansion drive that will bring Pedalsure’s expertise in bicycle insurance to …

Ortlieb is advancing its dedication to sustainability by expanding its national and international repair network. As part of this commitment, Ortlieb has trained eight new service dealers across the United Kingdom, reinforcing its repair-first philosophy to extend product lifecycles and reduce environmental impact. With the addition of these UK-based service …

The Association of Cycle Traders (ACT) is the largest cycle trade membership organisation in the UK and has been promoting cycling for more than 100 years. Daniel Blackham catches up with director Jonathan Harrison. This piece first appeared in the October edition of BikeBiz magazine – get your free subscription …

Rebecca Morley sits down with Team Africa Rising CEO and last year’s BikeBiz Woman of the Year Kimberly Coats  This piece first appeared in the October edition of BikeBiz magazine – get your free subscription here “As pretty much the only woman involved in the development of professional cycling across …

London retailer Flying Dutchman was founded on the idea that life is better by bike. Alex Ballinger spoke with store manager Rich Armstrong to hear more. This piece first appeared in the October edition of BikeBiz magazine – get your free subscription here Can you give us a little background …

The Bike Mill in West Yorkshire has changed its entire business model to adapt to the modern industry. Rebecca Bland visited the store to find out more. This piece first appeared in the October edition of BikeBiz magazine – get your free subscription here Compared to even 10 years ago, …