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Eurobike continues to evolve as a show, working to meet a variety of industry, environmental, societal and economic needs. No easy task, being something for everyone, yet not something the show organisers shy away from. Latest announcements from the Frankfurt-hosted show include the introduction of the Eurobike Adventure Area, which …

Leatt has announced its new 2025 MTB range, introducing Trail and Enduro lines for women, and feature-packed Gravity jerseys and pants for men – developed alongside Bernard Kerr and the Pivot Factory Racing team. Further standouts in the collection include the Ride Kit 1.0: an affordable jersey-pants combo. In keeping …

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… Head Mechanic – Mud Dock Cycleworks Mud Dock is an iconic bike shop and café in the centre of Bristol. It’s set over two floors of …

Each year, the BikeBiz Awards celebrate the innovative and important work being done across the industry. The 2024 edition, in association with Push, saw 15 awards handed out across five categories in the cycling and micromobility sectors. The winners were unveiled on Thursday, October 31, at The Button Factory in …

People living in rural areas could benefit from smoother and more frequent transport, thanks to Government funding announced earlier this week. Small businesses have won a share of £1.2 million as part of the Rural Transport Accelerator Fund, which supports the development of innovative concepts that will improve rural transport, …

A shortage of skilled workshop staff has been an issue for the cycling industry for many years. So the question is, is there a skilled labour shortage, or are there shortcomings elsewhere in the trade? Daniel Blackham spoke to those in the know to find out more This piece first …

US bike brand Specialized has been making some notable cutbacks and changes to its business. Rebecca Bland explores how the company is changing its philosophy for the modern world  This piece first appeared in the May edition of BikeBiz magazine – get your free subscription here Equality, diversity and inclusion: three …

Cycling events in the UK have been evolving rapidly in recent years. Alex Ballinger spoke to event organiser Focal Events about how consumer tastes are changing  This piece first appeared in the May edition of BikeBiz magazine – get your free subscription here I still remember my first proper cycling event …

BikeBiz staff writer Daniel Blackham hits the road to visit the Sussex-based distributor  This piece first appeared in the May edition of BikeBiz magazine – get your free subscription here It is well known that the bike industry is continuing to face challenges, but many companies are tackling the test …