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Parlee has announced the passing of founder Bob Parlee, who died peacefully at home with his family after a four-year battle with cancer. He was 70 years old. Bob founded Parlee Cycles 25 years ago with his wife Isabel after a successful career building high-performance boats. Originally from Wakefield, Massachusetts, …

The Association of Cycle Traders (ACT) has announced its new partnership with Renticy. This collaboration brings an opportunity for ACT members to expand their revenue streams by offering rental options to customers both in-store and online. As consumers increasingly seek sustainable and flexible shopping experiences, Renticy is a system which …

Early Rider has announced the launch of Gromstar.co.uk, an online store dedicated to providing parts and accessories for kids’ bikes. With thousands of Early Rider customers across the globe, Gromstar was born out of a desire to make it easier for parents to source parts to upgrade and maintain their …

Parcel delivery company DPD has partnered with Army Cycling to support the body responsible for cycling participation at all levels from promoting access to cycling as a means of transport around bases to training elite athletes. The Army Cycling Union (ACU) was created in 1950 to encourage cycling as a …

Sports travel business Destination Sport Experiences has announced the appointment of Sean Igoe as its new head of commercial partnerships, as they continue to expand their presence in the world of cycling and endurance sports. Destination Sport Experiences curate comprehensive travel packages tailored for cyclists, runners, and triathletes, offering guaranteed …

Cycle Spirit London opened just months before the pandemic changed the course of the industry – Rebecca Morley finds out how the shop’s fared in challenging times

Since it was founded in 1994, ABUS kept a firm focus on the commuting and leisure markets, but in 2016 jumped into the high-performance scene. Here’s how the future looks for the German brand

While cycling is a green mode of transport, bike production may be lagging behind on sustainability. Duncan McCann, IBD Manager for United Wheels, is on a drive to reshape the cycle industry’s relationship with carbon

Cycling UK’s CEO Sarah Mitchell tells Rebecca Morley about the charity’s recent campaigns and winning the Cycle Advocacy Award, sponsored by Bikesy at last year’s BikeBiz Awards