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Restrap has released a new addition to its bikepacking range of luggage. There’s no prizes for guessing where the Downtube Bag is designed to fit, but its beauty is in its simplicity. A tool free, high-grip compression strap holds the 1.2 litre capacity dry bag in place, without the need …

Fox Factory UK has brought the Ride Concepts footwear brand back in-house and under direct management of its newly-expanded Fox UK team. Sitting in the Fox Factory brand portfolio, with direct distribution from Fox Factory’s premises in the South East of England, Ride Concepts has its own team solely dedicated …

Tandem Group has announced an exclusive distribution and sales partnership for VanMoof in the UK. The Amsterdam-based micromobility brand and Tandem recently reached contractual agreement, with the first batch of VanMoof’s e-bikes arriving in Tandem’s warehouses this week. After a period of onboarding and training, Tandem will start selling VanMoof’s …

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… Rider Support – Giant UK We have an exciting opportunity for a Rider Support team member to join us on a part-time, permanent basis in our …

HJC Europe has announced the recent appointment of Richard Todd as the new European brand and sales director for HJC Sports Bicycle Helmets. This is a newly-created position overseeing all commercial and marketing activities for the brand within Europe, working closely with the Korean HQ. Todd is a veteran of …

Should employers in the bike trade publish their salaries alongside job ads? Alex Ballinger explores the impact pay transparency could have on the industry

Top US bike brand showcases must-stock bikes to get kids out and active. This article is a paid promotion in partnership with Huffy

The desire to innovate, to question, problem solve, and to create drives the team at product development company Designworks Ltd, says co-founder Peter Rickett

While acceptance of e-bikes has been slower in the UK than the rest of Europe, businesses like The Electric Bike Shop have carved out a place as e-bike specialists. Commercial manager Iwan Jones explains how the chain hopes to continue its rise