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Velo de Ville has officially launched a new urban cargo bike – the Loady – first showcased at Eurobike 2024, now available to configure and buy. Aimed at city inhabitants and business customers looking for efficient transport solutions, the longtail-typical feature of the Loady is the extended rear frame, which …

Cycling UK has launched ‘Cycle Friendly Buildings’ (CFB), a new scheme that builds on the success of the Cycle Friendly Employer accreditation (CFE). Working with commercial landlords, this accreditation highlights office buildings that are committed to sustainability and well-being. By encouraging commuters to cycle, businesses have not only become more …

Garmin has opened its first UK-based retail store located in Southampton’s Westquay Shopping Centre. The new retail store, which opened to the public on Wednesday, November 6, demonstrates Garmin’s commitment to its growing base of active-lifestyle customers in the UK. Opening a physical store in an area that sees more …

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… Area Sales Manager South East – Extra UK Extra UK, a leading parts and accessories distributor of brands such as Topeak, fi’zi:k, MET, Ergon, CLIF Bar, …

Award-winning cycling charity, Life Cycle, announced a new partnership with Cytech. This collaboration will bring Cytech’s bike maintenance courses to Bristol and Leicester while boosting Life Cycle’s social impact in prisons and local communities. Building on 10 years’ experience delivering accredited cycle mechanics training, Life Cycle launched its new Cytech …

Rebecca Morley takes a look at the mountain bike sector, the benefits of riding electric, and what’s behind the rise in popularity  This piece first appeared in the August edition of BikeBiz magazine – get your free subscription here Cycling of any discipline and its benefits are well known across …

Getting more people on bikes is going to take commitment from both authorities and the bike industry. Luke Balnave from The Family Bike Club in London is leading the way on cycling support for families  This piece first appeared in the August edition of BikeBiz magazine – get your free …

E-MTB brand Thok has gained a significant following in Italy and is hoping to grow in the UK. Daniel Blackham attended the Thok Tribe event to learn more about the company  This piece first appeared in the July edition of BikeBiz magazine – get your free subscription here Italy is synonymous …

“I always think about accessibility in two ways,” said Dov Tate, founder of British carbon wheel brand Parcours.  “One way is that we talk about aerodynamics, and how we design the wheels, how we optimise them, and how riders should think about it.  “But then also in terms of price …