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Yamaha has announced the upcoming opening of a dedicated E-Ride Base, designed as an experiential e-bike showroom. Located in Yokohama, and operated by Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd. the dedicated showroom – scheduled to open on June 6 – offers people the opportunity to experience Yamaha’s e-bikes, with visitors getting a …

Sportive Breaks has announced the opening of a China branch, the latest step in the company’s global expansion following its launch in the United States and Australia in 2023. The company offers bespoke premium travel packages and cycling hospitality for those looking to experience the world’s most prestigious grand tours, …

Assos and Whoop have announced a new partnership and unveiled a new garment, the Mille GT Whoop Bib Shorts C2 and UMA GT Whoop Bib Shorts C2. These are the first smart cycling apparel to track health and fitness data while being ridden, featuring a pod for a Whoop 4.0 …

7mesh has announced that Andrew Sherry has been appointed as vice president of sales and will oversee global revenue for the brand in all channels. The newly created role expands the resources dedicated to growing the business while also acting as a homecoming for Sherry, who previously led the development …

Amer Sports has confirmed its Q1 2024 financial results. The announcement comes a few weeks after the company announced the sale of Enve Composities to PV3, a Utah-based private investment firm. This is the first report from the business after going public in February 2024. First quarter revenue increased 13% …

The May edition of BikeBiz is now live. Read the digital edition online here Never miss an issue, subscribe to BikeBiz for free here  That first bike feeling Remember the sun? Me neither. But reminiscing about warmer times got me thinking of my first forays into the cycling world. For …

The April edition of BikeBiz is now live. Read the digital edition online here Never miss an issue, subscribe to BikeBiz for free here  Challenge the status quo According to the Oxford English Dictionary, diversity is defined as “the practice or quality of including or involving people from a range …

Sisters in the Wild is one of the most prominent gravel and bikepacking focused groups open to women, trans, and non-binary people. Rebecca Bland speaks to UK founder Charlotte Inman. This piece first appeared in the March edition of BikeBiz magazine – get your free subscription here Gravel cycling and …

GT Bicycles has gone through a period of transition in recent times. Simon Cox speaks to UK sales manager Josh Whiting to learn about the developments and opportunities. This piece first appeared in the February edition of BikeBiz magazine – get your free subscription here Relocating the brand was a …