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spray’, with versions catering to spraying cycles or even clothing. Reflecting light directly back at the source, the clothing product is said to be invisible during the day and highly reflective at night. Albedo 100 will sell the product direct to
retailers and are contactable on 0113 3955266. Countertop point of sale stands can be supplied.
Ginger and French
Ginger and French produce wrapping paper and cards for cyclists, runners and many other sports
Another eyecatcher, Ginger and French specialises in wrapping paper, greetings cards and gifts for cyclists. The card range is extensive and even goes into sectors such as triathlon and BMX, as well as Yorkshire Tour de France inspired cards. These retail for £2.50 each, or five for £10. A roll of colourful bike wallpaper costs £40 and covers ten metres of your cycling-mad customer’s walls. With ‘20 to 30’ bike retailers already carrying the product, owner Jenny French is open to hearing from many more in the
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business. Ginger and French is contactable on 07786 031521.
Hardnutz
Now in its third year of business, Hardnutz is another firm looking to grow its independent customer base. As far as product goes, the Stealth range is one to watch, with coloured 3M reflective material worked into helmets sporting black, red, yellow and blue in their design. There are eight variants in the Stealth line, each retailing at £54.99 and decked out with 19 individual panels of reflective 3M. A minimum order of just ten helmets in any size or design is required to become a Hardnutz stockist.
Splash Maps
With fresh investment in the business, Splash Maps has a number of exciting projects in the works, most notably a proposed link up with the Yorkshire Grand Depart organisers.
Produced alongside Steer Davies Gleeve, The
waterproof material map of the tour route and surroundings is set to feature a number of great viewpoints from which to see the race pass by, as well as all the usual hot spots and food stops.
In another interesting twist for bike shops, Splash Maps are now also able to offer customised product for individuals and shop owners, featuring logos and web addresses, if desired. For enquiries, contact
david@splashmaps.net.
Blaze
Emily Brook’s Blaze light continues to gain momentum. Having enjoyed a successful start to life as a Kickstarter funded project, those who originally backed the innovative light will have now received their unit with a discount off the £125 retail price now attached. Offering both a 500 lumen white light and a projected green bicycle laser image, which can run side by side, the unique light is soon to be found exclusively in Evans.
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