NEWS HUB I
Pedal Revolution now under new ownership with Kate Warner leading team
ndependent bike retailer Pedal Revolution is now under new ownership, with the announcement that its management team has successfully completed a management buyout (MBO). After an accumulative total of 34 years of putting their heart and soul into Pedal Revolution,
owners Gareth Edwards and Neil Turner have decided it is time to take a step back. The pair had successfully navigated numerous retail market changes, challenges in the industry and
a transformation in customer buying habits to create a sustainable business. On January 14th, Pedal Revolution started a new chapter in its history – a new management team is now ready to propel the company forwards. Leading the new team is managing director Kate Warner, who for the last seven years has been store
manager in the Norwich branch. Completing the new ownership team are three other directors: Matt Watts, Marc Eales and Ben Turner. ■
Mondraker now shipping bikes in 100% recyclable packaging M S
ondraker bikes will now be shipped in 100% recyclable packaging, the brand has announced. No zip-ties, plastic or foam will be found in the
boxes, the brand said, and everything can be easily recycled locally by dealers. The new boxes have been designed from the ground up, in-house at Mondraker, to be easily recycled by the end-user. All external and internal protective elements have been custom- made to save landfill waste. All adhesive tape used is made from rice, the security seal on
Specialized begins selling direct to consumers in UK
pecialized has launched direct-to-consumer sales in the UK, starting from 1st February. The latest development in the company’s business model will come with two options – the Ship to Home option, Specialized Delivery.
The Ship to Home offer will let customers choose their bike and
ship it to their desired location, pre-built with minimal assembly. A Rider Care Specialist will then be available to offer over-the-phone advice for assembly, while Specialized retailers can also help following delivery. Specialized Delivery will let customers order their bike directly
to their chosen destination, and a professional technician will then ensure the bike fits and is properly set up. They will then register the bike, go over basic maintenance, and stay with the customer while they go for a spin. Specialized said the new delivery options are part its drive to get more people cycling as transportation and as a way of life. ■
the box is made using potato pulp and the adhesives are organic. The boxes also include two reusable Velcro straps, so the packaging is recyclable and reusable. Outside the box, organic, biodegradable ink is used. The brand has reduced the boxes’ overall volume, which saves on shipping space, and assembly times can be reduced thanks to the new internal layout inside the box.
Cycle Division’s Nigel Stanley passes away
T
he Cycle Division has informed the industry that Nigel Stanley, a well-known
and long-serving member of the UK cycling business, has passed away aged 65. Stanley racked up 47 years in the trade, starting life at Alfred
Kemps in Hull prior to moving on to Fisher Outdoors for many years. Later, he worked on the road on behalf of Walkers Cycling Components, Hykeham Wholesale, Fatboy Imports and for the last two and half years had been a field sales representative with The Cycle Division. A spokesperson notifying the trade on behalf of The Cycle
Division told BikeBiz: “Nigel had known some of his customers for over 30 years and sometimes longer. He even helped some of his customers through the start of their business and they often looked on him as a father figure.” Stanley leaves behind his wife Sue and his daughter Becki . ■
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