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● NEWS HUB 7 The latest developments from across the bike trade


● DIVERSITY 11 Women in cycling face challenges not experienced by male counterparts, Rebecca Bland takes a deep dive on equality in the trade


● CYCLE SHOW 2023 18 A look at what you can expect from this year’s show as it returns to the iconic Alexandra Palace


● BIG INTERVIEW 22 Cycling Time Trials chair Andrea Parish tells Alex Ballinger about her plans to grow the discipline


● DISTRIBUTORS 27 BikeBiz catches up with Jordan Lunn, cycle market manager for Cumbria-based distributor Lyon


31 The UK bike trade took a significant blow last month, when Moore Large went into administration. Alex Ballinger details how events unravelled.


● INNOVATION 35 Bike Matrix co-founder Adam Townsend on how the brand is aiming to simplify component compatibility for mechanics and consumers


● MICROMOBILITY 38 Graham Willgoss sits down with Brompton CEO Will Butler- Adams to discuss sustainable urban transport


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● APPOINTMENTS 42 This month’s movers and shakers throughout the cycle industry


● BRANDS 44 Target Composites director Philip Leah on how his company is improving sustainability in the carbon bike market


47 Alex Ballinger speaks with Hindsight founder Alexander Mcdonald and backer Callum Skinner to find out more about the brand


50 As Norco relaunches in the UK, Daniel Blackham hears from international sales manager Chris Hennessey on the brands past, present and future


● PRODUCTS 53 New products and sector guides, including women’s bikes and accessories (60), and energy and nutrition (65)


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