NEWS HUB
20th edition of COREbike sees record attendance
THE organisers of COREbike confirmed that the 20th edition broke all previous attendance records. With the pre-registration number eventually topping 1900 to easily best last year’s record figure of 1608, it was clear before the show that it was going to be a very big year for COREbike. The final attendance was 20% up year on year, 83% of pre-registered dealers, workshops and retailers had attended, 565 brand staff badges had been printed and 1879 lunches served. Extra UK‘s Will Fripp isn’t expecting CORE to slow down in 2026; “With attending brands already keen to re-sign for next year, we plan to confirm a date in the coming months,
with applications to join the waiting list for exhibition space open now. We’ll be contacting companies in August once the rebook is done.”
Bafang expands after-sales service network in the UK
Tandem Group announces new Sir Chris Hoy bike range
BAFANG has announced that they’ve entered into a service agency agreement with EMCB to enhance the growth of the e-bike market across the UK. Under the terms of the agreement, EMCB will manage dealer services in the UK for bike brands that have signed dealer service contracts with them. EMCB will offer daily consultations, repairs, and sell spare parts. Bafang says that due to the wide range of product combinations, priority will be given to brands that implement the complete Bafang system to ensure top-notch service quality.
TANDEM Group has announced an exclusive partner- ship agreement with Sir Chris Hoy, 11-time world cham- pion and 6-time Olympic champion, for the launch of a new range of lightweight junior bikes. The Birmingham-based business is pleased to announce the addition of Hoy bikes to its portfolio of brands, with the new Hoy bikes children’s range featuring four core models, each available in multiple colour options. The announcement highlights that “Every aspect of the de- sign and development process has been meticulously overseen by Sir Chris, who is passionate about ensuring the bikes remain high-quality, lightweight and visually appealing to the rider.” The line-up includes models ranging from a 12” balance
bike to a 26” rugged hybrid junior bike, catering for children’s cycling needs.
iceBike confirms record attendance in 2025
MADISON and Sportline confirmed that iceBike* 2025 was a record year for registrations and attendees, saying it was, “One of the most positive shows it has ever hosted.” The annual trade show was held
across two cycling venues at the Na- tional Cycling Centre in Manchester and
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the Lee Valley Velopark in London. Madison reported that “Thursday’s show in London was iceBike*’s most attended day on record with over 800 people in the track centre engaging with brand representatives across the entire Madison and Sportline portfolio.”
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