APRIL 2026


CONTENTS 42


31 INTERVIEWS


12 Dr Fiona Spotswood talks about the next steps for the Gearing Up framework, designed to increase diversity, and expand the market in the cycling industry.


27 We hear from April Marshke about the post-Summit effort to grow the number of women in cycling and push the industry from ‘awareness’ to action.


31 SRAM’s Senior HR Executive, Angela Craft-Williams, discusses the intentionality behind embedding equity into the core of the business.


45 Hiplok Co-founder Fran Smith shares the story behind their sustainable 15-year growth.


FEATURES


21 We talk to Roll Models about their successful mentorship scheme for women and gender minorities.


REGULARS


7 The latest news from the cycle industry.


BRANDS


42 We talk to Luca Kuhn, the founder of LUCA, who discusses the process for developing cycling kit for women.


OPINION


15 Claire Sharpe makes the case for intentionality in creating welcoming cycling communities.


37 Laura Laker explains the commercial and cultural power of women’s cycling groups and better representation.


48 Cycling UK’s Sarah Whitebread discusses reasons women are afraid to cycle, and the need for safer infrastructure.


50 In her own words, Claudia Glass, Founder of performance wear brand, Swijin, talks about the journey so far.


15 ADVERTORIAL


22 Bafang shares insights into their battery innovation, including design, sustainability and testing processes.


PRODUCTS


Sector guides, including new products (54), women’s bikes, clothing, and accessories (58) and time trial and triathlon (63).


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