CONTENTS 15 22


 FEATURE 7 A shortage of skilled workshop staff has been an issue for the cycling industry for many years. Daniel Blackham spoke to those in the know to find out more.


 NEWS HUB 10 The latest developments from across the bike trade


 RETAILERS 15 Daniel Blackham visits Handsling’s headquarters to learn about recent challenges and an exciting future


19 Rebecca Bland explores one of Yorkshire’s most iconic bike shops, Pennine Cycles


 BIG INTERVIEW 22 BikeBiz speaks to Eurobike head Stefan Reisinger to look back at 2022 and preview this year’s edition.


 DISTRIBUTORS 27 Alex Ballinger catches up with Oneway commercial director Bart Van Den Biggelaar


 EVENTS 32 BikeBiz talks to Si Paton about how the Malverns Classic showcases the best of the MTB lifestyle


 APPOINTMENTS 37 This month’s movers and shakers throughout the cycle industry


 MICROMOBILITY 40 Rebecca Morley explores the impact of the Paris e-scooter referendum


42 Alex Ballinger shares his thoughts on why the bike trade should embrace emerging modes of transport


44 British brand Inokim looks at the future of e-scooters


 BRANDS 46 Five mins with cycle safety brand Nightblazr 48 PowUnity explains the philosophy behind its new app 50 Alex Ballinger speaks to NamedSport to explore how retailers can maximise sales of nutrition products


 PRODUCTS 53 New products and sector guides, including helmets (59) and protective clothing (65)


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