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 INTERVIEW 7 We sat down with Tim Baxendale, Decathlon UK cycle training coordinator, to explore his experience of life with the retail giant.


 FEATURE 12 Mark Sutton talks to Eav Bikes CEO, Chris Temple about the road ahead.


16 Miles from Fusion Media gives his perspective on Velofollies


19 Bob Elliot & Co. celebrates 40 years in 2025. We find out how things grew from the back of a car to where they are today.


 NEWS HUB 24 The latest news from the cycle industry.


 APPOINTMENTS 27 Job changes and updates from the trade.


 FEATURE 30 Rebecca Bland talks to Neil Atkinson and Bryan Singleton from Focal Events about the growing popularity of gravel events.


 BRANDS 32 Oxford Products discuss 2024, new products and the year ahead.


56 www.bikebiz.com @bikebizonline bikebiz


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 INTERVIEW 36 Grinduro turns ten. We talk to Paul Errington about the evolution of Grinduro and what the future holds.


 BRANDS 40 We talk to Bikebook Co-founder, Jake Fieldsend about their software and the future of bike repair.


45 Simon Cox talks to Synch and Danecca about a potential industry first, and Synch’s choice to source e-bike batteries from a UK supplier.


 FEATURE 50 Mark Sutton talks retailers through the need to knows for trading in pedal assist bikes in 2025.


 PRODUCTS 54 BikeBiz sector guides, including new products (54), energy and nutrition (56) and gravel and adventure bikes, accessories and clothing (59).


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