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 RIDER RESILIENCE 7 The collaboration between Rider Resilience and Ortlieb goes beyond selling a product. Daniel Blackham speaks to both parties to understand the meaning behind the latest launch.


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


 RETAILERS 13 Rebecca Morley chats to Golden Ride director Niccolò Petroni on opening the brand’s new London flagship store


16 Community Focus Cycles started from humble beginnings. Rebecca Bland speaks to founder Sam Fillan.


 BIG INTERVIEW 21 The Bicycle Association has unveiled plans to launch a UK-wide battery collection and recycling service. Daniel Blackham sits down with Stephen Holt to see how the scheme is progressing.


 DISTRIBUTOR 25 BikeBiz visits Pierer New Mobility at its Austrian HQ to learn more about the company’s plans for the GasGas, Husqvarna and Felt bicycle brands.


 FEATURE 29 Body Rocket is on a mission to make aerodynamic data more accessible. Daniel Blackham catches up with founder Eric DeGolier


 MICROMOBILITY 32 Ca Go is a German cargo bike manufacturer that prioritises safety. Rebecca Bland speaks to Sophie Browne from the brand’s UK distributor AlsoBikes


35 Rebecca Morley takes a look at where the UK stands on e-scooters, and how the delay in legislation is impacting business


 APPOINTMENTS 39 This month’s movers and shakers throughout the cycle industry


 BRANDS 42 Five mins with New Motion Labs 44 Daniel Blackham speaks to Paul Harrison of Thule to see how the new Epos bike carrier is being used to support IBDs


48 BikeBiz visits Silverfish UK’s Fox Service Centre in South Wales


 OPINION 51 Joanna Flint, marketing director at Green Commute Initiative, shines a positive light on the Cycle to Work scheme


 PRODUCTS 53 New products and sector guides, including e-bikes and e-scooters (59) and accessories (64)


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