BIKEBIZ AWARDS
helping riders get back on their bike quickly, established in 2011. One of the UK’s premier suppliers of PILO Engineering’s bicycle derailleur/gear mech hangers, CNC chainrings and FSA headset bearings. Vialoco - Exclusive distributor of 12 micromobility brands including Ducati, Jeep, Lamborghini, Aprilia, 8TEV, Swifty and more. In two years the company has developed a large retail network of more than 70 stores including Currys, Decathlon, Harrods, Selfridges and a number of independents. AlsoBikes (Advanced UK) - Distributors of two German
e-bike brands - Advanced and CaGo. For MY24, the distributor introduced Advanced’s e-gravel, e-MTB and a number of family and urban bikes. CaGo is an e-cargo brand with the FS200 and CS models offering different USPs to retailers.
AMPS Bikes - The UK distribution arm of Wisper e-bikes.
One of the companies leading the way in licensing throttle usage on e-bikes to widen the rider base and make cycling more inclusive. Works with retailers to provide clarity on delivery lead times and supports them with a technical and warranty department. Apex Distribution - A specialist MTB distributor that offers brands including DyedBro, Sensus grips, O Chain, Mountain Flow lubes and recently added VHS Slapper Tape. Apex also distributes Ohlins Suspension and supports retailers on this product with knowledge gained through its partner suspension service and warranty centre Plush. Reilly - Brighton-based brand dedicated to manufacturing and distributing premium titanium gravel and road bikes. 2023 saw the brand employ its first UK sales rep to visit stores around the country with demo bikes.
RETAILER AWARDS IBD of the Year Biketreks - Based in the picturesque Lake District, Biketreks is a modern and spacious bike retailer with a comprehensive range of bikes across categories. The store is also a dedicated Specialized store and stocks brands like Santa Cruz, and Whyte. The business will also be expanding with a new showroom space, due to be completed in spring 2024.
Don Valley Cycles - Celebrating 30 years in business this
year, Don Valley Cycles started life as a sole enterprise run by Martin Maltby. Don Valley Cycles has previously played a significant role in planning the Tour de Yorkshire and other local-level events.
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Best Retailer services Green Commute Initiative - GCI is still the UK’s only non-profit social enterprise Cycle to Work provider. With commission set at 5%, with IBDs able to set their own
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Cycleworks Yorkshire - Cycleworks Yorkshire has been nominated for its outstanding customer service, offering a personalised service combined with expert advice and a warm atmosphere in its two stores, located in Huddersfield and Penistone. One of the shops has been designed with entirely recycled materials, and the store actively promotes sustainability and reducing carbon footprint. Pedal Power Scotland - Pedal Power Scotland in
West Calder is always pushing to improve the shopping experience for its customers. Having recently refitted the Rapha and Assos areas of its store, Pedal Power also recently installed a bike fit studio. The store also hosted a cycle and art event during the 2023 World Championships. Rockets and Rascals - Rockets and Rascals has been praised for being a well-stocked and tidy store, with a selection of clothing, helmets, and accessories on offer, alongside its range of bikes.
Omnichannel retailer of the Year 99 Bikes - 99 Bikes, formerly Hargroves Cycles, prides itself on customer service and stocking leading brands, from across the hybrid, e-bike, road bike, MTB and kids’ bike markets. Cycle Revolution- Cycle Revolution in Essex is known for its loyalty to customers and for its brilliant customer service. The retailer offers a great selection of bikes, along with technical services, and has recently expanded with an e-bike showroom. Brink - MTB specialist retailer Brink UK stocks a wide range of bikes and offers riding demo options, along with unparalleled expert support, both pre and post purchase. With an online chat facility, Brink is always on hand to help its customers. Primera Sports - Primera, the only Haibike stand-alone
store in the UK, recently launched a new website and is now stocking stand-out brands including Pinarello, Mondraker, MiRider, Wahoo and more. 2Pedalz Ltd - Specialising in custom bike consultation and builds, 2pedalz is in regular contact with customers in-store, on social media, via email, and on the phone. The customer service is ‘legendary’ and bikes are hand-delivered anywhere in the UK.
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