ZyroFisher has announced the appointment of Nadine Thompson as chief commercial officer (CCO). With a distinguished career spanning more than 20 years in global corporate leadership, Thompson brings a wealth of experience and expertise to her new role. A seasoned brand and commercial leader, having held key positions with Procter & Gamble and Pentland Brands, Thompson is renowned for her ability to create joint value for her company and its partners and has cultivated exceptional relationships with key global partners and retailers. Most recently, Thompson served as the commercial direct ..read more

MiRider, the Wigan-based manufacturer of compact folding e-bikes, has announced the launch of the new MiRider One Hope Edition. Positioned as a premium folding e-bike, the MiRider One Hope Edition is aimed squarely at riders looking for a modern folding e-bike equipped with the finest British-made components. A very British partnership The MiRider One Hope Edition comes fully equipped with components from the Barnoldswick-based manufacturer which is globally known for the quality and performance of its products. Hope X2 Brakes: Delivering exceptional stopping power in all conditions, ensuri ..read more

Chicken CycleKit has announced the addition of a new area manager and new Scotland/Ireland area manager. Alex Sheppard, who was previously based in the south of England territory, has moved up to Scotland to live and will be serving as the area sales manager for Scotland and both Northern Ireland and Ireland. Gary Turner, Chicken CycleKit sales director, commented: “We are thrilled to be able support Alex in his move up to Scotland. It will be fantastic for him to be able to gain new experience in a different territory and we’re sure dealers will enjoy welcoming him to this new role.” Chicke ..read more

Parlee has unveiled an all-new Ouray, inspired by the town of Ouray, located deep in the San Juan Mountains of Colorado. The Ouray is the culmination of 25 years of carbon fiber expertise, blending precise layups, handling, and modern geometry to create a “truly unique” all-road bike with the brand’s first-ever nude carbon finish. All-new from the ground up and handmade in the EU, the Ouray’s monocoque frame is made with a new precision layup process. Each unidirectional carbon fiber ply is meticulously placed, yielding a finished frame that requires no cosmetic layers, filler, bonding agent ..read more

Following a successful pitch process, Shift Active Media has been selected by Life Time Athletic Events to manage global PR and on-site press offices for its flagship cycling events, including Sea Otter Classic, Unbound Gravel and the broader Life Time Grand Prix series. Starting with the 34th edition of the Sea Otter Classic presented by Continental in April and harnessing its industry connections, Shift will manage all aspects of endemic media delivery for the US event organiser to increase awareness, drive participation and support ticket sales. Leaning on its race communications credenti ..read more

A new cycling industry podcast named “Ride To Success” has been launched by Pedro Couto Lopes. The podcast has been created to dive into cycling’s latest trends, technology, community needs, and business strategies, and offers insights for enthusiasts and industry professionals alike Pedro Couto Lopes, founder and host of the Ride To Success podcast, commented: “The launch of the Ride To Success podcast is the culmination of countless hours of behind-the-scenes effort to bring the podcast to fruition. “Ride to Success is more than just a podcast—it reflects my love for cycling and a shared p ..read more

Hutchinson has unveiled the Python Race and Python 3, the latest generation of its Python range of XC tyres. The Hutchinson Python range has been a mainstay of the XC racing world since its launch in the 1990’s. The original tyre was piloted to an Olympic gold medal in 1996 by Paola Pezzo at the first ever games to feature XC MTB. Later iterations have since been ridden to multiple World Cups and National Championship victories. Development of the next generation Python range began in 2022 and was a direct response to Hutchinson sponsored teams and athletes asking for a tyre that was better ..read more

Following positive feedback from exhibitors and visitors to the Outdoor Trade Show (OTS) over the last three years, the organisers have announced the venue dates until 2027. The future dates for the OTS have been finalised for the next three years to keep event at the popular venue of the Exhibition Centre, Liverpool. Following the show this year from Tuesday, June 18, to Thursday, June 20, and avoiding a future clash with ISPO in Germany, OTS will take place on the following dates over the next three years: 2025 – June 10 to 12 2026 – June 2 to 4 2027 – June 1 to 3 Liverpool is increasing ..read more

Carbitex, the flexible carbon composites provider focused on footwear, travel, and accessories, has announced the appointment of Filippo Sartor to vice president of global sales and Sam Gardner to the role of vice president of engineering and operations. After a restructuring of manufacturing operations and the return of Carbitex founder, Junus Khan, as company president in 2023, the brand welcomes two strategic hires to catalyse the next phase of the materials brand. With more than 20 years in the footwear industry, including nearly 11 years as the global senior sales manager at JV Internat ..read more

The BikeBiz jobs board helped filled more than 720 positions in 2023, and listings are still on the rise. Here’s our latest top five… Workshop Manager – Fettle We are searching for experienced workshop managers who are as talented at repairing bikes as they are at managing teams. Candidates should be commercially minded, and capable of really getting the best out of their team, whilst keeping the customer experience and profitability of the workshop front of mind. Fettle is a rapidly expanding bike repair and service company that is dedicated to promoting sustainable transportation and makin ..read more