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A new era is underway for the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole (BCP) shared bike, e-bike and e-scooter scheme as it heads towards a number of major milestones this year. Run by Beryl in partnership with BCP Council, the scheme’s new contract period began this week and will continue for another …

Jorvik Tricycles has announced its new home demonstration service to provide an inclusive and accessible customer experience. With the success of the recent opening of the new showroom in York, the company has introduced its home demonstration service to ensure everyone across the UK has the chance to test ride …

With a shared goal of facilitating financial security, Forest and Communion have launched a digital marketing partnership. Communion will be reaching out to Forest riders via Forest’s in-app advertising platform, to share its message of financial freedom through the creation of “positive money habits”. Both companies believe that small daily …

South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority (SYMCA) has secured £4.86 million from Active Travel England, which has announced a £101 million pot of funding for high-quality walking, wheeling and cycling routes that will benefit people in South Yorkshire. A total of £3.36 million of £3.9 million worth of schemes asked for …

Shared transport operator, Beryl and partners Cornwall Council are extending the region’s e-bike share scheme to Saltash. From Tuesday, March 26, 44 Beryl e-bikes will be available to use from 15 new Beryl bays across Saltash and Plymouth. To celebrate the extension, Beryl is offering free unlocking and 10 minutes …

Rebecca Morley speaks to XYZ Cargo’s MJ Somerville on building functional, modular, and repairable cargo bikes This piece first appeared in the February edition of BikeBiz magazine – get your free subscription here “I entered this industry to continue the work of cycling for emancipation and freedom versus sport and …

This piece first appeared in the February edition of BikeBiz magazine – get your free subscription here  Intra Drive has created an 8-speed gearbox motor to help, designed with a circular economy ethos. Rebecca Bland speak to founders Mark Ravilious and Peter Slotwinski Electric bikes are the way forward in …

As Forest’s “River Bike” partnership with The Rivers Trust comes to its end, the company is redesigning its fleet of blue bikes to celebrate the natural world by launching a Planet Earth inspired bike design. The River Bike fleet, launched in August 2023, has helped to raise more than £30,000 …