BikeBiz June 2026 Digital Edition: Read Online Now

The latest issue of BikeBiz magazine is now online. Read the June 2026 Digital Edition of BikeBiz now!

The June issue is centred around helmets and protective clothing. In this issue, we highlight a range of brands in this space, including Kali, Madison and RLS.

We always talk to Phillip Ferger, CEO of Fairnamic, about the future of Eurobike, visit Atherton Bikes’ HQ, go behind the scenes at Lyon Equipment and chat with the ACT about the e-bike positive campaign and its new retailer commitment.

Beyond that, we hear from Extra UK on their P&A Distributor of the Year win in 2025, talk about opportunities in the e-bike market and explore different types of helmet safety technologies.

Click below to head directly to each feature.

FEATURES

16: Emma Karslake explores the diversifying landscape of helmet safety technologies, from Mips to emerging rotational impact systems. 

21: We look at the Virginia Tech Helmet Lab’s independent rating system and how its insights are helping consumers make more informed safety choices.

31: Rebecca Bland visits Lyon Equipment to explore the company’s evolution into an employee-owned, multi-industry operation and the unique strengths of its diverse portfolio. 

OPINION

24: Jonathan Harrison, Director of the ACT, introduces the new E-Bike Positive Retailer Commitment.

37: Laura Laker explores the power of community in delivering traffic-free paths, outlining a new toolkit designed to help navigate landowner negotiations.

53: BatteryIQ’s Matt Dowler highlights discrepancies and opportunities in the e-bike market. 

BRANDS

44: We visit Atherton Bikes’ HQ to find out more about adding e-bikes to their range. 

50: James Cook, CEO of RLS, explains how a “black ice accident” led to the development of the Release Layer System.

INTERVIEWS

12: Philipp Ferger, CEO of Fairnamic, details the recalibration of Eurobike for 2026 and beyond. 

Philipp Ferger Geschäftsführung Fairnamic GmbH

27: Brad Waldron, CEO of Kali Protectives, discusses the physics of energy dissipation and why his team prioritises lower-density foam over plastic layers. 

40: Madison details its collaboration with RHEON™ to launch a new range of knee and elbow protection.

46: Extra UK reflect on winning P&A Distributor of the Year and outlines what’s ahead for the business.

PRODUCTS

Sector guides, including new products (57), helmets (62) and protective clothing (66). 

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