The organisers of RideLondon, the UK’s largest closed road sportive, focus on the experience. Not only can participants ride around the capital and surrounding countryside traffic free, but they also benefit from access to bike mechanics, training plans, well-stocked feed stations and a family-friendly weekend. RideLondon was looking for an insurance partner who was able […]
Nirvana Europe, specialist sports tour operator and Ironman partner, were looking for additional benefits they could include within their trip packages. A considerable proportion of Nirvana’s business model guarantees entry to Ironman events, even when general entry sells out. Participants typically need to use Nirvana’s additional services, notably accommodation and transfer services. For some customers, […]
“Content marketing is king” is the definitive marketing mantra of the day, but it can be a challenge to understand exactly what and when you should publish. There is no guaranteed number of posts or exact type of content that will lead to success, but there are general guidelines that can help to improve the results […]
It is a familiar scenario, one we’ve seen countless times. It could start with a casual weekend away riding bikes with your friends. It’s a success. Other friends, friends of friends, even customers want to ‘get involved next time’. Before you know it, your shop that previously offered repairs and spare parts now arranges trips, […]
The high street is in trouble, and the cycling industry is not immune to changing consumer habits. Businesses and brands need to constantly evolve, not just to attract new customers but, more importantly, to retain existing ones. Membership schemes are not new; household names (Amazon, for example) provide us with the ultimate guides to do […]
Owning one’s own bike shop is a fantasy indulged in by most casual cyclists from time to time. To be surrounded by top quality kit all day, building the bikes of your dreams and talking to likeminded people, what a blast! But what is the reality of such a dream? Cycle shops are a key […]
Put simply, affiliate marketing is performance-based marketing in which one business rewards another for driving visitors (through various marketing efforts) to buy its product. The core players are the ‘brand’, the ‘affiliate'(you) and the customer. There is also the potential for a fourth player known as a super-affiliate, they act as an agent and manage […]