The BikeBiz Awards 2026 are set to take place on 15 October at Birmingham’s Button Factory, celebrating the cycling industry’s achievements. This year’s awards introduce several notable changes across five categories, encompassing 20 awards in total.
Key Changes for 2026:
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Impact Category: Formerly known as the Diversity category, it now includes a Sustainability award.
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Best Team Award: Added to the Distribution category, allowing nominations for entire teams or specific groups within distribution companies.
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E-mobility Category: Reintroduced under the Brands category for this year.
Award Categories:
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Brands:
- Bike Brand
- P&A Brand
- Innovation of the Year
- E-mobility
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Distribution:
- Bike Distributor
- P&A Distributor
- Specialist Distributor
- Best Team
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Retailer:
- Independent Bike Dealer (IBD) of the Year
- Omnichannel Retailer
- Retailer Services
- Specialist Retailer
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Impact:
- Cycle Advocacy
- Diversity Champion
- Woman of the Year
- Sustainability
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Industry Life:
- Event of the Year
- Mechanic of the Year
- Unsung Hero of the Year
- Cycling Media of the Year
Key Dates:
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Entries and Nominations: Open from 1 June to 3 July.
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Voting: Opens 17 July and closes 28 August.
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Winners Announcement: 15 October at The Button Factory in Birmingham.
How It Works:
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Entries and Nominations: Open to members of the cycling trade community via an online form. Individuals can also nominate their favourite retailers, brands, or individuals in any relevant categories.
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Voting: Conducted by an expert judging panel or open to the wider cycling industry, depending on the category. Most awards will be decided by the judging panel, who offer years of combined experience in the cycling industry to select the winners.
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The Winners: Announced on the night of 15 October, at The Button Factory in Birmingham.
For more information about sponsorship opportunities for the BikeBiz Awards, contact Richard Setters at RSetters@datateam.co.uk.