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Global cycling boom sparked by COVID-19 “cooling down” says Shimano

Global cycling boom sparked by COVID-19 “cooling down” says Shimano

Growth in sales of bike components remains strong – but has slowed compared to 2021

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John Lewis expands partnership with kids’ bike subscription service Bike Club to online

John Lewis expands partnership with kids’ bike subscription service Bike Club to online

Monthly subscription initiative enables parents to swap their children’s bikes as they grow

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Giant expects more bike delays due to lockdown in China

Giant expects more bike delays due to lockdown in China

“It is a hell of job,” says Giant’s Chairperson Bonnie Tu as manufacturing plants in China are temporarily closed

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Decathlon finally suspends trading in Russia, Wiggle confirms it ceased selling there in February

Decathlon finally suspends trading in Russia, Wiggle confirms it ceased selling there in February

Foreign firms have been urged to stop operating in the country following its invasion of Ukraine

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Halfords announces plans to buy and sell second-hand bicycles

Halfords announces plans to buy and sell second-hand bicycles

UK's largest bike retailer will offer customers up to £250 store credit for their unwanted bikes

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Bike supply chain woes could end this year and Brexit not solely to blame for Shimano shortages, claims Madison CEO

Bike supply chain woes could end this year and Brexit not solely to blame for Shimano shortages, claims Madison CEO

Is the end in sight for the bike industry's chronic supply chain problem in the UK? Dominic Langan speaks at DigiBike 2022 about Shimano supply during the pandemic, how things are looking going forwards and the problem with fakes

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Peloton’s parting gift to 2,800 employees it just fired? A year’s free membership …

Peloton’s parting gift to 2,800 employees it just fired? A year’s free membership …

Cost-cutting drive sees connected fitness brand make one in five staff redundant amid falling sales and bid rumours

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Industry calls for clear rules on replacement e-bike batteries and warns users against having them repaired

Industry calls for clear rules on replacement e-bike batteries and warns users against having them repaired

EU legislation on e-bike batteries is currently being revised

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Updated: Specialized confirms direct-to-consumer bike delivery is free

Updated: Specialized confirms direct-to-consumer bike delivery is free

...although you'll need to pay if you'd like a technician to deliver your bike and ensure it's set up properly

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Raleigh owner sold for €1.6 billion as private equity giant punts on future of e-bike market

Raleigh owner sold for €1.6 billion as private equity giant punts on future of e-bike market

US firm KKR of Barbarians At The Gate fame leads consortium buying Netherlands-based Accell Group

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Bowman Cycles liquidates after "absolute clusterf**k" of supply chain issues

Bowman Cycles liquidates after "absolute clusterf**k" of supply chain issues

In November, the brand's founder blamed supply chain issues having a devastating effect on the business amid complaints of unfulfilled orders

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Retro reborn: iconic Prendas Ciclismo jerseys are back as company announces new ownership

Retro reborn: iconic Prendas Ciclismo jerseys are back as company announces new ownership

Dorset company was forced to scale back operations last year due to effects of Brexit and Covid

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January sales? Gocycle joins Rad Power in New Year price hikes with the G4i now £1,000 more expensive

January sales? Gocycle joins Rad Power in New Year price hikes with the G4i now £1,000 more expensive

Firm raises folding e-bike prices by up to 25%

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WiggleCRC deal completes as new owner debuts on New York Stock Exchange

WiggleCRC deal completes as new owner debuts on New York Stock Exchange

Signa Sports United predicts huge growth in online sports retailing, with e-bikes in the vanguard

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Bikes worth £50,000 stolen from Hertfordshire workshop and café

Bikes worth £50,000 stolen from Hertfordshire workshop and café

Thieves carried 10 bikes across two fields after break-in at SpokeCycles CC in Welwyn

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Is Upway’s marketplace for refurbished e-bikes the shape of things to come?

Is Upway’s marketplace for refurbished e-bikes the shape of things to come?

French firm raises €5m as investors anticipate sharp growth in second-hand market

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Pierer E-Bikes buys Felt Bicycles

Pierer E-Bikes buys Felt Bicycles

Austrian firm looking to increase US presence

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Halfords reports booming e-bike sales

Halfords reports booming e-bike sales

Retailer is calling for e-bike subsidies and for e-scooters to be made road legal

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Rapha chief executive Simon Mottram to step down after 17 years

Rapha chief executive Simon Mottram to step down after 17 years

Business’s founder will remain “very close to the brand” and sit on its board, with ex-AllSaints CEO William Kim replacing him

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Proviz face social media backlash for inflammatory post

Proviz face social media backlash for inflammatory post

Enhanced-visibility sportswear brand come under fire after asking followers to fill in a provocative blank

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An absolute clusterf**k: Bowman Cycles speak out on supply chain issues after unhappy customers complain

An absolute clusterf**k: Bowman Cycles speak out on supply chain issues after unhappy customers complain

Bowman’s founder says supply chain issues have had a devastating effect on the company’s ability to fulfil orders, and is trying to “work out how to refinance” the business

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UK e-bike retailers hit by port delays and parts shortages

UK e-bike retailers hit by port delays and parts shortages

“The shipping time used to take about five weeks but it’s three months from the factory to our warehouse at the moment”

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What are your options when you can’t find the bike component you’re looking for?

What are your options when you can’t find the bike component you’re looking for?

Bike shops are running short of some parts and accessories; here's what you can do...

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Scam alert! Shimano issues warning saying that 'shimano-clearance.store' is a fake site

Scam alert! Shimano issues warning saying that 'shimano-clearance.store' is a fake site

SPD-SL and SPD pedals are being 'sold' at highly discounted rates on the website, with Shimano itself quickly warning potential buyers that the site isn't genuine

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Brompton CEO warns of raw materials shortages hitting bike industry

Brompton CEO warns of raw materials shortages hitting bike industry

Will Butler-Adams says supply chain issues hitting sector could take 18 months to resolve

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Cervélo owner to buy Cannondale parent company Dorel Sports to become world's biggest bike manufacturer

Cervélo owner to buy Cannondale parent company Dorel Sports to become world's biggest bike manufacturer

Pon Holdings, owner of Cervélo and Gazelle, agrees to buy Dorel Sports

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Halfords is offering free six-hour e-bike test rides from a load of its stores

Halfords is offering free six-hour e-bike test rides from a load of its stores

Sales of e-bikes have risen by 100% since the fuel crisis began

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Fuel shortages give further boost to bike sales, says Decathlon

Fuel shortages give further boost to bike sales, says Decathlon

Retailer has seen sales of bikes more than double, with particularly strong growth in commuter models, while Wiggle points to gravel bikes as helping grow sales

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Rapha to move to new headquarters in north London

Rapha to move to new headquarters in north London

Refurbished warehouse near Archway will provide almost twice as much space as existing premises for cycling brand

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Hopes for bike industry supply chain as Vietnam lockdown lifts - but it could be 'five or six months' before production returns to normal

Hopes for bike industry supply chain as Vietnam lockdown lifts - but it could be 'five or six months' before production returns to normal

Vietnam, a crucial part of bike industry supply chain, is officially out of lockdown... but complicated process where factories must apply for permission before reopening will cause further delays

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