Retail

“Systematic erosion”: 143 jobs lost at Cannondale as brand’s parent company closes Connecticut headquarters to restructure North American operations

Cannondale insists the change will "strengthen its North American operations" as its new US HQ will be on the West Coast where other brands belonging to its parent company are based, such as Cervelo and Santa Cruz

Halfords’ summer cycling sales surge by over 8% as retailer focuses on growing e-bike offering

Shares in the retailer dropped sharply, however, amid concerns over falling consumer spending this winter

Garmin launches new Tacx Nēra smart trainer with built-in motion pods and WiFi connectivity

Priced at £859.99, the Nēra removes the need for an expensive extra adapter to connect over WiFi - but the additional movement while you pedal is now not optional as it was on the Tacx Neo 3M

Staff reveal “unachievably high pressure” and “stubborn resistance to change” behind Edinburgh Bicycle Cooperative’s descent into ‘pre-pack’ administration

The employees past and present also criticised the leadership as “removed faceless entities”, and the cooperative as a front for "one man and his ego".

“Heartbroken for the team and the staff”: Atherton Bikes factory damaged in fire, leaving founders “devastated”

No one was injured in the blaze, but the company say they are expecting delays to their production and delivery of new and existing orders

Worker-owned Edinburgh Bicycle Cooperative emerges from administration as a private company after ‘pre-pack’ deal saw several branches close

Once Scotland's biggest bike shop chain, only four stores have survived administration

105,000 more bike mechanics are needed in Europe by 2032 – and the shortfall is already changing how people travel, report claims

“A bicycle that cannot be repaired is a bicycle that stops being ridden”

Sigma Sports finally back in profit after “positive year” – but cycling retailer says UK economy will “remain challenging”

The retailer posted a pre-tax profit of £171,268 in 2025, the first time since 2021 it’s been out of the red

Castelli brings “game-changing” PFAS-free AirCore fabric to all new Gabba Pro, and two new versions of the Perfetto

There are now two Perfetto jackets, the warmer and heavier duty Perfetto 4 and the lighter Perfetto Pro, and the classic Gabba jersey/jacket hybrid has had a makeover to incorporate Polartec's windproof and waterproof AirCore fabric

Rapha’s trading losses more than double and job cuts expected as part of bid to reach “sustainable profitability” by 2027

The British brand announced a trading loss of £5.6m and a net loss of £25.3m for the year ending January 2026, a result it says is down to a reduced reliance on discounting and promotions

Rapha set for “significant organisational changes to reduce cost and drive efficiency” as Fran Millar steps down as CEO of British brand

Former Ineos Grenadiers boss Millar joined the cycling clothing company in 2024, its eighth consecutive year in the red

RIP Wiggle and Chain Reaction Cycles: Doomed cycling retailers’ websites now redirect to Evans Cycles two years after relaunch attempt

After purchasing Wiggle Chain Reaction in 2024 for just £3 million, Mike Ashley’s Frasers Group relaunched the company’s websites as part of its bid to “become the no.1 Sporting Goods retailer in Europe”

“There was never any doubt the bikes would not be returned”: Shuttered shop responds to customers’ claims their bikes were “locked inside” and “stolen” after sudden closure

Bournemouth-based Primera Sports say they are working to return the serviced bikes to all customers, after one cyclist even reported his bike as stolen to the police and another described the closure as a “scam”. However, they admitted they cannot issue refunds to those who paid deposits

E-bike confusion harming shops, as owner claims illegal bike owners “aggressive” when refused service

“They bring them into the shop and think we should be able to repair anything. But we won’t touch them as they are illegal,” Richardsons Cycles’ owner said, while claiming that sales of legal e-bikes have been negatively impacted

Summer is coming to an end and 2027 bikes are here – these are the cycling bargains worth hunting down now

As the 2027 bike ranges start to arrive, retailers are cutting prices on everything from 2026 bikes and summer kit to helmets, shoes, lights and turbo trainers. Here’s where the biggest bargains are hiding

Iconic Bristol bike shop Mud Dock to close after 32 years, with café set to continue trading

Owners Jerry and Beverly Arron said it’s time to “swap selling bikes for spending more time riding them” after more than three decades running the Bristol harbourside institution

Raleigh faces administration after parent company starts insolvency proceedings

Dutch group Accell has been granted a “suspension of payments” while its UK and Ireland wing has filed a notice of intention to appoint administrators

“Insufficient, inadequate, circumvented”: Chinese e-retailer AliExpress fined €550 million for failure to enforce compliance checks against illegal, unsafe goods

The ruling could have serious consequences for the UK's import of bike and e-bikes that fail to meet trading standards

Dealclincher x Zwift: Save over £200 on the Zwift Ride smart bike in Zwift’s Tour Fever Sale, now down to just £899!

The Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift is hotting up! To celebrate, kick-start your indoor training with £200 off Zwift’s complete smart bike package, or get yourself a Kickr Core 2 for under £400

What’s so special about this bike lock that immediately shattered its Kickstarter funding target? Plus intriguing DIY aero hacks from the Transcontinental Race, Iron Man’s surprise Tour de France appearance, and more new stuff from Shimano, Garmin, Parcou

From an innovative lock that’s already smashed its crowdfunding goal to Garmin’s TrainingPeaks takeover and some gloriously bodged aero upgrades at the Transcontinental Race, here's all this week’s cycling tech

Volkswagen launches “next generation” high-tech e-bikes… while planning to cut 100,000 jobs

Corporate greenwashing, a distraction technique, or just terrible timing? The German car giant Volkswagon's surprise entry into the e-bike market comes with plenty of technology, and some very weird optics…

E-bikes to get ‘verified’ trust tags to identify they’re safe and legal so “customers can buy with confidence”

The safety marks are supported by several major brands but businesses warn government needs to do more to tackle illegal electric motorbikes

Le Col enters administration months after takeover by tennis giant Head

It's unclear if the filing is part of an effort to restructure the business or the first step towards liquidation

Decathlon announce investment in Brompton with eye on expanding business into China

The "strategic partnership" will be welcome for Britain's biggest bike manufacturer after years of financial uncertainty

“The Saturday lad or lass is under threat”: Bike shops say minimum wage increases and better sick pay prevent them taking on part-time staff

The Association of Cycle Traders want to see targeted support for businesses to make it cheaper to hire younger, part-time workers

120 redundancies at Cannondale as production facility to close

Pon.Bike is moving the production of Cannondale Bikes to Germany and Lithuania as the Almelo site “no longer fits” multi-brand strategy

After Porsche-owned Fazua’s demise, YT Industries confirms it will still provide parts and support for customers with Fazua-equipped e-MTBs

In a fresh statement, YT Industries has confirmed that it'll continue its support for its Fazua-equipped Decoy SN e-MTBs

Administrators appointed at major cycling distributor Saddleback

The news comes shortly after both Enve and Cannondale announced they would end their agreements with the British distributor

Evans Cycles back in profit after years of heavy losses – despite revenue falling due to closure of eight stores

The Frasers Group-owned retailer posted a profit of £388,000 for 2025, just two years after suffering a huge £28m loss

DealClincher x ADO 5-year anniversary takeover! Up to £300 off e-bikes with complete bikes starting at £1,299

Grab some big savings across ADO’s e-bike range with savings of up to £300 and free gifts worth up to £200. Don't hang about… these deals only run until 31st May