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Aldi is selling a folding bike for £300 – but if you want one, you’d better act quickly!

Online orders are being accepted now for the German discounter's latest Special Buy

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Sales data suggest “consumers cottoned on to the cycling revolution before the government did”

Bike sales up 65 per cent in first three months of lockdown according to market data, with sub-£1,000 bikes the star performers

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Five cool things coming soon from Garmin, Canyon, Continental, Mavic and Ale

Some more of the best bikes, gear and clothing we're testing at the moment, with full reviews coming soon...

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Rapha criticised over Pantani water bottle text’s links to eating disorders

Text described as “extremely irresponsible” by customer who was fat-shamed in his racing days

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Five cool things coming soon from Rapha, Open, Parcours, FLR and Veloflex

The best bikes, gear and kit we're testing at the moment, with full reviews coming soon...

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Five cool things coming soon from dhb, Rose, Topeak, Apidura and Bookman

The best bikes, gear and kit we're testing at the moment, with full reviews coming soon...

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Mondraker launch the Grommy 'e-balance bike'

Made to "inspire a new generation of riders with riding skills and passion", the Grommy is available in 12" or 16" sizes

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Lauf slashes prices by around 25% across range with Direct To You sales

Unique leaf sprung gravel race machines now much lighter on your wallet

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Halfords hits the headlines over 60 store closures – but what’s the reality?

COVID-19 crisis has accelerated retailer’s existing “right-sizing” strategy

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Five cool things coming soon from AbsoluteBlack, Roval, Apidura, Bontrager and Zipp

Some more of the best bikes, gear and clothing we're testing at the moment, with full reviews coming soon...

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Cycling market to stay strong for rest of year says Halfords

Retailer says it will work hard to meet unprecedented demand for bikes – but expects motoring sales to pick up too as drivers return to the roads

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Cycle to Work scheme bike purchases more than doubled last month

Leading providers are now calling on government to extend scheme to the self-employed

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Outdoor and bike brand Alpkit raises £1.5m in crowdfunding – in less than an hour

Owner of Sonder bike brand which also sells comprehensive bikepacking luggage range doubled its target on Crowdcube

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Five cool things coming soon from Campagnolo, Condor, Rapha, Selle Italia and La Passione

Our first post-lockdown selection of goodies that we're testing at the moment, with full test reports coming soon...

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Bike shops safe as Brits predicted to ride out the looming recession

Bicycle Association reports 60 per cent rise in sales in April

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Volt shift all manufacturing to the UK to meet surge in demand, and avoid "potential negatives" of Brexit

The British e-bike brand say that the move to Milton Keynes will allow them to centralise production, and produce up to 25,000 e-bikes a year

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Employers rush to sign up with Cyclescheme and give commuting workers access to bikes at a discount

UK's largest Cycle to Work scheme provider flags fourfold increase in employer registration during lockdown

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JD Sports reacquires Go Outdoors just days after talk of putting it into administration

Restructure talks and 'most' jobs saved say bosses

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Go Outdoors looks set to go into administration as parent company JD Sports updates City

Camping, cycling and outdoor retailer which trades from 67 stores lodges notice of intention to appoint administrators

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Five per cent of Britons have bought a bike since the start of the coronavirus crisis

Further opportunity for retailers as bike owners may choose to upgrade after rekindling an interest in cycling

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Bike sales predicted to drop in 2020 despite lock down bike sales boom

Roller coaster ride for cycle trade as squeeze on consumer spending dents sales say report before dramatic growth in coming years

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Wiggle says customers’ login details were obtained externally by hackers to access accounts

Online giant also promises to refund people affected, and recommends users reset passwords

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Wiggle investigating suspected cyber attack on customers' accounts

Some customers have highlighted money being taken for goods they never ordered to be delivered to addresses they don't know

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£100 a week and no access to toilet facilities – delivery cyclist says online food order firms aren't looking out for workers

Self-employed food delivery cyclists paid per delivery struggling for work

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Is this the worst cycling jersey ever? The Hairy Nude kit "will get motorists looking twice", say its creators

"Nudity grabs attention, cyclists need attention" claim Bicycle Booth, who have unleashed the horrific 'Hairy Nude' collection on the world in the form of cycling jerseys, shorts and gilets

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Cycle Republic website now closed – but Halfords pledges to fulfil orders, and here is how you can track them

Orders outstanding with now-defunct chain will be fulfilled via remaining Cycle Republic staff, with the website now redirecting to Tredz

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Forget bikes: inner tubes were cycling's lock down 'must have' product, with 1800 per cent sales jump in April

Okay, bike sales surged too, as did bike tools components and accessories in lock down sales bonanza for online cycling retailers

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Primal launches Dominic Cummings eye test jersey

For each jersey sold £5 will go to NHS Charities Together

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Peloton boss says cheaper bike is on the way as indoor fitness brand eyes mass market

Co-founder and CEO John Foley also talks about company’s reaction to THAT ad

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Halfords to reopen more than 50 stores under social distancing model

It will be the first time customers will be allowed inside the retailer's stores since lockdown began

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