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Video: Dutch entrepeneur rides from Amsterdam to London – and brings his cats

Felines attend opening of 'Poop-up' cat supplies shop in Old Street

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Strava ‘earn while you ride’ promotion suspended after cyclists sign up in droves

"Tens of thousands" join promotion run by US retailer Competitive Cyclist, forcing a rethink of plans

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Brompton wins Queen’s Award for Enterprise

London-based folding bike brand picks up award for its international trade

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Private equity firm ECI Partners leads chase to buy Evans

52-store chain reports increased turnover and profit

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Strava users able to earn bike store credit as they ride – but only in US for now

Ride-logging app business hooks up with online retailer in US - "exploring opportunities" in the UK

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High-end cycling retailer The Bike Rooms to hit London’s West End

Assos and Pinarello stockist to open on Lower Regent Street

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Rapha to open outlet store at designer village in Somerset

Kilver Court near Shepton Mallet to house Rapha Archive Store

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Wiggle embarks on big move to Wolverhampton – with 150 jobs created in the Midlands

No warehouses in Portsmouth big enough to cope with 20% annual growth of cycling behemoth

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Search starts for UK’s best independent bike dealers

Does your LBS go the extra mile? Let BikeBiz know as they compile their Top 20 IBDs for 2015

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Updated: Iconic London bike shop Brixton Cycles seeks help to survive redevelopment

Building set for demolition to be replaced with flats

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Halfords partners British Cycling’s Breeze programme

Retailer says move is one aspect of broader plans to encourage more women to cycle

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Keighley’s Aire Valley Cycles forced to close despite Tour effect and being voted one of UK’s top bike shops

Owner, Bernie Burns, plans on offering a cycle repair service

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Cardiff bike shop founded by Welsh cycling legend shuts after 70 years

Reg Braddick competed in 1938 Empire Games and also founded Cardiff Ajax Cycling Club

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Enter your club in Decathlon’s Cycling Club of the Year contest

£500 in gear up for grabs for best club

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Mike Ashley’s Sports Direct in market for £100m Evans Cycles sale?

Newcastle United FC owner's business said to be among those interested in buying chain as investors seek exit

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99p store – buy a London bike shop for less than a quid

Ever fancied setting up shop on your own? Now’s your chance as Holloway Cycles gets listed on eBay

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Video: On-board footage as Jérémy Roy miraculously escapes crash at Tour Down Under finish

Stage ends in 75km/h pile-up

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Halfords CEO to become head of Tesco’s UK & Ireland operation

Matt Davies to join service focused turnaround plan at supermarket giant

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Black Friday cycling discounts roundup

Some of the best Black Friday cycling deals to save you money (yes, we know)

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Cycling continues to drive growth at Halfords with sales up 16 per cent

Strong first half of financial year for retailer as it prepares to roll out its Cycle Republic brand

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Video: Halfords’ Christmas ad asks, “Does anything beat a bike?”

Festive spot from Britain's biggest bike retailer debuts tonight on ITV (and yes, it's still October)

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Halfords to open chain of bike-only shops in central London

Rebirth of Cycle Republic as Halfords targets affluent commuters

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Dawes and Claud Butler bike maker reports drop in sales

Tandem Group says cycling boom is a myth

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Raleigh opens Cyclelife store in Bristol

New shop will stock Raleigh's brands, including DiamondBack and Haibike

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Wiggle launches #GoodStuff social sharing hub for cyclists

Kit, rides, training tips, cake stops… bike shops, Wiggle turn to wisdom of the crowds to share their cycling knowledge

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Scott recalls 8,000 Speedster bikes

If you own a 2014 model, check the serial number: you may need a new fork

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Halfords buys Boardman Bikes

Chris Boardman to remain as chairman and design director following multimillion pound deal

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Meet Team Specialized-Lululemon at the Specialized Covent Garden Concept Store

Tips on bike setup, training and riding from elite women riders and staff at the flagship Spesh store

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Brits are spending more on bikes – but buying fewer of them

Price of a bike has risen - but the average is still only £233

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Bike Swanky demo fleet lets you try before you buy or lease

Wide range of bikes and wheels available to use before you commit

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