Retail

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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Buy a fake, risk death, support slavery – says bike industry

Buy a fake and you’re risking your life and supporting organised crime, according to bike industry body

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Cycle to Work scheme hits new record

Bumper 2013 for sales of tax-free bikes heralds long-term cycling boom, says scheme organisation

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Brooks B1866 offers custom handmade bikes from big-name builders

Famous framebuilders to take appointments at Brooks' London store

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Pro bikes: Giant-Shimano’s TCR Advanced SL & Propel

Take a look at the bikes that the brand new team will be racing on in 2014

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GT drop bike prices

GTS road bikes included in range that get reduced price tags

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Obree bike sells for £10,000

Bike used in world hour record project sells on eBay

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Moulton Bikes secure £500,000 trade deal with China on trade mission with Prime Minister

Chinese appetite for British-built bikes is growing, and Brompton and Moulton are at the forefront

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Bristol designers aim to revolutionise women’s cycling wear after winning Lycra design prize

Young British designers impress with sportswear collection - coming to a cycle path near you soon

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Coffee and cycling comes together at SPIN x LCF festival

SPIN - The Urban Cycle Show and London Coffee Festival team up for event in Shoreditch next weekend

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Brooks open London concept store

Brand most famous for leather saddles now have a shop in Covent Garden

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Cube to open first UK concept store

New store gets grand opening this weekend

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10 minute interview: Chris Boardman

Chris Boardman explains where bike design is going next and why he had to turn down a role with the UCI

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Wiggle rides into Twitter storm over ‘make helmets compulsory’ blog

Social media turns on online bike shop after guest post blog

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Updated with video: Brompton Junction store opens in London’s Covent Garden

Store showcases folding bike brand and follows four others in Europe and Asia

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Shimano recall road mechanical disc callipers

As the crowds flock to see the new hydraulic Shimano units there's issues with the mechanical ones

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London Cycle Exchange launches

Newly launched service for buying and selling pre-owned high value performance road bikes

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Stages Cycling power meters available in UK

Crank-based power measuring system gets nationwide distribution

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