Retail

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Bike sales continue to grow at Halfords despite availability issues

Retailer optimistic about outlook for cycling despite continued supply chain disruption

Peloton cuts cost of exercise bike by 20 per cent as losses worsen

Revenue growth is also slowing at firm which saw sales boom during lockdown last year

Bike shortage sees scammers target shoppers with fake websites

If a deal sounds too good to be true it probably is – here are some tips to avoid being conned

Bike boom: Sales up 25% but increased motor traffic holding back further growth, says Bicycle Association

Bicycle Association data shows 40% growth by value against 2020, and 25% by volume - but motor traffic levels may be holding back further growth

Berlin study finds only a third as many shoppers came by car than retailers assumed

Research also found that more than 90 per cent of takings were from people who arrived on foot, by bike or using public transport

Bosch reckons half of all bikes sold in 2025 will be electric

“We take away all the excuses of why not to cycle”

Halfords warns of “acute” bike shortage – despite booming profits

Profits double at car parts and cycling business during lockdown, but there are supply issues ahead

Pirelli launches the P7 Sport clincher tyre, an all-rounder for “robustness, grip and durability”

Pirelli says this addition completes its range of road clincher tyres, with a focus on year-round durability and mile-munching with an accessible price point

Prendas Ciclismo scales back operations due to Brexit

Brand known for retro jerseys won't be selling them any more as impact of UK leaving EU hits home

WiggleCRC to be taken over by German online giant

Signa Sports United’s acquisition of UK business is tied to its forthcoming NYSE IPO and creates a group with annual sales of $1.6 billion

Toyota mocked for ‘ideal adventure’ advert featuring ‘£70’ budget bike

"Is there a potato running your marketing department now?"

Caveat emptor: Brooks England resumes shipments to UK online customers, but warns they will have to pay Brexit duties

‘Made In England’ brand, which sends products to Italian parent for shipping, says shoppers may face extra costs

Storck introduces limited edition Aerfast3 Pro Disc

Only 25 bikes will be produced...

Bike servicing and repair business havebike seeks crowdfunded investment

London-based company, already UK’s biggest independent bike repairer, plans nationwide expansion and mobile service

Raleigh launches new tyres for iconic Chopper so owners can revive their retro rides

Have a classic Chopper and sick of searching the corners of the web for spare tyres? Raleigh has reintroduced Chopper-specific rubber so you can get back to doing some sick skids once more

Halfords launches Pre-Loved bikes trial trade-in and resale scheme – but only on own-brand Carrera models

Initiative rolled out today at four of retailer’s stores in Wales, with plans to go nationwide across the UK

German online retail giant to mount bid for Wiggle?

Signa Sports United, owner of websites including Fahrradd.de, Bikester and ProBikeShop reportedly mulling bid

Cycle to work scheme provider claims it was ‘dropped’ by Canyon and blasts new Cyclescheme partnership

Canyon said it was 'surprised' by the hostile reaction from Green Commute initiative

Brexit cost bicycle business £250,000 in two months

"There's extra paperwork, and there's extra costs. And there's a whole lot of unknown"

Bike sales more than double at Wiggle over past year

As others in sector have seen, growth sales of in e-bikes is particularly strong

Ribble Cycles opens new flagship showroom for a ‘sensory’ bike-buying experience

A 4k video wall as well as a signature scent has been added to the new spacious showroom

Rapha’s flagship Clubhouse reopens in London today – and it’s been expanded

Extension of Soho premises provides new space for events and exhibitions – starting with a look back at 17 years of Rapha jerseys

Brompton reels from impact of Brexit and Covid

The foldable bicycle maker has warned of soaring costs for UK manufacturers