Retail

Brexit: New VAT rules see EU cycling brands stop online sales to UK shoppers

Now the transition period is over, we’re starting to see the impact of leaving the EU

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Amp Human offers skin-applied bicarb to support training

Lotion is designed to allow hard training and fast recovery while avoiding gastric issues

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Five cool things coming soon from Santa Cruz, Giant, Lezyne, Spatzwear and Miss Grape

We're back with a bang in 2021, featuring an exciting selection of gear and clothing that we're testing at the moment with full reviews coming soon...

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Brooks England’s UK distributor confirms brand’s products available as usual through premium dealers

Iconic saddle brand has suspended online sales to UK shoppers due to Brexit-related issues

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Brooks England stops online sales of ‘Made in Britain’ saddles to UK shoppers – because of Brexit

West Midlands company founded in 1866 makes saddles in UK, but sends them to Italian parent for dispatch to customers

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Dutch bike part dealer shipping to every country in the world except UK because of Brexit VAT change

Boldly gone – e-commerce issue was identified by William Shatner in October

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Preston bike shop closes after six decades

Sutcliffe Cycles shut its doors for final time on Christmas Eve

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Canyon pauses shipments to UK customers, blaming Brexit uncertainty

German brand says it plans to resume deliveries after 11 January once situation becomes clearer

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E-bike sales have more than doubled during Covid-19 pandemic

One pound in every five spent on bicycles during the pandemic was spent on e-bikes

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Canyon refines Commuter range for 2021 with seven new models

The updated design of Canyon’s urban bike has smoother aesthetics and greater compatibility for commuting needs

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Five cool things coming soon from Giro, Ratio Technology, Megmeister, author Simon Warren and Sealskinz

Check out the latest gear and clothing that we're testing at the moment, with full reviews coming soon...

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Full Speed Ahead and Vision launch 2021 range, including a chainset with 145mm cranks

Other highlights in the line-up are 629 euro Vision Metron TFE carbon extensions for time trials and narrower FSA Energy alloy handlebars

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Five cool things coming soon from Giant, Surly, dhb, Sealskinz and Oxford Products

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

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Dozens of vintage bikes (and trikes, plus other cycling memorabilia) to go under the hammer at auction tomorrow

A host of often weird and always wonderful bikes at a range of prices to be sold, with bidding also possible online

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Gore brings to its products ‘wash and care awareness’ in new sustainability drive

Benefitting both consumers and the environment, the brand has issued a reminder that better care will increase the lifetime of product performance

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UK bike sales up 60 per cent from March to October – and growth would have been higher still but for supply issues says trade body

Bicycle Association says e-bikes accounted for one pound in every five spent on cycling, with year on year sales more than doubling

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Four in 10 Londoners say they are cycling more since COVID-19 outbreak

Almost all are doing so to avoid public transport or driving, according to survey from Halfords

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Bob Jackson Cycles is saved – legendary frame-builder won’t be closing for good after all

Iconic frame-builder had been due to cease trading next month – but is now looking forward to “another 85 years” thanks to "additional investment" in the company

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2020 Cyber Monday Live Blog – All the best cycling bargains

Click for the biggest and best deals. We have bikes, components, clothing and accessories with exclusive deals just for road.cc readers.

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Oakley launch new Sutro Lite Frame with increased field of view

The new pared-down version of Oakley’s popular Sutro frame is aimed at riders who like a sleek design

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Five cool things coming soon from Castelli, Genesis (new Croix de Fer), WaterField, Gore and Wizard Works

Another fine selection of bikes, gear and clothing that we're testing at the moment, with full reviews coming soon...

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Adidas re-enters road cycling footwear after 15 years with new laced Road Shoe

The iconic three-stripe design is reflective for riding in low-light conditions

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Halfords reports profits surge and “no sign of slowdown” in bike sales

The bike and car retail giants doubled its profits in the first half, and predicts the so-called green transport revolution reported early on in the pandemic is here to stay

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Five cool things coming soon from Ribble, Le Col, Lezyne, PedalCell and Dashel

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

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Decathlon outlines how lockdown store restrictions affect cyclists wanting to shop there

Some stores are providing click & collect, others are selling bikes and scooters and have workshops open

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Five cool things coming soon from Le Col, Topeak, NoPinz, Swiss Side and Polaris Bikewear

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

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Specialized, Giant, and Canyon increase prices

The forecasted price rise on bikes due to the current climate seems to be starting as coronavirus, rising costs and currency fluctuations start to bite

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Petition seeks to reform “broken Cycle to Work marketplace”

Bicycle Dealers Association calls on “like-minded retailers” to support its campaign to overhaul the scheme

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British bike manufacturers fearing cheap Chinese imports after Brexit

Brompton and Frog will face domestic pressure from Chinese state-subsidised rivals and also new EU tariffs

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Five cool things coming soon from Northwave, Look, Lezyne, Water-to-Go and Abus

Another fine selection of bikes, gear and clothing that we're testing at the moment, with full reviews coming soon...

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