Retail

Sigma Sports set for expansion as private equity firm buys into business

Retailer to use investment to grow its e-commerce operations and open new “destination stores”

Custom bike specialist WyndyMilla unveils one-off tribute to guitar legend Eddie Van Halen

Made for a Van Halen superfan, the paint job mimics the famous Frankenstrat guitar used by the late guitarist

Gocycle sets up Dutch subsidiary after Brexit deal “certainty”

“Being local is a no brainer,” says boss of UK e-bike brand which has seen big growth in sales to EU

Peloton switches to airfreight to overcome global shipping crisis

Temporary measures costing $100 million come as at-home fitness brand's quarterly sales top $1 billion for the first time

Halfords hails “astonishing levels of uptake” with 18 bikes sold every minute over Christmas

Retailer says if current growth in cycling market is sustained, the UK will overtake the Netherlands in terms of bikes per head by 2026

South London bike shop Geoffrey Butler closes down with immediate effect

Internationally-renowned business ceases trading after six decades

Hiplok expands storage and security range with new Jaw bike rack and Ankr Mini

British brand offers new bike storage and security options

Lezyne releases redesigned multitools with updated functionality and finish treatments

New multitools have been launched across the RAP II, V Pro, SV PRO, Super V and Super SV collections

Decathlon to launch “Second Life Marketplace” selling refurbished bikes in stores

Firm is also set to offer customers a buy-back option on its old bikes

Decathlon to stock new Santini UCI World Champs collection

Santini has made a new UCI collection for Decathlon, available from March 2021... can you see yourself rocking rainbow stripes?

Ribble waives Brexit tariff for some EU customers after would-be buyer warns of “surprises” at checkout

The retailer admits information "could have been clearer", and has offered to refund the 14% post-Brexit tariff for EU customers who ordered between 1st-17th January

Brexit price rises – Canyon covers some costs but UK buyers will still pay more

Canyon has resumed shipping to the UK, but there is a price to pay for Brexit

COVID-19 triggered “third cycling boom,” says Rapha boss

Upmarket cycle clothing firm set to return a profit thanks to sales boost says CEO Simon Mottram

Planet X customers on the continent being asked to pay UK VAT amount as well as EU VAT

Post-Brexit EU customers will also have to pay 14% import duty

LeMond’s new Prolog e-bike has a March expected landing date for the UK

The new elegant e-bike from LeMond with integrated, clean lines throughout is not far away from UK customers

eBay seller refuses to accept bike auction offer – says “would be unhappy if I sold to Scouser”

Shop says message was sent by ‘drunk’ manager who has pledged £200 to a Liverpool foodbank to apologise

Cycling sales continue to boom at Halfords, with strong growth at Tredz too

Bikes and accessories still the star performers, with revenue up a third in final quarter of 2020

Five cool things coming soon from Kona, Wahoo, Chapeau, Galibier and Ruzer

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

Muscles zapped for performance gains in new AI shorts by Inpulse

The British start-up has designed shorts with hidden wires that use electrical impulses to stimulate cyclists’ muscles while riding.

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

Amp Human offers skin-applied bicarb to support training

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

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...

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

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

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

Preston bike shop closes after six decades

Sutcliffe Cycles shut its doors for final time on Christmas Eve

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

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

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...