bike industry

Cargo bike delivery company Pedal Me goes into administration after failing to reach agreement with HMRC over debts

The e-cargo bike company said that shareholders have managed to buy back assets from administration, preserving jobs and offering increased liquidity

Fri, Feb 02, 2024 17:08
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Orange Bikes set to continue after acquiring frame manufacturer and “streamlining” business

The beleaguered mountain bike company, which was put up for sale by administrators this week, says the move will “preserve jobs and reinforce the stability of the Orange brand”

Sat, Jan 27, 2024 14:12
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Halfords’ cycling revenue falls owing to “significantly worse than anticipated” bike market, as it continues shift towards motoring services

The retailer said that cycling market volumes were 28% below pre-pandemic levels, but its revenues have increased owing to its auto services

Fri, Jan 26, 2024 17:33
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Orange Bikes put up for sale and deemed “unable to continue trading” by administrators

The company has insisted that it will still continue to provide customer service, adding that “good news is on the horizon”

Fri, Jan 26, 2024 11:26
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Bike industry “on the road to recovery”, new research suggests

Market intelligence agency reports new bicycle sales are forecast to climb by 12 per cent in 2024, with Brits set to buy 2.1 million bikes this year

Thu, Jan 18, 2024 16:54
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Chain Reaction Cycles announces closing of flagship Belfast store

The ripples of WiggleCRC entering administration continue, with the company launching an ‘everything must go’ sale at the store

Fri, Jan 12, 2024 17:38
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“You have to dig in for the next three to five years”: What lies ahead for a struggling bike industry in 2024? More expert analysis, plus our Cycling Sgt. Pepper image discussed

With the bike industry facing severe headwinds as it enters 2024, we discuss its prospects for the year ahead with industry stalwart Rory Hitchens – and it’s not all doom and gloom. Plus, our majestic Sgt. Pepper year review image: a ‘Making Of’ special

Thu, Jan 11, 2024 17:42
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Is another supply chain crisis about to hit the bike industry? Container shipping rates surge amid unrest in the Red Sea

The latest attacks by Houthi rebels along the crucial international trade route have caused the cost of shipments from Asia to Europe to soar, raising concerns for a struggling bike industry

Sun, Jan 07, 2024 20:57
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Raleigh confirms redundancies and Nottingham headquarters move in “very difficult decision”

The iconic British cycling brand’s parent company also said its parts and accessories business will close and warehousing outsourced

Sun, Jan 07, 2024 16:56
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Orange Bikes set to appoint administrator – weeks after folding racing team citing bike industry “uncertainty”

An update from the company said it is working with a "specialist business rescue advisory firm" to restructure the business to protect jobs in the hope of "ensuring the continuation and strength of the Orange Bikes business moving forwards"

Sat, Jan 06, 2024 19:57
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