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Redundancies at Frog Bikes after popular children’s bike brand files to appoint administrators

The job losses suggest the company has yet to find new ownership

Wed, Feb 25, 2026 10:57

Frog Bikes files to appoint administrators amid “series of significant challenges”

Popular children's bike brand insists "all parties are committed to securing a positive outcome for the business" and remain hopeful of attracting investment

Tue, Feb 10, 2026 11:03

Government touts Frog Bikes as post-Brexit “success” story, just months on from company blaming Brexit “friction” for £500,000 losses

In February, Frog Bikes said "the day to day issues in fulfilling orders have dominated most of our trade relationships with the EU", but the bike brand has now spoken of being able to "envision expanded exports to countries like Singapore and Canada"

Wed, Dec 27, 2023 17:35

Wiggle Chain Reaction ditches international websites to focus on UK citing “rising international air freight costs and Brexit”

Administrators of business say that it is proving “incredibly attractive” to potential buyers as sale process continues

Fri, Dec 01, 2023 14:02

Cycloc ceases production, citing impact of Brexit on its business

Award-winning wall-mounted bike storage firm says current trading environment left it with “no choice”

Sat, Nov 18, 2023 12:02

Ribble Cycles sees “encouraging” improvement in performance after making £5 million loss in 2022

The Preston-based bike retailer cited supply chain disruption and lead time uncertainty post-pandemic and Brexit as reasons behind its "challenging" year, and has restructured while taking on additional funding from investors

Sun, Aug 06, 2023 16:18

Ongoing Brexit “friction” blamed as Frog Bikes reports £500,000 losses

"The day to day issues in fulfilling orders have dominated most of our trade relationships with the EU"

Tue, Feb 28, 2023 16:43

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Brompton CEO bemoans “bloody Brexit” for ongoing problems within bike industry

Speaking at length, Will Butler-Adams also commented on urban mobility, saying "it's not sensible to carry a human five miles in a two-tonne metal box"

Tue, Feb 14, 2023 15:49

Canyon reduces UK bike prices, citing better exchange rates, shipping costs and customs charges

The German brand has made permanent reductions to numerous models such as the Aeroad, Grail and Ultimate, telling road.cc it has "...been able to reduce the cost of importing bikes to the UK" and pass on the savings

Mon, Jan 23, 2023 18:11

“It is very difficult to be positive”: Brexit lost Cycloc 25% of sales, founder reveals

The London-based wall-mounted bike storage manufacturer attracted 50% of its business from the EU pre-Brexit and has been left with a £100,000 hole in revenues

Mon, Jan 23, 2023 12:12