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Halfords freezes bike prices for 2026: the Carrera Vanquish road bike is still under £500 and 12-speed carbon stays comfortably under £2k

Halfords has released its 2026 cycling range, and while there are few major updates, many bikes and accessories return at the same prices

Mon, Feb 23, 2026 16:47

la vie claire jersey details – via Prendas

Prendas Ciclismo owner returns to profit and “proud to have stabilised” despite heavy bike industry downturn

Cycling Brands Ltd, which also owns custom-clothing maker Shutt Velo Rapide, said they "are not complacent" despite the upturn in fortunes.

Tue, Dec 09, 2025 17:51

Is Strava still worth paying for? As the price of cycling continues to rise and rise, we weigh up the pros and cons of Strava’s Premium tier

Liam looks at the value of Strava Premium as he tries to reduce his expenditure on subscriptions

Tue, Aug 26, 2025 15:00

The rising price of entry-level road bikes Aug 2023

The rising price of entry-level road bikes — how much does it cost to get into road cycling now vs 10 years ago?

Are entry-level road bikes in danger of becoming luxury items? Let's break down the cost of bikes, equipment and clothing for those getting into the sport in 2023 vs the previous decade

Wed, Aug 09, 2023 09:37

The rising cost of cycling — when will this crisis stop!?

The cost of living is being felt everywhere, but is inflation the sole reason for super high bikes and components?

Sun, Jan 08, 2023 14:01