cycling industry

The fitness tech boom continues: Garmin reports record revenue for 2025

“Looking forward, we anticipate building on this momentum with many exciting new product launches throughout the year,” the company’s president and CEO Cliff Pemble said

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The ultimate bike industry boom and bust disaster story? Private equity firm that invested huge sums in Raleigh’s parent company has lost over £1 billion

Accell, which also owns Lapierre, Babboe, and a host of other bike and e-bike brands, says it has secured new financial backing as part of its latest restructuring process, which it claims will “fundamentally transform the business”

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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

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Campagnolo rules out “any form of layoffs” and hits out at “inaccurate” media reports on troubles – but admits “deep internal reorganisation” is taking place

“The goal is to simplify, reduce decision-making layers, speed up processes, and give space to the young talents who are already part of the organisation. This is not a cosmetic change,” the iconic Italian brand said

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British cycling clothing brand Le Col bought by Head Group, months on from founder’s departure following years of heavy losses

The brand will now be based in Milan, forming part of tennis giant Head’s “continued expansion of its sportswear and apparel division”

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“All our jobs remain”: Sonder Bikes owner Alpkit saved by new owner after entering administration

All shareholdings have been voided but Alpkit insist stakes will be offered in the new company

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“An extremely sad day”: Sonder Bikes’ owner Alpkit enters administration but “in advanced talks” with potential new owner

Chief executive blames "incredible challenges" facing the business, including "rapid cost inflation" and new trade barriers

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On-the-fly tyre pressure adjustment innovator Gravaa declared bankrupt due to lack of sales – nine months after Paris-Roubaix triumph

The Dutch company pioneered the self-inflating and deflating tyre technology used by Pauline Ferrand-Prévot to win Paris-Roubaix last year, but says it has struggled to “get enough orders to make any margin in the current market”

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“The cycling industry needed a good shake-up”: Can bike brands finally breathe again in 2026? Why the industry is back on track and “wiser” after years of turmoil + Tour de France UK Grands Départs reaction

On the latest episode of the road.cc Podcast, industry stalwart Rory Hitchens joins us for our annual cycling market health check-up, and Ryan and Dan pore over the details of next summer’s festival of bike racing

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Brompton “optimistic” as cycling industry “normalises” – despite folding bike brand’s post-tax losses doubling

The British company’s sales also dropped by 7.5 per cent, though pre-tax profits rose by almost £126,000 last year

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