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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

Tue, Feb 10, 2026 11:03
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Campagnolo Super Record X October 2025

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

Fri, Feb 06, 2026 11:00
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Le Col Pro Jersey – back logo

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”

Thu, Feb 05, 2026 14:12
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Alpkit administration January 2026 (1)

“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

Wed, Jan 28, 2026 14:20
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Alpkit administration January 2026

“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

Tue, Jan 27, 2026 13:23
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2025 roubaix Pauline Ferrand-Prévot gravaa system

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”

Thu, Jan 22, 2026 12:13
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road.cc Podcast episode 124

“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

Fri, Jan 16, 2026 16:54
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2025 Brompton G Line – brompton decal

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

Thu, Jan 08, 2026 14:40
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2022 Endura Womens Pro FS260-Pro SS Jersey – gripper.jpg

Multiple redundancies confirmed at Endura, as troubled cycling apparel brand set to leave Scotland for London

The job losses and “total relocation” of the Scottish brand – part of a move to a “more streamlined product process” – come after Endura suffered two consecutive years in the red, totalling over £18m in losses

Thu, Jan 08, 2026 10:30
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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
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