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Decathlon profits up 16% despite “complex economic and geopolitical environment”
Decathlon bucked the trend of losses and struggle in the bike industry, the major French sporting goods retailer celebrating growth in its revenue and profit in 2025, the latter edging closer to the €1 billion mark and up 16 per cent on the year before.It may be slightly unfair to directly compare Decathlon’s outlook to … Read more
Carbon frame and electronic shifting for under £2,200? Polygon’s new Strattos promises a “sharper price point” for all-road bikes
Indonesian bike brand Polygon has added a new Strattos all-road bike to its line-up, aiming to bring carbon frame technology, Shimano electronic groupsets and 34mm tyre clearance to a “sharper price point”. It’s offered in four builds, starting at €1,599 (~£1,400) with new 11-speed Shimano Tiagra and topping out at €2,999 (~£2,600) with Ultegra Di2, … Read more
Drivers could save £4,000 during fuel crisis by swapping to a cargo bike, new research suggests
New research published amid the ongoing soaring fuel prices due to the conflict in the Middle East has estimated families could save £4,000 a year by swapping their car for a cargo bike.Campaign groups Solve The School Run and Clean Cities are urging councils and policymakers to support more people switching to cargo bikes, the … Read more
Donald Trump’s senseless war could be an inflection point for cycling infrastructure across the world
In my opinion, Donald Trump’s war on Iran has been nothing short of a disaster with no perceptible positive outcomes, no obvious exit strategy, and no real justification for starting it in the first place. Iran now has more power than before, the regime is still in place with more extreme leadership than ever, and … Read more
Scribe’s new Gravel Ultra wheelset “improves performance in every area” and gets built-in pressure sensor
With fat tyres and aero designs becoming commonplace in gravel, it’s clear that the boundaries of the genre are being pushed. Scribe’s new Gravel Ultra wheelset is one of those products that aim to boost performance, with an aero design, a wide profile for fat-tyre support, and string spokes, if that’s your flavour.It’s no secret … Read more
Ineos Grenadiers announce AI technology company “fighting for Europe’s digital sovereignty” will be new title sponsor… and Sir Dave Brailsford is (officially) back as Team Principal
Ineos Grenadiers have confirmed a new five-year co-title partnership with AI tech firm Netcompany, the team’s name to change to Netcompany Ineos Cycling Team from the start of the Giro d’Italia.The riders will also be in a new kit and colours from the beginning of the opening Grand Tour of the season next month, the … Read more
Galibier Izoard Insulated Reversible Gilet
The Galibier Izoard Insulated Reversible Gilet is a warm, practical winter layer that blends lightweight insulation and decent wind protection with a useful reversible design. Not everything about the design works well when reversed, but given the price and its basic performance, its niggles are easy to overlook.The Izoard uses a high-denier recycled nylon outer … Read more
Residents concerned “half the parking spaces will disappear” in new cycle lane plans, despite 69% saying they would use the route
Plans to build an 8km active travel route have been met with criticism from locals, particularly over the loss of parking spaces and concerns about traffic.The route, which will connect Liverpool city centre with Childwall, will link into existing cycle provision at each end. It will include a fully segregated bi-directional cycle track on Fir … Read more