Shimano scraps custom clothing line due to “increasing competition, shifting retailer priorities, and supply chain challenges”, leading to 13 job losses

Shimano has announced that it will shut down its Milremo custom clothing brand and scale back its wider cycling apparel offerings, citing “increasing competition, shifting retailer priorities, and supply chain challenges” as key reasons behind the move, while also laying off 13 workers in the process.The Japanese brand, best known as the world’s largest manufacturer … Read more

“They’re going to cut my legs off, I’d like one last ride with them”: Former British para-cycling champion’s final ride for charity before voluntary double leg amputation

Former British para-cycling champion Tom Staniford has completed one final ride with the legs that powered him through years of endurance sport, just weeks before he undergoes a voluntary double leg amputation.Staniford, who has a very rare genetic condition, called MDP syndrome, that prevents fatty tissue from being stored underneath the skin, organised the ride … Read more

Boardman SLR 9.0 Carbon 2025

The Boardman SLR 9.0 Carbon is part of the company’s newly unveiled ‘four season fast‘ range of versatile road bikes – and the first thing it shouts is value! A high-quality carbon frame in terms of build and ride feel, a Shimano 105 mechanical groupset and loads of versatility for less than two grand is something … Read more