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Wiggle administrator reveals beleaguered cycling retailer made £10.4m profit during administration

Wiggle generated more than £41.7m in sales since the cycling retail giant entered administration last October, the administrator revealing that this resulted in a profit of £10.4 million. The details come in documents shared by administrators from FRP Advisory Trading Limited, the report covering the year since Wiggle Chain Reaction entered administration in October 2023. It confirms that 400 … Read more

EF boss Jonathan Vaughters slams “fat cats who have never raced so much as a child’s tricycle” after Tour de France director blames crashes on “riders going too fast”; Premier blasts bike lanes for congestion caused by Santa parade + more on the live blog

Quoc M3 Air road cycling shoes

The Quoc M3 Air road bike shoes are light, airy and performance focused. However, the price means that Quoc is going to battle with the best in the business so can no longer rely on good looks alone. Luckily, after a few months of testing, I can attest to their comfort, stiffness and features that … Read more

“Drivers like this are going to kill or seriously injure someone”: Cyclist knocked off bike claims police “completely unwilling to prosecute” drivers who hit cyclists

A cyclist has questioned West Yorkshire Police’s approach to investigating roads incidents, concluding that he fears the force is “completely unwilling to prosecute drivers” who hit cyclists, after he was knocked off his bike in a collision two weeks ago.road.cc reader George was hit by an elderly driver near Leeds on the 13th November, the 87-year-old … Read more

POC Pro Thermal Vest

From Africa to the world: the rise of cycling apparel brand, Ciovita

DealClincher x Engwe Bikes Black Friday takeover! Up to £800 off Engwe e-bikes and the chance to win your money back on your order

Want or need some electrical assistance on your rides? With Black Friday deals in full swing, we’re bringing you the latest bargains from Engwe Bikes, offering discounts of up to £800 on their range of e-bikes across a variety of categories. Whether you’re after a compact folding model or a rugged off-roader, there’s something for everyone in … Read more

How can shoes cost nearly as much as a bike? Five cool things coming soon from DMT, Vision, Santini, Gorewear and Carrera

This week, we’ve got shoes that cost nearly as much as a bike (and more than some), but could make you as fast as Pogačar*… plus a 60mm carbon deep wheelset from Vision, a sub-£500 road bike from Carrera, and winter kit designed to protect you against the elements from Gorewear and Santini. The road.cc team has been … Read more

Cycling Christmas gifts we actually want: here’s what Dave and Jamie would spend their own money on

Some brands have paid to be included in this article, but we have curated our own independent list of products that we think you’ll like.It’s that time of year again, and Dave and I have broken the habit of a lifetime! There’s no Christmas Eve panic-buying or filling station specials in sight, so… what do … Read more

“I get more abuse on my bike than in my work”: Cyclist death sparks MP to highlight “dire situation of underinvestment” in cycling, urges some drivers to change “irrational attitudes”

The death of a cyclist in a collision in Belfast on Thursday has sparked calls for improved cycling infrastructure in the city from campaigners and an MP, politician Claire Hanna suggesting the “dire situation of underinvestment” needs to change and that some drivers have “irrational attitudes” towards people travelling by bike.Police named Gary McMahon as the … Read more