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Giant’s profits slashed by 17% and sales down 13% for first half of 2024 – but company expects “gradual” improvement as inventory levels return to normal
Giant says it expects its financial situation to “gradually” improve towards the end of 2024 as inventory issues that have plagued the bike industry in Europe and North America begin to normalise, after the bike brand reported that its pre-tax profits have slumped by 17 per cent during the first half of the year, with … Read more
Horror crash that left track cycling spectator with “machete-like” injury prompts London velodrome to install Perspex barrier, two years after rider catapulted into crowd, “almost killing” children
Two years on from the shocking crash that saw Olympic omnium champion Mat Walls catapulted over the barriers and into the crowd during the track events at the Commonwealth Games, leaving one spectator with a serious arm injury, Lee Valley VeloPark has announced that it will install a new 1.4m-high Perspex safety barrier around the … Read more
Shimano RX6 Shoes
The Shimano RX6 is designed for gravel riding and is yet another cracking SPD-soled shoe from the Japanese component giant. Stiff enough for most non-racing riding, sufficiently comfortable for all-day-long rides and the BOA dial makes it a cinch to get on, take off and adjust. The price is pretty reasonable too.Shimano first released the … Read more
Raleigh relocates to historic Nottinghamshire site as iconic British brand promises “ambitious plans” for future growth, months after job cuts and move away from previous headquarters
Seven months after it confirmed a restructuring process which involved job cuts and a move away from its head office in Eastwood, iconic British bike brand Raleigh has today announced that it will remain in Nottinghamshire, by relocating to the historic Durban House, just over a mile away from its current HQ on Church Street.Last … Read more
“Why do cyclists believe that they have a right to endanger pedestrians?” Council promises to install anti-bike barriers in foot tunnel, as locals and politicians claim “speeding” cyclists are “almost hitting” families and “abusing” pedestrians
Greenwich Council has pledged to install barriers in both the Greenwich and Woolwich foot tunnels in a bid to ensure cyclists using the key commuter routes dismount, after local politicians, residents, and media outlets launched a renewed campaign attacking those who ride their bikes through the tunnels, claiming that they “go too fast”, pose a … Read more
Distracted, phone-using, uninsured driver jailed for six years after killing cyclist in hit-and-run collision
A motorist who was distracted by his phone when he struck and killed a cyclist, before fleeing the scene, has been sentenced to six years in prison and disqualified from driving for eight years.Phone records showed that driver Terry Varndell had made several calls and texts in the moments leading up the fatal collision that … Read more
Five cool bits of cycling tech coming soon from Garmin, Trek, Insta360, Coros and Life360
In this week’s edition of Five Cool Things we’ve rounded up an exciting quintet of tech gadgets for preview before the full reviews go live. There’s the latest top-of-the-range computer from Garmin, a more affordable option from Coros, a radar and bike light to enhance your safety along with tiny innovations from Insta360 and Life360. Before the full reviews drop … Read more
Gorewear Spinshift Breathe Jersey Men’s
The Gorewear Spinshift Breathe Jersey is a comfortable and highly breathable, summer-specific top that’s great for hot summer rides. But while it’s not see-through, do watch out for tan lines through the mesh.> Buy now: Gorewear Spinshift Breathe Jersey Men’s for £76.99 from GorewearMaterialsThe Spinshift Breathe jersey is designed to keep you cool on warm summer … Read more