Evans Cycles blames “supply chain issues” for £22.8m loss, as 70% sale sees bike prices slashed online

Evans Cycles posted a £22.8m post-tax loss for the financial year ending April 2023, the cycling retailer blaming the “supply chain issues within the industry” for its losses spiralling from £5.3m a year earlier. Despite the headline figure about the Frasers Group-owned company, the financial report published today insisted that “management believe the company has performed strongly in the … Read more

Jelenew Glider Short Sleeve Pro Jersey

The Jelenew Glider Short Sleeve Pro Jersey is a comfortable summer top with an excellent close fit. The fabrics have good eco-credentials and are breathable too. However, with a price over £200 this is very much a premium option, and I’d have preferred more than a couple of main rear pockets.For more options, our best … Read more

13 things you didn’t know about track cycling SEO articles during the Olympics

You can picture the scene in the newsroom: plucky new person in the SEO department thinks they’ve discovered the meaning of life… ‘EVERYONE IS GOOGLING TRACK CYCLING, DROP EVERYTHING!!’… A senior editor who only joined after the previous Olympics and is looking to throw their weight around a bit absolutely bollocks all the junior staffers, and demands they get … Read more

City of London Police claim 1,200 cyclists fined in a year is “great result” for “Cycle Response Unit” tackling “road safety and anti-social behaviour”

City of London Police has published its statistics for the past 12 months, revealing that its Cycle Response Unit has issued more than 1,200 fixed penalty notices to cyclists for going through red lights “or putting themselves, other cyclists and pedestrians at risk”.The force polices London’s Square Mile and formed a Cycle Response Unit in July 2023, … Read more

Merida Scultura 4000 2024

The Merida Scultura 4000 blends performance and value thanks to its pairing of a carbon road race frame with Shimano’s 105 mechanical groupset. The entry-level wheels and tyres add a bit of weight, but with a comfortable ride from a stiff frame it’s an ideal bike for the budding racer or those who just want … Read more