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Wiggle Chain Reaction’s sales process launched by administrators, with “considerable interest” shown by potential buyers
Administrators have started the sales process for Wiggle Chain Reaction, two weeks since the beleaguered online retailer for bicycles and equipment entered administration, with officials hopeful that the company will quickly find potential suitors as news of sister company Hotlines Europe entering administration also broke.WiggleCRC, owned by Berlin-based Signa Sports United (SSU), has had its head … Read more
Job cuts and restructuring to take place at Raleigh Bikes as it deals with a “challenging market”
British bicycle manufacturer Raleigh Bikes has announced a series of job cuts and major restructuring plans, which include completely shutting down its Parts and Accessories department and contracting out its warehousing and logistics to third-party, with the company saying that the move is reflecting a “challenging market”.There are also reports that the company, which currently operates out … Read more
Cyclist catches driver watching adult film and ‘spanking the monkey’ in heavy London traffic
If you thought holding a mobile phone while driving — already illegal under Rule 149 of the Highway Code — couldn’t get any worse, think again. A cyclist caught a driver watching an adult film on his mobile phone and indulging in an act of self-pleasure — or ‘spanking the monkey’ as described by the cyclist — while navigating heavy traffic at … Read more
GripGrab AquaRepel Water-Resistant Bib Shorts
GripGrab’s Aquarepel Water-Resistant Bib Shorts are designed for riding through the transition from autumn to winter, or for the end of the cold months as we enter spring. With various weatherproof panels and a comfortable chamois, they’re ideal for when the weather takes a turn, either on their own or as part of a layering … Read more
Best cycling helmets 2026 — choose a bike lid that’s right for your riding
By providing a shock-absorbing layer of crushable material around your head, a cycling helmet is intended to reduce the damage if you are unfortunate enough to come off your bike and hit your head. Cycling helmets have come a long way in weight, fit and ventilation since the heavy brain buckets and leather hairnets of … Read more