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Evans Cycles is one of the largest British cycling retailers. They have a large online store as well as one of the biggest chains of bricks and mortar cycling shops.

The original shop was founded in central London by cyclist, Frederick W Evans, and it is suggested that he won an award from the Cyclists’ Touring Club for the invention of a device known as the quick release and reversible rear wheel device in 1925. He died in a road accident in 1944 and the business has had several owners since.

Evans have some of their own brands including Hoy Bikes and Pinnacle and they also have exclusive retail arrangements in the UK with Jamis, Fuji and BMC.

Evans begins 70% off sale on old Wiggle stock – as it’s revealed Frasers Group paid just £3m for struggling cycling retailer after initial deal collapsed

A private equity firm had agreed a deal last year to buy Wiggle CRC as a “going concern” but pulled out at the last minute, allowing Mike Ashley to swoop in and purchase the brand’s intellectual property rights for far below the originally reported £10m

Wed, May 29, 2024 14:59

Is now the best time ever to buy a bike? What cycling industry turbulence and deep discounting could mean for you

As the bike industry is getting back on its feet after a miserable couple of years, inventory levels are plentiful and significant discounts seem far easier to come by – we've asked the industry experts for their take on the current situation

Thu, Mar 21, 2024 15:17

Mike Ashley’s Frasers Group reportedly buys Wiggle Chain Reaction Cycles for less than £10 million

Frasers Group, which also owns Evans Cycles and Sports Direct, has agreed to purchase WiggleCRC’s brand and intellectual property, leading to around 450 job cuts

Sun, Mar 03, 2024 10:56

Mike Ashley set to take over Wiggle Chain Reaction as administrators “close the shutters” amid mass redundancies, sources suggest

The latest job cuts at the beleaguered online giant mean that “almost everyone is gone”, former employees have posted online, as Evans Cycles owner Ashley prepares takeover

Wed, Feb 21, 2024 17:14

You can now buy Rapha’s Core range at Evans Cycles

A selection of kit and accessories from the premium cycling clothing brand is now available online and in-store at the (arguably less premium) Evans Cycles

Thu, Aug 31, 2023 23:01

Evans Cycles reports losses of £5.2 million

Director Adedotun Adegoke says management still believes the company "performed strongly" and pointed to "well-publicised supply chain issues"

Tue, Jun 13, 2023 16:10

Gifts for cyclists — last minute Christmas gifts, very last minute Christmas gifts + lots more for your bike-riding loved one

All you need to know if you've left it late: winning cycling gift ideas, final purchase dates for online retailers and major brands, plus other vital present-buying information

Mon, Dec 12, 2022 16:29

Best balance bikes 2026 — push-alongs for kids to get them ready to pedal

Get your young 'un started on two wheels the easy way with our pick of the best balance bikes

Tue, Apr 13, 2021 08:45

Evans Cycles to shed 300 jobs and put shop staff on zero-hours contracts

Chain has been part of Mike Ashley’s Frasers Group retail empire since 2018

Wed, Mar 10, 2021 10:28

London cyclist with face mask (copyright Simon MacMichael)

12 ways that lockdown has changed cycling

The whole world has seen huge changes in 2020, and cycling has too - some for better, others not so much

Fri, Jun 12, 2020 10:46