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Iconic London bike shop Brixton Cycles closes citing “rising costs and brutal economic climate”

The much-loved South London shop and community hub has announced that it is permanently closing its doors after months of speculation

Wed, Apr 02, 2025 13:48

The evolution of the great British bike shop: how one LBS with a proud history is moving with the times

From oily old emporiums to pristine studios, bike shops and cycling in general have changed a lot over the years. Here’s the story of one old school bike shop that has adapted to changing times

Fri, Nov 18, 2022 17:00

Retailers and public urged to get behind Saturday’s Local Bike Shop Day

This weekend's event seeks to boost support for independent sector

Wed, Sep 02, 2020 13:38

Bike shops allowed to stay open following UK lockdown: but some staying closed due to safety concerns

Bike shops were included in a list of exceptions of businesses allowed to stay open; although some have took to social media to say they will still be closing due to concerns for the health of their staff and customers

Tue, Mar 24, 2020 09:40

Ratcliffe’s of Leigh (source Google Street View).PNG

Lancashire bike shop closes after more than 100 years

Grandson of man who founded Ratcliffe's of Leigh in 1906 retires at age 67

Sun, Oct 09, 2016 18:17

Local Bike Shop in London (copyright Simon MacMichael)

Search starts for UK’s best independent bike dealers

Does your LBS go the extra mile? Let BikeBiz know as they compile their Top 20 IBDs for 2015

Wed, Mar 04, 2015 16:40

Brave bike shop owner rammed and threatened with crowbars as he foils MTB theft

Thieves rammed Chris Hart with a van and brandished crowbars but eventually fled empty-handed

Sat, Aug 16, 2014 11:06