Industry news
Bosch e-bike systems introduced to Taiwan on Tern bikes
The cargo bike brand is the first brand to release an e-bike with a Bosch system to the Taiwanese market
Top-end brand above industry troubles as Colnago's growth continues in 2023
Italian brand has tripled turnover in three years, no doubt helped by Tadej Pogačar
Power meter brand Stages ceases operations according to reports
Exisiting orders look to be cancelled and products listed as out of stock online
Sea Otter Day 2: Even more hot tech from helmets to hubs
With a mix of mainstream and more niche tech, there was an abundance of new tech to feast our eyes on from Canyon, BMC, Specialized, Parlee, DT Swiss and more
Frasers Group to relaunch Wiggle and Chain Reaction websites this week
Mike Ashley’s company has also acquired the rights for Wiggle’s in-house brands, including Vitus, as it attempts to become “the no.1 sporting goods retailer in Europe”
E-bikes overtake regular bikes in sales in Germany
Electric bikes contribute to keeping the German bicycle industry 'remarkably stable in turbulent times'
Has bike tech become too complicated for its own good? - The GCN Show
Dan Lloyd and Si Richardson react to the news that Trek is slimming down its options and question whether more brands should follow its lead
Liquidators appointed at Wiggle CRC’s parent company as end nears
Company begins winding down process after entering administration in October
Report: Frasers Group owned by Mike Ashely acquires WiggleCRC for under £10 million
Wiggle will join the conglomerate's sporting lineup that includes Sports Direct and Evans Cycles
Is it safe to keep ordering from Wiggle and Chain Reaction?
With reports of Wiggle getting gutted, we explore whether it's still a good idea to order cycling products from them
Giant partners with Dick’s to sell bikes in the largest US sports store
The world's largest bike seller teams up with the sports store to sell entry-level mountain bikes and kids' bikes in the United States
Cycle to Work: UK government reminds disgruntled retailers scheme is 'entirely voluntary'
Department for Transport apparently unmoved as minister holds latest meeting with retailers amid growing pushback against the current terms of the scheme
MP on Cycle to Work scheme: 'Corporations are raking in profits as small manufacturers and shops suffer'
Fabian Hamilton MP, co-chair of the Cycling and Walking All-Party Parliamentary Group, says the controversial scheme 'must be reformed'
Orange Bikes set to resume trading after acquisition of frame manufacturer
A streamlining of the manufacturing process and restructuring of the business looks to have secured the future of the brand
More than 500 bike shops unite against Cycle to Work scheme changes
Industry representatives met with MPs last week to demand immediate solutions
American cycling co-op REI braced to lay off 357 staff
The brand has cited a challenging year ahead with no retail employees affected by redundancies
Back in black: Mintel UK bike market report predicts a good year for the industry
Mintel predict a 15% value growth from new bike sales, driven by higher demand for e-bikes
Eddy Merckx bikes produces retro Panasonic tribute bike in time for the Classics
The brand started by the five-time Tour de France champion Eddy Merckx introduces new 'Retrosonic' line
Scott turns to parent company for a £137 million loan to improve its financial liquidity
Swiss bike brand has cited issues with overstock contributing to its weaker financial position
Chain Reaction Cycles closes flagship store
The closure follows months of financial turmoil for Wiggle CRC since they entered administration last October
GCN Tech Show: Is 2024 the year bike prices fall?
Have bike prices truly gotten out of hand and are there any sign of things changing?
Orange Bikes poised to appoint administrators
Updated: The Yorkshire-based manufacturer only recently announced that its racing team would not continue in 2024
Wiggle CRC owed major cycling brands more than £26 million at start of administration
A recently published report shows the extent of money Wiggle Chain Reaction Cycles owed to suppliers, and major brands including Haribo
Worldwide shipping disruption 'very bad news' for cycling industry, according to expert
Shipping companies are avoiding the Red Sea, meaning yet more disruption to the struggling bicycle industry