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RockShox has released its new ZEB fork. The ZEB features a new RockShox 3-bolt fender, available on all models. Designed to reduce hand fatigue and fight unwanted friction, Charger 2.1 increases confidence and control over every trail. The Charger 2.1 RC2 was fitted to ZEB’s 38mm chassis and features independent …

Halfords has reported strong growth in cycling sales during the COVID-19 lockdown. Group sales for the 13 weeks to 3rd July were down 2.8% compared to last year and down 6.5% on a LFL basis, “significantly better” than anticipated in late-March, Halfords said, and an improvement on the 23% LFL …

The number of employees joining the Cycle to Work scheme has more than doubled as commuters make plans for returning to the workplace, amid growing concerns about the safety of using public transport as lockdown eases. New data from the Cycle to Work Alliance shows that in June there was …

Cycleworks has sold its last shop in Petersfield to East Street Cycles, which will continue as Hoops Velo. Cycleworks started in 1995 and was acquired by Chris and Sally Goble in 1999. The company grew to have four shops in Leatherhead, Haslemere, Guildford and Petersfield. Over the last four years, …

Comet and Met have signed an exclusive contract to start distributing Met and Bluegrass helmets, protections and gloves in Spain and Portugal. The full range will be available at Comet from 1st August. “We are very happy to work with Met in Spain and Portugal,” said Jose Luis Pardo, managing …