Guardian article about the collapse of the British Cycling Boom

[stephec]

Don't forget the high street bookie/pawn shop combo.

And beauty parlours.

 

[ianrauk]

And I've also seen a "Ribble" shop, opening in our "posh" shopping centre and only selling mega expensive bikes

I popped in there at the weekend to look at their Ti jobbies (though a lovely blue steel did take my fancy). Had a chat with the manager. Nice enough chap. But yes, expensive bikes for expensive people.

 

[Jody]

I've just read that a local cycle indie shop is closing it's doors after several years.

Sheffield has just lost Langsett cycles that has been trading since 1890

 

[tom73]

Sheffield has just lost Langsett cycles that has been trading since 1890

That's not due to a downturn the owner what's to spend more time on his other business. The buildings owner is very keen and supportive of it remaining a bike shop.

 

[Dirk]

What we need is more Turkish barbers, Vietnamese nail bars and charity shops......

 

[Jody]

That's not due to a downturn the owner what's to spend more time on his other business.

Looking at companies house shows they weren't in a great state prior to Covid, had a quick peak in business and then went back to pre Covid levels. They have been struggling for the last 10+ years

 

[tom73]

Looking at companies house shows they weren't in a great state prior to Covid, had a quick peak in business and then went back to pre Covid levels. They have been struggling for the last 10+ years

The news report about closing did feel a bit odd clearly the staff know the inside side track. No wonder they are taking the chance to move on to other things.

 

[Teamfixed]

At least 4 gone in my area that I can think of (and I don't originate from where I live). I only know one actual shop nearish me, Harry Perry in Woolwich. Bluewater which is close by, as mentioned has a Ribble but I only glance as I walk by, expensive and shiny but bland and I doubt if it would smell right either. So many gone now such a shame.

 

[Donger]

We're a nation of charity shops, estate agents, and call centres, with the odd foreign food specialist supermarket thrown in.

Anything else people buy online, where its cheaper. We're doing it to ourselves with our buying habits.

.... and vape shops. Don't forget the vape shops.

 

[Supersuperleeds]

Never heard Jeff described as an onky before.

I think it is a Northamptonshire term for a daffodil

 

[Pat "5mph"]

Already covered pretty comprehensively here:
https://www.cyclechat.net/threads/g...-collapse-of-the-british-cycling-boom.296097/

Thank you @Cycleops, I was searching for that
Mod Note:
I'm merging the two threads into one.