Bicycles

Harley-Davidson enlist BNP Paribas to help with MV Agusta sale

The Harley-MV partnership got over almost before it started... Harley-Davidson have selected investment banking firm BNP Paribas to help them with selling MV Agusta. ‘MV Agusta is a highly desirable company for the right buyer....

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NRC and Mountain Bike Promoters Summits concluded last weekend

The second annual National Racing Calendar (NRC) and Mountain Bike Promoters Summits were conducted last weekend, Nov. 13-15, at the Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs where a total of 46 individuals gathered to...

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Staycationers buying tents and bicycles help Halfords beat recession

Profits jump at leisure retailer as 'staycationers' shun expensive foreign holidays Leisure retailer Halfords is celebrating the new era of austerity with a jump in profits after consumers stayed at home and splashed out on...

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PICS: Toyota, Joe Gibbs build ultimate Motocross bike?

PICS: Toyota, Joe Gibbs build ultimate Motocross bike? Automotive giant Toyota teamed up with Joe Gibbs Racing to create this stunning one-off concept motocross bike for the 2009 SEMA Show in Las Vegas (see below for more...

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100cc bike launch to lift motorcycle sales:Honda Motorcycle

Honda Motorcycle and Scooters India (HMSI) may have to set up a second greenfield twowheeler manufacturing facility in India as the company’s existing facility is expected to run out of capacity by the end of this fiscal.

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Halfords boosted by staycation summer

Halfords, the car parts and bicycles retailer, posted a 24pc rise in profits after solid sales this summer, but admitted it is "nervous" about the coming year. Pre-tax profit in the six months to October 2 rose to £60.9m, up...

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PRESS DIGEST - Financial Times - Nov 20

Financial Times RETAIL SALES RISE FUELS HOPES OF GROWTH Data from the Office of National Statistics have shown a 0.4 per cent rise in the UK's retail sales volumes in October. Whilst showing less growth than expected, the total...

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Japan: A land I love but just don’t understand

Sorry for the lack of new material this month. I’ve been away, enjoying life in Japan rather than burning the midnight oil in my quest for world bicycle domination. Situation permitting Kyoko and I spend about a month in Japan...

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Halfords profits up by a quarter

Halfords accounts for one in three bikes sold in Britain Car parts and bicycle retailer Halfords has reported a 24% rise in profits for the six months to October. Pre-tax profits totalled £60.9m, up from £49.1m last year, and...

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Honda to unveil 100 cc bike in Jan, to go for 2nd plant

Two-wheeler maker Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India (HMSI) has decided to foray into the 100 cc motorcycle segment. The 100 cc motorcycle would be showcased at a motor show in January and commercially available by March 2010,...

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